Copenhagen, Denmark

Photo spots in Copenhagen

• Nyhavn HarborWaterfront
  Iconic colorful historic houses along canal, restaurants and boats, best at sunset
• Little Mermaid StatueLandmarks
  Famous bronze sculpture on waterfront, modest but beloved, arrive early for photos
• Amalienborg PalaceHistoric
  Four palaces forming octagonal courtyard, changing of royal guard ceremony at noon
• Christiansborg PalaceHistoric
  Parliamentary seat and royal residence with colorful tower, Thorvaldsen Museum within
• Rosenborg CastleParks
  Renaissance castle with crown jewels museum, surrounded by peaceful Kongens Have park
• Round TowerHistoric
  Astronomical tower with spiral ramp inside, panoramic city views from top platform
• Stroget Pedestrian StreetMarkets
  Europe's longest pedestrian street connecting squares, vibrant crowds, street performers
• Tivoli GardensParks
  Historic amusement park with rides, concerts, and illuminated landscapes at night
• Gefion FountainLandmarks
  Mythological fountain with horses, located near Little Mermaid, waterfront views
• Freetown ChristianiaNeighborhoods
  Autonomous district with colorful buildings, graffiti art, alternative community vibe
• Indre ByHistoric
  Medieval cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, cozy courtyards and hidden alleys
• Kronborg Castle ElsinoreHistoric
  Renaissance castle north of city, famous as Hamlet setting, waterfront fortress views
• NordhavnArchitecture
  Contemporary waterfront development with playgrounds, restaurants, architectural design
• IstedgadeMarkets
  Trendy district with street food, vintage shops, colorful murals and urban culture
• Kastellet CitadelHistoric
  Star-shaped fortress with moats and ramparts, peaceful paths with city views
• Bakken (Dyrehavsbakken)Theme parks
  The world's oldest running amusement park (1583) at the edge of the royal deer forest, 20 minutes by S-train to Klampenborg; entry is free, you pay per ride or wristband. The 1932 wooden Rutschebanen lit against the beech trees at dusk is the frame.
• Copenhagen ZooZoos & aquariums
  Norman Foster's glass-domed elephant house plus a 1905 wooden observation tower you can climb for a sightline back to the city's spires. The opening hour has the animal activity.
• Den Bla Planet (National Aquarium Denmark)Zoos & aquariums
  Northern Europe's biggest aquarium in a whirlpool-shaped aluminium shell by the airport, hammerheads circling the 4-million-litre Ocean tank. On the way out, shoot the facade across the reflecting pool at blue hour.
• Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekMuseums
  Rodins and Roman portraits arranged around a palm-filled Winter Garden under a glass dome — the city's best foul-weather photo room. Shoot the garden from the surrounding upper galleries for the full-dome frame.
• National Museum of DenmarkMuseums
  The Sun Chariot, bog bodies and Viking hoards inside the Prince's Mansion; non-flash photography is fine. The Sun Chariot case throws glare — shoot 30-40 degrees off the glass.
• SMK - National Gallery of DenmarkMuseums
  Danish Golden Age through Matisse; the glazed Sculpture Street bridging the 1896 building to the modern wing is the architecture shot. Quietest right at opening.
• Louisiana Museum of Modern ArtMuseums
  A 35-minute coast train to Humlebaek: Giacometti against the lake window, and a sculpture lawn dropping to the Oresund with Sweden on the horizon. Late afternoon in summer puts long golden light on the Calders.
• Frederiksborg CastleHistoric
  Dutch Renaissance castle spread across three lake islets in Hillerod, 40 minutes by S-train; the mirror reflection comes from the baroque garden axis in still morning air. Inside is the national portrait museum — the gilded chapel is the showpiece.
• Racehall København A/SGo-karting
  Indoor karting - part of the Racehall chain.
• Lockarps GokartGo-karting
  Outdoor kart circuit.
• Ballerup GokartcenterGo-karting
  Indoor karting.
• Københavns Gokart Bane. Fritids og -ungdomsklubGo-karting
  Outdoor kart circuit.
• Roskilde Racing CenterGo-karting
  Outdoor kart circuit.

Where to stay

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