Great place to get good views and learn history in Copenhagen! It is just a short walk to the top,…read morewhere you get panoramic sights of Copenhagen. Along the way, there are different signs you can read, and a little area inside the wall near the top where you can see all the way down to the bottom. The top is windy, but it's nice to see all the landmarks and colorful houses from the top. Definitely worth the visit.

Wow!!! Rundetaarn is on the Top Ten must see list when in Copenhagen. What makes " Round Tower" so…read morespecial and intriguing? I'm glad you asked... With its distinctive spiral ramp, the Round Tower has become a Danish landmark. Here are some notable facts and points of interest: 1.The Hollow Core: the shape of the tower was Denmark's geographical zero point. 2. There is an Observatory which houses a telescope built in 1929. 3. The Library Hall is used for changing exhibits, cultural events and concerts 4. The Spiral Ramp will get you to 10,000 steps easily; it is the only way to the top of the tower and spins 7 1/2 times around the Tower's hollow core. Believe me, you feel those twists as you climb. 5. The Bell Loft is situated above the Library Hall and two floors above the Trinity Church where the bells have rung for hundreds of years. 6. The Platform: once you climb the narrow stairs you are atop and can see all of Copenhagen's charms and Sweden. During the summer there is a kiosk that sells sweet treats 7. The Planetarium: shows the solar system I highly recommend visiting Rundetaarn. It is located in Norreport; beautiful shops and restaurants. Polse: best hot dogs are served in this truck outside tower Rundetaarn is located on: Kobmagergarde 52 A 1150 København K Denmark Check out Rundetaarn.dk for more info

Nyhavn is absolutely beautiful and definitely a must-see when visiting Copenhagen! As a tourist,…read morethis was one of my favorite places to explore. The colorful historic houses lining the waterfront are so charming and aesthetically pleasing. It honestly looks like something straight out of a postcard! I loved watching the boats cruise through the canal while people enjoyed their meals and drinks at the waterfront restaurants. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxing, and there's something so peaceful about strolling along the water and admiring the historic architecture. We also had lunch at Nyhavn C, located right along the waterfront, which made the experience even better! We got to enjoy our meal with beautiful views of the canal, colorful buildings, and boats passing by. It was such a lovely setting to sit back, enjoy some food, and take in the scenery. It's also the perfect spot for photos! Every corner is picture-worthy, and the vibrant buildings make such a beautiful backdrop. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby if you want to grab a bite or a drink while enjoying the views. Although it's definitely a tourist hotspot, I can see why it's one of Copenhagen's most iconic attractions. Whether you're visiting during the day or evening, Nyhavn is worth experiencing at least once. Such a picturesque and memorable part of my Denmark trip!

Nyhavn is a waterfront district that was built in the late 1600s. In the 1800s the author Hans…read moreChristian Andersen lived here. Today Nyhavn is a major tourist destination for its colorful houses, boat tours along the canal, historic ships, and dining in restaurants. My husband and I briefly visited Nyhavn when we were on vacation. I enjoyed seeing the historic houses and boats along the water. If I had had more time, I bet that a boat ride and a restaurant meal would have been lovely.

Also known as Frederiks Kirke, Marmorkirken is a beautiful domed Lutheran church (think Pantheon…read morerather than Notre Dame). Completely worth a visit - particularly if you are headed to/from Rosenborg Castle, Kastellet or Nyhavn. Even our children who were suffering from a bit of cathedral overexposure thought it was cool. There is a tour of the dome twice daily on weekends and once on weekdays - but the schedule is calendar dependent and subject to change so check on the website first if you are interested. It wasn't open when we visited but the views are reputed to be legendary - as is the narrow and difficult nature of the twisting staircase. Also, construction blocked egress to/from the streets to the west when we visited - your mileage may vary.

Got to say, what a beautiful architecture, and what a church. The dome itself is just eye catching…read moreand makes it curious that you got to go in and check it out. As burnout church visit, I couldn't resist to go in and I'm glad I did. What a place, what a design, simply beautiful & stunning. Love it.

