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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (Glyptoteket)
Ollie #1 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 187 reviews
Owner description: NY CARLSBERG GLYPTOTEK – EXPLORE 6000 YEARS OF ART This beautiful museum, founded in 1888, invites you to discover Northern Europe’s largest...... more » Owner description: NY CARLSBERG GLYPTOTEK – EXPLORE 6000 YEARS OF ART This beautiful museum, founded in 1888, invites you to discover Northern Europe’s largest collection of Ancient Mediterranean art and visit the leading collection of French Impressionist paintings in Denmark. The wonderful buildings are filled with atmosphere and every corner offers a new experience. The heart of the museum is the classic 1906 sub-tropical winter garden with tall palm trees, a fountain and a fish pool. The museum was founded by the renowned brewing magnate Carl Jacobsen, who made Carlsberg beer known world wide.Address:Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekDantes Plads 71556 Copenhagen « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Frederiksberg Have
Ollie #2 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  4.2 km from city centre
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Church of Our Saviour
Ollie #3 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 129 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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New Harbor (Nyhavn)
As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ollie #4 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 479 reviews
Owner description: Copenhagen's Nyhaven, or "New Harbor," is actually steeped in a long heritage. Colorful buildings line the canal and hint at a history of small-vessel...... more » Owner description: Copenhagen's Nyhaven, or "New Harbor," is actually steeped in a long heritage. Colorful buildings line the canal and hint at a history of small-vessel traffic. Like many ports, this strip has a salty history, rich with sailors, drinking and literary exploits. Danish author Hans Christian Andersen made his home in Nyhavn as well. It's cleaned up now and is a lovely place for a stroll. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Bodies of Water; Historic Sites; Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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Copenhagen Opera House
Ollie #5 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Operas
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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The David Collection
Ollie #6 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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The Museum of the Danish Resistance (Frihedsmuseet)
As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ollie #7 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Owner description: Exhibitions here chronicle the Danish people's response to the Nazi occupation from 1940 to 1945. Displays include thorough timelines and many...... more » Owner description: Exhibitions here chronicle the Danish people's response to the Nazi occupation from 1940 to 1945. Displays include thorough timelines and many visuals. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and offers free guided tours in English from June to August on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is free. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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National Museum (Nationalmuseet)
As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen and 1 other guide
Ollie #8 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 131 reviews
Owner description: Housed in an 18th century mansion at the center of Copenhagen, the Nationalmuseet offers self-guided tours that let visitors navigate an extensive...... more » Owner description: Housed in an 18th century mansion at the center of Copenhagen, the Nationalmuseet offers self-guided tours that let visitors navigate an extensive collection of artifacts related to cultural and national history, from prehistoric times to the present. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free guided tours in English at 11 a.m. June through September on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Rosenborg Castle
As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ollie #9 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 191 reviews
Owner description: This country-home-turned royal residence is emblematic of Dutch Renaissance style. Visit for the day to learn about the long history of Danish...... more » Owner description: This country-home-turned royal residence is emblematic of Dutch Renaissance style. Visit for the day to learn about the long history of Danish royalty. Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with longer hours in warmer months. Closed on Mondays in winter. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Art Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Frilandsmuseet (Open-Air Museum)
As featured in Copenhagen off the beaten path
Ollie #10 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Historic Scandinavian buildings — more than 100 of them — invite you to travel back in time and to learn about Denmark's history from its dwellings,...... more » Owner description: Historic Scandinavian buildings — more than 100 of them — invite you to travel back in time and to learn about Denmark's history from its dwellings, many of which were painstakingly moved and restored on this site. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Parks
Distance  11.9 km from city centre
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Round Tower (Rundetaarn)
As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ollie #11 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4 of 5 stars 188 reviews
Owner description: First built as an observatory by King Christian IV in the 1600s — one of the oldest in the world — the Round Tower still serves as an observatory and...... more » Owner description: First built as an observatory by King Christian IV in the 1600s — one of the oldest in the world — the Round Tower still serves as an observatory and now boasts a library and exhibition space. Visitors can make their way skyward by way of an internal spiral walkway, which hosts an annual unicycle race to the top of the structure. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until 8 p.m. in summer months. From mid–October to mid-March on Tuesday and Wednesday, both the tower and the observatory are open 7-10 p.m. « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Danish Museum of Art & Design (Kunstindustrimuseet)
Ollie #12 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Art Museums; Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Thorvaldsens Museum
As featured in Copenhagen off the beaten path
Ollie #13 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: See sculptures, sketches and drawings created by sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, whose work can be found across Europe. Long corridors allow for natural...... more » Owner description: See sculptures, sketches and drawings created by sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, whose work can be found across Europe. Long corridors allow for natural light and echo the creative ambiance. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Speciality Museums; Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Tivoli Gardens
As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen and 1 other guide
Ollie #14 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4 of 5 stars 614 reviews
Owner description: From mid-April to mid-September, a world-class amusement park comes to life in the center of Copenhagen. More than two dozen rides await you, in...... more » Owner description: From mid-April to mid-September, a world-class amusement park comes to life in the center of Copenhagen. More than two dozen rides await you, in addition to live entertainment and more than 30 eateries. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Gardens
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Copenhagen Zoo (Zoologisk Have)
As featured in Copenhagen for young kids
Ollie #15 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Owner description: The Copenhagen Zoo is home to African pygmy goats, elephants, tigers and animals of all shapes and sizes. You're invited to observe training sessions...... more » Owner description: The Copenhagen Zoo is home to African pygmy goats, elephants, tigers and animals of all shapes and sizes. You're invited to observe training sessions and feeding times. Open 365 days a year 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or later in summer. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  4.5 km from city centre
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Gefion Fountain
Ollie #16 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Fountains; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Hands On Science Center (Eksperimentarium)
Ollie #17 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  3.6 km from city centre
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Botanical Gardens (Botanisk Have)
As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ollie #18 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: Learn about Denmark's flora through this extensive collection of plants and fungi. The Botanical Gardens and Museum houses a seed bank and a library...... more » Owner description: Learn about Denmark's flora through this extensive collection of plants and fungi. The Botanical Gardens and Museum houses a seed bank and a library that specializes in books about plants and trees. It's also a great place to take a walk. The Botanical Gardens are open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the winter, and every day until 6 p.m. from May through September. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Frederiks Church (Marmorkirken / Frederikskirke)
Ollie #19 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Large marble Baroque church which stood unfinished from 1770 to 1874. It was finally finished in 1894.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Oresund Bridge
Ollie #20 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
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