Location: Valby
Top Things to do in Valby
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Valby is one of the 10 official districts of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is in the southwestern corner of Copenhagen Municipality, and has a mixture of different types of housing.
Restaurants in Valby
1. Frederiksborg Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
This historic castle was constructed on three Islands and is surrounded by lake and beautiful Gardens. Frederiksborg Castle has housed The Museum of National History since 1878. A tour through the museum's many beautiful rooms is an encounter with kings, queens, nobles, the bourgeois, events, and epochs, which have all shaped the country's history and development from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. The museum was founded by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the founder of Carlsberg.
Reviewed By TravelTrooperX2 - San Mateo, California
If you are visiting in winter, the castle closes at 3pm. This is due to the lack of daylight. Rooms 1-36 are the best (beginning with the Chapel and ending with the Great Hall. The rooms are lavishly decorated. The castle grounds are impressive and beautiful. Allow an hour to tour the castle. We were rushed through in only 30 minutes because of the early closing time. See the castle first and then tour the grounds. The grounds stay open later. IMPORTANT: You must pay to park here. The parking sign and payment kiosk are not at all obvious. We did not see them upon our arrival and returned to find a 650K/$100 USD ticket on our windshield! The ticket agent sits in the parking lot waiting for tourists not to notice that they have to pay. Don’t forget. It is 20k for 2 hours. Castle Ticket is included on your Copenhagen Card.
2. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art collection focuses on contemporary works from 1945 to the present. Works by Pablo Picasso, Jean Dubuffet and Louise Bourgeois are part of the permanent exhibition at this white villa named Louise, after the first (and second and third) wife of the man who commissioned the building.
Reviewed By Bryan H - Portland, Oregon
Although it isn't cheap to get into this museum, it is well worth the expenditure! A great gift shop, amazing views of the ocean both from the Gardens and from inside the museum, amazing special Exhibitions and permanent collections ... I was blissed out the entire time we were there. Only downside: the crowds! They're open late on the weekdays, and you might think of coming around four o'clock one day that they're open then. We're fairly used to the crowds at tourist sights, but it was indeed packed!
3. Jaegerborg Dyrehave
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4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By Tinde_K - Moscow, Russia
This place is apparently very popular amongst locals. We visited it because it's inscribed as a UNESCO world heritage site "Royal par force hunting grounds". This one includes a small castle, a golf course and deer heard roaming around freely. It was a lovely sunny afternoon and it made for a beautiful walk. Wonderful place, we really enjoyed it. Arrived by car, had no problems parking.
4. Island of Ven
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
5. Tropikariet
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4.5 based on 339 reviews
Reviewed By 131GordonS - Copenhagen, Denmark
We loved the advertising about 'free roaming monkeys' (actually lemurs) but from the get go this rather peculiar place grabs you. At the ticket office you are faced with a very busy line of leaf cutter ants marching across a pool of water centimetres from you. As you move from room to room through heavy plastic curtains, you are met by Lemurs, toucans, skin nibbling fish (stick your hands in the tank! Go on I dare you!). And guess what the ants are patiently following you up through the floors... In the night-time zone you are in the same space as the night dwelling animals, just stand a while and you start to see them moving around you, and often very close indeed. From our four year old, 10 year old and 16 year old, up to grumpy old me, we all found something to wonder at. It is in a slightly strange location, but ignore that and let your inner curiosity take over. It is a great place to visit on a rainy day, but better than that it seems to do a better job that many zoos in bringing you closer to animals and bugs in a way that surely represents the wonderful interests of whoever curates it. It is not 'polished', but you hardly notice it. It certainly awakes the 'inner child' in adults, and excites the young rather well. They could have worked on the 'gift shop' as well as they did the exhibits (wormery anyone?) but that is to be a little harsh. Go back again? I rather think we will.
6. Frederiksberg Slot
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4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By Wayne L - Bangkok, Thailand
This was the first castle we visited with the children and it was very cool. Even though the day was quite bleak, the visit was well worth the trip and as it was kind of an unplanned visit, once we arrived we were very impressed.
Highlights- the Great Hall, the artwork, the spectacular chapel and for me, the organ in the chapel (that consequently celebrated its 400th year in the chapel this year).
7. Kronborg Castle
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Kronborg Castle towers above a very narrow promontory between the coasts of Denmark and Sweden. The renaissance castle stands majestically with its spires, towers, columns, sandstone and copper roofs. Kronborg Castle is a magnificent renaissance castle and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Kronborg Castle is marking this occasion by celebrating Shakespeare's immortal play Hamlet with a cocktail of theatrical adventure, drama and festivities in the magnificent halls of the castle.
Reviewed By Nina_Novelli
I know the subject it’s not about the castle itself, but it was really helpful knowing that there were some lockers available for free (small and also for luggages) for those who are just passing by Helsingør and will keep the journey. I asked for lockers at the station and they recommended me to leave the luggage at the 7 eleven on the first floor, but they charge 50 krones per piece and there isn’t even a locker, they just keep it inside a room. I’m glad I didn’t pay for it!!
