Known as the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, the home of the Little Mermaid statue, and for being the Happiest Nation on Earth, this Scandinavian country has a lot to offer visitors.
In fact, you could spend a lifetime exploring here and barely scratch the surface of all there is to see and do.
That being said, the nation’s capital of Copenhagen is a good place to start.
It’s home to a number of cultural and recreational sites, including museums, parks, and beaches. There are also plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, with several ancient castles being scattered throughout the city.
The harbor at Nyhavn is also a popular destination among tourists, with its waterfront views and colorful entertainment district made up of bars, restaurants, and cafés.
If you’re thinking about paying a visit to this beautiful country, but feel overwhelmed by all your choices, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered!
We’ve compiled a list of all the top attractions and activities to do here, so you can plan your trip accordingly
The 100 Most Popular Things To Do In Denmark
100. Islands Brygge
4.6 (52 reviews)
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99. Kunsthalle Charlottenborg
4.2 (183 reviews)
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Location: Kongens Nytorv 1 Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-74-46-32
Web Address: http://kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk/
98. Dueodde
4.7 (186 reviews)
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97. Thy National Park – Office
4.7 (200 reviews)
Location: Vesterhavsgade 168 Thisted
Tel: 72-54-15-00
Web Address: http://nationalparkthy.dk/kontakt/
96. Strøget
4.5 (209 reviews)
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95. Assistens Cemetery
4.6 (365 reviews)
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Location: Kapelvej 2 Kobenhavn N
Tel: 33-66-91-00
Web Address: https://kk.dk/institution/assistens-kirkeg%C3%A5rd
94. Hirschsprung Collection
4.5 (414 reviews)
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Location: Stockholmsgade 20 Kobenhavn
Tel: 35-42-03-36
Web Address: https://hirschsprung.dk/
93. Grenen
4.8 (477 reviews)
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92. Jægersborg Dyrehave
4.7 (541 reviews)
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Location: Dyrehaven Klampenborg
Tel: 39-97-39-00
Web Address: http://visitcopenhagen.dk/da/copenhagen/dyrehaven-gdk414367
91. Planetarium
3.8 (592 reviews)
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Location: Gl Kongevej 10 Kobenhavn V
Tel: 33-12-12-24
Web Address: https://planetarium.dk/
90. Ordrupgaard
4.4 (598 reviews)
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Location: Vilvordevej 110 Charlottenlund
Tel: 39-64-11-83
Web Address: https://ordrupgaard.dk/
89. Det Kgl. Bibliotek
4.6 (651 reviews)
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Location: Black Diamond Soren Kierkegaards Pl 1 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 33-47-47-47
Web Address: https://kb.dk/
88. Copenhagen Contemporary
4.5 (705 reviews)
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Location: Refshalevej 173A Kobenhavn
Tel: 29-89-80-87
Web Address: http://copenhagencontemporary.org/
87. Frederiksberg Palace
4.5 (709 reviews)
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Location: Roskildevej 28 A Frederiksberg C
Tel: 72-81-77-73
Web Address: https://klartilkamp.dk/frederiksberg-slot
86. Copenhagen City Hall
4.5 (712 reviews)
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Location: Radhuspladsen 1 Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-66-33-66
Web Address: https://kk.dk/artikel/information-om-r%C3%A5dhuset
85. Museum of Copenhagen
4.2 (758 reviews)
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Location: Stormgade 18 Kobenhavn V
Tel: 21-76-43-66
Web Address: https://cphmuseum.kk.dk/
84. Charlottenborg Palace
4.4 (812 reviews)
Location: Nyhavn 2 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 33-74-46-39
