Smorgasbord or Smørrebrød - what’s the difference?
The Danish word smorrebrød and Swedish smörgås both have the same meaning, referring to "buttered bread". But what is the difference and how do they look?
Visit Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen
Built in the 17th century, Kongens Nytorv is a large square in Copenhagen, located at the end of the bustling shopping streets around Strøget.
Visit The Round Tower in Copenhagen
No trip to Copenhagen is complete without climbing Christian IV’s ramp to the top of The Round Tower (Rundetårnet) for spectacular panoramic views across the city.
Visit Copenhagen City Hall
City Hall is one of the tallest buildings in Copenhagen, and offers a great view over the city from its characteristic tower
Visit The Glyptotek, Copenhagen
Glyptoteket is an art museum containing ancient and modern art plus an amazing winter garden in the centre of Copenhagen.
Visit Frederik’s Church, Copenhagen
Frederikskirken, or Marmorkirken as it is also called, is a living city church in the Copenhagen district of Frederiksstaden. The beautiful church with the magnificent dome is definitely worth a visit if you are in Copenhagen.
Visit Christiansborg Palace
Christiansborg Palace sits at the very centre of the city of Copenhagen, and boasts an 800-year history of the country’s political stronghold.
Visit Kastellet (The Citadel) in Copenhagen
The star-shaped Kastellet, or Citadel, in Copenhagen, is one of the best preserved fortresses in Northern Europe. Find out what it has to offer visitors to the Danish capital.
Visit Copenhagen Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo boasts one of the oldest and most beautiful attractions in the world. It is worth a visit for any visitors to the city - not just for the animals, but the beautiful surroundings and history of the site.
Visit Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen
Amalienborg Palace lies at the centre of Copenhagen and, since the 18th century, has been the home of the Danish royal family.
Visit Børsen (The Old Stock Exchange) in Copenhagen
The Stock Exchange building, known as Børsen in Danish, dates back to 1625 and is one of the oldest buildings in Copenhagen.
Visit Nyhavn, Copenhagen
Nyhavn is a bustling harbour attraction is the centre of Copenhagen. Find out how it got its name, when it was built and what to see on your visit to Nyhavn.
Visit Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen
At the centre of Copenhagen lies the Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks, and Walt Disney’s inspiration for Disneyland. Since the 1840s, the rides, arcades, shops, music halls, gardens and restaurants have delighted and entertained guests from across the world.
Visit The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, the statue has stood at the entrance to Copenhagen harbour since 1913.
Try ten of the best Danish pastries.
We are counting down the top 10 best Danish pastries for you to enjoy!
Visit Klampenborg - Deer park and Bellevue beach
The Deer Park, Copenhagen, Dyrehaven in Danish, is perfect if you like wildlife or a walk in a UNESCO world heritage forest. Some of the forest’s oak trees are over 800 years old, but there's a lot more than just nature.
Visit Frederiksberg Palace and Gardens
Frederik IV had these romantic gardens built alongside his baroque palace in the 17th century, as a homage to his travels around France and Italy.
Visit the Hermitage Hunting Lodge
The Hermitage Hunting lodge was built to host royal banquets during royal hunts in Dyrehaven, and has hosted some momentous events in the history of Denmark.