Tourist Attractions & Monuments Copenhagen
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Practical information : Sightseeing Copenhagen
Timetable
Opening times vary from place to place, so it's important to check before planning your day out. Museums are generally open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm or 11am to 6pm. One evening a week, a nocturne pushes the opening to 8 or 10 pm. From June to September, most are open every day of the week, as is the case with the National Museum of Denmark, but close earlier on public holidays.
In the case of monuments, the opening hours may be shorter, from 10am to 3pm or even 4pm. This is the case at Amalienborg and Rosenborg, and at St. Nicholas and Trinity churches.
To be booked
It is always strongly recommended to book online when highly anticipated exhibitions are scheduled or if your Copenhagen Card is no longer valid. Also, the pre-purchase of the entrance ticket serves as a ticket cutter, for example at the Louisiana Museum.
Budget & Tips
If you don't qualify for discounted or free admission, the Copenhagen Card is the best and most economical choice, as it includes admission to many sites and museums, including temporary exhibitions. It is particularly useful for visiting Christianborg Castle (several paid admissions).
Good to know: some museums offer free guided tours with the entrance ticket, but you'll need to be fluent in English. Entrance to the Statens Museum for Kunst is free every Friday from 4pm to 10pm, during an evening event that is constantly renewed. Alternatively , NewEurope Tours coordinates free visits by independent guides every day at 10am, 11am and 2pm. Meet them at the Dragon Fountain on Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. You'll easily recognize them by their red polo shirts. And their little flag!
Main events
As in many cities in Northern Europe, the Christmas season is particularly magical with its lighting, store window displays, Christmas markets, giant outdoor ice rinks, horse-drawn carriage rides... At this time of year, sites and monuments close earlier or are not open to the public. The same applies to certain holidays. Remember to book your tickets well in advance to take full advantage of Tivoli Park, which is overrun with pumpkins on Halloween, all powdered white and glittering with light at Christmas.
Guided tours
To discover the city, original tours are programmed by private service providers: by bike, jogging, Segway, seaplane, zodiac. The great classics: the panoramic bus tour that gives a global view of Copenhagen or the walking tour of the different districts, Must see Copenahgen Tour. More specialized: the theme tours. Reserved for those over 18, the Pub Crawl. A tour of the trendy bars with a few drinks to experience the local and festive Copenhagen. For food lovers and gourmets, the Food Tour. All about Danish culinary traditions with tastings included.