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Updated Jun 2024
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    "spring in Copenhagen is 💯 % cute. the weather really nice, sunny with15degrees. Really enjoyed to walk around there."
    Copenhagen.Copenhagen Center
    1.5km from downtown
    Highlights: Come to Copenhagen, Newport is one of the attractions that tourists often go to, here is the famous bar street. There are colorful old houses on the shore, row upon row of beer houses and restaurants, and various wooden boats with masts erected in the canals.
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    "A representative attraction of the country of fairy tales, an inconspicuous place by the sea, standing alone on the coast. There is no sign of note. Tourists from all over the world are punching in and taking pictures. The sculpture is smaller than expected."
    Copenhagen
    2.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The Little Mermaid statue is located in the Long Beach Park in the northeast of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was cast by a Danish sculptor based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Daughter of the Sea". The bronze statue was completed in Long Beach Park in 1913 and has a history of more than 100 years. It is a world-famous bronze statue and a symbol of Copenhagen, so it attracts countless tourists. The statue of The Little Mermaid is only 1.5 meters high, which is equivalent to the height of a teenage child. From a distance, the mermaid with a fish tail is sitting on a huge rock, quiet and elegant, leisurely and contented. If you look closely, the mermaid is a sad girl. Visitors come here to observe the mermaid's facial features. This beautiful statue has been cut off by thieves many times, so the head of the little mermaid I see now is transplanted later, not the original. The local government was worried that the statue would be damaged by too many tourists, so in March 2006, the Little Mermaid statue was relocated to the deep sea. Now, in Changdi Park, you can only stand outside the seaside fence and watch the little mermaid in the sea. Mermaid statue, and took a group photo with it across the fence. It should be noted that there are many tourists outside the fence, so you need to pay attention to safety when taking pictures.
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    "Though it was a dreary, rainy day, we had a lovely time at Tivoli Gardens exploring their Christmas displays. We arrived right when the park opened at 11 and had a nice walk through the park before finding some warmth in a little restaurant that was modeled after a German beer hall. It seemed that many things were not open when we were there- perhaps because it was a week day- and many of the places that were open (shops and restaurants) didn’t open before 12."
    Copenhagen.Copenhagen Center
    269m from downtown
    Highlights: • An amusement park that integrates various artistic styles, with a variety of amusement facilities, musical theatres, open-air stages and etc.• The best choice for family gatherings to embrace happiness△ Enjoy a day of amusement featuring nonstop entertainment, exhilarating rides, lovely gardens, and delectable cuisine△ Embrace happiness with your beloved children and family.
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    "The way to see the Little Mermaid just caught up with the changing of the guard at the entrance of the Amerinburg Communist Party, because it was impossible to enter, just watched the change for a while, the soldiers were neatly paced, the unique ceremony looked quite interesting, attracting many tourists to stop"
    Copenhagen.Copenhagen Center
    1.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Amalienborg is where the Danish royal family lives. During the reign of Christian VII in 1794, a fire broke out in Christiansborg, forcing the royal family to relocate to Amalienborg for refuge. Later, Frederick V decided to build it into a Rococo style building, so Amalienborg, which was originally four aristocratic mansions, became a magnificent palace. In honor of the king, an equestrian statue of Frederick V was built, which stands in the center of the Octagon at the Royal Palace. The four old buildings are the Palace of Christian VII built in 1754, which is now the reception hall of the royal family, the Palace of Christian VIII, the Palace of Christian IX completed in 1758, and the Philippine residence where Queen Ingrid lived. The Palace of Theresa VIII. Christian VIII's palace was officially opened in 1994, displaying objects used by the royal family until 1947. When the Queen of Denmark is in the palace, the national flag will be raised on the roof. At that time, you can know whether the Queen is in the palace in front of you. Maybe, she is quietly looking at the square with a telescope. Oh crowd. The Royal Band will depart from the palace at 11:30 in the morning and return to the palace after detouring around the old city, and will perform the changing of the guard ceremony on the square at 12:00. Don't miss out on such a special program.
