Top Things to do in Hellerup
Top 10 Things to do in Hellerup, Denmark
Discover the best top things to do in Hellerup, Denmark including Experimentarium, Nyhavn, Jaegerborg Dyrehave, Ordrupgaard, Tivoli Gardens, Charlottenlund Fort, Korsbaek paa Bakken, Mindelunden Ryvangen, Bernstorffsparken, Oregaard Museum.
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Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By Aušrinė J
We decided to go first thing in the morning, hoping that there won't be too many people. It was summer and it was the middle of the week. But we have been so wrong. Multiple groups of schoolchildren arrived almost at the same time. It was very noisy and we had to wait in line to finally use some experiment. And even then some random kinds would interfere with us. Luckily, we stayed longer than them and on the second part of the day Experimentarium was almost empty.
The experiments are nice, but most of them are the same as in other science museums around Europe. The new thing was a team play: you can create a team of at least two people and participate in activities. Everything is saved in a card and will be send to your e-mail. It records you images, videos and high scores of the activities. One of the most fun things was hot lava type of game. We did it three times, but not because it was that fun - it had some difficulties. The first time we noticed that the score is wrong: we haven't touch the ground, but the score was 0. So we tried again to check (it is fun, no one is waiting and maybe we actually touched the ground the first time). But then someone's baby ran and fell into the activity and our score was 0 again. We tried third and the last time. In the end, our score wasn't any better and probably it is a problem of the camera, which sometimes doesn't see the player and assumes that he/she is on the ground.
Experimentarium is a huge place ant it might take 4-5 hours to fully appreciate it. There is a cafeteria with a lot of places, but most of the tables were not very clean - something sticky was poured on them (probably by those schoolchildren). You can eat your own food or buy something.
2. Nyhavn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
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 Jayne2126 - Rogerstone, United Kingdom
The houses painted in their different colours were gorgeous. We took a biat trip and saw them from the water which does give you a wonderful view. What did surprise us was how small the street itself was. Most of the houses had some form of advertising on them and right in the middle there was an elaborate "gentleman's club" with photo's of women on the outside. They weren't rude photo's but seemed to help towards spoiling your impression of Nyhavn. Of all the places we visited on Copenhagen this proved to be our least favourite due to it being overcrowded & full of cafe's & restaurant's spoiling the view & atmosphere of the place. There was so much litter in the harbour too - no doubt from us tourists. Glad we saw it but wouldn't rush back.
3. Jaegerborg Dyrehave
Overall Ratings
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. Ordrupgaard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Odrupgaard is an exclusive art museum with a collection that includes names such as Monet, Gauguin, Matisse, Renoir and Hammershoi. Initially, the museum building served as a manor house. You can still sense the atmosphere throughout the old rooms and the park. Additionally, you can experience temporary Exhibitions and (on weekends) visit the renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl's house which is a part of the museum. The sculptural extensional adjacent building is designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid. How to get there: Take the S-train to Klampenborg or Lyngby Station, and then take bus 388 to Vilvordevej. It is a 2-minute walk from there to the museum.
Reviewed By tallpinesCO - Steamboat Springs, Colorado
This gallery is partly in a pretty historic house and partly in a modern annex. There's a large light-filled cafe the seems popular with locals. Right now there is an interesting exhibit about The Danish/French painter Camille Pissarro. The permanent collection is not large, but the quality is high. There are a few fine sculptures as well as paintings.
5. Tivoli Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
From mid-April to mid-September, a world-class amusement park comes to life in the center of Copenhagen. More than two dozen rides await you, in addition to live entertainment and more than 30 eateries.
Reviewed By basul3 - New York City, New York
We went to Tivoli on the 2nd day it was open for the spring season and it was decorated beautifully. Made for some fabulous pictures. We had a Copenhagen card but did not realize that you pay to enter and then you also pay for any rides and of course any food/drinks. Not unlike other “theme” parks. The weather was cold and grey so we did not feel like doing any rides, but we did enjoy walking around and seeing 2 of the shows offered. Quaint theme park with so much history. We went out of the park for dinner and then came back for coffee/dessert and to see the laser show. It was worth it. You shouldn’t miss Tivoli especially around the Easter season.
6. Charlottenlund Fort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Ben W
We had a good experience, mainly because it didn't rain. the campsite is small, and the camping pitches even smaller. However, seasoned travellers that we are with our 5 Jack Russell terriers we parked our caravan and put up our perimeter doggie fence and there was plenty of room to relax after that.
I think we were unlucky as other pitches appeared up of twice the size of ours but when we booked online we were given a choice of ptiches and you had to select one. of course there was no indication of the size then.
As it was the end of the season, every pitch has a "bald" patch, worn during the season by people entering and exiting their caravan/tent. I imagine in wet weather this would be a problem with mud and and large groundsheet would be recommended to offset the implications of such a state.
Camp shop sells bake off Danish bread rolls at approx. twice the price of the national average. However, a short walk down the "Strandvejen" will bring you to a slighter cheaper but higher standard of bread supply.
Toilets and showers appeared clean and well maintained. three minutes of stoppable adequate hot water for the showers which proved plenty.
But if you want to avoid the cost of hotels,, the camp site is an excellent base from which to explore Copenhagen.
7. Korsbaek paa Bakken
Overall Ratings
4 based on 190 reviews
8. Mindelunden Ryvangen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By tnslp - U.S.A
We happened to see the sign for Mindelunden as we were walking to Experimentarium, so we walked by on our way back to the train.
Beautiful park; it really makes you think about the blood that was shed there. It is a very peaceful park, giving you the quiet to reflect on those who died there. Wonderful place to honor those brave souls.
There is also a memorial garden to those Danes who lost their lives in German Concentration Camps.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Wanda W. W
Great park, mostly in old English
style. Well kept and popular for dog walking( in large parts of the park dogs can enjoy running free). Small but but beautiful Bernstorff Slot ( palace). Also worth visiting is a rosengarden, where cakes and coffee are served during summertime.
10. Oregaard Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Louis D - Columbia, South Carolina
This is a wonderful museum. It is quiet and has small yet interesting collection of items on display. The garden of this villa that has become a museum is splendid. You can take the kids for a walk and feed the ducks and/or swans who will be very receptive.
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