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Dry Collection in the Medical Museion Museum in Copenhagen

Visit the Medical Museion Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark

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 parts … Read more
Little Mermaid Copenhagen

See the Little Mermaid Statue in 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 … Read more
ARKENs exhibition space 2008 Photo by Lars Skaaning Museum Copenhagen

Visit the Arken Museum of Modern Art near 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
Copenhagen Cathedral interior

See Thorvaldsen Sculptures in the Cathedral Domkirke in Copenhagen

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 … Read more
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.

Visit 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 … Read more
Thorlvadsen's Ganymede and the Eagle of Jupiter

See Ganymede Sculptures in the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen Denmark

Sculptures of Ganymede — the handsome mortal snatched from earth by an eagle to become cupbearer for the gods on Mount Olympus — are favorites in the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. Bertel Thorvaldsen, a famous Danish sculptor who worked mostly from Rome during the 19th century, made several sculptures of Ganymede. The best one … Read more
Grundtvig's Church in Copenhagen

Visit the Expressionist Brick Grundtvigs Kirke 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. … Read more
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Sculpture Garden near Copenhagen

Visit the Louisiana Modern Art Museum 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 … Read more
Chairs in the Danish Design Museum in Copenhagen

Visit the Design Museum Danmark (Danish Design) 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. (Note that the exhibition changed significantly in late 2022.) The Danish Design Museum in Copenhagen is one of the most popular sights amongst visitors to the capital of Denmark. … Read more
The Marmorkirken (marble church) in Copenhagen seen from the old harbor quays near the Amalienborg royal palace.

Save with the Copenhagen Card on Transportation and Sightseeing Tickets

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 sightseeing, especially … Read more
Christian IV emblem

Enjoy Copenhagen Views from the Rundetaarn Round Tower

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 … Read more
Views from the Christiansborg Palace Tower

Best Free Aerial Views of Copenhagen from Christiansborg Tower

The best aerial views of Copenhagen are reached by free elevator in the Christiansborg Palace Tower. The best aerial views of Copenhagen are for free from the Christiansborg Palace tower in the parliament complex and are easily reached by elevator rather than stairs. Long opening hours allow visitors to enjoy views of Copenhagen’s old town, … Read more
Ikea Museum in Älmhult, Sweden

Day Trip to the Ikea Museum in Älmhult in Sweden from Copenhagen

The Ikea Museum in Älmhult is around two hours from Copenhagen by train or car. The Ikea Hotel is a great place to stay too. The Ikea Museum is in the original Ikea furniture store in Älmhult in Southern Sweden. Älmhult may be reached on direct trains from København or Copenhagen Airport in around two … Read more
Copenhagen Cathedral Organ Pipes

Enjoy Free Organ Music Concerts in Copenhagen Churches

The churches of Copenhagen are often used for free concerts. Organ and classical music is the most common but not necessarily with religious themes. Free pipe organ concerts are often held in Copenhagen’s large number of historic churches. The magnificent organ of Copenhagen cathedral (Domkirke – Vor Frue Kirke) may be enjoyed most Saturdays at … Read more
The cheap Forsea passenger and car ferries connect Helsingør (Elsinor) near Copenhagen in Denmark and Helsingborg in Sweden up to four times per hour in only 20 minutes.

Cheap Forsea Ferry from Helsingor (near Copenhagen) to Helsingborg

The cheap Forsea passenger and car ferries connect Helsingør (Elsinor) near Copenhagen in Denmark and Helsingborg in Sweden up to four times per hour in only 20 minutes. Fast Forsea passenger and car ferries provide cheap and frequent public transportation links between Helsingør (Elsinor) near Copenhagen in Denmark and Helsingborg in Sweden. These Forsea ferries … Read more
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen at night

Visit the Tivoli Gardens Fun Fair Amusement Park in Copenhagen

Tivoli Gardens amusement park with funfair rides in the heart of Copenhagen is the most popular experience in Denmark to visit for both children and adults. For nearly two centuries, visitors have streamed to Tivoli Gardens for fun, culture, shopping, and dining. This funfair amusement park in the heart of Copenhagen has around 30 rides, … Read more
Ganymede and the Eagle of Zeus in the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen

Visit the Thorvaldsens Museum of Sculptures in Copenhagen

Visit the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen to see the complete collection of the sculptures and art gallery of the Danish classical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. The purpose-built Thorvaldsens Museum is a gallery to display sculptures, copies, models, and sketches of all the works produced by Bertel Thorvaldsen, as well as his own collection of art, antiquities, … Read more
Henri Matisse. The Red Studio. C. 1911. Oil on canvas

Henri Matisse – The Red Studio Exhibition in MoMA and SMK in 2022

In 2022, a special exhibition of the artworks featuring in The Red Studio by Henri Matisse will be on display in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the National Gallery (Statens Museum for Kunst / SMK) in Copenhagen. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the National Gallery … Read more
Ordrupgaard Museum

Visit the Ordrupgaard Art Museum and Park near Copenhagen

The modern Ordrupgaard Art Museum and park with Finn Juhl’s House are a popular excursion destination to the north of Copenhagen. The main attraction at the Ordrupgaard Art Museum is usually the major temporary art exhibitions staged in the museum’s modern wing designed by Zaha Hadid and the newly completed new exhibition sapce. However, the … Read more
Danish Music Museum in Copenhagen

Visit the Danish Music Museum (Musikmuseet) in Copenhagen

The small Musikmuseet, the national museum of music in Copenhagen, displays mostly musical instruments from Denmark, Europe, and the world. It is a delight to visit. The Danish Music Museum is one of the smaller national museums in Denmark but fun to visit. The emphasis is on European music with a variety of interesting instruments … Read more