There's a lot things to do in Copenhagen, a city known for being the happiest in the world and in which we are safe, you will enjoy its peaceful atmosphere while strolling through its beautiful streets and canals. Copenhagen is also one of the least polluted and cleanest cities in the world, where its historic center stands out with numerous colorful façade buildings, castles and fairytale palaces, green areas, coffee shops and health food design venues, which will make May your expectations about the city be widely exceeded.
Based on the time we spent touring the capital of Denmark during our trip to Copenhagen in 4 days, we have made a list of what we think, they are the best 50 things to do in Copenhagen. We start!
1. Return to childhood by climbing bumper cars, roller coasters or carousels in the Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. You can book the ticket here in advance.
2. Climb up the snail-shaped interior ramp of the Round Tower to enjoy fantastic views of the historic center. The entry is included in the Copenhagen Card.
3. Have a coffee or eat between book shelves in the original Paludan's Book & Cafe.
4. Stroll along the two banks of the Nyhavn canal day and night, the most colorful and famous area of Copenhagen.
Nyhavn
5. During the walk through Nyhavn, don't forget to see the houses 6, 18 and 20 where Hans Christian Andersen lived and was inspired to write some of his famous stories like The ugly Duckling, The little Mermaid or The princess and the Pea.
6. Surprise yourself with the large green dome of the Baroque-style Marble Church, inspired by that of the Basilica of St. Peter's in the Vatican.
7. Walk along the fortress wall of Kastellet until you find an old windmill.
8. Save money by buying the Copenhagen Card, with which you will have free admission to most attractions and unlimited use of public transport.
In addition, if you do not want to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
You can find more information in this article about the best cards to travel without commissions.
9. Take photos from all angles to The Little Mermaid, the most visited place in Denmark and the icon of Copenhagen. First thing in the morning and late in the afternoon are the best times to see it in peace.
The Sitenite
10. Near the Little Mermaid, is the splendid source of Gefion, based on Norse mythology.
11. Book a boat trip on the canals of the city, one of the best things to do in Copenhagen.
12. Be at 12:00 in the morning at Amalienborg Square to see your particular changing of the guard.
13. Tour Stroget, the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe, which runs from Radhuspladsen square to Kongens Nytorv square.
14. Find the Grabrodretorv square, surrounded by colorful façade buildings, which is considered the prettiest in Copenhagen.
15. See the largest Viking ship in the world by booking an excursion to Roskilde. This beautiful city on the banks of a fjord also has a Gothic cathedral, declared a World Heritage Site.
16. Try to reach the Grabrodretorv square at noon or at night, since here you can try the vegan and raw food of the SimpleRaw restaurant, simply delicious!
17. Try the smørrebrød, one of the most typical dishes of Danish cuisine in the Schoennemann restaurant or in a market.
18. Staying at Hotel Nora Copenhagen, located about 15 minutes from downtown. The accommodation has one of the best quality / price ratios in the city, plus a good buffet breakfast included in the room price.
For more information on the best hotels and neighborhoods you can consult this post of where to stay in Copenhagen.
19. Walking through the free city of Christiania, a city governed by its residents and considered independent of Denmark, in which the sale and consumption of marijuana and hashish is allowed.
Visit Christiania, one of the best things to do in Copenhagen
20. Within Christiania we recommend touring Pucher Street and reaching the Morgenstedet restaurant, to try their delicious vegetarian food, cooked in sight.
More things to do in Copenhagen
21. Devour some good sushi rolls in the Sushi Lovers of the Torvehallerne market.
22. Learn about the history of the city and its most important places by booking a free tour with a guide in Spanish Free! or this private tour in which you choose the itinerary.
23. Buying food and drink to take away and sitting down to take it on the edge of a canal is one of the best things to do in Copenhagen With which you will feel like another Danish.
24. Enter the spectacular Black Diamond building, built in black marble and glass, from the Royal Danish Library.
25. Search among the halls of the Christiansborg Palace, the Queen's Library. Without a doubt, one of the best tips for traveling to Copenhagen.
26. Play one of the thousands of Bastard Café board games while having a good Carlsberg.
27. Cross the bridge to see closely the Rosenborg Castle, an old 17th-century palace, with a fantastic garden and one of the most beautiful places to see in Copenhagen. The entry is included in the Copenhagen Card.
Rosenborg Castle
28. Approaching the Church of St. Alban, one of the most important religious temples in Copenhagen.
29. Surprise yourself with the façade and the spire formed by several dragon tails that spirally join the former Copenhagen Stock Exchange building.
30. Take a break while walking through Stroget on one of the terraces of the beautiful Hojbro Plads square.
31. Stroll through the Christianshavn neighborhood, with canals full of boats and colorful houses similar to Nyhavn.
32. If you do not have much time, book the Copenhagen tourist bus that stops at all important points of the city.
33. Find the Agnete og Havmanden sculpture based on another story by H.C. Andersen, on the Hojbro bridge. A clue: it is underwater.
34. See the magnificent Amalienborg Palace, official residence of the royal family during the winter, formed by four large Rococo-style buildings.
Amalienborg Palace and the Marble Church
35. Take a good morning walk to Frederiksberg Castle, with beautiful and huge gardens.
36. Very close to Frederiksberg, you can visit the old Carlsberg factory and see the entire manufacturing process of this popular beer.
37. Step on Sweden by visiting Malmo, one of the best excursions in Copenhagen with which you will cross the famous Øresund bridge.
38. Relax by strolling through Copenhagen's magnificent botanical garden with a beautiful lake and several glass greenhouses.
39. Have a coffee on the terrace of an old kiosk in Kongens Nytorv square, surrounded by historic buildings such as the Royal Theater or the Hotel D'Angleterre.
40. See from the other side the Copenhagen Opera House, one of the most modern theaters in the world.
41. Go around Slotsholmen Island along the bank of the canal, watching its beautiful houses and buildings. Without a doubt, one of the best things to do in Copenhagen.
42. Save time by buying a ticket for the Copenhagen tourist bus that stops at all important points of the city.
43. Try a Danish craft beer at a gold price at the Mikkeller Bar.
44. If you have vertigo, do not look down while climbing the last steps of the outer spiral staircase of the Church of San Salvador. From the top of the church you will enjoy the best views of Copenhagen.
Views from the Church of San Salvador
45. See the magnificent facade of the town hall and the sculpture of Hans Christian Andersen in Radhuspladsen.
46. Visit the National Museum of Denmark with an extensive collection of pieces from the Ice Age, Vikings and ancient Egypt.
47. If you have extra time, book an excursion to the castles of Kronborg, Frederiksborg and Fredensborg with a guide in Spanish, one of the best excursions in Copenhagen.
48. Try cheesecakes with good coffee at the Bertels Salon, which we assure you, is one of the best things to do in Copenhagen.
49. See from some viewpoint of the city the Öresund bridge that connects Copenhagen with the Swedish city of Malmö. In addition to being the longest combined train-road bridge in Europe, it has become famous for the magnificent television series The bridge.
50. Say goodbye to the city with a good beer and try street food from around the world at Copenhagen Street Food.
If you want you can help us complete the list of 50 things to do in Copenhagen, adding your option in the comments.
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