Copenhagen Airport 18 min
Christiansborg Palace (4 min) Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains. Copenhagen Opera House (13 min) International opera company in a landmark harborfront building with a 1400-seat main auditorium. The Little Mermaid (10 min) Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale. King's New Square (5 min) Landmark cobble-stoned square dating to 1907, containing a royal equestrian statue of Christian V. The King's Garden (8 min) Parkland & gardens, established in the 17th century, with lime-tree-lined paths & pavilions. Tivoli Gardens (6 min) 19th-century amusement park, open Apr-Sep, with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program. Church of Our Saviour (7 min) Baroque, 17th-century place of worship with a carillon & steps around the outside of the spire. National Museum of Denmark (6 min) 18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture. Frederik's Church (6 min) 18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds. City Hall Square (4 min) Large open space outside city hall used for concerts, cultural performances & celebrations. The Round Tower (8 min) 17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs. Amalienborg (9 min) 18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (6 min) Fine-art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works. Rosenborg Castle (12 min) Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours. Kastellet (7 min) Star-shaped 17th-century fortress with ramparts & a museum, regular host to free events & concerts. |