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    "Such a pretty place to visit! Admired the old architecture. Love the painted ceilings!"
    Copenhagen.Copenhagen Center
    1.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The Rose Castle is a fairytale palace and one of Copenhagen's landmarks. It was purposely built in 1634 as the summer residence of Christian IV. It was designed in the Dutch Renaissance style, with bronze eaves and red brick walls being the main features. Before King Frederick IV completed Frederick Castle, three previous kings lived here. After 1883, it became the treasure house of successive kings, displaying many cultural relics such as decorations, gorgeous costumes, paintings and pottery. Here, you'll find opulent marble ceilings, priceless Dutch tapestries, lion statues cast in sterling silver, and utensils made of sterling gold. In addition, the Danish crown is also stored in the basement of the palace.
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    "Copenhagen is Denmark's largest city and port, and is the largest city in Northern Europe, the political, economic, cultural, transportation center of Denmark. Denmark has also had a glorious history, Norway , Germany part of the land has been ruled by Denmark , even earlier Britain is also part of Denmark , Cobenha has many medieval old buildings , and it is now modern front , with modern modern style , One side has antique historical tradition, is the world's true historical and cultural capital. The City Hall Square is located in the center of Copenhagen, more than 800 years of history, the central building of the square City Hall, has been burned many times, the current building was built in 1905, combining the style of the ancient Danish and Italian Renaissance, mainly for wedding ceremonies and official receptions, A gold-plated statue above the main entrance Archbishop Abu Salon, the founder of Copenhagen. On the top left of the city hall is the 110-meter-high bell tower, above the famous “World Bell”. Most people mention Denmark, and the first thing that comes to mind is the man who accompanied us throughout our childhood, Andersen, who is the “sun of the world’s children’s literature.” From "Little Match Girl" "Ugly Duck" to "Daughter of the Sea" "Princess on a Pea," he has weaved a colorful fairy tale world for countless people. Denmark is synonymous with the fairy tale world, and even Copenhagen’s entire town hall square has fairy tale colors."
    Copenhagen.Copenhagen Center
    100m from downtown
    Highlights: When you come to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, people always think of seeing the bronze statue of the Little Mermaid. In the corner next to Copenhagen City Hall, there is also a bronze statue of a gentleman in a suit, robe and top hat. He is the famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen, the creator of The Little Mermaid's story "The Daughter of the Sea". Andersen was born in Denmark in 1805. He wrote 150 immortal fairy tales, such as "The Daughter of the Sea", "The Girl Who Sells Matches", "The Ugly Duckling", etc., and weaved a beautiful childhood for millions of children in the world. The father of fairy tales". This bronze statue, about 3 meters high, is located beside the crowded street. Andersen is wearing a suit, robe and hat, with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, looking up at the sky to the left. Behind the statue is Copenhagen City Hall, and not far across the road is Tivoli Park. Every day, many passing tourists will raise their heads to admire the master's face, or take pictures with him.
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    "Beautiful palace with pretty painted ceilings. Nicely decorated. Admired the architecture and decor."
    Copenhagen.Copenhagen Center
    752m from downtown
    Highlights: The predecessor of the Christiansborg Palace was built at the end of the 11th century. It was originally the building of the Bishop of Asablon. Later, Christian VI, desirous of luxury and pleasure, demolished the old palace and rebuilt it, and built such a gorgeous, comfortable, and beautiful on the original site. The grand new palace, the Christiansborg Palace. Today's palace is no longer a mere king's house, but is used as a parliamentary place, also known as the Copenhagen Parliament Building. These include the Danish Courts, the Office of the Prime Minister of Denmark, and the Danish Parliament Building. In addition, the reception hall of the Danish Royal Palace is also located in it. To some extent, this palace symbolizes the supreme power of Denmark (executive power, judicial power and legislative power). The palace has survived to this day. In fact, it has suffered two fires, and then it has been continuously rebuilt and transformed, and it has become what it is now. Therefore, you will find it interesting to find that its styles are mixed and matched. The main part of the renovated palace in 1928 was in the neo-Baroque style, while the church part in 1826 retained the neo-classical style. The square in front of the palace was built around 1738 and has a strong Baroque style.
