About Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, home to around 1,153,615 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Copenhagen
1
Nyhavn harbour
2
Tivoli Gardens
3
The Little Mermaid
4
Christiansborg Palace
5
Rosenborg Castle and King's Garden
6
Christiania
7
Torvehallerne food halls
8
Louisiana Museum day trip
Budget travel
Free things to do in Copenhagen
Nyhavn harbour
Tivoli Gardens
Rosenborg Castle and King's Garden
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Nyhavn harbour
- Visit Tivoli Gardens
- Visit The Little Mermaid
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Christiansborg Palace
- Visit Rosenborg Castle and King's Garden
- Visit Christiania
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Torvehallerne food halls
- Visit Louisiana Museum day trip
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$
Torvehallerne stalls
Market food · City's great food halls — locals' lunch
- $
Reffen
Street food · Harbour street-food market
- $$
Schønnemann
Smørrebrød · Classic open-sandwich institution since 1877
- $$$$
Noma
Nordic · World-famous New Nordic (book far ahead)
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Hotel d'Angleterre
Kongens Nytorv · Copenhagen's palace hotel since 1755
- $$$$
Nimb Hotel
Tivoli · Moorish fantasy beside Tivoli Gardens
- $$$
Villa Copenhagen
Central Station · Converted post-office design hotel
Shopping
- Hellers
In pictures
Copenhagen gallery
Keep exploring