Web Address: https://kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk/da/
83. Dokk1
4.6 (851 reviews)
Credit: Villy Fink Isaksen, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Hack Kampmanns Pl 2 Aarhus C
Tel: 89-40-92-00
Web Address: https://dokk1.dk/
82. Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
4.1 (926 reviews)
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Location: Nikolaj Plads 10 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 24-22-71-27
Web Address: http://nikolajkunsthal.dk/
81. Brandts
4.4 (943 reviews)
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Location: Amfipladsen 7 Odense
Tel: 65-20-70-00
Web Address: https://brandts.dk/
80. The David Collection
4.7 (1,045 reviews)
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Location: Kronprinsessegade 30 Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-73-49-49
Web Address: http://davidmus.dk/
79. Thorvaldsens Museum
4.5 (1,072 reviews)
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Location: Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 33-32-15-32
Web Address: http://thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/
78. Cisterns in Søndermarken
4.3 (1,076 reviews)
Location: Roskildevej 25A Frederiksberg
Tel: 30-73-80-32
Web Address: https://frederiksbergmuseerne.dk/da/cisternerne/
77. Experimentarium
4.3 (1,104 reviews)
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Location: Tuborg Havnevej 7 Hellerup
Tel: 39-27-33-33
Web Address: https://experimentarium.dk/
76. Børsen
4.5 (1,328 reviews)
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Location: 1217 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 33-74-60-00
Web Address: http://borsbygningen.dk/
75. Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg
4.4 (1,346 reviews)
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Location: Kong Christians Alle 50 Aalborg
Tel: 99-82-41-00
Web Address: https://kunsten.dk/
74. Grundtvig’s Church
4.7 (1,407 reviews)
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Location: Pa Bjerget 14B Kobenhavn
Tel: 35-81-54-42
Web Address: http://grundtvigskirke.dk/
73. Møns Klint
4.7 (1,436 reviews)
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Location: 4791 Borre
Tel: 55-86-04-00
Web Address: http://visitmoen.com/
72. Marselisborg Castle
4.5 (1,464 reviews)
Credit: Rhiannon Hansen, Google Maps
Location: Kongevejen 100 Aarhus
Tel: 33-40-10-10
Web Address: http://kongehuset.dk/Slotte-og-Kongeskibet/marselisborg-slot
71. Danish War Museum
4.5 (1,478 reviews)
Location: Tojhusgade 3 Kobenhavn
Tel: 41-20-60-80
Web Address: http://krigsmuseet.dk/
70. Workers Museum
4.4 (1,526 reviews)
Location: Romersgade 22 Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-93-25-75
Web Address: http://arbejdermuseet.dk/
69. Fredensborg Palace
4.6 (1,557 reviews)
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Location: Slottet 1B Fredensborg
Tel: 33-40-31-87
Web Address: https://kongeligeslotte.dk/da/slotte-og-haver/fredensborg-slot.html
68. Viking Ship Museum
4.4 (1,579 reviews)
Credit: Richard Mortel, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Vindeboder 12 Roskilde
Tel: 46-30-02-00
Web Address: https://vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/
67. Råbjerg Mile
4.8 (1,579 reviews)
Location: Rabjerg Mile Vej Skagen
Web Address: https://visitnordjylland.com/ln-int/nature/raabjerg-mile
66. Kastellet
4.5 (1,584 reviews)
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Location: Gl Hovedvagt Kastellet 1 Kobenhavn
Tel: 72-81-11-41
Web Address: http://kastellet.dk/
65. Carlsberg Brand Store
4.2 (1,589 reviews)
Location: Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11 Kobenhavn V
Web Address: https://visitcarlsberg.com/
64. Trapholt Museum for Moderne Kunst
4.4 (1,602 reviews)
Credit: Trapholt Museum for Moderne Kunst, Google Maps
Location: AEblehaven 23 Kolding
Tel: 76-30-05-30
Web Address: http://trapholt.dk/
63. Gefion Fountain
4.6 (1,719 reviews)
Credit: Terry Whalebone, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Churchillparken Kobenhavn K
