The 20 Best Things to Do in Copenhagen (By a Local) 🇩🇰

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1. 0:34

   Maersk Tower

   🏢 Landmark · Nørrebro

   Take the lift to the 15th floor. Open daily 8am to 5pm; be quiet, as students study there.

2. 1:16

   Nyhavn

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Nyhavn

   The less crowded opposite side is best for photos; skip eating here, as the food is overpriced.

3. 2:05

   Broens Gadekøkken

   🛒 Market · Christianshavn

   About a two-minute walk from Nyhavn, with free public toilets right by the market.

4. 2:30

   Gasoline Grill

   🍜 Street food · Indre By

   No queue if you come on a Wednesday around 2pm.

5. 3:51

   Kødbyen (Meatpacking District)

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Vesterbro

   Simply wander around and drop into any cafe or bar for coffee, beer or baked goods.

6. 4:11

   WarPigs Brewpub

   🍺 Bar · Kødbyen

   The crowd is mostly American tourists.

7. 4:35

   Hart Bageri

   ☕ Cafe · Refshaleøen

   The cardamom croissant is highly recommended; it is greasy, so grab napkins.

8. 5:23

   Kastellet

   🏛️ Historic site · Østerbro

   Obey the signs and stay out of restricted military areas; it is close to other main sights.

9. 6:15

   St. Alban's Church

   ⛩️ Temple · Østerbro · brief mention

10. 6:52

    Frederiksberg Gardens

    🌳 Park · Frederiksberg

11. 7:11

    Copenhagen Zoo

    🚡 Activity · Frederiksberg

    A spot in Frederiksberg Gardens offers a free alternative to paying zoo entry.

12. 9:21

    Amalienborg

    🏰 Palace · Frederiksstaden

    The changing of the guard happens daily just before 12:00.

13. 9:53

    Marble Church (Frederik's Church)

    ⛩️ Temple · Frederiksstaden

    No booking needed.

14. 10:18

    Nyboder

    🏛️ Historic site · Nyboder

    Residents still live here, so don't photograph into their windows.

15. 11:12

    Round Tower (Rundetaarn)

    🏢 Landmark · Indre By

    Entry is 40 DKK (10 DKK for kids) and can't be pre-booked. The top gets crowded.

16. 11:45

    Kronborg Castle

    🚆 Day trip · Helsingør

    About an hour by train from Copenhagen Central Station for around 60 DKK; best if staying 3–4 days or more.

17. 12:31

    Nørrebro

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Nørrebro

18. 12:53

    Ravnsborggade

    🛍️ Shopping · Nørrebro · brief mention

19. 12:53

    Jægersborggade

    🛍️ Shopping · Nørrebro · brief mention

20. 12:53

    Elmegade

    🛍️ Shopping · Nørrebro · brief mention

21. 13:03

    Assistens Cemetery

    🌳 Park · Nørrebro

22. 13:30

    Strøget

    🛍️ Shopping · Indre By

    The main street is called pretty bad, but nearby side streets hide proper Danish restaurants, good cafes and bakeries.