Copenhagen Airport 20 min
Frederik's Church (15 min) 18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds. Church of Our Saviour (14 min) Baroque, 17th-century place of worship with a carillon & steps around the outside of the spire. The Round Tower (14 min) 17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs. Copenhagen Zoo (4 min) Established zoo with airy Norman Foster-designed elephant house & Arctic habitat for polar bears. National Museum of Denmark (9 min) 18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture. Christiansborg Palace (9 min) Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains. King's New Square (13 min) Landmark cobble-stoned square dating to 1907, containing a royal equestrian statue of Christian V. The King's Garden (12 min) Parkland & gardens, established in the 17th century, with lime-tree-lined paths & pavilions. Rosenborg Castle (12 min) Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (7 min) Fine-art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works. City Hall Square (9 min) Large open space outside city hall used for concerts, cultural performances & celebrations. Amalienborg (14 min) 18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards. Copenhagen Opera House (18 min) International opera company in a landmark harborfront building with a 1400-seat main auditorium. The Little Mermaid (17 min) Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale. Tivoli Gardens (7 min) 19th-century amusement park, open Apr-Sep, with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program. |