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What to do in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, as Denmark’s capital city, is an edgy destination where you can have an adventure in style. Its eclectic mix of attractions will keep you entertained from morgen (morning) to aften (evening). With art museums, historic structures, great shopping districts, nightlife, woodlands and beaches, a ripper time is guaranteed.

Ride the bus and get your fill of Copenhagen’s culture. You’ll experience the city’s rich history when you see famous landmarks like the Amalienborg Palace, Frederiksborg Palace, Kronborg Castle, and The Little Mermaid sculpture. You might even feel like you’re in an actual fairy tale.

Would you believe the city also has landmarks that will fill you with adrenaline? Take the metro and visit the historic Bakken and Tivoli Gardens amusement parks. Even the great Walt Disney, Hans Christian Andersen, and many other celebrities fell in love with the gardens. And you will too!

Besides Tivoli, you can also take plenty of photos at the Botanical Garden or make your own postcard-perfect moments at the beautiful Nyhavn Street. For the best views of the city, climb to the top of the Round Tower.

Other stunning places in the city are the museums. There’s the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Glyptotek, and the open air museum Frilandsmuseet. Travelling Copenhagen with kids? No worries because the city’s also chockers with destinations for them, like Experimentarium City, Copenhagen Zoo, and The Blue Planet aquarium.

Shop like the Danes next and spend your Danish Krone at the bustling Stroget street. It’s lined with shops for all budgets plus charming cafes and restaurants. Don’t forget to check out other shopping grounds like Magasin du Nord, Jægersborggade, and Elmegade. Then experience Copenhagen’s nightlife with a good old-fashioned cabaret at Bakkens Hvile.

Complete your city trip and check out the top 10 Copenhagen experiences and these 10 non-touristy things to do in Copenhagen.

When to visit Copenhagen

The best time to visit Copenhagen weather-wise is during summer from June to August. But for fewer crowds plus cheaper flights and hotel rates, visit the city during spring from March to May.

So schedule your flights now because you can fly to Denmark and visit Copenhagen visa-free as an Australian citizen. Just remember to bring an ID card and check that your passport is valid for at least months from the date of your return to Australia. Check out Smartraveller for more info.

Travelling to and around Copenhagen

Once you land in Copenhagen Airport, you can reach the city by bus, metro, and taxi. Wander Copenhagen with the same transportation options, including boat and renting your own bicycle.

Say “ja” to Copenhagen and “see ya” to Australia! Grab your passport now and let’s book your Copenhagen flights today.