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Up to 1 hour in Denmark

Denmark is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries: the northern Jutland peninsula, which shares a short land border with Germany, plus an archipelago of...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Denmark is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries: the northern Jutland peninsula, which shares a short land border with Germany, plus an archipelago of 406 islands lying between the North Sea and the Baltic.

Its population passed 6 million in May 2025, and roughly 40 per cent of that lives on Zealand alone — the largest island, and the one carrying Copenhagen. The land is flat and mostly arable, low, with sandy coasts, so a Danish route is measured in water crossings rather than in altitude. Beyond continental Denmark, the Kingdom also includes the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Danish
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+45
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Danish krone (DKK)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C, E, F and K · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public drinking water is monitored by Danish authorities

Top things to see

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Historic sites 28 Museums 0 Places of worship 13 Nature sites 14 Viewpoints 1 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 14 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 70 1 to 2 hours 28 Half a day or more 3

Interests

History 1 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Nyhavn Nyhavn
    01 1 hour

    Nyhavn

    Nyhavn is a canal cut inland from Copenhagen's harbour with a quay down each side, addressed as Nyhavn 1-71, 1051 København K.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  2. The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid
    02 20 min

    The Little Mermaid

    Den lille Havfrue

    Den lille Havfrue is a bronze figure of a mermaid half-turned into a woman, set on a granite boulder in the water at the edge of the Langelinie promenade.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
  3. Christiansborg Palace Christiansborg Palace
    03 45 min

    Christiansborg Palace

    Christiansborg Slot

    Christiansborg Palace, locally known as Christiansborg Slot, stands on Slotsholmen island in central Copenhagen.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  4. Rundetaarn Rundetaarn
    04 1 hour

    Rundetaarn

    Rundetårn

    Rundetaarn, the Round Tower, is a seventeenth-century observatory tower on Købmagergade in the medieval core of Copenhagen, and the thing that makes it unusual is that it has no staircase for most of its height.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  5. Freetown Christiania Freetown Christiania
    05 45 min

    Freetown Christiania

    Christiania

    Freetown Christiania is an autonomous district in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 1971 when squatters occupied former military barracks. The area operates under collective self-governance and has developed a distinctive countercultural identity.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  6. Church of Our Saviour Church of Our Saviour
    06 45 min

    Church of Our Saviour

    Vor Frelsers Kirke

    The Church of Our Saviour, known locally as Vor Frelsers Kirke, stands as a prominent baroque church in Copenhagen. Its most distinctive feature is an external corkscrew spire with an external winding staircase that visitors can climb.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  7. Royal Danish Theatre Royal Danish Theatre
    07 1 hour

    Royal Danish Theatre

    Det Kongelige Teater

    The Royal Danish Theatre, known locally as Det Kongelige Teater, stands as Denmark's national theatre and a prominent performing arts institution in Copenhagen. Founded in 1748, it serves as the country's principal venue for opera, ballet, and spoken drama.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
  8. Amager Strandpark Amager Strandpark
    08 1 hour

    Amager Strandpark

    Amager Strandpark is a coastal park and beach area on the island of Amager in Copenhagen, Denmark. The park features an artificial lagoon and sandy beach, created as part of a major land reclamation project.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  9. Kastellet Kastellet
    09 45 min

    Kastellet

    Kastellet is one of the best-preserved star fortresses in Northern Europe, located in Copenhagen near the Langelinie promenade.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  10. Grundtvig's Church Grundtvig's Church
    10 30 min

    Grundtvig's Church

    Grundtvigs Kirke

    Grundtvig's Church, known locally as Grundtvigs Kirke, stands as a prominent landmark in Copenhagen. This distinctive building is celebrated for its striking architectural design that merges traditional Danish church aesthetics with expressionist elements.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  11. Copenhagen Opera House Copenhagen Opera House
    11 1 hour

    Copenhagen Opera House

    Operaen

    The Copenhagen Opera House, known locally as Operaen, is a prominent performing arts venue situated on Holmen island in central Copenhagen. It stands as one of Denmark's most significant cultural institutions, dedicated to opera and ballet performances.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
  12. Frederiksberg Park Frederiksberg Park
    12 1 hour

    Frederiksberg Park

    Frederiksberg Have

    Frederiksberg Have is a historic landscape garden in Frederiksberg, an independent municipality enclosed by Copenhagen. The park was originally laid out in the early 18th century as a Baroque garden for Frederiksberg Palace.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  13. Copenhagen Botanical Garden Copenhagen Botanical Garden
    13 1 hour

    Copenhagen Botanical Garden

    Botanisk Have

    Copenhagen Botanical Garden is the living plant collection of the Natural History Museum Denmark in the centre of Copenhagen.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  14. Marble Church Marble Church
    14 1 hour

