The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Copenhagen, Zealand

July 24, 2021 Layne Dawes

Copenhagen was once a Viking fishing settlement, and you can still find traces of the Norse explorers here. Visit reconstructed villages, the remains of a 1,000-year-old castle, and museums dedicated to the notorious raiders. Copenhagen also features a blend of modern architecture and historical artifacts such as the Round Tower observatory – a wonderful example of 17th-century architecture. Art galleries, narrow streets, canals, parks, and Baroque churches round out the city’s cultural attractions.
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1. Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)

Frederiksgade 4, Copenhagen 1265 Denmark +45 33 15 01 44 [email protected] http://www.marmorkirken.dk/
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4.5 based on 2,382 reviews

Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)

Large marble Baroque church which stood unfinished from 1770 to 1874. It was finally finished in 1894.

Reviewed By OCDane - Los Angeles, United States

This is one of my favorite churches in Copenhagen. Somehow this big round church is coming across as very soothing and calm, even when there is a lot of tourists in it. It is free and open most of the day. Very beautiful inside.

2. Rosenborg Castle

Oster Voldgade 4A, Copenhagen 1350 Denmark +45 33 18 60 92 [email protected] http://www.kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/
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4.5 based on 9,304 reviews

Rosenborg Castle

The beautiful 400-year-old castle is situated in central Copenhagen's popular park, The King's Garden. The castle was built by one of the most famous Scandinavian kings, Christian IV. Today, the glory of the past can be experienced through the numerous art treasures of the previous kings and queens. Among the main attractions is the Great Hall with the coronation thrones and three life-size silver lions standing guard. The crown jewels and royal regalia sparkle behind the thick walls of the treasury beneath the castle.

Reviewed By spiegs882016 - Yardley, United States

This is a beautiful 16 th century palace with wonderful gardens, including a very impressive rose garden, all set in the midst of a pretty park. Your transported back to the time of King Christian 4 as you tour the interiors and then get to view the Royal Crown Jewels in the basement. This is a don’t miss sight in Copenhagen, the best of the palaces within the city proper. Go early,as entrance tickets are timed , at least when I visited in October.

3. Nyhavn

Kobenhavn K, Copenhagen 1051 Denmark +45 33 15 15 66 [email protected] http://nyhavn.com/
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4.5 based on 29,181 reviews

Nyhavn

Copenhagen's Nyhaven, or "New Harbor," is actually steeped in a long heritage. Colorful buildings line the canal and hint at a history of small-vessel traffic. Like many ports, this strip has a salty history, rich with sailors, drinking and literary exploits. Danish author Hans Christian Andersen made his home in Nyhavn as well. It's cleaned up now and is a lovely place for a stroll.

Reviewed By michelle35car - Manchester, United Kingdom

This a beautiful area with lots of bars and shop , we went on a boat ride which was lovely Excellent Christmas markets

4. The National Museum of Denmark

Prinsens Palais, Copenhagen 1220 Denmark +45 33 13 44 11 [email protected] http://www.natmus.dk
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4.5 based on 4,471 reviews

The National Museum of Denmark

Danish history is brought to life at The National Museum of Denmark Meet the Danes of today and of the past. Go for a guided walk with a local insider who will elaborate on Danish welfare, the country’s free spirit and what “hygge” really means. And finally, hear from the Danes in the 9th Century; the Vikings who were feared and renowned all over Europe. See the remains of the people who lost their lives in the tribal wars of The Stone Age. The woman who survived a blow to the head with a stone axe and later covered her mutilated head with a hat. See the treasures that the Vikings brought with them from their travels to England and The Mediterranean. Or experience the axe that in 1772 severed the head of one of the main characters of Danish history’s most dramatic love affair. On your way out, grab a Danish souvenir from the museum’s gift shop - and if you get hungry, you can always eat typically Nordic dishes at the appraised restaurant Smor.

Reviewed By zuv - Bucharest, Romania

For me, the most interesting museum in Copenhagen. There are lots of exhibits You can find here everything about the history of the Danes, starting with prehistory, passing to the Vikings, the Middle Ages and modern times. Danish explorers, lifestyle over time, weapons, jewelry, household items, art, etc. There is a café in the central atrium. You need at least 3 hours to see it all. As a minus, I think it would be necessary a better marked route to follow through the museum, to know what you saw and what did not.

5. Rundetarn

Koebmagergade 52A, Copenhagen 1150 Denmark +45 33 73 03 73 [email protected] http://www.rundetaarn.dk/en
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4.5 based on 7,674 reviews

Rundetarn

The Round Tower Lookout Tower – Observatory – Exhibitions – Concerts.One of the best-known and most popular structures in Denmark, the Round Tower has been a distinctive feature of the Copenhagen skyline since 1642. The Tower once soared far above the rest of the rooftops in the city, and University astronomers studied the stars and planets from the Observatory at the top. The scholars may have forsaken the building a long time ago, but during the winter visitors are still able to gaze at the cosmos from Europe's oldest functioning observatory. The platform that runs around the outside of the Observatory affords views over the old Latin Quarter – from here, you can spot most of the city's famous buildings. The Round Tower does not have an elevator, so visitors have to climb the winding, white-washed Spiral Walk, where kids often hide in the niches, only to jump out shouting “boo!” as adults approach. Halfway up the tower is the entrance to the large and stunningly beautiful Library Hall, which now serves as a popular gallery and concert venue. It hosts several exhibitions a year, and stages concerts almost every week. Above the Library is the Bell Loft, notable for its enormous wooden beams, which were used in the reconstruction of the Tower following the great fire of Copenhagen in 1728. The Loft is also home to a small exhibition of fascinating artefacts from the Tower's history, including Christian IV's wax seal, a tin of medicine produced by Tycho Brahe, and a piece of the bomb that exploded in the Library Hall during the bombardment of Copenhagen in 1807.The Round Tower was built by Christian IV between 1637 and 1642. It was the first part of the Trinitatis Complex, which combined church, library and observatory in a single building.

