Why go to Copenhagen? The 10 good reasons to go Copenhagen
For its free city
Christiania resists again and again. This is the cool, bohemian, crazy neighborhood!
For cleanliness
What a pleasure to walk around without having to wonder where to put your feet!
For smørrebrød
A specialty you can't get enough of, as long as they're varied.
For design
The Danes have style. Fashion, home decor, bicycles or... pissoirs: design is everywhere.
For the city's charm
Copenhagen is a small-scale capital that's great to stroll around in!
For the Little Mermaid
His story, written by Andersen, brought tears to our eyes, so we're thrilled to see it in real life.
For its architecture
Past and present rival each other in architectural prowess that flirts harmoniously.
Because people are happy
We can't say it often enough: the Danes are a happy people... and it's true!
A city on the water
The charm of a port city criss-crossed by canals, to discover on board a boat.
A family-friendly city
A destination where parents can relax because their children are welcome.
What to visit Copenhagen?
Interview: My Copenhagen
Myriam PASTOR, author of the guide
Passions: art, encounters, literature, travel, gastronomy...
Desires: to move again and again, to discover here and elsewhere the known and the unknown, to share with all those who have the same desires..
A journey: author, contemporary art teacher, art historian and lecturer.
A dada: visiting Copenhagen, a city that has so much to offer!
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Copenhagen
Timetable
Opening times vary from place to place, so it's important to check before planning your day out. Museums are generally open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm or 11am to 6pm. One evening a week, a nocturne pushes the opening to 8 or 10 pm. From June to September, most are open every day of the week, like the National Museum of Denmark, but close earlier on public holidays.
In the case of monuments, the opening hours may be shorter, from 10am to 3pm or even 4pm. This is the case at Amalienborg and Rosenborg, and at St. Nicholas and Trinity churches.
To be booked
It is always strongly recommended to book online when highly anticipated exhibitions are scheduled or if your Copenhagen Card is no longer valid. Also, the pre-purchase of the entrance ticket serves as a ticket cutter, for example at the Louisiana Museum.
Budget & Tips
If you don't qualify for discounted or free admission, the Copenhagen Card is the best and most economical choice, as it includes admission to many sites and museums, including temporary exhibitions. It is particularly useful for visiting Christianborg Castle (several paid admissions).
Good to know: some museums offer free guided tours with the entrance ticket; however, English is required. Entrance to the Statens Museum for Kunst is free every Friday from 4pm to 10pm, during an evening event that is constantly renewed.
Alternatively, NewEurope Tours coordinates free visits by independent guides every day at 10am, 11am and 2pm. Meet them at the Dragon Fountain on Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. You'll easily recognize them by their red polo shirt and little flag!
Main events
As in many northern European cities, the Christmas season is particularly enchanting, with its illuminations, store window displays, Christmas markets, giant open-air skating rinks, horse-drawn carriage rides... At this time of year, sites and monuments close earlier or are not open to the public, and the same applies to certain public holidays. Remember to book your tickets well in advance to make the most of Tivoli Park, which is overrun with pumpkins on Halloween, and powdered white and sparkling with light at Christmas.
Guided tours
To discover the city, original tours are programmed by private providers: by bike, jogging, Segway, seaplane or zodiac. The great classic: the panoramic bus tour for an all-encompassing view of Copenhagen, or the Must See Copenhagen Tour, a walking tour of the different districts. More specialized: themed tours. Reserved for those over 18, the Pub Crawl consists of a tour of trendy bars with a few drinks to experience the local, festive Copenhagen. For gourmands and gourmets, there's the Food Tour, to learn all about Danish culinary traditions, with tastings included.
