Copenhagen Airport 12 min
Kastellet (16 min) Star-shaped 17th-century fortress with ramparts & a museum, regular host to free events & concerts. The King's Garden (17 min) Parkland & gardens, established in the 17th century, with lime-tree-lined paths & pavilions. Copenhagen Opera House (14 min) International opera company in a landmark harborfront building with a 1400-seat main auditorium. Church of Our Saviour (11 min) Baroque, 17th-century place of worship with a carillon & steps around the outside of the spire. City Hall Square (12 min) Large open space outside city hall used for concerts, cultural performances & celebrations. Christiansborg Palace (11 min) Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (12 min) Fine-art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works. The Round Tower (18 min) 17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs. King's New Square (13 min) Landmark cobble-stoned square dating to 1907, containing a royal equestrian statue of Christian V. The Little Mermaid (20 min) Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale. Tivoli Gardens (11 min) 19th-century amusement park, open Apr-Sep, with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program. National Museum of Denmark (12 min) 18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture. Amalienborg (15 min) 18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards. Frederik's Church (15 min) 18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds. Rosenborg Castle (17 min) Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours. |