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Copenhagen, Denmark

Things to Do in Copenhagen

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Copenhagen Walking Tour: Politically Incorrect Intro

Most booked tours and tickets in Copenhagen

Copenhagen Walking Tour: Politically Incorrect Intro

Copenhagen Walking Tour: Politically Incorrect Intro

4.93,228 reviews2h
Hamlet and Sweden Tour - Two Countries in one day !

Hamlet and Sweden Tour - Two Countries in one day !

4.82,622 reviews8h
Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide

Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide

4.91,640 reviews3h
Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards

Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards

4.91,251 reviews3h
Original Copenhagen food tour: 8 tastings, full meal & VIP access

Original Copenhagen food tour: 8 tastings, full meal & VIP access

4.81,205 reviews4h
Copenhagen Card - DISCOVER 80+ attractions and public transport

Copenhagen Card - DISCOVER 80+ attractions and public transport

4.61,149 reviews24h

Top sights in Copenhagen

  1. 1Nyhavn
  2. 2Tivoli Gardens
  3. 3The Little Mermaid
  4. 4Christiansborg Palace
  5. 5Strøget
  6. 6Freetown Christiania
  • World-Leading Design & Architecture: From the iconic curves of the Sydney Opera House-inspired Copenhagen Opera House to the experiential spiral of the Danish Architecture Center's BLOX building. Discover furniture design history at the Designmuseum Denmark, then see contemporary works in showrooms along Bredgade and in the Norman Foster-designed Tivoli Congress Center.
  • The New Nordic Food Revolution: Copenhagen is the epicenter of a culinary movement that changed global dining. Experience Noma's ever-evolving menus (book months ahead), or try more accessible interpretations at restaurants like Barr in the former Noma space, or the casual smørrebrød perfection of Schønnemann. Don't miss the street food halls: Reffen for global bites and Broens Gadekøkken for harbor views.
  • Unmatched Cycling Culture: Join 62% of Copenhageners who bike daily on dedicated, safe lanes. Rent a bycyklen city bike and pedal from the colorful Nyhavn houses to the minimalist lines of the Superkilen park in Nørrebro, or take the dedicated Cykelslangen (Bicycle Snake) ramp for spectacular harbor views. It's the most authentic way to navigate the flat, compact city.

Tickets and passes in Copenhagen

Private Walking Classical Tour of Copenhagen

Private Walking Classical Tour of Copenhagen

4.9274 reviews1h 30m
IKONO Copenhagen Pass with Immersive Experience

IKONO Copenhagen Pass with Immersive Experience

4.4228 reviews1h

Food and drink experiences in Copenhagen

Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics

Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics

4.8851 reviews3h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Copenhagen

Social Sailing - Copenhagen Canal Tour - Captain's Favorite

Social Sailing - Copenhagen Canal Tour - Captain's Favorite

4.91,761 reviews3h
Best of Copenhagen: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

Best of Copenhagen: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

4.8846 reviews3h
Bike Tour Copenhagen. Guide & Concierge Service, Small Grp

Bike Tour Copenhagen. Guide & Concierge Service, Small Grp

4.8438 reviews2h 15m

Hidden gems in Copenhagen

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Cisternerne

A unique underground museum in the Søndermarken park, built in former water reservoirs. It hosts immersive, site-specific contemporary art exhibitions in a constantly dripping, cavernous space.

Kastellet & The Gefion Fountain

A well-preserved 17th-century star-shaped citadel and military area, still active. It's a peaceful, green park with a windmill, ramparts, and the nearby dramatic Gefion Fountain depicting the Norse goddess.

Carlsberg Byen

The former Carlsberg brewery district being transformed into a new urban neighborhood. You can visit the original brewery buildings, the Elephant Gate, and the Carlsberg Visitor Centre.

Bibliotekshaven (The Library Garden)

A secluded, beautiful garden hidden behind the Black Diamond extension of the Royal Library. It features a lawn, sculptures, and a peaceful canal-side setting.

Dronning Louises Bro

The bridge connecting Nørrebro and the city center, over the lakes (Søerne). It's not an attraction itself, but a social hub where locals hang out, drink beers, and chat on sunny evenings.

Day trips from Copenhagen

Helsingør (Elsinore) & Louisiana Museum

45 min by train from Copenhagen Central Station

Combine world-class modern art with Shakespearean history. Visit Kronborg Castle, the inspiration for Hamlet's Elsinore, then experience the stunning Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, seamlessly integrated into the coastline with sculpture gardens.

Roskilde

25 min by train from Copenhagen Central Station

Denmark's historic Viking and royal capital. Home to the magnificent UNESCO-listed Roskilde Cathedral, the burial site of Danish monarchs, and the exceptional Viking Ship Museum where you can sail reconstructed Viking vessels on the fjord.

Malmö, Sweden

35 min by train from Copenhagen Central Station (across the Øresund Bridge)

Experience another country in under an hour via the iconic Øresund Bridge. Malmö offers a contrasting Swedish vibe with its Turning Torso skyscraper, historic Gamla Staden (Old Town), and the innovative food hall Malmö Saluhall.

Plan your Copenhagen trip

Things to do in Copenhagen: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Copenhagen?+

Top sights include Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid and Christiansborg Palace. Away from the crowds, try Cisternerne and Kastellet & The Gefion Fountain.

What are the most popular tours in Copenhagen?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Copenhagen Walking Tour: Politically Incorrect Intro (4.9 stars, 3,228 reviews); Hamlet and Sweden Tour - Two Countries in one day ! (4.8 stars, 2,622 reviews); Grand Day Trip around Copenhagen (4.9 stars, 2,418 reviews).

How much do tours in Copenhagen cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €27 and €233 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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