WELCOME TO THE
COPENHAGEN CULTURAL DISTRICT

Explore Denmark’s past, present and future right in the heart of Copenhagen – all within a ten-minute walking radius.
As you visit the 17 cultural institutions in the district, prepare to be moved, surprised and fascinated – regardless of your age.

EXPERIENCES

The rush of sheer excitement, awestruck wonder and quiet contemplation – the Copenhagen Cultural District has it all. The Danish Jewish Museum, the Danish War Museum, the National Museum of Denmark, the Tivoli amusement park and the Museum of Copenhagen are just some of the many experiences that await you within a ten-minute walking radius.

BREAKS

Stop for a coffee break or just a break. Enjoy a break at Kunstforeningen GL STRAND, The Library Garden, Nikolaj Kunsthal or Kongernes Lapidarium.

ARCHITECTURE

Modern and classic architecture meet in the Copenhagen Cultural District. Look up, and you will find distinctive buildings such as BLOX and DAC, The Black Diamond, Christian IV’s Brewhouse, the Court Theatre, Thorvaldsens Museum, Christiansborg Palace and the Copenhagen City Hall.

SQUARES AND URBAN SPACES

Moving from square to square in the Cultural District you will come across busy streets and quiet urban spaces alike. Pass by the garden behind The Copenhagen Cityhall, Gammel Strand, Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads, The Ruins under Christiansborg Palace, the secret Library Garden and Søren Kirkegaards Plads and you will experience a diverse urban life.

PERSPECTIVE

Taking the wider view often leads to insight. Enjoy the vistas of the harbour area or go up the Christiansborg Palace Tower to enjoy splendid views. For insight, visit the Danish Parliament, The Black Diamond housing both the Royal Danish Library and the Copenhagen City Archives.

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The Copenhagen Cultural District

Exciting museums and destinations. Some of the city’s most beautiful buildings and squares. The Copenhagen Cultural District contains Denmark’s past, present and future within a radius of just 10 minutes walk.

Copenhagen Cultural District is one of the city’s most interesting neighborhoods. Here you will find Christiansborg, which houses both the old castle ruins and the modern day democracy in the form of the Danish Parliament; Folketinget. The National Museum of Denmark, where Denmark’s history unfolds is also located in the neighborhood. Furthermore, you will find art, architecture and activities for both those who love knowledge and those who love exhilarating rides.

THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF DENMARK WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALKING RADIUS

Discover the Copenhagen Cultural District

KUNSTFORENINGEN GL STRAND

DANISH ARCHITECTURE CENTER

LAPIDARIUM OF KINGS

DANISH JEWISH MUSEUM

COPENHAGEN CITY ARCHIVES

THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKSHOP

THE BLACK DIAMOND

BLOX

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENMARK

DANISH WAR MUSEUM

THE DANISH PARLIAMENT

THE THEATRE MUSEUM AT THE COURT THEATRE

TIVOLI

CHRISTIANSBORG PALACE

NIKOLAJ KUNSTHAL

MUSEUM OF COPENHAGEN

THORVALDSENS MUSEUM