About the castle, it’s definitely worth it, specially the guided tour through the casemates. Put on a jacket and have fun with the legends of the castle :)
8. Kullen Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
The Lighthouse will be open weekends during 25th of march-30th of June 11 am-5 pm July open daily until august 15 An exhibition will show the almost 1000 year history of light on the mountain. A new Cafe will offer the best food of the local area. Outside serving with magic views
Reviewed By Travelexperience12 - Wetherby, United Kingdom
We visited this area on an organised coach tour from Helsingborg. The lighthouse was not open at the time of our visit. The nearby toilets were not functioning and a guide advised that they were apparently awaiting repair from fire damage. Although the weather was not ideal, the extent of the sea views from the cliffs around the lighthouse could be appreciated. There are also a number of paths in the area for walking. Whilst pleasant we felt that the lighthouse location and immediate surroundings were not exceptional and similar to those that can be found elsewhere.
9. Fredensborg Palace
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Fredensborg Palace was built in the beginning of the 18th Century. The image of an Italian country villa was on the drawing board when Frederick IV began construction on his Baroque palace. The king wanted to create a haven where his family life could flourish. This Baroque masterpiece took seven years to complete, and during this time the Gardens were also planted. When Frederick IV died, his son Christian VI pulled down wings of the palace and erected new ones, which he, albeit, generally never made use of. It was only when Christian IX came to the throne that the palace was used for the purpose for which it was built. In the summer months, Christian IX and his queen Louise's 6 children, their children's spouses and 36 grandchildren flocked to Fredensborg Palace. Laughter and the trip-trap of tiny feet echoed in the palace halls, and members of the Danish Royal Family would spend time playing in the Gardens. Ever since those happy days, the Danish Royal Family has been moving into the palace for the summer months, giving the youngest members of the family a trove of carefree childhood memories to treasure. The Royal Couple use the palace for three months in the spring and three months in the autumn. They celebrate weddings, silver wedding anniversaries and birthdays at the palace. Fredensborg also provides a setting for Her Majesty to carry out her official duties. She receives heads of state and ambassadors who submit their credentials to her at the palace. In the summer, Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Mary use the palace as a summer residence. They have their own residential quarters in the Chancellery House. The expansive Baroque palace Gardens are open to the public all year round. The palace and the Private Gardens are open for guided tours from July 1st to August 7th.
Reviewed By Trek-Always - Alpharetta, Georgia
This 18th century baroque palace is the queen's summer home. You can view it outside but there are guards barring entry or a closer look.
The Gardens are among Denmark's largest.
If you are in the area then it is worth a short stop, otherwise skip it.
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10. Hembygdsparken
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By showa58taro - London, United Kingdom
This little park in the outskirts of Ängelholm offered something that very few places can, normally. A place for my daughter to run herself into the ground without me feeling terrified that I have to run behind her. A massive playground, a little troll-forest with tiny tree-sculptures and the like, a number of animals you can look at (including a couple really majestic looking deer) although my daughter was more drawn to what she said was a house for Lions. A simple misunderstanding as the Peacock hut is sponsored by Lions. My dad mentioned this, and so every time we went past, it was the Lion house, but they were always sleeping. Only way to get her to leave.
The playground is very much an old-school one, with actual slides, houses, Bridges, swings. I say "old-school" because increasingly I'm seeing parks with hard-to-walk beams, funky shapes and designs, and no doubt a lot of science behind it. But I quite like having little houses, rope Bridges to walk across, and similar. Feels proper.
The only word of caution for parents, the entire park is basically in sand/light pebbles which means sandals aren't that ideal, my daughter preferred shoes. Small thing.
When your kids have run themselves into the ground, that's when you head to the cafe for either icecream or waffles (or crisps and a hotdog, nobody will judge) and any beverage you like. If you want lunch, there's a very good restaurant available as well, serving proper meals.
The overall park has also recently finished a major enhancement for anyone with kids 8+ (including moody teenagers) which is a large climbing installation. Perfectly suitable for adults. And when I say climbng installation I mean industrial strength, 5-10 meters in the air, 30 meter ziplining, you climb in a harness with a helmet, through a massive obstacle-style course. Apparently takes an hour or more, by the look of it. Prices were from 280 SEK for kids, 330 or so for teens and adults. But it looked impressive as anything, so if you have kids who like to climb/be adventurous, this is worth a gamble. There was also a family ticket if there's a few of you willing to give it a go. I doubt I can ever get my wife up in one of those things, but when the daughter is old enough, I might give it a go.
Overall this is a very nice place to visit and has something for most ages, and even for those travelling without kids, as there are a few museums, and on select days there's a market with local goods for sale. An excellent part of Sweden to visit.
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