    Marble Church

    Marmorkirken

    Frederik's Church, known locally as Marmorkirken, stands as a prominent Rococo church in Copenhagen. Its distinctive marble dome dominates the skyline of the Frederiksstaden district.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  15. Copenhagen Zoo Tower Copenhagen Zoo Tower
    15 20 min

    Copenhagen Zoo Tower

    Zootårnet

    Copenhagen Zoo Tower, or Zootårnet, is a wooden observation tower inside Copenhagen Zoo in Frederiksberg.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Copenhagen
  16. Holmen Church Holmen Church
    16 45 min

    Holmen Church

    Holmens Kirke

    Holmen Church, or Holmens Kirke, is a historic church in central Copenhagen’s Holmen district. The building began as an anchor forge in the 1560s before being converted into a church for the Danish navy.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  17. Børsen Børsen
    17 45 min

    Børsen

    Børsen is a historic former stock exchange building on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen. Built in the Dutch Renaissance style during the seventeenth century, it served the city’s commercial life for centuries.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  18. Citadel Church Citadel Church
    18 30 min

    Citadel Church

    Kastelskirken

    Kastelskirken, known in English as Citadel Church, stands within Kastellet, one of Europe's best-preserved star fortresses. This octagonal church serves the military garrison and the public.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  19. Copenhagen University Library Copenhagen University Library
    19 45 min

    Copenhagen University Library

    Københavns Universitetsbibliotek Fiolstræde

    Copenhagen University Library on Fiolstræde is an academic library in the Latin Quarter of central Copenhagen. Its primary role is to support University of Copenhagen students, researchers, and teaching, making it a working institution rather than a conventional museum.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  20. Pantomimeteatret Pantomimeteatret
    20 1 hour

    Pantomimeteatret

    Pantomimeteatret is a historic theatre inside Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. It is known for traditional pantomime rooted in Italian commedia dell'arte, with characters such as Harlequin and Columbine brought to life through movement, costume, masks, and physical comedy.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
  21. Rosenborg Castle Gardens Rosenborg Castle Gardens
    21 1 hour

    Rosenborg Castle Gardens

    Kongens Have

    Rosenborg Castle Gardens, known locally as Kongens Have, is a historic public park in central Copenhagen. Established in the early 17th century as the private gardens of King Christian IV's Rosenborg Castle, it represents the oldest royal garden in Denmark.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  22. Frederiksberg Palace Frederiksberg Palace
    22 45 min

    Frederiksberg Palace

    Frederiksberg Slot

    Frederiksberg Palace is a Baroque residence situated in Frederiksberg, adjacent to Copenhagen. Constructed in the early eighteenth century, it served as a royal summer palace and remains an emblem of Danish architectural heritage.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  23. Trinitatis Church Trinitatis Church
    23 30 min

    Trinitatis Church

    Trinitatis Kirke

    Trinitatis Church, or Trinitatis Kirke, is a historic church in central Copenhagen. The church forms part of the same architectural complex as the Round Tower, one of the city’s best-known landmarks.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  24. North Atlantic House North Atlantic House
    24 45 min

    North Atlantic House

    Nordatlantens Brygge

    North Atlantic House, known locally as Nordatlantens Brygge, is a cultural centre on Copenhagen's harbourfront. The building occupies a converted warehouse in the Christianshavn district, part of the revitalised harbour area.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Copenhagen
  25. Koncerthuset Koncerthuset
    25 1 hour

    Koncerthuset

    DR Koncerthuset

    DR Koncerthuset is a major Copenhagen concert venue and the home of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Designed by Jean Nouvel, it opened in 2009 in the Ørestad development.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
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Common questions

How long should a first trip to Denmark be?

Five to seven days allows three or four days in Copenhagen and time for one rail-linked extension such as Odense, Aarhus or North Zealand. Adding Jutland and several islands requires extra nights rather than longer day trips.

What entry documents are needed for Denmark?

Denmark’s New to Denmark portal is the official short-stay visa reference. Check the passport-specific rule and Schengen conditions there, including which country is responsible for an application on a multi-country trip.

What is the best way to travel around Denmark?

Copenhagen Airport has direct metro and rail connections. Intercity trains link Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg, while Rejseplanen combines train, bus and ferry options even when fares remain operator-specific.

When is a practical time to visit Denmark?

May through August provides Denmark’s longest days and the broadest seasonal opening pattern. Coastal weather can still change quickly, and island ferry frequency should be checked outside the main summer period.

What money and payment basics apply in Denmark?

Denmark prices goods in Danish kroner (DKK), not euros. Payment conditions are not recorded here; keep an alternative available for any terminal or small operator that does not accept the preferred card.

What practical safety details should I save for Denmark?

Use 112 for emergencies in Denmark. The supply is 230 V across Type C, E, F and K sockets, and mains tap water is recorded as safe.