National Museum of Denmark. There are three floors which will take you a week or more if you are…read moregoing to be thorough. Bottom floor starts from long, long ago before there was a Denmark, and progresses in time as you go through the museum. Best to ask the ticket booth where is the starting point, and which direction is best to progress so that you follow the timeline correctly. I believe you will enjoy the museum.

Very historical museum, display from early relics to modern times . Plenty to see, to learn and to…read morediscover. Great layout and it nearby Christiansborg Palace.

4.5 stars. Rosenborg Castle has a Renaissance style and was built for King Christian IV in the…read moreearly 1600s. Visitors may purchase tickets, preferably online, to tour the castle. In the interior of the castle, visitors may see Christian IV's bedchamber and other rooms, the Treasury with the Danish crown jewels, etcetera. I unfortunately did not have tickets to tour the inside of the castle, but based on online photos, I really wish that I had bought tickets so I could see the historic, fancy rooms. I did, however, spend much time walking around the exterior of the castle. The architecture looked gorgeous. Then I walked through the garden, for which I wrote a separate Yelp review, and then I saw the moat with fish and the drawbridge leading to the castle. I recommend that tourists visit this castle.

Beautiful site and an easy walk from the waterfront. You can also peek at the King's Gardens out…read moreback -- immaculately kept, of course. The day pass is worth it for convenient access to the castle. Free lockers are a nice touch, and the guards with bayonets add a bit of royal drama. Inside, the halls are filled with art and artifacts -- the grand hall with the thrones and lion statues is a standout. Don't miss the Crown Jewels in the walk-in vault downstairs, complete with a step ladder for the perfect view. A truly regal visit, well worth the stop. Beautiful site and an easy walk from the waterfront. You can also peek at the King's Gardens out back -- immaculately kept, of course. The day pass is worth it for convenient access to the castle. Free lockers are a nice touch, and the guards with bayonets add a bit of royal drama. Inside, the halls are filled with art and artifacts -- the grand hall with the thrones and lion statues is a standout. Don't miss the Crown Jewels in the walk-in vault downstairs, complete with a step ladder for the perfect view. A truly regal visit, well worth the stop.

The Designmuseum was a very stylish and cool space. It isn't the largest in terms square footage…read morebut was a nice way to explore for an hour different thoughts on design. When you come to the Designmuseum, you'll make your way over to the right building rather than go straight in to buy your ticket. Once you purchase your ticket (a cute cafe is also located here), you'll make your way to the main building. There were a lot of restrooms as well as a coat room to put away your bag and jackets. Once you come into the main portion of the museum, there is a center with a lot of seating and a unique fan art piece when we went. To go to the actual exhibits, we had to go back towards the entrance and towards the right side. You have to interestingly go first through the store and then towards the automatic gates where you will scan your ticket. Once inside, the path in the museum is pretty linear. Half of the building was dedicated to Observations of Human when we went with large textiles and representations of the exhibits that was shown in the past. These were sometimes interactive and fun to look at with easy to read text that included English. The other half of the museum was based on 'wonder' that went into Danish design in both how collections are kept/organized to furniture and styles through the ages. I personally liked this section quite a lot as it included interactive tablets and exhibits that you could touch and see. And had some really gnarly elements such as the chair hallway that included nearly a hundred or so chairs from the past years in a unique tube like configuration. My favorite part of the exhibit interestingly enough was a really cool projection that was used to go on top of and around a chest in a corner. Really cool usage of projection! At the end, there was another minor and fun exhibit that also included a library as well as another small cafe that seemed to have more of a queue. I think if you set your expectations and come in to enjoy an hour or so of really interesting designs, it's worth the trip!

If you are a fan of design this place is worth an hour or so of your time. The best exhibits are on…read moreDanish modern design and their collection of chair designs over the last century or so. It's not a big museum but it is well done. They also have a large outdoor courtyard that on a nice day you can spend some time relaxing in some funky design chairs. You don't need a ticket to enjoy this area. They have free lockers to store your backpacks when touring the museum.

