Leisure Activities in Copenhagen

Let's explore our list of recreational & leisure places in Copenhagen:

1. Kongens Have

   4.6 (1089 Votes)
   

   Garden, Park

   Literally translating to ‘the Kings’ Garden’, Kongens Have forms the adjoining area of the Rosenborg Castle and is loved for its lush green surroundings that make way for romantic pathways, neatly arranged flowers and an old-world charm that pulls tourists and locals all year round. The park dates back to the early 17th century and was built on the orders of King Christian IV...Read more

2. Fisketorvet

   4.1 (378 Votes)
   

   Mall, Shopping Center

   The Fisketorvet - Copenhagen Mall is spread out over an area of 58,000 square metres and has a 4-star ambience that offers a quintessential shopping experience. The mall is home to Scandinavia’s largest screen at the CinemaxX- the Mall’s in-house cinema theatre. The vast range of shops here offer the latest fashion, gadgets, shoes, accessories and everything that you need to shop yo...Read more

3. Radhuspladsen

   4.3 (761 Votes)
   

   Square

   If your idea of exploring a city is observing it like a local, the Radhuspladsen (City hall Square) is just where you need to be. The historic square dates back to the mid 19th century and was popular for its hay market. In the late 19th century, the whole area underwent a major transformation and soon some of the most talented architects like  Vilhelm Dahlerup and Valdemar Koch were roped...Read more

4. Westmarket

   3.7 (79 Votes)
   

   Food And Drinks, Restaurant, Market

   Located in Vesterbro, the Westmarket is a popular haunt for foodies that want to explore more than what a typical restaurant menu has to offer. You will be surprised at just how much finesse goes into these dishes- offering everything from 5 star quality, gourmet food to the local favourites like fish and chips, smoked meat, cinnamon rolls, cakes and pastries and everything else that spell...Read more

5. Superkilen

   4.2 (31 Votes)
   

   Park

   Unlike other public parks in Copenhagen, the Superkilen merges art with a recreational place where you can relax on one of the benches, take a walk amidst the green space and explore the local life. The whole park is divided in three areas- the Red Square, the Green Park and the Black market. The park oozes colour, art and some great food to complement the place and is one of the place you woul...Read more

6. Kultorvet

   

   Square

   Located close to the famous Stroget street known for its variety of shops, the Kultorvet is a public square where you can stop by to enjoy a meal at one of the many cafes that flood the place. The name of the square ‘Kultorvet’ translates to ‘the coal square’ and was original where people would come to buy coal for cooking purposes. After the great fire of 1728, this squ...Read more

7. Stroget

   

   Art And Culture, Food And Drinks, Cafe, Restaurant

   This, the longest pedestrian shopping complex in the world, is actually a collection of streets that offer an impressive range of high end shopping. And shopping is pretty much the only attraction here. Most of the shops and franchises here are international, and so easily available everywhere else in the world. That said, it’s always hihgly crowded and if you’ve a mind to people wa...Read more

8. Christiania

   4.3 (4051 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Cafe, Restaurant, Leisure

   Hundreds of thousands vist this neighborhood every year. It’s notrious for the capricious lifestyle of it’s residents, who, till as recently as 2004, freely traded in cannabis. It’s an independent commune of people who follow their own passions and interests. They have their own laws which mainly revolve aound keeping the peace. The people are nice, but they aren’t autom...Read more

9. Tivoli Gardens

   4.5 (3562 Votes)
   

   Amusement Park, Garden, Entertainment, Performance

   This is easily Copenhagens’s most popular attraction, drawing over four million visitors each year. The park is  an exercise in fairy tale extravagance. Thousands of lights, hundreds of thousands of flowers, all arranged delightfully over 21 careflully landscaped acres. It’s rides too are famous, and include a wooden rollercoaster and the world’s tallest carousel. Pantomi...Read more

10. Bakken Amusement Park

    4.3 (1685 Votes)
    

    Bar, Amusement Park, Park, Food And Drinks

    Also called the Deer Park Hill, this is the world’s oldest operating amusement park. Unlike the Tivili, the park is only open seasonally. Some actually prefer this park over the Tivoli for it’s authentic feel. There are plenty of attractions to satisfy children and adults alike, but the ttrue charm of the place is the surrouding. The woods are wonderful to stroll through, and many l...Read more

11. Open Air Museum

    4.5 (1045 Votes)
    

    Art And Culture, Museum, Garden, Village

    This is actually a well preserved traditional Scandinavian village. The buildings are all old and true to the country flavor of Denmark. You’ll have a fascinating insight into how the rural populace of this place used to live. Make sure to check the weather; this place is no fun when it rains. But when it’s sunny, it’s an extraordinary journey through time as you stroll along ...Read more

12. Botanical Garden

    

    Garden, Botanical Garden, Walking Area, Nature

    This collection of historical greenhouses operated by the University Of Copenhagen serves much recreational, scientific and educational purpose. It’s lovely enough to simply walk around the place, enjoying the atmosphere without looking too closely at things. The interiors of the glasshouses make such a dramatic change from the outside, that even little children are stunned into silence, ...Read more

13. Frederiksborg Palace

    4.7 (895 Votes)
    

    Garden, Palace, Architecture , Heritage Building

    Royalty in Europe has always lived in the grandest style. This pretty place offers Baroque Gardens, an exquisite Chapel, a magnificent collection of artwork, some stunning organ pipes and just all around royal awesomeness. Try and get the free audio guide for some real perspective. A live guide hre on the other hand is likely to inject some heavy dramatic tone to the visit. Choose your preferan...Read more

14. The Amalienborg Museum

    4.4 (548 Votes)
    

    Museum, Plaza

    The complex is actually four identical royal buildings arragened around a central plaza. The main attraction here tends to be the noontime changing of the guards. Only one of the buildings is open to the public, but that’s more than enough for you to catch a fascinating glimpse into the lives of royalty. There’s nothing remarkable that stands out; but the experience of knowing royal...Read more

15. Kastellet

    4.5 (1048 Votes)
    

    Walking Area, Architecture , Heritage Building, Windmill

    Kastellet is one of the most well-preserved star shaped forts in Northern Europe. It is developed in the type of a pentagram with bastions at its corners. Kastellet has been designed with the ring of bastioned bulwarks which used to enclose Copenhagen. Today, only the defenses of Christianshavn remain today. Various edifices are placed inside the grounds of Kastellet, incorporating a chapel in ...Read more

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