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Places to visit 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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100 places match

Category

Historic monuments 29 Museums 23 Places of worship 13 Nature sites 14 Viewpoints 1 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 3 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 3 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. Copenhagen Zoo Tower Copenhagen Zoo Tower
    26 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
  2. Palads Teatret Palads Teatret
    27 2 hours

    Palads Teatret

    Palads Biograferne

    Palads Teatret, also known as Palads Biograferne, is a multi-screen cinema in Copenhagen. It is a practical choice when you want a mainstream film in a central city setting, whether as an evening activity or a break from sightseeing.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
    • Copenhagen
  3. Holmen Church Holmen Church
    28 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 monument
    • Copenhagen
  4. Børsen Børsen
    29 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 monument
    • Copenhagen
  5. Natural History Museum of Denmark Natural History Museum of Denmark
    30 1 hr 30 min

    Natural History Museum of Denmark

    Statens Naturhistoriske Museum

    The Natural History Museum of Denmark, locally known as Statens Naturhistoriske Museum, is a major scientific institution in Copenhagen. It serves as the national museum for natural history and operates as part of the University of Copenhagen.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Copenhagen
  6. Citadel Church Citadel Church
    31 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
  7. Nordisk Film Biografer Field's Nordisk Film Biografer Field's
    32 2 hours

    Nordisk Film Biografer Field's

    Nordisk Film Biografer Field's is a multiplex cinema inside Field's shopping centre in Copenhagen's Ørestad district. It belongs to the Nordisk Film Biografer chain and offers mainstream film screenings in a modern commercial setting.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
    • Copenhagen
  8. Copenhagen University Library Copenhagen University Library
    33 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 monument
    • Copenhagen
  9. Pantomimeteatret Pantomimeteatret
    34 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
  10. Rosenborg Castle Gardens Rosenborg Castle Gardens
    35 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
  11. Frederiksberg Palace Frederiksberg Palace
    36 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 monument
    • Copenhagen
  12. Museum of Copenhagen Museum of Copenhagen
    37 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Copenhagen

    Københavns Museum

    The Museum of Copenhagen, or Københavns Museum, explores the history of Denmark's capital through archaeological finds, historical objects, and stories of urban life.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Copenhagen
  13. Trinitatis Church Trinitatis Church
    38 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
  14. Harbour Bath Islands Brygge Harbour Bath Islands Brygge
    39 1 hr 30 min

    Harbour Bath Islands Brygge

    Havnebadet Islands Brygge

    Harbour Bath Islands Brygge is an open-air swimming facility on Copenhagen’s waterfront. It gives visitors a chance to swim in the harbour within the Islands Brygge neighbourhood, combining urban scenery with outdoor recreation.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
    • Copenhagen
  15. North Atlantic House North Atlantic House
    40 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 monument
    • Copenhagen
  16. Hirschsprung Collection Hirschsprung Collection
    41 1 hr 30 min

    Hirschsprung Collection

    Den Hirschsprungske Samling

    The Hirschsprung Collection, or Den Hirschsprungske Samling, is a Copenhagen art museum built around Heinrich Hirschsprung’s collection. The museum focuses on Danish painting from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and occupies a purpose-built building near Østre Anlæg.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Copenhagen
  17. Koncerthuset Koncerthuset
    42 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
  18. Fælledparken Fælledparken
    43 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
  19. Den Frie Udstilling Den Frie Udstilling
    44 1 hr 30 min

    Den Frie Udstilling

    Den Frie

    Den Frie Udstilling, often called Den Frie, is an exhibition building and artists’ association venue in Copenhagen. Established in 1898, it was created to give independent artists a platform outside the established Royal Academy.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Copenhagen
  20. Christian's Church Christian's Church
    45 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
  21. Trekroner Fort Trekroner Fort
    46 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
  22. Workers Museum Workers Museum
    47 1 hr 30 min

    Workers Museum

    Arbejdermuseet

    The Workers Museum, also known as Arbejdermuseet, presents the history of Denmark’s labour movement and working-class life in Copenhagen. It occupies a historic building that once served as the headquarters of the Danish labour movement.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Copenhagen
  23. Det Ny Theater Det Ny Theater
    48 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
  24. Ørstedsparken Ørstedsparken
    49 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
  25. Kastrupgård Collection Kastrupgård Collection
    50 1 hr 30 min

    Kastrupgård Collection

    Kastrupgårdsamlingen

    Kastrupgård Collection, known locally as Kastrupgårdsamlingen, is an art museum situated in the Kastrup area near Copenhagen. It occupies a historic manor house setting, presenting a cultural venue focused on art exhibitions within a distinctive architectural environment.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 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.