Expect to spend at least half a day on the rides and games at Tivoli.
One of the world’s most classic amusement parks – and nice, large green open spaces with restaurants, entertainment, etc.
Copenhagen’s second big amusement park set in beautiful surroundings with a deer park and horse-drawn cabs. Roller coaster, water splash, shooting range – everything you would expect in a real amusement park. S-train to Klampenborg.
Huge zoo founded in 1859. Lots of animals, many of which are endangered. Also a fun mini-zoo. Roskildevej 32.
Meet more than 3000 animals at the Zoo.
Fun interactive museum where the children can experiment on their own and discover the excitement of science. Tuborg Havnevej 7.
Imagine, a museum where you can touch and fiddle with almost everything!
See the thousand-year-old Viking ships.
A journey back in time to the Viking Age! See four Viking ships from the 10th century that were found in Roskildefjorden. Regional train to Roskilde, bus 607, 216.
Meet everyone from the Beatles to President Bush at the wax museum.
Meet amazing lifelike figures through the ages. Kings, queens, politicians, film stars, artistes… HC Andersen Boulevard 22.
Experience the best records in the Guinness Book of Records close up!
Stand next to the world’s tallest man. Compete against a professional cyclist. Meet the man who ate eight tons of metal. See the world record book come to life. Østergade 16, by Kongens Nytorv.
Kill two birds with one stone! See an exhibition about space and astronomy – and an exciting film on a giant screen with fantastic sound at the Imax Cinema. Gamle Kongevej 10.'
Find out more about HC Andersen at the museum that bears his name.
New museum that opened in time for the 200-year celebrations of the national Danish author’s birth. See how Hans Christian grew up and meet some of his best-loved fairytale characters. Rådhuspladsen 57.