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Copenhagen Attractions & ActivitiesSightseeing
Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Address: Borsgade, Copenhagen 1217
Originally built as a trade hall, this impressive structure was later commissioned as a stock exchange by King Christian IV in 1857. The building has since undergone numerous incarnations and presently serves as the headquarters for the Chamber of Commerce. Several makeovers and restoration projects have altered the...
Address: Rådhus, Copenhagen 1599
This world-famous astronomical clock was introduced in 1955 and displays solar time, local time, the Gregorian calendar, the Julian period, sunrise and sunset, and the migration of the celestial pole. Views from atop the tower are majestic.
Address: Langelinie, Copenhagen
Built in 1629, this 300-year-old military fortress spreads across approximately 50 acres. Highlights include the awe-inspiring Zealand and Norwegian gates, the famous Gefion Fountain, and well-preserved guardhouses that recall the facility's storied past.
Address: Langelinie Pier, Copenhagen
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Completed in 1913 by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, this statue was sponsored by ballet enthusiast Carl Jacobsen, who was fond of Hans Christian Andersen's story, "The Little Mermaid." Jacobsen requested that Eriksen place the finished sculpture by the water to showcase its appeal. Nearly a century old, the famous statue...
Address: Copenhagen
This magnificent bridge crosses the Fredriksholms Kanal and offers a stunning view of Copenhagen. Crafted by 18th-century architect Eigtved, it connects the city to Christiansborg, the stately castle in Slotsholmen.
Old Hans Christian Andersen Statue
Address: Rådhuspladsen (Town Hall Sq), Copenhagen
This bronze statue of one of Copenhagen's most famous sons holds a place of prominence in the city. It's a favorite sight in the spacious public square, which constantly brims with activity, was designed to resemble a cockleshell, and is where the country's heroes are welcomed home after international triumphs.
Address: Søren Kierkgaards Plads 1, Copenhagen 1016
Set on the city's waterfront, this library (nicknamed the Black Diamond) is a highly visible presence. Its sleek, black exterior is crafted from granite imported from Zimbabwe, and its sloping walls identify it as one of Copenhagen's most modern architectural designs. Inside, you can see how elements like steel and...
Address: Koebmargerade 52a, Copenhagen 1150
This extraordinary tower promises a sensational panoramic view of Copenhagen. To reach the pinnacle, you'll climb a staircase that spirals around the tower seven and a half times. Each year, nearly 400,000 people scale the tower by foot or bicycle, and there's also an annual unicycle race. In addition, the site hosts...
Address: Kongens Nytorv, Copenhagen
Situated in the city's largest square, this striking estate was built in 1684 as the residence of a Danish naval hero and now serves as the home of the French Embassy.
