Founded in 1167, Copenhagen sits on the islands of Zealand and Amager. The modern city is a hip, eco-friendly destination that draws tourists eager to sample new Nordic cuisine, visit Renaissance castles, and ride bicycles along Copenhagen’s 250 miles of bike paths. Take a day trip to a nearby city or visit one of Denmark's medieval castles.
Must-do activities when you visit Copenhagen!
Renting a bike is the easiest way to explore the city. Locals mainly travel around the city on bicycles. Need guidance? Sign up to take a bike tour!
Nyhavn, a 17th-century harbor, is easily the most iconic landmark in Copenhagen. The harbor is lined with wooden ships, modern boats, multicolored townhouses, and seafood restaurants. Over the bridge in the neighborhood of Christianshavn, you’ll also find some of the oldest houses in Copenhagen.
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Opened in 1853, Tivoli Gardens was the inspiration for Disneyland after Walt Disney visited in 1951. The park is great for families. Play bumper cars, ride a rollercoaster, visit the pub and enjoy the atmosphere.
This castle dates to 1606 when it was built as a royal summer house by one of the most famous Scandinavian kings, Christian IV. Take a glimpse into Danish royalty in this well-preserved castle.
Roskilde is one of the oldest cities in Denmark, dating back to around the 8th century. Back then it was a trade hub for the nations of the Eastern Sea, from Russia to Denmark. It was the capital of Denmark from 960 to 1536. This small city is close to Copenhagen so it’s easy to get to. It is also host to Europe’s largest music festival every June.
Kastellet used to be a fortress guarding the city, but is now a public park, a cultural-historical monument, and is also used for military purposes. It is one of the best preserved fortresses in Northern Europe. It is constructed in the form of a pentagon with bastions at its corners. The park has beautiful gardens, trees, and ponds.
Jaegersborggade, a cobbled street fringed with colorful buildings, has a slew of great restaurants, bars, and shops. Even though the stretch isn't terribly long, it's the type of place where you easily could spend an entire day.
Have a pastry at Meyers Bageri, a coffee at Coffee Collective, lunch at Manfreds, a beer at Mikkeller & Friends, and dinner at Relae. Or, just spend $5 on a coffee and enjoy the browsing, strolling, and people-watching.
At Host, the focus is on raw materials from the Nordic kitchen, where you can enjoy lobster, beef or Danish cheese made at the coast of the North Sea. Besides the food, Höst has already won three international design awards, including the award for the World’s Best-Designed Restaurant at the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, too.
Host is located in the Indre By area (Inner City).
Are you looking for Danish delicacies, local vegetables, fresh fish, or maybe some Italian specialities? Then visit Copenhagen's popular market place Torvehallerne. Urban, covered marketplace featuring stalls with local produce, gourmet foods, beverages & desserts.
Torvehallerne is situated right by Nørreport Station, and offers more than 80 shops.
Strøget is a pedestrian, car free shopping area in Copenhagen, Denmark. This popular tourist attraction in the centre of town is one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe. Come to Stroget to shop, visit cafes and souvenir shops.
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