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Top places to visit in Copenhagen

6 places worth your time in Copenhagen, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Nyhavn

Nyhavn
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The gabled canal front built in 1670, with Hans Christian Andersen's houses among the bars.

2. Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens
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An 1843 pleasure garden in the city centre, and the second-oldest amusement park in the world.

3. Christiania

Christiania
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A self-governing community in a former barracks since 1971, with its own rules and a strict no-photography street.

4. Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle
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A Renaissance castle holding the crown jewels, in the King's Garden.

5. Louisiana Museum

Louisiana Museum
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Modern art in a coastal park north of the city, with sculpture facing Sweden across the sound.

6. Refshaleøen

Refshaleøen
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A former shipyard turned food market, sauna and swimming spot.

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