My hometown Copenhagen

Coded by Emma Ellen Faxøe



Districts of Copenhagen

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Top 5 must do things when visiting Copenhagen

  1. Nyhavn

    What is it? With its pastel-hued, 18th-century merchants’ houses, this is Copenhagen at its picture-postcard finest.

    Why go? Yes, it’s a tourist trap — but it’s a gorgeous one and well worth visiting if only to get the obligatory shot of its brightly coloured houses (three of which were once home to fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen). Nyhavn is also a great place to join a canal tour. To escape the crowds, pop into Kunsthal Charlottenborg, a Baroque building on Nyhavn’s south side, home to a contemporary art gallery and a beautiful café, Apollo.


  2. Tivoli Gardens

    What is it? A charming amusement park and pleasure garden that draws families year-round.

    Why go? There’s fun for all the family at Copenhagen’s world-famous amusement park, which has stood on this site for more than 175 years and even inspired a certain Walt Disney. Adrenaline junkies will love the rides — including one of the world’s oldest wooden rollercoasters, constructed in 1914 — while others will find thrills in Tivoli’s seasonal decorations, floral displays, fountains, carousels, lanterns and old-fashioned carnival games.


  3. Torvehallerne

    What is it? A gourmet food market that is a must-stop on the Copenhagen culinary trail.

    Why go? Torvehallerne is a foodie’s paradise, its twin glass halls housing a cornucopia of seasonal fruit and veg, baked goods, fresh meat and seafood. There are also plenty of tempting food stalls where you can pick up a scrumptious dish or two to enjoy on the go or at one of the tables outside. Our favourites include gourmet porridge at Grød and confit duck sandwiches at Ma Poule.


  4. GoBoat

    What is it? One of the most enjoyable ways to see Copenhagen is by spending a couple of hours skippering a solar-powered GoBoat around the harbour.

    Why go? No experience is required to operate a GoBoat. They putter around at a leisurely pace, giving you plenty of time to take in the sights, including Christiansborg (aka the Danish parliament), the striking modern architecture of the Black Diamond Library and the Royal Danish Opera House, plus the canals and multi-coloured houses of Christianshavn. Remember to bring a picnic; GoBoats seat up to eight around a small table.


  5. Louisiana Museum of Mordern Art

    What is it? An impeccably designed, impeccably located museum with a world-beating modern art collection.

    Why go? First, for the art: Louisiana’s permanent collection comprises more than 4,000 works produced since 1945, including pieces by Picasso and Giacometti, while its Sculpture Park houses works by Alexander Calder and Henry Moore. The building itself is considered a significant work of Danish modernist architecture. There’s also Louisiana’s idyllic location on the coast north of Copenhagen. Finally, there’s its gift shop. Louisiana is packed with classic and contemporary Danish design, plus a wide selection of books and exhibition posters, and it is pretty much a destination in itself.


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