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Up to 1 hour in Denmark — page 2

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

Planning a visit

Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: seasonal closure recorded
  8. August: seasonal closure recorded
  9. September: seasonal closure recorded — this month
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Historic monuments 27 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 69 1 to 2 hours 28 Half a day or more 3

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Fælledparken Fælledparken
    26 1 hour

    Fælledparken

    Fælledparken is one of Copenhagen’s major urban parks, occupying a broad area in the Østerbro district.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  2. Christian's Church Christian's Church
    27 30 min

    Christian's Church

    Christians Kirke

    Christians Kirke, known in English as Christian’s Church, is a historic church in Copenhagen.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  3. Trekroner Fort Trekroner Fort
    28 45 min

    Trekroner Fort

    Trekroner

    Trekroner is a sea fort located at the entrance to Copenhagen harbour. The fortification sits on an artificial island near the northern tip of Refshaleøen.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  4. Det Ny Theater Det Ny Theater
    29 1 hour

    Det Ny Theater

    Det Ny Teater

    Det Ny Teater is a historic performing-arts venue in Copenhagen, Denmark. Its Danish name is commonly written Det Ny Teater, while the English rendering is Det Ny Theater.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
  5. Ørstedsparken Ørstedsparken
    30 1 hour

    Ørstedsparken

    Ørstedsparken is a compact public park in central Copenhagen, arranged around a lake rather than a single monument or indoor collection.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  6. St. Ansgar's Cathedral St. Ansgar's Cathedral
    31 30 min

    St. Ansgar's Cathedral

    Sankt Ansgars Kirke

    St. Ansgar’s Cathedral, also known as Sankt Ansgars Kirke, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Copenhagen and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Copenhagen.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  7. Strøget Strøget
    32 45 min

    Strøget

    Strøget is Copenhagen’s principal pedestrian shopping route through the historic city centre. It links City Hall Square with Kongens Nytorv through a connected sequence of streets and squares.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  8. Circus Building Circus Building
    33 1 hour

    Circus Building

    Cirkusbygningen

    The Circus Building, or Cirkusbygningen, is a historic circular performance venue in central Copenhagen. Its domed profile and rounded plan recall the building’s original relationship with circus entertainment and equestrian shows.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
  9. Østre Anlæg Østre Anlæg
    34 1 hour

    Østre Anlæg

    Østre Anlæg is a public park in Copenhagen developed on part of the city’s former fortification ring.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  10. Church of Our Lady Church of Our Lady
    35 45 min

    Church of Our Lady

    Vor Frue Kirke

    Vor Frue Kirke, known in English as the Church of Our Lady, stands as Copenhagen's cathedral and serves as the National Cathedral of Denmark.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  11. Church of the Free Port Church of the Free Port
    36 30 min

    Church of the Free Port

    Frihavnskirken

    The Church of the Free Port, or Frihavnskirken, is a place of worship in Copenhagen’s Free Port district. Its setting reflects the area’s maritime and industrial past, when port activity supported new housing and community institutions.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  12. Kongens Nytorv Kongens Nytorv
    37 45 min

    Kongens Nytorv

    Kongens Nytorv is Copenhagen’s largest public square and one of the city centre’s main meeting points. King Christian V’s equestrian statue stands at its centre, while the Royal Danish Theatre and Hotel D’Angleterre frame the surrounding streets.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  13. Mogens Dahl Concert Hall Mogens Dahl Concert Hall
    38 1 hour

    Mogens Dahl Concert Hall

    Mogens Dahl Koncertsal

    Mogens Dahl Concert Hall, also called Mogens Dahl Koncertsal, is a Copenhagen performance venue for classical and chamber music. Its role is centred on live listening in an intimate concert setting rather than on a collection or permanent exhibition.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
  14. Utterslev Mose Utterslev Mose
    39 1 hour

    Utterslev Mose

    Utterslev Mose is a large wetland and nature area located in the northern part of Copenhagen, Denmark. It represents one of the significant green spaces within the urban environment of the Danish capital.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  15. Copenhagen City Hall Copenhagen City Hall
    40 45 min

    Copenhagen City Hall

    Københavns Rådhus

    Copenhagen City Hall, or Københavns Rådhus, is the seat of Copenhagen’s municipal government on City Hall Square. Completed in 1905 and designed by Martin Nyrop, the building is a major example of National Romantic architecture with medieval Danish influences.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  16. St. Peter's Church St. Peter's Church
    41 30 min

    St. Peter's Church

    Sankt Petri Kirke

    St. Peter’s Church, or Sankt Petri Kirke, is Copenhagen’s oldest surviving church building. It stands in the Latin Quarter near the University of Copenhagen and remains an active Lutheran parish church.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  17. City Hall Square City Hall Square
    42 45 min

    City Hall Square

    Rådhuspladsen

    Rådhuspladsen, known in English as City Hall Square, is a major public square in central Copenhagen. It serves as a prominent gathering point and transportation hub in the Danish capital.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  18. Royal Danish Playhouse Royal Danish Playhouse
    43 1 hour

    Royal Danish Playhouse

    Skuespilhuset

    The Royal Danish Playhouse, also known as Skuespilhuset, is the Royal Danish Theatre’s dramatic stage on Copenhagen’s central harbourfront.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
  19. Churchillparken Churchillparken
    44 1 hour

    Churchillparken

    Churchillparken is a public park in Copenhagen, Denmark, situated in the Østerbro district near Kastellet and the Little Mermaid statue. The park is named after Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  20. HDMS Sehested HDMS Sehested
    45 45 min

    HDMS Sehested

    P547 Sehested

    HDMS Sehested, also known locally as P547 Sehested, is a retired Royal Danish Navy vessel preserved as a museum ship in Copenhagen. The fast attack craft represents Cold War-era naval technology and Danish maritime defence history.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  21. Church of the Holy Ghost Church of the Holy Ghost
    46 30 min

    Church of the Holy Ghost

    Helligåndskirken

    The Church of the Holy Ghost, or Helligåndskirken, is a historic church in central Copenhagen. It is an active place of worship as well as an architectural landmark in the city’s historic core.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  22. Flakfortet Flakfortet
    47 45 min

    Flakfortet

    Flakfortet is an artificial island fort in the Øresund, reached across open water from Copenhagen rather than from a city street. Its identity comes from the combination of a coastal-defence installation, surviving military structures and an exposed maritime setting.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  23. Øster Gasværk Teater Øster Gasværk Teater
    48 1 hour

    Øster Gasværk Teater

    Østre Gasværk Teater

    Øster Gasværk Teater is a working theatre in Copenhagen’s Østerbro district, housed in a converted gasworks building. The venue combines industrial heritage with contemporary performing arts, making the building itself part of the experience before the curtain rises.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Copenhagen
  24. Havneparken Havneparken
    49 1 hour

    Havneparken

    Havneparken is a public waterfront park in Copenhagen, set beside the city’s harbour. The park belongs to the everyday recreational landscape of the capital, offering open space and a place to pause beside the water.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  25. Gammeltorv Gammeltorv
    50 45 min

    Gammeltorv

    Gammeltorv is Copenhagen’s oldest square and one of the central public spaces in the Indre By district. The name means Old Market, recalling the square’s medieval role as a marketplace and gathering place.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • 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.