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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Hovedstaden [2025]
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The Little Mermaid
4.2
/5
560 reviews
7.2
Based on 16,626 reviews
3.7 km from downtown
Phone +4524279602
Address: Langelinie, 2100 København Ø, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 15-30 minutes
Highlights:
Little Mermaid & waterfront gardens
See 5-foot mermaid's expression
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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen is an iconic symbol of Denmark. It was created by Edward Eriksson and completed in 1913. The statue is based on Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid", and depicts a half-human, half-fish girl with a melancholy expression and an elegant posture. The Little Mermaid statue is not only an exquisite work of art, but also carries the culture and spirit of Denmark. Although it has experienced wind and rain and destruction, it has always attracted tourists from all over the world and is a business card of the "Fairy Tale Kingdom".
I visited the Little Mermaid statue in Denmark on a solo trip during winter. The cold breeze from the sea and the quiet atmosphere made the experience feel even more magical. The statue itself is smaller than I expected, but its delicate expression and connection to Andersen’s fairytale give it a unique charm. Since it was off-season, there weren’t many tourists, which allowed me to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. It’s a simple yet iconic landmark worth seeing at least once.
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Amalienborg Palace
4.4
/5
252 reviews
7.2
From £19.35
Based on 3,120 reviews
Copenhagen Center | 2.9 km from downtown
Phone +4533153286
Address: Amalienborg Slotsplads, 1257 København K, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Watch Royal Guard change daily
Royal atmosphere & proximity
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We arrived at 2pm and were lucky enough to see the Royal Guards' Changing of the Guards. I felt that the guards' hats were too high, which made the guards look shorter than they actually were, and they didn't look so beautiful when they walked.
We didn't go into the palace, but just walked around outside. The exterior of the palace is quite spectacular. It is said that when the queen lives here, the Danish flag will be raised.
If you want to see the cavalry changing of the guard, it is recommended to come at 12 noon.
On the way to see the Little Mermaid, I happened to catch the changing of guards at the gate of Amalienborg. Since we couldn't enter, we just watched the changing of guards for a while. The soldiers marched in unison, and the unique ceremony looked quite interesting, attracting many tourists to stop and watch.
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New Harbor
4.6
/5
410 reviews
7.1
Copenhagen Center | 2.7 km from downtown
Phone +4533123233
Address: Indre By, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Hovedstaden
Highlights:
Bars & restaurants line coast
Free outdoor concerts in summer
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Nyhavn, Denmark is a landmark attraction in Copenhagen. It is an artificial canal built between 1669 and 1673. The canal is lined with colorful townhouses from the 17th and 18th centuries, which are rich in color and form a unique landscape. Andersen once lived here and created many classic fairy tales, adding cultural heritage to it. You can stroll and take a boat tour here to experience the rich Nordic style and cozy atmosphere.
the Harbor in Copenhagen is the highlight of the city. The classic buildings and boats are worth the sight. Food is a little bit expensive in the area, but it’s worth catching a beer if you’re into that.
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Rosenborg Castle
4.6
/5
169 reviews
7.0
Based on 9,853 reviews
Copenhagen Center | 2.1 km from downtown
Phone +4533153286
Address: Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 København, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Perfect spot for photos & memories
Marble ceiling & silver lions
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Rosenborg Palace stands quietly in the King's Garden in the center of Copenhagen. As a model of Danish Renaissance architecture, it was ordered to be built by Christian IV in 1606 and completed in 1633 after 27 years. It is based on the Dutch Renaissance style, with red brick walls and bronze eaves, and a simple and rustic atmosphere. On the three-story main building, the towering tower and the spiral roof point straight to the sky, and the painted marble on the top adds to the luxury. Surrounded by a moat, the north suspension bridge connects to the main entrance, and the "Green Bridge" in the south is hidden in the garden. It is a landmark landscape in Copenhagen.
The park is the best part of the castle. It’s stunning with lots of trees and flowers. To enter the castle, you need to buy a ticket stick to time. So it’s best to book online first. It takes about 1h to see inside of the castle.
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Tivoli Gardens
4.4
/5
230 reviews
6.9
From £19.70
Based on 27,331 reviews
Copenhagen Center | 1.2 km from downtown
Phone +4533151001
Address: Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 København V, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Featured in 2025 Europe 50 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
22:45 large light & fountain show
Amusement park with diverse art
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This is the best recreation and leisure place of Denmark. The park is very beautiful and well designed and maintained. There are lots of activities for kids and families. I did enjoy a lot here even for the short time. Highly recommended!