Tel: 70-22-24-42
Web Address: http://visitdenmark.dk/da/danmark/gefionspringvandet-gdk410604
62. Knuthenborg Safaripark
4.5 (1,789 reviews)
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Location: Knuthenborg Alle 1 Maribo
Tel: 54-78-80-89
Web Address: http://knuthenborg.dk/
61. Danish Architecture Centre
4.2 (1,947 reviews)
Location: Bryghusgade 10 Kobenhavn
Tel: 32-57-19-30
Web Address: https://dac.dk/
60. The Funen Village
4.4 (2,070 reviews)
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Location: Sejerskovvej 20 Odense
Tel: 65-51-46-01
Web Address: https://denfynskelandsby.dk/
59. Danmarks Jernbanemuseum
4.6 (2,251 reviews)
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Location: Dannebrogsgade 24 Odense
Tel: 66-13-66-30
Web Address: https://jernbanemuseet.dk/
58. Mols Bjerge National Park
4.6 (2,294 reviews)
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Location: Grenavej 12 Ronde
Tel: 72-17-07-14
Web Address: http://nationalparkmolsbjerge.dk/
57. Skagens Museum
4.5 (2,324 reviews)
Location: Brondumsvej 4 Skagen
Tel: 98-44-64-44
Web Address: https://skagenskunstmuseer.dk/
56. The Open Air Museum
4.6 (2,331 reviews)
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Location: Kongevejen 100 Kongens Lyngby
Tel: 41-20-64-55
Web Address: https://natmus.dk/museer-og-slotte/frilandsmuseet-det-gamle-danmark/
55. Hotel Legoland
4.4 (2,430 reviews)
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Location: Astvej 10 Billund
Tel: 75-33-13-33
Web Address: http://hotellegoland.dk/
54. M-S Maritime Museum
4.4 (2,468 reviews)
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Location: Ny Kronborgvej 1 Helsingor
Tel: 49-21-06-85
Web Address: http://mfs.dk/
53. Copenhagen Cathedral
4.5 (2,526 reviews)
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Location: Norregade 8 Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-15-10-78
Web Address: https://domkirken.dk/
52. Superkilen Park
4.2 (2,674 reviews)
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Location: Norrebrogade 210 Kobenhavn
Web Address: https://visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/superkilen-park-gdk707822
51. Stevns Klint UNESCO World Heritage
4.6 (3,200 reviews)
Credit: Rüdiger Stehn, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Hojerup Bygade 39 Streetore Heddinge
Web Address: https://stevnsklint.com/
50. SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst
4.5 (3,592 reviews)
Location: Solvgade 48 50 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 33-74-84-94
Web Address: https://smk.dk/
49. ARKEN Museum for Moderne Kunst
4.3 (3,624 reviews)
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Location: Skovvej 100 Ishoj
Tel: 43-54-02-22
Web Address: https://arken.dk/
48. H. C. Andersens House
4.0 (3,785 reviews)
Credit: Bo Jessen, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: H C Andersen Haven 1 Odense C
Tel: 65-51-46-01
Web Address: https://hcandersenshus.dk/
47. Universe
4.4 (4,016 reviews)
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Location: Mads Patent Vej 1 Nordborg
Tel: 88-81-95-00
Web Address: http://universe.dk/
46. The Great Belt Bridge
4.4 (4,229 reviews)
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Location: Storebaeltsbroen Korsor
Tel: 70-15-10-15
Web Address: http://storebaelt.dk/
45. Designmuseum Denmark
4.3 (4,292 reviews)
Credit: Helen Ilus, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Bredgade 68 Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-18-56-56
Web Address: https://designmuseum.dk/
44. Botanical Garden
4.6 (4,423 reviews)
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Location: Gothersgade 128 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 35-32-22-22
Web Address: https://snm.ku.dk/
43. Koldinghus
4.5 (4,540 reviews)
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Location: Koldinghus 1 Kolding
Tel: 33-18-60-99
Web Address: https://kongernessamling.dk/koldinghus/
42. Roskilde Cathedral
4.6 (4,659 reviews)
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Location: Domkirkepladsen 3 Roskilde