We went to Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek a few weeks ago during our three-day trip to Copenhagen, largely…read morebecause it was free and directly across the street from our hotel. I'm glad this museum was so easy to visit, because it was tremendously lovely and we might not have bothered if it were at all out of our way. Tuesdays are free days at Ny Carlsberg, so we dropped in at 11:30 and went through in about an hour and a half. We could've stayed longer--and might have, if we were paying--but this was enough time for us to loop through and see everything. The museum is built on the personal collection of Carl Jacobsen, whose father founded the Carlsberg Breweries. (Jacobsen died over a century ago, so I imagine the collection has changed somewhat since then.) I guess the dude had a lot of antiquities and sculptures, because that's what makes up the majority of the collection. There were whole rooms full of ancient naked people, sculpted from bronze and marble. (One thing I learned--almost all of the men lose their dicks over the years, even if they hold onto everything else.) There were several incredible Rodins, as well as a special exhibit of Degas figures, and a ton of Greek and Roman sculpture. On the lowest level, in what felt like a cool, dark crypt, were several Egyptian mummies, along with their various mummy things, like their tomb bits and creepy-ass painted masks. The museum had some impressive paintings, too--I enjoyed the robust collection of work from the Danish Golden Age. I also just loved the building, a beautiful place, with the wings of the museum built around a gorgeous garden, rich with greenery and sculpture. If we'd had more time, it would have been nice to sit there a while and enjoy lunch in the café. I'd highly recommend a visit to Ny Carlsberg, especially if you happen to be in Copenhagen on a Tuesday. It's a remarkable museum with a splendid collection and lovely grounds. Well worth a couple hours of your time.

Beautiful museum and it's free too. The collection and exhibits are quite amazingly mesmerizing…read moreand it taken from varies period in time. There is a beautiful garden in the middle of the beautiful, heavily peaceful and relaxing. Plenty of exhibits to see and leans and it's not a small museum either, it big inside so a lot of walking for sure so wear comfortable shoe when visit. Staff are everywhere and they are friendly and helpful when needed. There is a locker room on the lower level and quite big too. Just try to go light or empty handed to avoid checkin and time.

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

Such a cute museum and with kids you want to go to one where they can touch and run around. The…read morelady in the front was kind enough to explain each floor and areas she thought kids would ben more interested in. We were there for a little over an hour. What looks like a small museum actually ended up having a lot of little areas you can roam around w a look at how living in 1950s Copenhagen was.

A trip to Arbejdermuseet is a delight. It is one of the forgotten gems in Copenhagen. A place…read moretelling us about the most important periode in Danish history. The periode where we turned from a peasant society ruled by a dictatorially king to a democratic socialist wellfare state. I have been here for a guided tour. We heard a bit of history of the building, the living conditions for a normal working class family during the Industrialization, Christmas in the years after WW2, and much more. Our guide were a fountain of knowledge, and he were able tell the history in a very empathetic way. We didn't have time to see all the exhibitions, so I definitely have to go back to this museum on my own. I'm also planning to make a excursion with my colleagues from work. A guided tour is only 1500 DKR. Members of traditionally socialist trade unions hare free admission.

An absolutely gorgeous place to visit, especially in the spring or summer when the flowers are in…read morebloom outdoors (but still worth the visit in fall). There's so much to see here from the butterfly house to the various outdoor plant species and fountain. Bring a lunch, as it is a popular picnic spot. They have some tables available or you can choose a lovely shady spot under a big tree. Up to you! If you happen to live in the area, they also have a plant shop near the entrance.

At ten hectares (25-ish acres?) it's not the largest Botanical Garden I've visited. The pathways…read moreseemed very crowded at noon on this particular weekday. So my experience was a little less enjoyable sauntering, and more Pacman-style weaving to get where I wanted to go. I can see there is beauty here, and I imagine that I would enjoy it more during a less busy time.

For a unique experience while in Copenhagen, book the Cisternerne exhibit boat tour. Here's why:…read more 1) History; First of all, the Cisternerne has an interesting history. Built in the middle of the 19th century, this underground reservoir once supplied the entire city with drinking water. Once abandoned, the space is now an exhibition space. 2) Art: My friend and I went when Tomás Saraceno did his "Event Horizon" exhibit. Rowing a little boat through the exhibit, you're asked to remain silent and be present as you go through the water. You'll pass art that creates light and sound adding to the space's darkness. It's so unique! 3) Location: It's right next to the Frederiksberg Palace, a yellow 1735 palace with gardens that are popular with walkers and runners. Take time before or after the Cisternerne to explore the area. If you go, note that rowing is at your own pace. They recommend 40 minutes, but once you reach the end, you're done! My friend and I felt like we were rowing slowly, but it only took us 20 minutes. We felt like we didn't get the full experience. We wished we had stopped at more spots to sit and enjoy the exhibit.

