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Experience Copenhagen

A Selection of the Best Experiences in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is one of Denmark’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Here, historic buildings blend with modern architecture, and the streets are filled with the atmosphere of cozy cafés, restaurants, and cultural experiences.

You will find a wealth of activities and attractions that can make your stay truly special. On this page, we guide you to some of the very best experiences Copenhagen has to offer.

A row of classical marble statues in a museum corridor with a deep blue starry ceiling. The statues depict various historical figures in dynamic poses and are set against a rich brown wall. The floor features an intricate patterned design. A row of classical marble statues in a museum corridor with a deep blue starry ceiling. The statues depict various historical figures in dynamic poses and are set against a rich brown wall. The floor features an intricate patterned design.

Museum Island at Christians Brygge (War Museum, Theatre Museum, Thorvaldsen Museum)

At Christians Brygge, not far from the centre of Copenhagen and Nyhavn, you will find a unique island with countless historic buildings and museums.

Visit the War Museum, Theatre Museum or Thorvaldsen Museum, or take a walk along the canal and enjoy the new and older architectural gems.

Large brick building with multiple small windows and a pointed roof stands against a clear blue sky. The structure has a historical appearance and is set on a gray, open ground with no people around. Large brick building with multiple small windows and a pointed roof stands against a clear blue sky. The structure has a historical appearance and is set on a gray, open ground with no people around.

Christian IV's Brewhouse

 

Christian IV's Brewhouse is one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings. The large building enjoys a unique location in the historic surroundings of Frederiksholm Canal and close to Copenhagen Harbour.

The future plan is for the building to be opened to the public and furnished with exhibitions of stone and plaster figures from the state’s castles – as well as opening it for events.

Modern waterfront area with people sitting on chairs by a glass building reflecting the sky. More office buildings in the background across the water. A pink bike is parked nearby, and the sky is partly cloudy. Modern waterfront area with people sitting on chairs by a glass building reflecting the sky. More office buildings in the background across the water. A pink bike is parked nearby, and the sky is partly cloudy.

The Black Diamond

The Royal Library’s newest building, The Black Diamond, was built on Slotsholmen in 1999. The building is a cultural centre where lectures, debates, music and theatre events are held – and there is an international author scene.

The entire building and surroundings are decorated with new and older art, and the cultural centre holds many exhibitions and events.

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