Things to do & places to visit in Copenhagen Region, Zealand, Denmark

Copenhagen Region region in , Denmark. Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 8:23.

Top things to do (22)

Top places to visit (27 attractions)

5.0 Frederiksborg Slotskirke (277 reviews)
- Very beautiful church
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals

This is part of the Frederiksborg Castle museum and included in the ticket. Short after the start of the route through the castle we visit this chapel. After two minutes we were directly (not very nicely) away because a service would start shortly. After finishing the route we did use our tickets again to take a proper look. We could walk around the second floor looking down on the chairs and the pulpit. The chapel has an impressive ceiling and organ. See more..
5.0 Gentofte BrandMuseum (66 reviews)
- Definitely you will love this place. Nice person and great place
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Speciality Museums

I really wanted to visit here cuz I got fite fighting courses 3 days ago haha. And this place is so wonderful and so much worth a visit. There are so many well preserved historical fire fighting gears, cars and uniforms etc. (you can see the only car in the world in here. Haha very intereting) And you can learn about the overall fire fighting history in DeThe most thing I really liked is the kind museum manager! You can get a nice welcoming and smile from the museum employees :) He is a really considerate and knowledgeable museum curator. I love his passions and pride about this museum. I definitely recommend this place. You will totally fall in love with this museum! This place is unknown hot place in copenhagen. Come and visit this fantastic place. 여기 너무 좋아요! 제가 가본 박물관 중에 가장 친절하고 열정적인 큐레이터 분이 계신 박물관이에요! 코펜하겐의 숨은 명소입니다! :) See more..
5.0 Skibsklarerergaarden (33 reviews)
- Collecting Sound Dues
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums

Instructive to see accounts of the source of much of the country’s, and Helsingør’s, prosperity over many centuries. Controlling the fees levied on ships passing through Øresund was a mainstay of wealth and they ceased only in the mid-1800s under pressure from other major sea faring and trading countries. In a grand preserved building the exhibits and recreations are absorbing. A ship-chandler on the entrance floor is said to be Denmark’s oldest intact shop interior. See more..
4.5 M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark (646 reviews)
- Worth a day trip from Copenhagen
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

The Maritime Museum of Denmark is an award winning museum built by renowned architects BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group. The museum hosts spectacular, evocative and inclusive exhibitions that actively involve a broad audience of children and adults, women and men, sea captains and laymen. See more..
4.5 Experimentarium (501 reviews)
- Loads to keep children of all ages entertained. The best interactive science museum we have visited.
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Children's Museums

We visited as it was one of the activities included in the Copenhagen card. It was well worth the trip out of the centre of Copenhagen (a couple of stops on the train or an hour's walk). It was a brilliant day out, there was so much to do we didn't get chance to do everything. It is very interactive and our children (aged 10 and 12) absolutely loved it. There were so many interactive exhibits-bubbles, a storm simulator, a sensory experience, team activities and a theatre to name a few. There were live science displays as well-the staff were very fluent in both Danish and English (and switching between the two) very impressive. It is the best science museum we have visited and if it was closer to home (England!!) we would definitely be back. See more..
4.5 Jægerborg Dyrehave (347 reviews)
- Lovely walking and so many deer
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks

We saw hundreds of deer, spread out over the fields in large herds. Various types of deer are kept on these former royal hunting grounds. Entrance is free -- just walk in and enjoy the lovely landscape and the many deer. Horse-drawn carriages are available for hire if you don't want to walk. Excellent walking through fields and woods. The king's former hunting lodge is in the center of the property, but it was not open for visitors when we were there. There is a rudimentary bathroom and water fountain on the property. See more..
4.5 The Karen Blixen Museum (254 reviews)
- The Karen Blixen Museum Is Well Worth The Visit.
Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums

A historic home, bird sanctuary, park, and museum all in one, located in the house of writer and Nobel Prize finalist Baroness Karen Blixen (in the US and UK, Isak Dinesen), known especially for "Out of Africa" and "Seven Gothic Tales". The museum not only maintains the 17th century house, Blixen's furnishings, and the park, but regularly hosts exhibitions related to Blixen's life and work in Kenya and Denmark. Recent exhibitions have included an exhibition "HER" by internationally acclaimed artist Candice Breitz about Meryl Streep's career. See more..
4.5 Fredensborg Palace (192 reviews)
- Peace Castle
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Fredensborg Palace was built in the beginning of the 18th Century. The image of an Italian country villa was on the drawing board when Frederick IV began construction on his Baroque palace. The king wanted to create a haven where his family life could flourish. This Baroque masterpiece took seven years to complete, and during this time the gardens were also planted. When Frederick IV died, his son Christian VI pulled down wings of the palace and erected new ones, which he, albeit, generally never made use of. It was only when Christian IX came to the throne that the palace was used for the purpose for which it was built. In the summer months, Christian IX and his queen Louise's 6 children, their children's spouses and 36 grandchildren flocked to Fredensborg Palace. Laughter and the trip-trap of tiny feet echoed in the palace halls, and members of the Danish Royal Family would spend time playing in the gardens. Ever since those happy days, the Danish Royal Family has been moving into the palace for the summer months, giving the youngest members of the family a trove of carefree childhood memories to treasure. The Royal Couple use the palace for three months in the spring and three months in the autumn. They celebrate weddings, silver wedding anniversaries and birthdays at the palace. Fredensborg also provides a setting for Her Majesty to carry out her official duties. She receives heads of state and ambassadors who submit their credentials to her at the palace. In the summer, Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Mary use the palace as a summer residence. They have their own residential quarters in the Chancellery House. The expansive Baroque palace gardens are open to the public all year round. The palace and the Private Gardens are open for guided tours from July 1st to August 7th. See more..
4.5 Ordrupgaard (184 reviews)
- Difficult to get there, but just worthwhile!
Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums

Odrupgaard is an exclusive art museum with a collection that includes names such as Monet, Gauguin, Matisse, Renoir and Hammershoi. Initially, the museum building served as a manor house. You can still sense the atmosphere throughout the old rooms and the park. Additionally, you can experience temporary exhibitions and (on weekends) visit the renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl's house which is a part of the museum. The sculptural extensional adjacent building is designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid. How to get there: Take the S-train to Klampenborg or Lyngby Station, and then take bus 388 to Vilvordevej. It is a 2-minute walk from there to the museum. See more..
4.5 Church of St. Mary (137 reviews)
- Treasured
Religious Sites

Wonderful in brick craft it is a treasured legacy from the 1400s. Moving beyond the outstanding façade in red and stepping inside is to see a fabulous organ dating from the early 1660s. This is just one of the impressive features. An exquisite pulpit adorned with superb holy images is on the way to the altar area. Pews in light grey have a scallop shell motif on each. A gorgeous ceiling crowns the grand array of columns and arches. The fine cloister shows its origins as part of the Carmelite Monastery. See more..
4.5 Frederiksborg slotshave (109 reviews)
- Very beautiful symmetrical garden with view on the castle
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Monuments & Statues

Very beautiful symmetrical garden with view on the castle To access the gardens, from town, pass the bridge and walk to the fountain, keep left and pass the castle. The gardens are beautiful symmetric with view of the castle in the middle all the time. There are multiple levels with in the middle fountains/ponds, on the sides statues and plants. If you visit the castle, do not forget to visit the these gardens. Access is free. See more..
4.5 Nordsjaellands Fuglepark (101 reviews)
- Great place for a few hours
Zoos

I visited with my 8yr old. Good place few hours with pre-teens. Many birds, appeared well cared for, even though in captivity, which was expected since it is a Zoo. Highlights were the rainforest aviary where you are in the same enclosure with birds AND the Bird show which we could unfortunately not get the most of since we cannot understand Danish. Yet, it was great. In summary, we’re glad we went. See more..
4.5 Rudolph Tegners Museum (80 reviews)
- A must do
Speciality Museums

We knew nothing about Rudolph Tegner and just took a chance going there. What a wonderful surprise! Beautiful sculptures in a large and very unusual building. A nice stroll around the area with outdoor sculptures too! See more..
4.5 Rungsted Havn (69 reviews)
- Walking, boating and dining
Marinas

At the centre of the famous Oresund, it is filled with a multitude of boating craft of varying size, plus a fine choice of eateries. With marinas sheltered by a pair of embracing breakwater piers, we enjoyed a pleasant late evening stroll all around. See more..
4.5 Gilleleje Havn (64 reviews)
- Cool seafood
Spent 1-2 hours Ships

We have been to Gilleleje Havn several times, and during May we visited the place twice, For lunch and dinner. Both times we were seeking seafood, and what a splash! Fresh ingredients, good service and so tasty. My sincere recommendations. See more..
4.5 Amagermuseet (40 reviews)
- See and try how people on Amager lived for 100-200 years ago
Speciality Museums

Bring your kids - for a day they can try to live and "work" and play as people did in the very old days. See more..
4.5 Troldeskoven (35 reviews)
- Nice forest walk with troll trees
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Danish forests are kind of civilized, they all have paths and directions etc so not scary to go. This is a good point. You can see people and bikers. Troll forest is really lovely. There is a big free parking by the beach so it is a nice good location for a nature walk. See more..
4.5 Hornbaek Beach (20 reviews)
- Nicest beach
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

