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Visit Frederiksborg Slot Castle near Copenhagen in Denmark

March 3, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Frederiksborg Slot 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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Visit the Medical Museion Museum in Copenhagen

March 3, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Dry Collection in the Medical Museion Museum in Copenhagen

The Medical Museion is the medical history museum of the University in Copenhagen with interesting exhibitions on medical instruments and diseased body parts. The Medical Museion, formerly the Medical History Museum, is a relatively small museum but it has a large and diverse medical collection. Exhibits include historical instruments and medical devices, diseased body … [Read more...]

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See the Little Mermaid Statue in Copenhagen

March 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Little Mermaid Copenhagen

The Little Mermaid statue is a must-see sight in Copenhagen. Det Lille Havfrue in København is often seen as the symbol of Denmark. The statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen harbor is one of the top must-see sights in Denmark. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to get here, as only once a visitor has seen this rather small statue is it obvious that not having seen her … [Read more...]

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Visit the Arken Museum of Modern Art near Copenhagen

March 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

ARKENs exhibition space 2008 Photo by Lars Skaaning Museum Copenhagen

The Arken Museum of Modern Art (Moderne Kunst) is a popular excursion from Copenhagen to see contemporary art (e.g. Damien Hirst and Ai Weiwei in the permanent collection) and world-class temporary exhibitions. The Arken Museum of Modern Art (ARKEN Museum for Moderne Kunst) exhibits contemporary art by Danish, Nordic, and international artists. Although established names … [Read more...]

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See Thorvaldsen Sculptures in the Cathedral Domkirke in Copenhagen

March 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen Cathedral interior

Copenhagen cathedral (Vor Frue Domkirke) is famous for its Thorvaldsen sculptures of Christ and the apostles, free organ concerts, and a small museum. The neoclassical architecture of the Copenhagen Cathedral, or Church of Our Lady, is not as interesting as the Gothic churches in the vicinity but the Thorvaldsen masterpieces make this cathedral absolutely worth visiting. … [Read more...]

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Visit the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen

March 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

The nearly complete sun chariot drawn by a horse is one of the top sights to see in the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen.

The National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet) in Copenhagen is the largest collection of Danish cultural and historic items in the world. The galleries of the Nationalmuseet in Copenhagen cover life in Denmark from pre-history to the present. Highlights include artifacts and objects from the bronze and iron ages, as well as items from the Viking era. The museum also has … [Read more...]

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Cheap Transportation to Helsingør (Elsinore) from Copenhagen

March 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Kronborg Castle in Helsingør (Elsinore) is the famous setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It is a popular day-trip destination from Copenhagen.

Getting to Helsingør (Elsinore) and Kronborg (Hamlet’s castle) is easy from Copenhagen by car, public transportation train, bus, or on day-trip excursion tours. Helsingør is easily reached on public transportation from Copenhagen. This small town, most famous in English as Elsinore and the setting of Hamlet’s castle (Kronborg), is a fast train ride or an easy drive from … [Read more...]

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Visit the Expressionist Brick Grundtvigs Kirke Church in Copenhagen

March 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Grundtvig's Church in Copenhagen

The expressionist Grundtvigs Kirke combining brick gothic church architecture with modern style elements is a short bus ride from central Copenhagen. The Grundtvig Memorial Church is one of the most famous churches in Copenhagen. It is a rare example of expressionist church architecture designed by Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint and built during the 1920s and 1930s. It … [Read more...]

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Visit the Louisiana Modern Art Museum near Copenhagen

March 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Sculpture Garden near Copenhagen

The Louisiana near Copenhagen is Denmark’s most famous modern art museum. The gallery is a popular day-trip destination en route to Hamlet’s castle in Helsingør. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark is one of the world’s most important museums of modern art. The variety of galleries here is used to display works from the museum’s large permanent collection, as … [Read more...]

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Visit the Design Museum Danmark (Danish Design) in Copenhagen

March 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Chairs in the Danish Design Museum in Copenhagen

The Design Museum Danmark is one of the top sights to see in Copenhagen -- it exhibits Danish designs from mostly the 20th and 21st centuries. (Closed for renovation until June 2022.) The Danish Design Museum in Copenhagen is one of the most popular sights amongst visitors to the capital of Denmark. The emphasis in the museum is on Danish designs of the 20th and 21st … [Read more...]

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Save with the Copenhagen Card on Transportation and Sightseeing Tickets

March 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

The Marmorkirken (marble church) in Copenhagen seen from the old harbor quays near the Amalienborg royal palace.

Visitors save with the cheap Copenhagen Card on sightseeing and tickets, especially when traveling by public transportation in Denmark. The Copenhagen Card is a typical European city visitor’s pass that includes free admission to major sights, a travel card for public transportation, and further discounts on sights, events, experiences, tours, and restaurants. Active … [Read more...]

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Enjoy Copenhagen Views from the Rundetaarn Round Tower

March 1, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Christian IV emblem

Some of the best views of Copenhagen are from the Rundetaarn observation tower in the center of the old town – a simple stroll up a spiral walkway ramp. The Rundetaarn attached to the Trinitatis Kirke in Copenhagen gives some of the finest aerial views of the city, harbor, and surrounding seas. Visitors walk up the gentle slopes of a wide spiral ramp with just a few stairs … [Read more...]

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