There are no words to truly put this exhibit into perspective. The current exhibit is truly…read moresurreal, and honestly, quite humbling. We went in with a level of excitement but as soon as we made it underground, and away from the light of the entrance, the mood changed and we were completely immersed within another time and dimension. While the architecture and history alone make the space worth visiting, the current exhibit pulls out from within you, emotions and awareness you may not have ever harnessed. It is truly, truly, something you must see! I had researched the Cisternerne for quite some time prior to our trip, and it lined up perfectly with our morning at the zoo, as it was right across the street. The park above the exhibit is absolutely beautiful, and lends no insight to what lies below it.

When the Holocaust occurred and the Nazis invaded Denmark looking for Jews most fled to Sweden who…read moreprovided cover. (The Nazis for some reason did not bother with Sweden.) As a result, Denmark has a very very small Jewish population today estimated at less than 6000. In this light, it was nice to see a Jewish museum and that the country spends a lot of money protecting it. (Heavily armed police sit outside in a car during the hours that it is opened watching everyone approaching the entrance.) It cost about $15 US to enter. You cannot take any bags with you on the tour. After you pay, they will take everything and place it into a locker and give you the key. Once you get inside, the museum is very quiet, serene, and lends itself towards meditation. The museum is small, has limited artifacts, and some of the visual screens were not working when I was there. It seems like the place needs an investment of capital or volunteer labor to keep it up. It did have some interesting pieces and a couple of introductory videos. It tells the story of Jews in Denmark. I was able to work my way through in 45 minutes seeing everything. They have a bathroom and gift shop. The people working there seemed to be Jewish college students attending school in Copenhagen. Interestingly, while I was there for about an hour, there were only about 5 other visitors and 2 of them were from Beverly Hills and Westwood--go figure. We ended up talking about the LA area with the Copenhagen employees. Now, the area with greenery and benches right outside the museum entrance is beautiful and a great place to sit or have a picnic lunch on a nice day. I would check it out if you are in the area.

Because we should never forget the horrors of the holocaust, I was drawn to this museum from…read morereading about the history of the Jews in Denmark on the plane to Copenhagen. The Danish Jewish Museum, a part of the Royal Library, sits off an austere somewhat hidden street, a passage. As you turn into the site, the property opens into a serene pond, a calm, reassuring peace takes over you.....you see a small nest in this pond, a symbol that yes, here too, you can. There's a beautiful ivied building (the library, HOME) and to its left, a somewhat discreet entrance to the main museum and the first words you read is Mitzvah. Chabad.org defines mitzvah as, "In common usage, a mitzvah often means "a good deed"--as in "Do a mitzvah and help Mrs. Goldstein with her packages." This usage is quite old--the Jerusalem Talmud commonly refers to any charitable act as "the mitzvah." It is this definition of mitzvah that swelled in my consciousness when I walked through the museum, its two collections: the artifacts and the Home (the Jewish experience after returning home from WWII). The Danes and the Swedes protected the Jews during WWII. The artifacts are classic immigrant symbols of survival, tradition and religion. The angled floors and walls remind one of how a passenger felt on the boat from Denmark to Sweden; the rocking sensation also symbolized the anxiety one felt when they arrived to their new home, a new country. The stories at HOME, were compelling. For their mitvahs, I am in awe of the Danish and Swedish people. Through this museum, I've seen tolerance, protection of human beings......chillingly admirable. Today many of us seek reparation for the wrongs committed in history. Destruction of a culture of people is wrong in every sense perceivable. We hope to get there. This museum is a symbol to the world of tolerance, protection and........ because we should never forget. Visits: 1 Tip: Use your Copenhagen card here and many other museums that are free with a card. Most museums close for lunch 12-1 and close at 4pm, check the websites.