What to do in Hovedstaden

Activities, attractions and tours

A waterfront with buildings, boats, and a moon in the sky.
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A harbor with colorful buildings and several sailboats docked.
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Activities

Copenhagen Red Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Option

Copenhagen Red Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Option

NZ$59
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Copenhagen Red Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Option
Copenhagen Bus and Boat ticket, Valid 48 Hours

Copenhagen Bus and Boat ticket, Valid 48 Hours

NZ$102
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Copenhagen Bus and Boat ticket, Valid 48 Hours
Home of Carlsberg Experience Entry Ticket

Home of Carlsberg Experience Entry Ticket

NZ$50
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Home of Carlsberg Experience Entry Ticket
City Sightseeing Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Boat Tour

City Sightseeing Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Boat Tour

NZ$75
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Boat Tour
Copenhagen: Copenhagen Zoo Entry Ticket

Copenhagen: Copenhagen Zoo Entry Ticket

NZ$66
per adult
Copenhagen: Copenhagen Zoo Entry Ticket
A Self-Guided Nordic Exploration in Copenhagen's Hidden Hygge

A Self-Guided Nordic Exploration in Copenhagen's Hidden Hygge

NZ$4
per adult
A Self-Guided Nordic Exploration in Copenhagen's Hidden Hygge
Self Guided Tours Copenhagen with 100 Captivating Audio Stories

Self-Guided Tour In Copenhagen with 100 Captivating Audio Stories

NZ$6
per adult
Self-Guided Tour In Copenhagen with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
Copenhagen: Electric Canal Tour with Guide and Hot Drink

Copenhagen: Electric Canal Tour with live guide & hygge

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Copenhagen: Electric Canal Tour with live guide & hygge
Rundan - Canal Tour of Malmö

Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö

NZ$41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö
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Tivoli Gardens

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One of the oldest theme parks in the world, this wonderful attraction in the heart of Copenhagen will delight visitors of all ages.
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Copenhagen City Centre

Known for its beautiful gardens, captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Copenhagen City Centre. Top attractions like Tivoli Gardens and Copenhagen Christmas Market are major draws. Catch the metro at Kongens Nytorv Station or Gammel Strand Station to see more of the city.

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Vesterbro

Vesterbro is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Enghave Plads Station or Dybbølsbro Station to explore sights like Vega.

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Nørrebro

Nørrebro is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Jægersborggade and Natural History Museum of Denmark are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Skjolds Plads Station or Nørrebros Runddel Station to get around.

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Open Photo by Visit Denmark/Preben Eider

Christianshavn

Take time in Christianshavn to visit attractions like Copenhagen Opera House and Loppen. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Christianshavn Station to see more of the city.

A coastal industrial area with wind turbines, a large building with a unique geometric facade, and a smokestack emitting smoke.

Sundbyerne

Beaches, restaurants and shopping highlight some notable features of Sundbyerne. Make a stop by DR Koncerthuset or Amager Bio while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lergravsparken Station or Oresund Station to get around town.

 

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Day trip destinations from Hovedstaden

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Copenhagen

A canal with a boat, modern buildings, and a bridge.

Hellerup

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Charlottenlund

A waterfront cityscape with modern architecture, a large body of water, and a dramatic sunset sky.

Glostrup

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Hvidovre

A cityscape with a prominent bridge in the background, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a clear sky.

Kastrup

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Helsingor

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Hillerod