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18 places from 11 Copenhagen travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

18 places

  1. The Little Mermaid

    Landmark · Langelinie

    Copenhagen's most photographed statue, the heroine of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Often called small and crowded; easily seen from harbour boat tours.

    10:05· Exotic Vacationin 9 vlogs

  2. Copenhagen Opera House

    Landmark · Holmen

    A modern opera house on the harbour, even bigger than it looks because much of it is underground.

    3:30· Doobydobapin 4 vlogs

  3. City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen)

    Landmark · Indre By

    A vibrant square in front of the imposing City Hall, the busy crossroads at the heart of Copenhagen.

    3:00· Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogs

  4. Kongens Nytorv

    Landmark · Indre By

    Grand royal square at the head of Nyhavn, built as the showpiece of the city and home to the Royal Theatre.

    30:11· Doobydobapin 3 vlogs

  5. Round Tower (Rundetaarn)

    Landmark · Indre By

    Historic tower on a pedestrian shopping street with a brilliant view over the city centre from the top.

    7:44· Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogs

  6. Copenhagen City Hall

    Landmark · Indre By

    Majestic City Hall built 1892–1905 on City Hall Square, with huge oak stairs, wall artwork and Jens Olsen's astronomical World Clock.

    3:08· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogs

  7. Ofelia Plads

    Landmark · Indre By

    A waterfront square for relaxing with a drink, with views across the harbour.

    7:51· Sailing La Brisa | Nordic Adamin 2 vlogs

  8. Langelinie Promenade

    Landmark · Langelinie

    Waterfront promenade near The Little Mermaid, popular with locals for leisurely walks by the water.

    4:36· STAY CLASSY VLOGin 2 vlogs

  9. Gefion Fountain

    Landmark · Østerbro

    A monumental fountain in Churchillparken in Østerbro.

    0:31· STAY CLASSY VLOGin 2 vlogs

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9 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. The Black Diamond (Royal Library)

    Landmark · Slotsholmen

    The Royal Library's modern harbourfront extension, clad in shiny black granite.

    2:21· Rick Steves' Europe1 vlog

  2. Royal Danish Playhouse

    Landmark · Indre By

    A striking harbourfront theatre whose copper roof matches the city's famous spires.

    2:28· Rick Steves' Europe1 vlog

  3. Reformation Memorial

    Landmark · Indre By

    A monument celebrating Denmark's 16th-century break from the Roman Catholic Church.

    14:40· Rick Steves' Europe1 vlog

  4. Royal Danish Theatre

    Landmark · Indre By

    Historic national theatre on Kongens Nytorv.

    30:24· Doobydobap1 vlog

  5. Maersk Tower

    Landmark · Nørrebro

    University of Copenhagen building that is open to the public and free. Its 15th floor offers sweeping views over the lakes and the city centre.

    0:34· Destination Well Known1 vlog

  6. Frederiksberg Allé

    Landmark · Frederiksberg

    A grand tree-lined avenue built about 300 years ago to link the city to Frederiksberg Palace. It is lined with theatres and restaurants.

    3:04· Sailing La Brisa | Nordic Adam1 vlog

  7. Agnete and the Merman

    Landmark · Indre By

    A sculpture installed underwater in the canal at Gammel Strand, depicting the Danish folk tale.

    6:04· Sailing La Brisa | Nordic Adam1 vlog

  8. Queen Louise's Bridge (Dronning Louises Bro)

    Landmark · Nørrebro

    Bridge across the Lakes where locals gather to sit and drink beer in the sun.

    1:55· STAY CLASSY VLOG1 vlog

  9. Inderhavnsbroen (The Kissing Bridge)

    Landmark · Nyhavn

    Pedestrian and bike bridge linking Nyhavn and Christianshavn, nicknamed the Kissing Bridge.

    8:12· STAY CLASSY VLOG1 vlog