Copenhagen Airport 23 min
The King's Garden (9 min) Parkland & gardens, established in the 17th century, with lime-tree-lined paths & pavilions. Amalienborg (14 min) 18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards. Frederik's Church (14 min) 18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds. National Museum of Denmark (8 min) 18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (7 min) Fine-art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works. Church of Our Saviour (13 min) Baroque, 17th-century place of worship with a carillon & steps around the outside of the spire. The Little Mermaid (13 min) Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale. Rosenborg Castle (8 min) Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours. The Round Tower (10 min) 17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs. Tivoli Gardens (16 min) 19th-century amusement park, open Apr-Sep, with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program. Copenhagen Opera House (17 min) International opera company in a landmark harborfront building with a 1400-seat main auditorium. Christiansborg Palace (8 min) Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains. Kastellet (12 min) Star-shaped 17th-century fortress with ramparts & a museum, regular host to free events & concerts. City Hall Square (15 min) Large open space outside city hall used for concerts, cultural performances & celebrations. King's New Square (11 min) Landmark cobble-stoned square dating to 1907, containing a royal equestrian statue of Christian V. |