The closest airport Kastrup (IATA: CPH) is about 20 km away.
Things to do in it
1. Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle (Danish: Rosenborg Slot) is a renaissance castle located in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. The castle was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606 and is an example of Christian IV's many architectural projects. It was built in the Dutch Renaissance style, typical of Danish buildings during this period, and has been expanded several times, finally evolving into its present condition by the year 1624. Architects Bertel Lange and Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger are…
2. Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen
The Church of Our Saviour (Danish: Vor Frelsers Kirke) is a baroque church in Copenhagen, Denmark, most famous for its corkscrew spire with an external winding staircase that can be climbed to the top, offering extensive views over central Copenhagen. It is also noted for its carillon, which is the largest in northern Europe and plays melodies every hour from 8 am to midnight.
3. Copenhagen Opera House
The Copenhagen Opera House (in Danish usually called Operaen) is the national opera house of Denmark, and among the most modern opera houses in the world. It is also one of the most expensive opera houses ever built with construction costs well over 500 million U. S. Dollars. It is located on the island of Holmen in the center of Copenhagen.
4. Nyhavn
Nyhavn (Шаблон: IPA-da) (literally: New Harbour) is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. Stretching from Kongens Nytorv to the harbour front just south of the Royal Playhouse, it is lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes and restaurants. Serving as a " heritage harbour" the canal has many historical wooden ships.
5. Rundetårn
The Rundetårn (English: Round Tower) is a 17th-century tower located in central Copenhagen, Denmark. One of the many architectural projects of Christian IV, it was built as an astronomical observatory. It is most noted for its 7. 5-turn helical corridor leading to the top, and for the expansive views it affords over Copenhagen.
6. Copenhagen City Hall
Copenhagen City Hall (Danish: Københavns Rådhus) is the headquarters of the Minicipal Council as well as the Lord mayor of the City of Copenhagen, Denmark. The building is situated on the The City Hall Square in central Copenhagen.
7. Kastellet, Copenhagen
Kastellet, located in Copenhagen, Denmark is one of the best preserved fortifications in Northern Europe. It is constructed in the form of a pentagram with bastions at its corners. Kastellet was continuous with the ring of bastioned ramparts which used to encircle Copenhagen but of which only the ramparts themselves Christianshavn remain today.
8. Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli (in English also called Tivoli Gardens) is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and is the second oldest amusement park in the world, after Dyrehavsbakken in nearby Klampenborg.
Have you seen everything in Copenhagen already? Let's have a look on the surroundings. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
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