4.5 stars. Kongens Have, or the King's Garden in English, was established by King Christian IV in…read more1606. It has free admission and consists of a rose garden, hedges, trees, sculptures, wildlife such as birds, and more. My husband and I spent some time here as tourists in chilly weather. We felt thankful that colorful flowers were still blooming beautifully. Some benches were available. In warmer weather, this garden would be lovely for picnics.

Took a stroll through this park on my trip to Copenhagen and it was great! Very peaceful and well…read moremaintained - would be great for picnic if I had known. Also some cool statues and history of Copenhagen. Would definitely recommend!

This is a truly strange tourist attraction. And, I use that term,"Tourist Attraction," lightly…read more It is said that this place is the home to many of those who live an alternative lifestyle in Copenhagen. They claim that this area is completely beyond the rules and the laws of Copenhagen. In some ways, that is pretty easy to see as the main street is lined with people selling weed and hash, which is still illegal in Denmark. Copenhagen is not Amsterdam. Though a bit sketchy, this city within a city is very well maintained. I am sure there is some other story going on here. ...One that we will never know. This being said, what you will find here is some of the best street art and graffiti that you will witness anywhere across Copenhagen. Of course, it is clearly stated all over the place, "No Photos." But, I'm guess that is more to keep the people dealing drugs safe and off the radar than anything else. One of the funny/interesting things I find about this location is that tour buses actually pull up to it. I don't know, maybe it's just me me, but if you are truly embracing an alternative lifestyle that all seems rather intrusive. Nonetheless, this is an interesting place. Even if all you do is look at the great street art, it is worth the visit.

Christiania is an interesting visit, away from the standard tourist perspective of Copenhagen. From…read moreoriginal art to music and craft, Christiania is open to all as an alternate self-sustaining community.

Christianborg Palace is unique in that actually houses rooms that are used by the monarchy, the…read moreSupreme Court, the Prime Minister and the Parliament. For the purposes of tourists, only the royal section related to the monarchy is open for exploration. The ticket that you purchase depends on how many parts of the royal section you wish to visit: 1) Reception room - where the Queens holds meetings 2) Royal Stables - where the horses and carriages are held 3) Royal Kitchen - where the meals are prepared 4) Ruins - the ruins underneath the castle If you have more time, you can see all of them. For me, the best part was easily the Reception area, where you will see many rooms constructed with very colorful and exquisite architecture and filled with luxurious paintings, furniture, and tapestries. This area is so fancy they actually make all visitors wear blue shoe covers to protect the floors. It is also worth it to go up the tower (free entry) where you get amazing views of the city.

Fun little visit to another castle. Big halls, grand stairs, kitchen, big library and other neat…read morethings to sight see. Didn't get to see the stables. Christiansborg Palace is actually pretty wild -- it's the only place in the world where the government, the prime minister, and the Supreme Court all work in the same building. And under it, there are literal castle ruins from like the 1100s that you can walk through. Plus, the Danish royal family still uses parts of it for fancy events, so it's kind of like government offices + ancient history + royalty all stacked in one spot. Funny story. There's this extremely long dining table (see pics). You're not supposed to sit there but the tour guide said a family sat there to eat lunch one time.

This is great city. I could see myself living here for sure. It has the warmth and hospitality that…read moremakes a place feel like home to me. It was a vibrant time to come, during the holidays. So much activity, lights everywhere, no sign of snow, Christmas markets, gluhwein. It was a walkable city and there's nowhere I didn't feel at ease.

Stroget is a pedestrian, car free shopping area. It is one of the longest shopping streets in…read moreEurope at 1.1 km. There were many luxury brands. We mostly just walked past here and picked up a few souvenirs.

