Exclusive Activities & Attractions in Denmark
Discover what exciting sights and adventures await in Denmark.
Visit Denmark – ©Mette Johnsen
Attractions
Denmark has many attractions you will want to see for yourself.
Copenhagen Sightseeing
Enjoy wonderful Copenhagen and see the main attractions of this beautiful city. Visit the statue of The Little Mermaid and district of Nyhavn. The statue is based on the main character of the 1837 fairy tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. H.C. Andersen lived in Nyhavn for many years in house number 20, where he wrote the fairy tales “The Tinderbox” “Little Claus and Big Claus,” and “The Princess and the Pea”. While making your way through the streets of Copenhagen one can also see the famous Tivoli Gardens, Stroget, Copenhagen’s largest shopping area, and The Marble Church, among the many other treasures you may come upon along the way.
Amalienborg Palace
At Amalienborg Palace, where the royal family resides, one can experience royal history at the museum, watch the changing of the guard and sense the presence of one of the world's oldest monarchies from the beautiful palace square.
Rosenborg Palace
The 400-year-old Renaissance castle Rosenborg was built by Christian IV, whose colorful personality left an indelible mark on Danish history. Christian IV loved residing at Rosenborg, and it quickly became his favorite castle and venue for many important events. Today, visitors can travel back in time and, through the possessions of Christian IV and his heirs to get a sense of both everyday life and royal life through 400 years. The rooms and halls testify to pomp and pageantry but also to peculiarities, secrets, and a view of the world, which was in some ways like ours and in other ways quite different. At Rosenborg, there are four sets of jewels that are collectively known as the Crown Jewels. They were all given their current form by Christian VIII’s queen, Caroline Amalie, who had them redesigned in the 1840s, though many of the stones are much older.
Helsingor - Hamlet’s Castle
Kronborg, a castle and stronghold in the town of Helsingor, is about 45 minutes north of Copenhagen. Immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe and has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list. With soaring towers, a vast banqueting hall, and damp casemates this fortress was perfectly cast as Hamlet’s Castle. You will see the Royal Chambers, the Councilor’s Hall with the seven tapestries, the church, and the Knight’s Hall. Hans Peder Pederse-Dan’s statue of sleeping folklore hero Holger Danske sits deep down in the underground passages of the castle’s casemates and there he has slept for hundreds of years. According to legend, Holger Danske will wake up the day enemies threaten Denmark. Only then will his eyes open. He will then get to his feet and raise his sword.
Helsingor - Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is Denmark’s most visited art museum and has an extensive permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. Louisiana’s collection of modern art dates from 1945 to the present day. It is one of Scandinavia’s most extensive collections and contains more than 4,000 artworks within virtually all genres, emphasizing painting and sculpture. The collection is far too vast to be displayed in its entirety, but selected works are continuously on view in new dynamic contexts. Permanent highlights include the Giacometti Hall, the Jorn Room, and the Kusama Installation.
Mons Klint
Mons Klint is on the south coast of Denmark, only an hour from the city of Copenhagen. This 128-meter snow-white cliff rises above the turquoise sea along the 7 kilometers of coastline. It is a place of outstanding natural beauty, and in 2017, it was the first biosphere area listed by UNESCO as a unique place in the world.Activities
Denmark may be relatively flat but there is still plenty to do.
Copenhagen - Biking
Leave the city center behind and go biking! Heading into the neighborhoods of Norrebro and Osterbro you can mingle with the locals and experience authentic Danish urban hipster vibes. Interact with each other and the local society to enhance the lives of all.
Copenhagen - Sailing
Get a different perspective of the city on a canal boat, where you will discover some hidden places off the beaten track. Discover fascinating local areas and get a better sense of what Copenhagen is all about.
Copenhagen - Food Tour
Food walks are led by knowledgeable local foodies, not guides. With their specialist insider knowledge you will get a unique perspective on the Copenhagen food scene while also learning some of the city’s history and why the gastronomy scene is essential for travelers and foodies. Discover the best-hidden gems in one of Europe’s hottest food destinations.
Copenhagen - Norrebro Beer Tasting
The story of Norrebro Bryghus is a fairy tale of a small local brewery that grew strong. The brewhouse was founded in 2003 and quickly became a shining beacon in the young and exciting beer culture sprouting around the country. Here you will have the chance to taste various brews from the beer portfolio, which are all 100% organic, as you stand beside the kettles brewing the beer. The beer flavors range from sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy and have different styles and coloring.