Tel: 46-35-16-24
Web Address: https://roskildedomkirke.dk/
41. Copenhagen Opera House
4.6 (4,864 reviews)
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Location: Ekvipagemestervej 10 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 33-69-69-69
Web Address: https://kglteater.dk/
40. Rubjerg Knude
4.7 (5,174 reviews)
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Location: Fyrvejen 110 Lokken
Tel: 72-54-36-53
39. Church of Our Saviour
4.6 (5,197 reviews)
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Location: Sankt Annae Gade 29 Kobenhavn
Tel: 32-54-68-83
Web Address: https://vorfrelserskirke.dk/
38. Frederik’s Church
4.6 (5,449 reviews)
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Location: Frederiksgade 4 Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-91-27-06
Web Address: https://marmorkirken.dk/
37. Frederiksberg Have
4.7 (5,668 reviews)
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Location: 2000 Frederiksberg
36. BonBon-Land
4.0 (5,731 reviews)
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Location: Gartnervej 2 Holmegaard
Tel: 55-53-07-00
Web Address: https://bonbonland.dk/
35. Hammershus Castle Ruins
4.6 (6,021 reviews)
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Location: Langebjergvej 26 Allinge
Tel: 56-48-11-40
Web Address: http://visitdenmark.com/denmark/hammershus-slotsruin-gdk614896
34. The North Sea Oceanarium
4.4 (6,951 reviews)
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Location: Willemoesvej 2 Hirtshals
Tel: 98-94-44-44
Web Address: https://nordsoenoceanarium.dk/
33. Tivoli Friheden
4.3 (7,499 reviews)
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Location: Skovbrynet 5 Aarhus
Tel: 86-14-73-00
Web Address: https://friheden.dk/
32. Amager Strandpark
4.6 (7,646 reviews)
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Location: Amager Streetrand Promenaden 1 Kobenhavn
31. Aalborg Zoo
4.4 (7,719 reviews)
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Location: Molleparkvej 63 Aalborg
Tel: 96-31-29-29
Web Address: https://aalborgzoo.dk/forside.aspx
30. National Museum of Denmark
4.5 (8,298 reviews)
Location: Prince’s Mansion Ny Vestergade 10 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 33-13-44-11
Web Address: https://natmus.dk/
29. Moesgaard Museum
4.7 (8,356 reviews)
Credit: Colin, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Moesgard Alle 15 Hojbjerg
Tel: 87-39-40-00
Web Address: http://moesgaardmuseum.dk/
28. Randers Regnskov
4.6 (8,369 reviews)
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Location: Torvebryggen 11 Randers C
Tel: 87-10-99-99
Web Address: https://regnskoven.dk/
27. LEGO House
4.8 (8,378 reviews)
Credit: Sintakso, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Ole Kirks Plads 1 Billund
Tel: 82-82-04-00
Web Address: http://legohouse.com/
26. Odense Zoo
4.5 (8,464 reviews)
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Location: Sondre Blvd 306 Odense C
Tel: 66-11-13-60
Web Address: http://odensezoo.dk/
25. Frederiksborg Castle
4.7 (8,601 reviews)
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Location: Frederiksborg Slot 10 Hillerod
Tel: 48-26-04-39
Web Address: https://dnm.dk/
24. Egeskov Castle
4.6 (8,722 reviews)
Credit: Malene Thyssen, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Egeskov Gade 22 Kvaerndrup
Tel: 62-27-10-16
Web Address: https://egeskov.dk/
23. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
4.6 (8,811 reviews)
Credit: Dietmar Rabich, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Dantes Plads 7 Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-41-81-41
Web Address: https://glyptoteket.dk/
22. Fårup Sommerland
4.7 (9,919 reviews)
Location: Pirupvejen 147 Blokhus
Tel: 98-88-16-00
Web Address: https://faarupsommerland.dk/dk/
21. ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
4.5 (10,178 reviews)
Credit: ThomasLendt, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Aros Alle 2 Aarhus
Tel: 87-30-66-00
Web Address: https://aros.dk/da/
20. TorvehallerneKBH
