What to see in Copenhagen, capital of Denmark

Copenhagen, the capital of the Denmark, it proves so convenient, absolutely within reach of all budgets. What to see Copenhagen. The cosmopolitan Danish capital is a relaxing place suitable for tourists of all ages. Visiting Copenhagen: some suggestions on what to see in Copenhagen and what to do in the Danish capital or follow our 3 day itinerary in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen places of interest

1 Radhuspladsen

radhuspladsen is the most important square in Copenhagen, very well known together with Tivoli Gardens and the Central Station. The Amalienborg Castle, however, is the queen's residence. Every day at 12,00 the evocative show takes place Changing of the Royal Guard. Following the pier, in Langelinie, you can admire the famous monument of The little Mermaid. By taking an "acqua bus" boat, at the cost of a bus ticket, you can visit all the most important monuments in the centre: the Opera, Prose Theatre, Black Diamond Palace, which houses the royal library.

Finally, the parks of Copenhagen are unmissable, authentic lungs in the heart of the city: from Krogenshave, with the picturesque Rosenborg Castle ai Frederiksberg Gardens, with benches on the banks of the canals and a spectacular view of the Zoo, with the new elephant "residence", designed by the architect N. During the whole year Copenhagen is home to major festivals and markets. There is not a moment of the year in which the Danish capital shows little significance.

2 Tivoli Gardens

You can't visit Copenhagen without “Tivoli Gardens” which represent, for the whole of Denmark, the most visited attraction even if the Danes are the biggest visitors. Open since 1843, they can be visited from mid-April to the end of September at the following times: from Sunday to Wednesday from 11,00 to 23,00; Thursday and Saturday from 11,00 to midnight; on Fridays from 11am to 1am. The gardens can also be visited during the Christmas period from the beginning of November to the end of December at the following times: from Sunday to Thursday from 11,00 to 22,00; on Fridays and Saturdays from 11,00 to 23,00. Inside is the Pantomina Theatre with commedia dell'arte shows. Fireworks can be seen from the Tivoli Gardens every Saturday evening.

Museums Copenhagen things to see

3 Ny carlsberg glyptotek

In the XNUMXth century the owner of the Carlsberg beer he had this museum built. Inside there are oriental collections, impressionist and Mediterranean paintings. The Winter Garden is very suggestive, dominated by an enormous glass dome. The museum is closed on Mondays while from Tuesday to Sunday it can be visited from 10,00 to 16,00. On Sundays entry is free.

4 Nationalmuseet in Copenhagen

The National Museum in Copenhagen, The National Museum, consists of four floors within which there are mostly Danish but also oriental works. Among the things to see in Copenhagen, the museum is very interesting is the section containing artifacts from 3000 years ago. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10,00 to 17,00 and is free to enter.

5 The Island of Slotsholmen

OnSlotsholmen Island in the XNUMXth century the then Bishop Absalom he built a castle. Since then construction has taken place so much so that the island now hosts several buildings dating from the XNUMXth century onwards. In the center of the island is the Christiansborg Castle, or the Royal Palace in Copenhagen. On the island there is also the building of the Stock Exchange and the Garden of the Royal Library (Bibliotekshaven).

6 Rosenborg Slot

Il Rosenborg Slot it is a castle built in the XNUMXth century by Christian IV. Must see i Royal Gardens (the Kings Garden) meticulously curated and the galleries Statens Museum for Art, with art collections from all over Europe and the The Hirschsprung Collection which brings together two centuries of Danish art collections. The Rosemborg Slot is open every day except Mondays (from June to August it is also open on Mondays) usually from 10,00 to 17,00 in the summer period and until 16,00 in the colder months. It is closed at the end of December. The two galleries are free to enter and are closed on holidays and Mondays. Entrance times are from 10,00 to 17,00 (on Wednesdays until 20,00) for the first gallery, and from 11,00 to 16,00 for the second gallery.

7 The colorful houses of the Nyhavn canal

Copenhagen what to visit. If you are still undecided about what to visit in Copenhagen, you can enjoy the view of the picturesque colored houses along the Nyhavn canal which is one of the many reasons that pushes us to visit Copenhagen. And this is where many characteristic Danish public places are located. It is located within walking distance Frederiksstaden, the area designed by Frederick IV which groups together important buildings such as theAmalienborg Castle (royal residence) and the remains of the castellet. To visit the The Freedom Museum with signs of the Danish resistance to the Nazis, open from October to April every day except Mondays from 10,00 to 15,00 and from May to September from 10,00 to 17,00 with free admission. The Kunstindustrimuseet is another museum located in the area that brings together interesting art collections. It is open every day except Mondays (like most of Copenhagen's museums) from 12,00 to 16,00. You enter by paying a ticket.

