Castle, Garden

Rosenborg Castle lies between the Royal Gardens and the Botanical Gardens. The Renaissance-style castle, dating from 1606, houses the Danish crown jewels and royal jewels in its cellars. [btn "View hotels in central Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan-rosenborg] Around Rosenborg Castle is the beautiful Kongens Have park with its rose garden, avenues of mature trees and vast lawns where you…

Palace, Castle

The Danish royal complex of Amalienborg consists of 4 rococo palaces and the Amalienborg Slotsplads with the equestrian statue of King Frederik V. [btn "View hotels in central Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan-amalienborg] Amalienborg still serves as the main residence of the Danish royal family and is considered one of Denmark's major landmarks. Part of one palace is also open to the…

Statue

One of the many fairytale characters of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen is immortalised in the form of a statue on the shore of the north-eastern part of Copenhagen. The Little Mermaid has become an icon of the city and is certainly a must-see sight, as the ever-present crowd of photographers and tourists will attest. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan…

Palace

The former royal palace now serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Government Office and the museum. It is built on the island of Slotsholmen. [btn "View hotels in central Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan-christiansborg] Although Christiansborg is an active seat of parliament and government, much of the interior of the former royal chambers is open to the public every day. The…

Fountain

The large and sprawling fountain depicts Gefion, the Norse goddess of virgins and agriculture, chauffeuring a troop of animals. You can also visit the Church of St Alban in the immediate vicinity. [btn "View hotels in central Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan-gefion] You'll find the fountain in Langelinie Park on the border between the city centre and the Østerbro district, and you'll pass…

Fortress

When visiting the Little Mermaid, venture into this territory in the form of a five-pointed star. Formerly a military fortress, Kastellet has now become a pleasant place to walk. [btn "View hotels in central Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan-kastelet] In the centre of the star you'll find red buildings, the original barracks and, at one end, a well-preserved windmill in the lining of the…

Tower, Lookout

The round tower of Rundetaarn was built in the 17th century to serve as an astronomical observatory. Today it is one of Copenhagen's most popular viewpoints. [btn "View hotels in central Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan-rundetaarn] The tower does not stand alone, but is part of the Trinitatis Complex, which brings together the large Trinity Church, the university chapel and the academic…

Church, Lookout

Frederiks Kirke is one of the most significant landmarks of central Copenhagen. For its ornate Rococo style, the church is known locally as the Marble Church (Marmokirken). [btn "View hotels in central Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan-marmokirken] The church belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church and is often mistakenly attributed to the Amalienborg royal complex due to its proximity…

Town Hall

Copenhagen City Hall is one of the symbols of the city and one of the main landmarks of the historic centre. [btn "View hotels in central Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan-radhus] Even today, the city council still resides in the historic building on one of Copenhagen's main squares, Rådhuspladsen. The present City Hall was built in 1905 in a typically Scandinavian National Romantic style…

Historic building

The historic stock exchange building, called Børsen in Danish, is one of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions. [btn "View hotels in central Copenhagen" https://www.booking.com/city/dk/copenhagen.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kodan-borsen] The Copenhagen Stock Exchange is located on the island of Slotsholmen right in the centre near the Christiansborg Parliament. The impressive building with its spiral tower The Danish Stock Exchange…