Self-guided route · generated from Wikivoyage
Copenhagen: a self-guided walk
Generated from Wikivoyage's See list for Copenhagen: 7 stops, about 1.4 km and 54 minutes on foot. Not a guided tour; check each place before you go.
7 stops · 1.4 km · about 54 min on foot · Wikivoyage source · fetched 2026-11-07 02:09:22 UTC. Not a guided tour: check each place before you go.
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The City Hall
The City Hall is open to the public, so you can stroll through the hallways, stairs, and study all the paintings, frescoes, and other decorations on your own. City Hall guided tours in English M–F at 13:00, Sa 10:00, 50 kr. Visit the tower: M–F 11:00 and 14:00, Sa at 12:00, 30 kr or free with Copenhagen Card. There is a nice little garden that cannot be seen from outside the city hall. The city hall is also home of Jens Olsen's World Clock - this mechanical masterpiece of a complete astronomical clock is in the foyer.
55.67528, 12.57028 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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Nationalmuseet
This museum portrays the national history and cultural heritage of Denmark and is widely regarded as one of the best in Europe. The permanent collection is well laid out, an informative collection of national artifacts, perhaps the most impressive being those exploring Danish prehistory from the Bronze Age through to the Vikings. The museum also holds a collection of Classical and Near Eastern artefacts. The children's museum in the basement is a blast for the kids.
55.67472, 12.57472 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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Christiansborg
This Neo-baroque palace, completed in 1928, after 11 years of construction - is unique in the world, housing both the executive power, the legislative power, and the judicial power of Denmark, in a single building. It is the 5th construction at the site, and the ruins of the original castle dating back to the 12th century - was excavated during the construction of the current palace, is open to the public (adult 85 kr, student 60 kr). Apart from the ruins there are a few other places that can be visited: free guided tours of the parliament building are conducted during summer months; Parliamen
55.67583, 12.57889 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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Thorvaldsens Museum
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) was a Danish/Icelandic sculptor, who lived most of his live in Rome. He is one of the major internationally renowned Danish artists. The museum houses many of Thorvaldsens original models, and several marble casts makes the collection almost complete. It is big and impressive, and the building itself is a striking piece of architecture.
55.67669, 12.57827 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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The Happiness Museum
A museum about the psychology, history, and geography of happiness—and why Denmark is often ranked the happiest country in the world. Created by the Happiness Research Institute, an organisation that studies happiness with the goal of improving people's well-being around the world.
55.67790, 12.58191 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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Nikolaj Art Gallery
An old church housing changing contemporary exhibitions from newer Danish and international artists. Visiting will take about an hour and is well worth it if you like contemporary art.
55.67863, 12.58158 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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Charlottenborg Palace
This classical mansion on Kongens Nytorv, is home of several cultural institutions, like the Royal Danish school of Visual arts, and has an art exhibition space, with changing, often world class, expositions - check the schedule at their website.
55.68017, 12.58739 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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