Reviewed By HelenHLH - Oxford, United Kingdom

As expected, a great view from the top. On the way up you can stop off at an art exhibition and the obligatory shop (couldn’t resist buying a pencil with a gold crown in the top). Fab little alcoves on the way up and at one stop you can look through a glass floor with a view right to the bottom. Very interesting and a must see - very inexpensive.

6. Christiansborg Slot

Prins Joergens Gaard 1, Copenhagen 1218 Denmark +45 33 92 70 85 [email protected] http://christiansborg.dk
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4.5 based on 4,560 reviews

Christiansborg Slot

Christiansborg Palace is situated on the little island of Slotsholmen (Castle Island) which is surrounded by canals in the heart of Denmark's capital, Copenhagen. Denmark has one of the oldest monarchies in the world, and the palace has a long, dramatic history which revolves around the exercise of royal power. Today, Denmark is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of governance. Under its beautiful copper roof, the palace houses the Danish parliament, the office of the Danish prime minister and the Supreme Court. It is therefore the center for legislative, executive and judicial power in Denmark. The palace also accommodates rooms for the Danish Monarchy. Focusing on the royal part of the palace, Christiansborg Palace is H.M. the Queen's working palace. This is where the Queen holds audiences, signs laws, holds banquets and receptions, celebrates royal anniversaries and receives state visits. It is a working palace where old traditions and the modern Royal Family meet. You will see dazzling halls, adorned with colorful tapestries, vast paintings, patterned floors, glittering chandeliers, and sumptuous stucco ceilings. You can explore The Royal Kitchen and see its two tons of shiny copper kitchenware. You can visit the beautiful palace chapel, stand underneath its dome and let your head spin as you gaze up at the angels in the ceiling décor more than 30 metres above you. In The Royal Stables you'll find the the white royal horses in the wintertime, and in the summertime the exhibition "All the kings' horses" - all year around you can see the Royal Family's array of carriages. One of them is coated with 24-carat gold leaf. You can also explore the underground ruins underneath Christiansborg Palace. These are ruins of earlier castles and palaces showing that the Castle Island is steeped in 800 years of power and political intrigue.

Reviewed By TA6888 - Vancouver, Canada

You can purchase a package ticket for all four attractions (Royal Reception Rooms, Fortress Ruins, Royal Kitchen, and Royal Stables) or purchase single ticket for each attraction. The Royal Chapel is free. The reception rooms are opulent, with gilded moldings, ornate ceilings, and massive chandeliers. There are many rooms to walk through and admire. The other three attractions are mildly interesting.

7. Assistens Cemetery

Kapelvej 4, Copenhagen 2200 Denmark +45 35 37 19 17 [email protected] http://assistens.dk/
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4.5 based on 617 reviews

Assistens Cemetery

Reviewed By vidya19 - Zagreb, Croatia

After seeing many positive reviews of Assistens Cemetery, we decided to pay it a short visit during our recent weekend stay in Copenhagen. it is a walking distance from Botanical Gardens, King's Gardens and Rosenborg castle. Assistens is a final resting place of Hans Christian Andersen, as well as Soeren Kierkegaard. Enjoy the serenity and magic of this place.

8. Grundtvig Church (Grundtvigs Kirke)

Pa Bjerget 14B Bispebjerg, Copenhagen 2400 Denmark +45 35 81 54 42 [email protected] http://www.grundtvigskirke.dk/
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4.5 based on 393 reviews

Grundtvig Church (Grundtvigs Kirke)

Reviewed By JPbombales - Toronto, Canada

Grundtvig Church is one of the most unique looking churches i've been to. It's grand expressionist exterior facade is matched by an equally stunning interior.

9. Thorvaldsens Museum

Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, Copenhagen 1213 Denmark +45 33 32 15 32 [email protected] http://www.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk
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4.5 based on 546 reviews

Thorvaldsens Museum

See sculptures created by sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, whose work can be found across Europe. Long corridors allow for natural light and echo the creative ambiance. The Museum opened on September 18, 1848. It is Denmark’s oldest and also most extraordinary museum building. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Reviewed By birtel831 - Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Oldest public museum in Denmark: devoted to the neoclassicistic artist Bertel Thorvaldsen who donated his life’s works and collection to his native city, this museum from 1848 is the oldest museum in the world devoted to one artist and sublime in having different floors and ceilings to set off the marble statues or statues in plaster-of- paris.from outside it is a festive building with its friese showing Thorvaldsen’s homecoming in 1838.

10. Krigsmuseet

Tojhusgade 3, Copenhagen 1220 Denmark +45 41 20 60 80 [email protected] https://natmus.dk/museer-og-slotte/krigsmuseet/
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4.5 based on 234 reviews

Krigsmuseet

The Danish War Museum houses permanent exhibitions about war, defence and weapon technology, and presents Danish military history from the 1500s until today. Experience the exhibition "Denmark's Wars" in the museum's large Rustkammersal and "A Distant War - a Danish Soldier in Afghanistan", an exhibition in which you can feel the atmosphere of a Danish combat group in Afghanistan.

Reviewed By J3919TFstevew

this was an amazing place the model ships were out of this world the way the made the sales and the history of the place was just incredible a great place to visit

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