Wonderful sand and clear waters. The best beach which is close to Copenhagen. Safe and pleasant. Nice people that visit the beach too. See more..
4.0 Helsingor Havn (262 reviews)
- Mix of old and new
Historic Walking Areas • Piers & Boardwalks • Scenic Walking Areas

The harbor here is a mix of old 16th century buildings with ferries that leave every 15 min to Sweden. If you can find a guided tour you will get a lot of information you would not get by just walking around. You can find old houses (museums) that look like the 16th century houses did inside for very small amounts ($3-4) See more..
4.0 Holger Danske (229 reviews)
- Folklore hero
Monuments & Statues

In the castle Casemates the brooding figure looms large. Seated with arms crossed and eyes shut he manages to still grasp a sword with one hand. Legend has it that he will only awaken when Denmark is under threat from enemies. He will then arise and raise his sword. See more..
4.0 Hundested Havn (149 reviews)
- Great sightseeing
Piers & Boardwalks

Always a great place for spending a few hours, especially on weekends or holidays. Don't miss out on the Sand sculpture festival or go and see the shops with the glass viking ships and the shop with wooden furniture. See more..
4.0 Danish Museum of Science and Technology (135 reviews)
- Great for 'boys' at heart
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums

Once you enter the doors you instantly forget that it is situated in a somewhat boring place and building in Helsingør (45 km north of Copenhagen). The buildings are packed with technical and historical gadgets in all sizes - airplanes, fire engines, bycicles, telephones, cars, motorbikes, helicopters etc. etc. If you are a little boy - or have a little boy inside you - you will love running around for a few hours at least. Bring your own food and have it on the grass outside (close to an old steam engine) - or go to Helsingør for it. The cafeteria is not worth a visit, but the museum is definitely! See more..
4.0 The Culture Yard (129 reviews)
- State of the art architecture - great coffee stop
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theaters

The Culture Yard is a multi-cultural house situated in Elsinore – a historic town at the tip of North Zealand overlooking the strait between Denmark and Sweden. Built into the town’s old shipyard, The Culture Yard unfolds its culture program in and around the historic buildings, wrapped in modern architecture and facilities. The Culture Yard gives you every opportunity to explore the vibrant culture life of Elsinore. More than 1000 events and activities take place each year on our stages, festivals, conference- and event facilities, exhibition rooms and in our organic cafes. When you visit The Culture Yard, you are not likely to find yourself alone. 700.000 annual visitors explore our award-winning multimedia-library, attend our numerous cultural activities or enjoy their lunch at our cafe, Spisehuset, with a great view to the UNESCO site Kronborg – Hamlet’s Castle. See more..
4.0 Charlottenlund Fort (105 reviews)
- Charlottenlund Fort
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Very good service and lovely team. Beach Park is a lovely place to spend time and relax. The cannons and fort moat are lovely to walk past. It is my favourite place to do a quick run or stroll with friends, glass of wine/beer. Treasure cove in the middle of a busy road. :) See more..
4.0 Knud Rasmussens Hus (77 reviews)
- Very interesting part of danish history
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Speciality Museums

House is open from easter to october. The house was built in 1917, while Knud was away on The 2nd Thule Expedition. Rather than being a traditional summer residence for the family, the house came to be a place for Knud to immerse himself in his work away from the bustle and social commitments of the capitol.In 1939 Knud's widow, Dagmar Rasmussen, made over the grounds and the house with all its contents to Torup Parish. Shortly thereafter it was opened to the public and has been so ever since.Helge Bojsen-Moller was the architect, and in drawing up the blueprints for the house he was inspired by the English "cottage style" of the day. Apart from being a renowned architect In Denmark, he had also been at the head of a number of building projects in Greenland. He was an obvious choice for the task.Some years following the building of the main house an annex was added. This became Knud's private study and was later connected to the main house via a long corridor. See more..
4.0 Skt. Olai's Kirke (59 reviews)
- Outstanding
Religious Sites

A wonderful place of worship with a long history given that its foundations date back to the 13th century. What we admire today was finished in the mid 1500s. Outstanding in brick and grand in style, it looked most impressive in the mid morning light. Inside is marvellous. Gilt ornamentation is throughout particularly so around the altar. A terrific organ is in place. A delightful pulpit is just one of the features of the great nave. Crowned by a lovely ceiling in white. See more..
4.0 Bellevue Beach (52 reviews)
- Bellevue and Feelgood beach
Beaches

It is a really nice place for a warm evening in Copenhagen. Even if you are not a fan of swimming, you can just seat at the beach with a bier and watch horizont. Btw, you can see Sweden on the other side of the sea :) The sand is very soft and the water is clean. See more..