Nyhavn canal houses in Copenhagen

8 Radhuspladsen, Stroget and the Latin Quarter in Copenhagen

Things to do in Copenhagen. Radhuspladsen it is the most important square of Copenhagen. Municipality (Select) (Radhuset) overlooks this large space. It is possible to access the tower which dates back to the end of the nineteenth century, in the colder months (October-May) at 12,00, while from June to September, from Monday to Friday from 10,00 to 14,00 and on Saturdays at 12,00. The tower is closed on Sundays. It is from here that the most famous pedestrian street in Copenhagen starts, which takes its name stroget. It is a street full of clubs and street artists, as well as crowds. The morning hours are preferable to escape the crowds. Also in the center of Copenhagen, there is the Latin neighborhood, full of clubs, shops and XNUMXth century churches. Here is the Erotica Museum open from May to September every day from 10,00 to 23,00 and in the other months of the year from 11,00 to 20,00. The museum can also be reached by metro (stop Kongens Nytorv), Also worth visiting Rundetarn tower desired by Christian IV for observatory use. Open from September to May from 10,00 to 17 every day except Sunday from 12,00 to 17,00. From June to August the opening is from Monday to Saturday from 10,00 to 20,00 and on Sunday from 12,00 to 20,00. Paid entry.

What to see in Copenhagen and surrounding areas

9 Christiania, the hippie community

OnChristianshav Island there is a community made up of anarchists, new generation hippies, drug dealers and extremely cheerful people. It is a place around Copenhagen worth seeing. This is a community established over 30 years ago which over the years has had many problems with public disorder due to unauthorized drug dealing (until recently cannabis was sold casually) and the illegal occupation of homes. It is an area, however, which can have its charm and therefore a visit is recommended even if today it appears more like mass, compared to the past, when soft drugs were free.

See also:

• Hans Andersen's Fairy Tale Street
• Christmas in Copenhagen
• Christmas markets
• Easter in Denmark
• Beer Festival in Copenhagen
• When to go to Denmark
• Where to shop in Denmark

10 How to get to Copenhagen

Copenhagen flights. With the company EasyJet, daily connections from Milan Malpensa start from 21,99 euros one way including taxes. And with Transavia from Pisa, Rome Fiumicino and Naples, you spend 50 euros each way, all included. Copenhagen airport. The International Airport of Copenhagen it is located about 9 km away. from the city. From the Central Station trains depart, which take about 12 minutes to the airport, about 20 minutes apart, starting at 5 am. If you plan to stay in the area Nyhavn canal you have some trains that stop at Norreport station connected, in turn, to Kongens Nytorv metro station. The alternative to the train are the buses which take around 25 minutes to reach the airport. The price of the buses is almost always the same as the trains. Who he wants to reach Copenhagen by train, know that almost all international trains arrive directly at Central Station.

11 How to get around Copenhagen

To get around, bicycles are highly recommended, just like the real ones Kobenhavner, the inhabitants of the capital Copenhagen. There are more than 2000 city bikes available, easily recognizable in the 110 racks in the centre; the rental is free, you just need to pay a deposit of 20 Danish crowns (more or less like the shopping cart at the supermarket), recoverable upon return. As for other means of transport, as in most European cities, here too the tickets are valid for both buses, trains (within a certain radius) and the metro. The cutting board it's a 10-ride pass, recommended for convenience. Alternatively, one is recommended day travel card or Copenhagen Card which, in addition to travel, allows entry to some affiliated museums. The distance between the Central Station and the Nyhavn canal it's about 30 minutes walk.

12 Copenhagen Card

La Copenhagen Card gives access to all major attractions and public transport in the entire metropolitan area of Copenhagen. You can choose between the 24, 48, 72 or 120 hour option. The card will also allow you to enjoy discounts at restaurants and entertainment venues. Among the places of interest in Copenhagen, Copenhagen gives you free access to the Amalienborg Palace, To Tivoli Gardens and Frederiksborg Castle.

13 Where to eat in Copenhagen

What to eat in Copenhagen. One of the basic dishes of Danish cuisine is the smorrebroed, slices of rye bread garnished with salami, cheese, fish, vegetables; in specialized restaurants, you can choose numerous and appetizing variations. There Danish cuisine it is a happy mix of tradition and innovation, combined with great care for the freshness and quality of the raw materials. For those who do not have special needs and are looking for an area of ​​Copenhagen where to eat, Nyhavn it can be a good choice. Here the premises are certainly not as important as those of Gammel Strand, where several high-end seafood restaurants and cafes are located. The alternative can be Vesterbro where you can find dishes and delicacies from all over the world or, to get away from the concept of tourist catering, it is recommended Vesterbrogade.

14 Copenhagen where to sleep

Copenhagen hotels. Another usually crucial chapter is accommodation but, a Copenhagen, you can stay in 5-star design hotels for the price of a hostel. The Danhostel Copenhagen City, entirely furnished with furniture and furnishings from the Danish house Gubi; almost a miracle of hospitality a stone's throw from the monuments and main attractions. And there are another 5 hostels in the capital, of which, the most recent, Copenhagen Downtown, is located in a comfortable square with a pedestrian area, the famous Stroget, where the historic and enchanting porcelain shop is nestled Royal Copenhagen, which reserves the basement sales and low cost offers. More tips on where to sleep in Denmark.

Another economical solution are chain hotels CabInn, with fixed prices regardless of the season (90 euros for double rooms) and very popular Sleep In, especially dormitories with shared bathrooms and facilities. There are several in the lively neighborhood of norrebro, like it sleep in heaven and the ecological Sleep in green. In Copenhagen there are several areas where sleeping is recommended. However Vesterbro e Frederiksberg they are the most recommended. Here you will find a wide selection of selected hotels.

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