The best Christmas markets (Julemarkeder) in Copenhagen complement the beautifully decorated shop windows in Denmark during the hygge advent period. In 2022, many markets will open in early November. The Julemarked on Højbro Plads is Copenhagen’s best Christmas market to visit but the Hans Christian Andersen Christmas Market at Nytorv and the Julemarked Kongens Nytorv are … [Read more...]
Visit the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum of Art and Antiquities in Copenhagen
Visit the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum in Copenhagen to see the largest antiquities collection in Scandinavia and a fine exhibition of 19th century Danish and French paintings and sculptures. Visitors to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in the center of Copenhagen enjoy two completely diverse themes in the same museum: 19th century Danish and French art and the most … [Read more...]
See Amalienborg Royal Palace and Changing of the Guard in Copenhagen
Amalienborg Palace is the Copenhagen residence of the Danish royal family. The palaces and changing of the guard ceremonies are top free sights to see. Amalienborg Palace in the heart of Copenhagen is the official residence of the Danish monarch and crown prince. The palace complex is not fenced off and visitors may walk up to almost the front door of the queen’s home. The … [Read more...]
See Viking Ships and Visit a Gothic Cathedral in Roskilde near Copenhagen
Roskilde is a popular day trip destination from Copenhagen to see historic Viking ships and visit the most-impressive Gothic cathedral in Denmark. The best sights in Roskilde to visit on a day trip from Copenhagen are the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed Roskilde Cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum. Transportation from Copenhagen to Roskilde is easy by car, train, or … [Read more...]
Visit the National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst SMK) in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK national gallery) is the largest collection of Danish paintings and art in Denmark. Admission to the permanent collection is no longer free. The main focus of the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen is not surprisingly Danish and Nordic paintings from 1750 to the present. However, the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) also has … [Read more...]
Taking the DFDS Ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo
Cheap tickets on the DFDS Copenhagen to Oslo car and passenger ferry make these daily boats a bargain deal when traveling between Denmark and Norway. The DFDS Seaways car and passenger ferry provides cheap transportation and day-trip deals for traveling from Copenhagen to Oslo. The best savings deals are for travel on weekdays, especially during the colder months of the … [Read more...]
Transportation to the DFDS Ferry Terminal in Copenhagen or Oslo
Getting to the DFDS Seaways car and passenger ferry boat terminals in Copenhagen and Oslo is easy on public transportation (bus, taxi, train, metro) and often simply walking. The DFDS car and passenger ferry terminals in Copenhagen and Oslo are close to the city centers and easily reached by bus or even walking. Bus 27 stop directly at the ferry terminal in Copenhagen … [Read more...]
Book a Cheap Mini Cruise on the DFDS Ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo
Book a mini cruise on the Copenhagen to Oslo DFDS car ferry for bargain transportation and cheap overnight day trips from Denmark to Norway. Cheap mini-cruises on the Copenhagen to Oslo DFDS ferry are a popular way to see Munch’s The Scream and other sights in Norway on a two-day trip from Denmark. Spectacularly cheap deals are often available on these overnight cruises … [Read more...]
Visit the Museum of Copenhagen (Local History Museum)
The Københavns Museum is the local history museum of Copenhagen. It is a small museum but fun to visit. The Museum of Copenhagen (Københavns Museum) covers the history of the city from prehistoric times to the present. It reopened in 2020 with a modern, well-presented exhibition that is easy to follow and a good introduction to the history of the Danish capital. Modern … [Read more...]
Day-Trip Transportation to Odense from Copenhagen
Odense with Andersen museums may be visited on a day trip from Copenhagen – trains are the fastest but buses are often the cheapest and a car the most convenient. Trains are generally the best way to travel from Copenhagen to Odense to see the Hans Christian Andersen museum and sights. Trains are fast and comfortable with advance reservation DSB Orange tickets often the … [Read more...]
Visit the Rosenborg Castle with Danish Crown Jewels in Copenhagen
The Renaissance Rosenborg Palace with the Danish crown jewels is one of the most popular sights to see in Copenhagen. The Rosenborg Castle is a magnificent Renaissance palace in a large park in central Copenhagen. The palace is furnished in the style of the absolute monarchs of Denmark from the 17th to 19th centuries while the Danish crown jewels and the royal treasury are … [Read more...]
Visit Frederiksborg Slot Castle near Copenhagen in Denmark
Frederiksborg Slot is the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia and has the Museum of National History of Denmark – a popular day-trip from Copenhagen Frederiksborg Castle is home to the vast Museum of National History (Det Nationalhistoriske Museum). The rooms of this former royal palace are filled with portraits, history paintings, furniture, and decorative art … [Read more...]
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