Explore Copenhagen - A local's Travel Guide

A popular garden where locals walk, run, or hang out with friends, offering a free view of the elephants at the nearby zoo.

A beautiful castle in Fredericksburg Garden, formerly a summer residence for the royal family and now a school for officers in the Danish Army.

A canal-side area in Copenhagen where you can spot the underwater statue Agnete and the Merman.

Home to the Danish Parliament, formerly home to the royal family for 800 years; visitors can tour the old rooms and learn about royal history.

A picturesque harbor with colorful buildings dating back to the 1680s, a popular spot for grabbing a meal or enjoying a sandwich and beer by the canal.

A place with a great view from Ofelia Plads.

A beautiful church with free entry to see the equally beautiful insides.

A tiny statue that many tourists try to get close to.

An old fortress that was part of Copenhagen's defenses, now housing military personnel and open to the public for enjoying the scenery and walking the banks.

The oldest Royal Gardens in Denmark, laid out in the 1600s, now a popular picnic spot next to Rosenborg Castle.

A castle with a beautiful museum that is home to the Danish crown jewels.

A place described as fancy street food where you can also buy high-quality foods and ingredients.

An old amusement park in the middle of Copenhagen that is very much worth a visit.

An area with old colorful buildings that has a similar feeling to Nyhavn but is less busy.

A church with a unique spire that visitors can climb for a view of the city.

A famous independent hippie community within Copenhagen with a fascinating history.