This really should be a must-do experience in Copenhagen. The name of the church in English is…read moreChurch of Our Savior, but most Americans call it "that spiral church" which seems to resonate with just about everyone. Two tips: First, skip this if you don't like heights because if you don't feel comfortable with outside steps, it's not worth going to (although it's a very cool church to look at). Secondly, be SURE you get advance tickets at least one day in advance. This is easy to do on the Internet, but critical. Fortunately for me, this church was only a 10 minute walk from my hotel. Also, fortunately, I love climbing to the top of churches. The church was built in 1752 and is stunning. The tower has 400 steps; the first 250 steps are inside the tower on steep, narrow, old wooden stairs, and the final 150 steps on the outside, wrapping around the spire on a winding, narrow (but two people can easily pass each other), spiral staircase. Please note that I'm 70 years old, but still didn't have any issues, except for a few quick rest stops on the way up. I didn't have time to explore the inside of the church, but I thoroughly enjoyed walking in the neighborhood surrounding the church (just about 10 -15 minute walk from Central Copenhagen) and the magnificent view from the outside of the church.

It's a fun little tower to climb. Can't remember the entry cost, but pro tip: if you intend to see…read moremany sites here, get the Copenhagen card which applies to this church. Climb difficulty depends on your fitness level but imo it's easy. Steep inside, but easy. The outside is a little scary off you're afraid of heights, and it narrows as you get closer to the top. The spiral stairs part is outside the church. Plus you get the chance to meander through the streets on your way here.

Olufsvej is a street in Østerbro. It is one of my all time favorite streets to look at!…read more The street is about 100 meters long, so it's not a particularly long street. It consists of 49 different town houses that people own. Olufsvej has become a very popular street amongst both people in the area and tourist due to how gorgeous and different each house is. They are all painted a different color and are very well maintained with flowers/bushes out infront of many of the properties. If you happen to be in the area of this street, I highly recommend stopping by and having a look at Olufsvej. Copenhagen in general is a very gorgeous city, but there's just something very quaint about walking down this street and seeing all the beautiful colors and how lively the street is. It's also the perfect photo spot, of course. So bring your camera!

This street has a pretty strong reputation, as one of the must-see local gems of this part of…read moreCopenhagen. And I partly get it. Partly. Because while others are completely infatuated with it, I'm a bit more, "meh, it's OK". The old town houses, all of them painted in a variety of colors, are picturesque, definitely, and the street is nice and quiet, in spite of being in a very busy part of the city. So in that sense, yes, there's a local gem-vibe going. However, when I've walked down it (and living near-by with small child means you take plenty of walks down every street in your 'hood), I've often had this sort "OK, that's that, then" feeling when I've walked the length of the street. A sort of underwhelmed feeling, really. Couple that with a couple of times when the local residents have been, let's say, unwelcoming, and the place has just lost some of its charm for me. Yes, it is a cozy little street, and it is pretty picturesque (the modern buildings at either end is a bit of a drawback, though), but I just find it wanting.

Y/DM M - WOWSERS this flea market at ISRAELS PLADS is fantastic. So many vendors and so much great…read morestuff. Good prices but vendors are not inclined to bargain much. Price is pretty much set. KBHLOPPETORV FLEA MARKET at ISRAELS PLADS March - October Every Saturday 11-4pm Beside the flea market is this huge food hall. Grab a coffee and pastry in the morning or have lunch with burger and skagen sandwiches, fresh fruit, meats, freshly caught fish so much variety THIS FLEA MARKET is a definite MUST SEE

Denmark is one of the few places in the world, which is willing pay high cost for design and…read morefunctionality on every meter. In very smart way they hid the parking garage underground and on the top of it they installed school sport field in the morning and sport park in the afternoon. How rare is that in the center of a big city! This place is good for skateboarding, basketball, mini football, or just for to have snack under the three since watching people having fun. I also like the new fountain complex. Seems like kids around 3 years just love it! They all get wet. It's fun watching another having fun. If you have enough to of concrete, just walk down into the park, which is literally connected with Israel plads. We had nice relaxing time here. Hope you will have too. :)