Copenhagen Airport 27 min
Frederik's Church (23 min)
18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds. Kastellet (21 min)
Star-shaped 17th-century fortress with ramparts & a museum, regular host to free events & concerts. The Round Tower (20 min)
17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs. The King's Garden (18 min)
Parkland & gardens, established in the 17th century, with lime-tree-lined paths & pavilions. Church of Our Saviour (22 min)
Baroque, 17th-century place of worship with a carillon & steps around the outside of the spire. National Museum of Denmark (17 min)
18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (16 min)
Fine-art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works. Amalienborg (23 min)
18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards. City Hall Square (17 min)
Large open space outside city hall used for concerts, cultural performances & celebrations. Rosenborg Castle (18 min)
Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours. Christiansborg Palace (17 min)
Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains. Tivoli Gardens (16 min)
19th-century amusement park, open Apr-Sep, with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program. Copenhagen Opera House (26 min)
International opera company in a landmark harborfront building with a 1400-seat main auditorium. Copenhagen Zoo (13 min)
Established zoo with airy Norman Foster-designed elephant house & Arctic habitat for polar bears. The Little Mermaid (22 min)
Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale. | 
