Copenhagen - Attractions

1. The Little Mermaid
The world-famous bronze statue inspired by a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen has become Denmark’s national symbol. It was unveiled at Langelinie on August 23, 1913 as a donation from Brewer Jacobsen (founder of Carlsberg) to the City of Copenhagen.

2. Tivoli Gardens
Situated in the heart of the city, Tivoli has everything a tourist may desire from a fairytale garden: 32 restaurants, 26 amusements, 400,000 flowers, 110,000 lamps, 150 concerts, artiste shows, Tivoli Boys Guard and international stars. And two times weekly, the skies above are illuminated by the famous fireworks.

3. Royal Copenhagen Retail
Admire the fine porcelain at the Royal Copenhagen retail store on Copenhagen’s main shopping street, Strøget. This street is said to be the longest pedestrian street in the world. Its cobbled streets and squares are lined with musicians, fairs and an abundance of tempting shops.

4. Langelinie Pier Shopping Centre
The Cruise ships that visit Copenhagen are berthed at the Langelinie Pier just north of the Little Mermaid. Beneath the stone arches of Langelinie’s old warehouses, you’ll find interesting shops and outlet stores that sell porcelain, amber, Danish clogs, jewellery, clothing, and other products.

5. Canal Tours
Discover Copenhagen from the water. The Canal Tours are great fun in the sunshine, but also offers a unique look at Copenhagen on a rainy day. Since 1904, touring the city’s beautiful old buildings and harbour front by boat has been one of Denmark’s most popular sightseeing attractions.

6. Copenhagen Cruise Lounge
During your stay in Copenhagen - before, during or after a cruise - you are invited to visit the Cruise Lounge at the Magasin department store, Kongens Nytorv 13, in the city center. Here cruise passengers can relax in a pleasant setting, in the very place where Hans Christian Andersen used to stay when he moved to  Copenhagen.  Complimentary coffee, tea or water and international newspapers and magazines are available if you simply show your cabin card or cruise ticket to the lounge hostess.

7. Amber Museum and Shops
In a small charming house from 1606 – one of the oldest in Copenhagen – you will find the Copenhagen Amber Museum and Shop. The museum holds a private collection of amber antiques and artefacts, including the world’s biggest piece of Baltic amber. One of the main attractions of the museum is the collection of more than 100 pieces of amber with inclusions of insects and plants. 

8. Amalienborg Castle
The Amalienborg Castle is the residence of the Danish royal family. It is made up of four almost identical rococo mansions. Many consider the equestrian statue in the middle of the palace square as one of the most distinguished in the world. The change of the Royal Guard every day at noon is a very popular attraction.

9. Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle is not only a beautiful historic building; it is also a fascinating museum of cultural history, which houses the Crown Jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia. The castle is situated the lovely King’s Garden.

10. The National museum
Who are the Danes? The National Museum is Denmark’s largest museum. The museum's main domicile is a classical 18th century mansion just a stone's throw from "Strøget". The museum is taking visitors on a journey traversing the history of Denmark. Visitors can also enjoy The Children’s Museum, Ethnographical Collection, Classical and Near Eastern Antiquities. Museum shop & cosy restaurant.