City guide
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is Denmark's capital, built around canals and a historic harbourfront that runs from Nyhavn's coloured townhouses to the Little Mermaid statue. It is one of the world's most bike-friendly cities, with New Nordic dining, Tivoli Gardens' 19th-century amusement park, and Scandinavian design shops filling the compact centre.
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Copenhagen travel guides
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Top things to do in Copenhagen
The most popular sights, with 2026 entrance fees. Prices are adult admission β cheapest at the gate. Many of the best things are free.
| Attraction | Entrance | Time | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Gardens | Varies | 3-4 hours | One of the world's oldest amusement parks (opened 1843), blending historic rides, gardens, pantomime theatre and seasonal festivals right in central Copenhagen. |
| Nyhavn | Free | 30-60 minutes | The iconic 17th-century harbour canal lined with colourful gabled townhouses, historic wooden ships and waterside cafes - Copenhagen's most-photographed street. |
| Rosenborg Castle | krΒ 140 | 1.5 hours | A Dutch Renaissance royal castle (1606-34) built by King Christian IV, now housing the Danish Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia in its Treasury alongside opulent royal apartments. |
| Christiansborg Palace | krΒ 120 | 1-1.5 hours (longer if adding the Ruins/Stables) | Denmark's seat of Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister's Office all in one building, while the Queen still uses its Royal Reception Rooms for state functions - unique in Europe. |
| The Round Tower (RundetΓ₯rn) | krΒ 40 | 30-45 minutes | A 17th-century tower built by Christian IV as an astronomical observatory, famous for its spiralling cobbled ramp (no stairs) leading to a rooftop platform over central Copenhagen. |
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2026 guides
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