A lot of activities and restaurants in such a small area, we went on every rides apart from the two swings because it was very cold that day. (5th April) Waiting lines were short which was very worthy, rides were fun, especially the one around the mini mountain, which we went on 3 times. Quite a few food options inside the park, or you can also go to the Tivoli Food Hall that requires an return entry stamp. The scenery is also very pretty where we managed to saw a peacock walking around and some ducks in the lake as well. Additionally, very pretty during the evening and night times. Highly recommend for roller coaster lovers!!
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Grundtvig’s Church
4.0
/5
18 reviews
6.3
Based on 415 reviews
4.7 km from downtown
Phone +4529172172
Address: På Bjerget 14B, 2400 København NV, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Flexible visiting hours available
Flexible & optional visiting hours
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The Organ Church is reached by taking two buses from the city center. It got this nickname because a group of decorations inside the church look like an organ. The church is not big, but it has a unique facade, high ceilings and symmetrical design. It is also very spectacular. It is a must-see attraction when visiting Copenhagen.
Grundtvigs Kirke is called the organ church because of its shape like an organ. The architectural design represents the typical Danish design style, which is simple and generous, yet unique and elegant. The interior of the church is extremely plain, with almost no more decoration, only the ceiling of different shapes made of small yellow bricks.
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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
4.4
/5
73 reviews
6.1
From £18.85
Based on 4,851 reviews
Copenhagen Center | 1.5 km from downtown
Phone +4533418141
Address: Dantes Plads 7, 1556 København, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Coffee & views under palms
Ancient art interactive events
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The Glyptoteket in Copenhagen is a renowned museum that showcases an impressive collection of classical and modern art. Established in the 19th century by the Danish industrialist and philanthropist Carl Jacobsen, it houses over 10,000 works, with a focus on sculptures from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, as well as art from the 19th and early 20th centuries.One of the museum’s highlights is its remarkable collection of Greek and Roman sculptures, including pieces of incredible artists.
An amazing experience showcasing breathtaking Danish and French art of the 19th century. The Glyptotek also takes visitors on a journey through time with their incredible historic exhibitions of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Rome and Etruscan Culture.
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Frederik's Church
4.3
/5
122 reviews
5.9
Based on 2,543 reviews
Copenhagen Center | 2.8 km from downtown
Phone +4533912706
Address: Frederiksgade 4, 1265 København, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
31-foot dome & apostles paintings
Open daily & witness Copenhagen
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Frederick's Church, also known as the Marble Church, is very close to Amalienborg Church. The appearance of this green-roofed church is still very beautiful. You can visit it for free.
Tourists entering the church consciously kept quiet. We also followed the local customs and quietly found a seat to sit down and quietly appreciate the church.
Note that the church is open from 10:00 to 17:00 every day and 12:30 to 17:00 on Sundays.
Frederick Church is said to be the largest dome church in Denmark, also known as the Marble Church. It is one of the most classic Renaissance palaces in the Nordic countries. It is magnificent and gorgeous, and people naturally calm down when they enter it.
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Gefion Fountain
4.2
/5
159 reviews
5.9
Based on 1,491 reviews
3.4 km from downtown
Phone +4570222442
Address: Churchillparken, 1263 København K, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Spray bull & snake entwined
Gefion & four oxen sculpture
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The Gefechang Fountain is also a very interesting little place. The scenery here is also very elegant. You can find a lot of good things here. The scenery and image of the fountain are also very simple in design.
The Gefion Fountain, like the Little Mermaid, is a landmark statue in Copenhagen. It is a mythological statue of a goddess leading four cows. It is not special in terms of its design, but there are many attractions around it that you can visit together.
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Christiansborg Palace
4.0
/5
97 reviews
5.9
From £33.34
Based on 4,833 reviews
Copenhagen Center | 1.9 km from downtown
Phone +4533926492
Address: Prins Jørgens Gård 1, 1218 København, Denmark
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Equestrian shows & training grounds
360° view of Copenhagen
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Beautiful palace with pretty painted ceilings. Nicely decorated. Admired the architecture and decor.
A place where the queen does her meet and greet with foreign delegates. It was just last week that the Queen met President Zelensky of Ukraine at this very place.
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