Copenhagen Airport 31 min
Amalienborg (20 min) 18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards. Rosenborg Castle (18 min) Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours. Kastellet (18 min) Star-shaped 17th-century fortress with ramparts & a museum, regular host to free events & concerts. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (22 min) Fine-art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works. Copenhagen Opera House (29 min) International opera company in a landmark harborfront building with a 1400-seat main auditorium. The King's Garden (19 min) Parkland & gardens, established in the 17th century, with lime-tree-lined paths & pavilions. The Round Tower (21 min) 17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs. City Hall Square (23 min) Large open space outside city hall used for concerts, cultural performances & celebrations. Jægersborg Dyrehave (10 min) Deer park popular with cyclists & riders spread over 1,000 acres with woodland & a Baroque palace. Christiansborg Palace (22 min) Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains. Bakken (10 min) Forest venue combining rides & attractions for all ages, from thrill rides to carousels. National Museum of Denmark (23 min) 18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture. Tivoli Gardens (22 min) 19th-century amusement park, open Apr-Sep, with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program. The Little Mermaid (17 min) Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale. Frederik's Church (21 min) 18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds. |