Copenhagen - Cooking Class
In this short class, you will learn the art of making the Danish-style sandwich, otherwise known as the Danish smørrebrød. Discover how traditional Danish rye bread is made, the importance of this dark, delicious bread, and why it is essential to making a good smørrebrød. You will create several seasonal and traditional toppings, and at the end of the class, you will get a chance to taste the fruits of your labor.
Copenhagen - Glyptoteket
Glyptotek’s superlative collection contains over 10,000 works of art and archaeological objects and offers ever-new perspectives on life, culture, and civilization over 6,000 years. As a research institution, Glyptoteket has a special duty to generate new knowledge against the backdrop of the museum’s collection. Research constitutes an integral part of daily museum work and often forms the basis for recent exhibitions and publications.
Roskilde - Viking Museum
The Viking ship museum comprises two main sections – the Viking Ship Hall, where the vessels are kept, and the Boatyard, where archaeological work takes place. The five Viking vessels originate from a blockade approximately 20 km north of Roskilde. They were built during the 11th century as an act of defense against enemy naval attacks on the city, which at that time was the capital. At the Boatyard, the boat-building tradition and culture of the Viking Age are communicated through working boat builders and exhibitions showing the historical background. The boatyard specializes in the reconstruction of prehistoric boats on a full scale. In the Viking Ship Hall, you will be given the unique opportunity to see the impressive "Thoroughbred of the Seas" project, which took the Glendalough Sea Stallion to Dublin and back in 2007–2008. In the Jetty, you can go aboard a merchant vessel filled with goods and warship equipment for battle. You can dress up like a Viking and let your imagination take you back to the Viking times. You will find specialists exhibiting Viking handcrafts such as metal work, wood carving or rope making at Tunet, the Viking meeting place.In the summer, you can try coin minting, visit the jewelry workshop or paint your shield.
Lejre - Land of legends
Land of Legends in Lejre is waiting to be explored! Spread across 106-acres, Land of Legends is an archaeological open-air museum in the Lejre Municipality, a few kilometers west of Roskilde. It comprises reconstructions of an Iron Age village and sacrificial bog (200 BC to 200 AD), a Viking marketplace (900 AD), a Stone Age campsite (5000 BC), an 18th-century farmstead, and various grave monuments. It is here in Lejre, according to medieval chronicles and sagas, that the story of the kingdom of Denmark began. During AD 600–950, a family known as the Scyldings ruled from their seat in Lejre with the famous and legendary kings Skjold, Roar, Frode, and Rolf Krake. These sagas should, naturally, be taken with caution but the archaeological excavations in the area during the last 30 years have shown that they do have some basis in fact and can be connected to material remains at the site, placing Lejre amongst the most critical locations of the Viking period.
Billund - Legoland
Legoland is a fantastic world of imaginative family experiences focusing on children - a place where you can set your imagination free on the land, at sea, or in the air. There is always plenty to choose from, no matter whether you prefer action or relaxation. The park in Billund is the original Legoland, with more than 50 exciting rides and many exciting events.
Billund - Lego house
Located near Legoland is a building filled with 25 million Lego bricks where creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities get put to the test. Experience various activities during the visit, including building with Lego bricks, both physically and digitally, programming robots, and animating models. The center’s visitor experiences include experience zones, exhibitions, and the Lego Museum, which showcases the history of the Lego brand and company.
Horsens Prison Museum
Museum Horsens holds the world’s largest prison collection. It is this collection that makes up the Prison Museum. Walking through the old state penitentiary’s historic buildings, the museum portrays the 153 years of prison life as seen by both inmates and prison personnel. The walls of the old Horsens State Penitentiary could tell many violent, fantastic, and fascinating stories. As a guest at the museum, you are guaranteed to have a unique, thoughtful, and memorable experience you will never forget.
Randers Regnskov
Visit an indoor tropical zoo located in three big domes. You will be transported to a world you usually must travel many hours to see. The air is hot and humid and filled with the noises of the rich wildlife including free-ranging monkeys, iguanas, sloths, jaguars, and a long list of other exotic animals. This indoor rainforest bombards the senses with tropical experiences, fascinating animals and three biomes – South America, Africa, and Asia.
Aleborg Bunker
The Thingbaek limestone mine was first opened in 1926. The mine was in operation until 1960 when it became unprofitable. Today, the mine has become a sculpture museum, with sculptures of gypsum created by Anders Bundgaard, bronze sculptures by Carl Johan Bonnesen, and a relief cut into the limestone wall by Søren Assenholt. Different temporary exhibitions can also be experienced inside the mines. The atmosphere created by the lofty cave-like mine adds to the slightly eerie experience of walking among the sculptures.