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    "An amazing collection of artifacts from all over the world! The Viking section was the best, including the remains of the world’s longest Viking ship, an extremely well-done video of the Viking quest to reach Rome, and several rune stones."
    Copenhagen.Copenhagen Center
    434m from downtown
    Highlights: The predecessor of the National Museum of Denmark was the mansion of a wealthy businessman, and later it became the residence of the Danish crown princes. In 1807, it officially became the National Museum. It houses the collections of the palace treasury since 1650 and historical materials related to Danish culture, and is also the largest museum in Denmark. The 3-story high building displays many antiquities of Danish prehistoric culture, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, and the daily necessities and precious cultural relics of the Eskimos living in Greenland. There are also ethnic materials from the 18th to 19th centuries, and collection areas of Asian, American, African and other ethnic groups. The first floor is the Danish exhibition area. Among them, the bronze "Dorrent's Sun Carriage" from 1400 BC is a very valuable cultural relic here. It was discovered in 1902 and has precious research value.
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    "We had a morning to spare so we decided to hop on the canal cruise to fast track our Copenhagen adventure. We got to see the Little Mermaid from the canal, as well as other various buildings like the Architecture Center, Copen Hill, Navy Base and also other pretty neighbourhoods. The host on the boat was very entertaining and engaging. However do note that this operator is more premium than its competitor. You can save half the cost, if you board from a different operator at Nyhavn."
    Copenhagen.Copenhagen Center
    1.5km from downtown
    Highlights: The Copenhagen Canal, whose full name is Copenhagen Newport Canal, is an artificial canal, built between 1669 and 1673, which directs seawater into King's New Square. One of the houses built on both sides of the canal can still be seen, but the shore is now a pedestrian street with many restaurants in a suitable environment. You can take a seat in the lower hall of the cruise ship, or take a walk on the deck and enjoy the city views while cruising. The canal twists and turns through Copenhagen, and every turn offers views of the city's waterfront.
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    "denmark in general is such a beautiful country! i went to copenhagen for 2 days and it wasnt enough. i think 4 days would be amazing"
    Copenhagen.Copenhagen Center
    146m from downtown
    Highlights: Copenhagen City Hall is located in the City Square in the center of Copenhagen. This is the 6th generation City Hall built in 1905. It has a 105.6-meter-high minaret and a red brick structure. There are exquisite fountains, memorial columns and a famous statue of Hans Christian Andersen on the square in front of the City Hall, attracting tourists to stop. The lobby on the first floor is open to the public. After passing the entrance and going up the steps, you will be greeted by a spacious and bright hall, which is a place for official receptions or weddings, and is therefore beautifully decorated. There is also a small astronomical clock museum in the town hall called "Jens Olsens Verdensur". This is an astronomical clock that shows the movements of twelve stars, including local time, the dates of solar and lunar eclipses, and the positions of the stars.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Copenhagen?
Some Best Things to Do in Copenhagen include:New Harbor, The Little Mermaid, Tivoli Gardens, Amalienborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Copenhagen?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Copenhagen include:New Harbor:4.6, The Little Mermaid:4.4, Tivoli Gardens:4.4, Amalienborg Palace:4.5, Rosenborg Castle:4.6
At what locations in Copenhagen can Best Things to Do in Copenhagen be found?
The Best Things to Do in Copenhagen are mainly located in:New Harbor:Copenhagen, The Little Mermaid:Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens:Copenhagen, Amalienborg Palace:Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle:Copenhagen
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