MUSEUM OF COPENHAGEN What kind of city is Copenhagen, and who are the Copenhageners? Begin your visit at the new Museum of Copenhagen, located in a beautiful, historical building right behind City Hall. From the trading and crafts of the Vikings, through the building boom and plague, fires and bombings,…
TIVOLI Roller coasters, great food, music, the beautiful gardens: what’s the best thing about Tivoli? All of it! Famous around the world, the Tivoli amusement park remains one of Denmark’s favourite places to relax and have fun. Take a ride on our roller coaster, which dates back to 1914 and…
THORVALDSENS MUSEUM If you love amazing architecture, sculptures, fascinating colour combinations or just a little bit of Danish history, Thorvaldsens Museum is the place to visit. The museum is a tribute to the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, who was an international superstar in 19th century Rome. Here he lived and…
THE THEATRE MUSEUM AT THE COURT THEATRE The Theatre Museum at The Court Theatre is a museum, a stage, a café and a meeting place. No less than 250 years old, the Court Theatre is the oldest theatre stage in Denmark. You may move freely throughout the entire theatre: on…
THE DANISH NATIONAL ARCHIVES The Danish National Archives are home to original source material about Danish society and its evolution. Here you will find stories about kings and peasants, about major events and everyday life. Perhaps you are looking to fill out some blank spots on your family tree? The…
NIKOLAJ KUNSTHAL Visit Nikolaj Kunsthal to explore Danish and international contemporary art in unique historical surroundings. The art centre is located in a former church, the Church of Saint Nicholas, dating back to the thirteenth century. Here, beautiful architecture enters into interplay with innovative and engaging contemporary art. Exhibitions change…
NY CARLSBERG GLYPTOTEK The Winter Garden, French painting, ancient Egyptian art, Greek and Roman antiquity, Danish and French sculpture and the Danish Golden Age: the Glyptotek is an oasis amidst the hectic pace of the Danish capital. Born out of the vision of its founder, brewing magnate Carl Jacobsen, of…
KUNSTFORENINGEN GL STRAND For an instant escape from the hectic pace of central Copenhagen, step through the doors of Kunstforeningen GL STRAND and explore the venue’s current exhibition of art, find inspiration in the book café and relax in the cosy courtyard. In this lovely historic setting, you will find…
DANISH WAR MUSEUM Christian IV built this impressive Renaissance building in 1604 to serve as his arsenal. Today, the impressive, high-ceilinged rooms house cannons, weapons, suits of armour, uniforms and swords from the sixteenth century to the present day. Take a closer look of whatever piques your interest – from…
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENMARK The National Museum of Denmark lets you get to grips with the highlights of Danish history. Here you will find iconic treasures that tell the story of Denmark through the ages. You will see the young Egtved Girl from the Bronze Age, a worshipper of…