4.5 (10,451 reviews)
Location: Frederiksborggade 21 Kobenhavn
Tel: 70-10-60-70
Web Address: http://torvehallernekbh.dk/
19. The King’s Garden
4.6 (10,506 reviews)
Credit: Sanin Nikolay, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Oster Voldgade 4A Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-95-42-00
Web Address: https://kongeligeslotte.dk/da/slotte-og-haver/rosenborg-slot-og-kongens-have.html
18. GIVSKUD ZOO ZOOTOPIA
4.6 (11,273 reviews)
Location: Loveparkvej 3 Give
Tel: 75-73-02-22
Web Address: https://givskudzoo.dk/
17. Djurs Sommerland
4.6 (13,417 reviews)
Location: Battrupholtvej 3 Nimtofte
Tel: 86-39-84-00
Web Address: https://djurssommerland.dk/
16. King’s New Square
4.4 (13,424 reviews)
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Location: Kongens Nytorv Kobenhavn K
Tel: 70-22-24-42
Web Address: http://visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/kings-new-square-gdk428111
15. Den Gamle By
4.6 (13,541 reviews)
Credit: Simon Burchell, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Viborgvej 2 Aarhus C
Tel: 86-12-31-88
Web Address: https://dengamleby.dk/
14. National Aquarium Denmark
4.3 (15,167 reviews)
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Location: Jacob Fortlingsvej 1 Kastrup
Tel: 44-22-22-44
Web Address: https://denblaaplanet.dk/
13. Bakken
4.3 (17,729 reviews)
Credit: Leif Jørgensen, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Dyrehavevej 62 Klampenborg
Tel: 39-63-35-44
Web Address: https://bakken.dk/
12. City Hall Square
4.3 (17,893 reviews)
Credit: SAS Scandinavian Airlines, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 1599 Copenhagen
Tel: 33-66-33-66
Web Address: http://kk.dk/artikel/sev%C3%A6rdigheder
11. Copenhagen Zoo
4.4 (18,947 reviews)
Credit: Björn Söderqvist, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Roskildevej 32 Frederiksberg
Tel: 72-20-02-00
Web Address: https://zoo.dk/
10. LEGOLAND® Billund Resort
4.4 (34,792 reviews)
Credit: Willem Nabuurs, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Nordmarksvej 9 Billund
Tel: 75-33-13-33
Web Address: http://legoland.dk/
Our Top picks
9. Nyhavn
4.7 (3,251 reviews)
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8. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
4.6 (10,343 reviews)
Credit: Pugilist, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Gl Streetrandvej 13 Humlebaek
Tel: 49-19-07-19
Web Address: https://louisiana.dk/
7. Kronborg Slot
4.6 (12,034 reviews)
Credit: Arild Vågen, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Kronborg 1B Helsingor
Tel: 49-21-30-78
Web Address: https://kronborg.dk/
6. Rosenborg Castle
4.5 (13,503 reviews)
Credit: Jakub Hałun, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Oster Voldgade 4A Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-15-32-86
Web Address: http://kongernessamling.dk/rosenborg/
5. Christiansborg Palace
4.5 (13,611 reviews)
Credit: Jakub Hałun, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Prins Jorgens Gard 1 Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-92-64-92
Web Address: https://kongeligeslotte.dk/da/slotte-og-haver/christiansborg-slot.html
4. The Little Mermaid
4.0 (17,318 reviews)
Credit: Gary Lee Todd,, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Langelinie Kobenhavn O
3. The Round Tower
4.5 (17,383 reviews)
Credit: Aram Zucker-Scharff, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Kobmagergade 52A Kobenhavn
Tel: 33-73-03-73
Web Address: https://rundetaarn.dk/
2. Amalienborg
4.5 (20,091 reviews)
Credit: Janeway666, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Amalienborg Slotsplads 5 Kobenhavn K
Tel: 33-12-21-86
Web Address: http://kongernessamling.dk/amalienborg/
1. Tivoli Gardens
4.5 (64,389 reviews)
Credit: Junielib, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Vesterbrogade 3 Kobenhavn V
Tel: 33-15-10-01
Web Address: https://tivoli.dk/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Denmark! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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