Best Attractions Near The War Museum (Copenhagen)
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Castle4.6★19,276 reviews
Christiansborg Palace
Nestled in the lush countryside just west of Roskilde, Ledreborg Park surrounds the historic Ledreborg Palace and features formal gardens, rolling meadows, and ancient woodlands. Originally laid out in the mid-18th century, the park is celebrated for its beautiful baroque landscaping and tranquil atmosphere. Visitors encounter ornate terraces, centuries-old trees, and picturesque vistas, making it a favorite escape for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking tranquil beauty in Denmark’s royal heartland.
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
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Art museum4.5★11,054 reviews
National Museum of Denmark
Housed in the elegant 18th-century Prince’s Palace in central Copenhagen, the National Museum of Denmark is the country’s flagship museum of history and culture. Inside, 14,000 years of stories unfold across three floors, from Stone Age tools and Bronze Age sun chariots to Viking treasures, Arctic life, modern Denmark and an imaginative Children’s Museum where history is hands-on. Temporary exhibitions add fresh perspectives, while a restaurant and well-stocked shop round out a full, absorbing visit.
Daily 10:00–17:00Price level $$Time to spend 2–4 hrs
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Museum4.3★3,571 reviews
Danish Architecture Centre
Set inside the striking glass-and-steel BLOX complex on Copenhagen’s inner harbour, the Danish Architecture Centre is Denmark’s national hub for architecture, design and urban culture. Exhibitions like “So Danish!” trace a thousand years of building history, while changing shows explore sustainability, cities of the future and global design icons. Families are drawn to hands-on workshops, LEGO universes and the 40‑metre spiral slide, while the café and roof terraces serve Nordic dishes with sweeping harbour views.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–3 hrs
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Garden4.7★2,508 reviews
Garden of the Royal Library
Nestled between the Royal Library and Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen Island, the Royal Library Garden is a serene urban sanctuary established in 1920. This hidden oasis transforms a former 17th-century naval harbor into a peaceful retreat featuring a reflecting pond, central fountain, artistic sculptures, and mature trees. The garden preserves maritime heritage through original mooring rings built into its masonry, creating a unique blend of Copenhagen's naval past and contemporary green space. Open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, it offers locals and visitors alike a tranquil escape in the heart of the bustling city.
Daily 6:00–22:00Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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History museum4.5★2,055 reviews
The War Museum
Housed in King Christian IV's historic 1604 Arsenal building on Slotsholmen, the Danish War Museum presents five centuries of Danish military history through extensive collections of weapons, armor, and immersive exhibitions. Explore 21 Danish wars from the 1500s to present day, including interactive displays on the Afghanistan deployment and detailed model ships from Denmark's naval heritage. Free entry for children under 18; adults 105 DKK.
Daily 10:00–17:00Price level $Time to spend 2–4 hrs
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Historical place4.5★1,648 reviews
Børsen
Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Copenhagen is a vibrant museum of curiosities housed near the City Hall Square. Visitors can immerse themselves in a world of strange artifacts, rare oddities, and interactive exhibits, making it a unique attraction in the Danish capital for families, friends, and anyone intrigued by the world's most bizarre phenomena.
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Art museum4.5★1,456 reviews
Thorvaldsens Museum
Thorvaldsens Museum is Denmark’s first public art museum and a vibrant shrine to neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, set beside Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen. Opened in 1848, the color-drenched building is as striking as its 19th‑century sculptures, reliefs, and antiquities from Greece, Rome, and Egypt. Quiet courtyards, richly decorated ceilings, and monumental marble figures create an immersive journey into art, history, and architecture in one cohesive masterpiece.
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00Price level $Time to spend 1.5–3 hrs
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History museum4.3★1,476 reviews
Museum of Copenhagen
Housed in a richly ornamented 1894 brick building just steps from Copenhagen City Hall, the Museum of Copenhagen traces the city’s story from Viking settlement to innovative modern capital. Immersive exhibitions, archaeological finds, films and soundscapes guide you through fires and fortifications, everyday apartments and grand squares. A highlight is the large interactive city model and hands-on urban archaeology zone, while a café, courtyard and shop make this a relaxed cultural stop in the historic heart of the city.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
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Library4.7★1,275 reviews
Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library
Sitting dramatically on Copenhagen’s harbourfront, Det Kgl. Bibliotek – The Royal Danish Library, known as the Black Diamond, fuses a 17th‑century national library with a bold 1999 modern extension. Inside, you find soaring glass atriums, quiet reading rooms, major research collections, changing exhibitions, a concert hall, café and bookshop. It is both Denmark’s national library and a cultural hub, equally appealing to architecture lovers, history enthusiasts and anyone seeking a contemplative waterside escape in the heart of Indre By.
Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
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Art center4.1★1,259 reviews
Nikolaj Art Gallery
Nikolaj Kunsthal is a contemporary art gallery housed in Copenhagen's third-oldest church, a striking medieval structure transformed into a vibrant cultural space. Located at Nikolaj Plads in the heart of the city, this unique venue showcases Danish and international contemporary art within whitewashed Neo-Baroque interiors featuring soaring ceilings and tall arched windows. The building itself—with its iconic copper-spired tower overlooking the city—blends 800 years of history with cutting-edge artistic expression, offering exhibitions, performances, and cultural events in an atmosphere where sacred architecture meets modern creativity.
Tue–Fri 11:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00Price level $Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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Sculpture4.4★1,040 reviews
Bishop Absalon
Housed in Copenhagen's historic Workers' Assembly Hall, the Workers Museum offers an immersive exploration of Denmark's labor history, featuring authentic exhibits like a 1950s apartment and a 1930s children's world.
Open 24 hours
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Bridge4.5★885 reviews
Knippelsbro
Knippelsbro is Copenhagen’s iconic green-towered bascule bridge linking historic Slotsholmen with canalside Christianshavn. First established here in the early 17th century and rebuilt several times, today’s 1937 functionalist structure carries cars, cyclists and pedestrians over the Inner Harbour. Its copper-clad towers, once home to bridge keepers and now partly reused as a cultural venue, frame classic views of the stock exchange spire, harbour traffic and the city’s low skyline, making the bridge a characterful everyday crossing and a quietly memorable stop on any waterside walk.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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Church4.6★816 reviews
Church of Holmen
Stændertorvet, Roskilde's central square, is a vibrant hub steeped in history. Surrounded by landmarks like the Roskilde Cathedral and the Sankt Laurentius Church ruins, it hosts lively markets and cultural events, offering visitors a glimpse into the city's rich past and dynamic present.
Mon–Sat 10:00–16:00 · Sun 12:00–16:00
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Sightseeing tour agency4.9★350 reviews
Segway Tours Copenhagen
Nørrebro Theater, established in 1886, is Denmark's largest comedy theater, located in Copenhagen's vibrant Nørrebro district. It offers a diverse repertoire of socially relevant comedies and musicals, housed in a functionalist-style building with a seating capacity of 620.
Daily 9:00–15:30
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Tour operator4.6★367 reviews
Stromma Canal Tours
The Copenhagen Amber Museum, housed in one of Nyhavn's oldest buildings, is a captivating blend of history, natural science, and Danish craftsmanship. Here, amber—also known as the 'Nordic gold'—is displayed in all its diverse forms, from ancient raw clumps to exquisite jewelry, alongside fossilized insects and a record-breaking amber piece. The museum offers insight into amber's significance through centuries of trade, mythology, and art.
Daily 9:45–19:00
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Bridge4.5★366 reviews
Marmorbroen
Marmorbroen, or the Marble Bridge, is an elegant 18th‑century stone bridge linking Slotsholmen and central Copenhagen beside Christiansborg Palace. Built between 1739 and 1745 under King Christian VI as the grand entrance to the royal complex, it combines sandstone arches with finely carved Norwegian marble details. Today it offers atmospheric views of Frederiksholms Kanal, palace towers and historic stables, making it a quiet yet iconic stop on any walk through Copenhagen’s political heart.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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Museum4.1★348 reviews
Danish Jewish Museum
Tucked into the vaulted 17th‑century Galley House by Copenhagen’s Royal Library Garden, the Danish Jewish Museum tells 400 years of Jewish life in Denmark through a striking fusion of history and avant‑garde design. Inside Daniel Libeskind’s labyrinthine wooden interior, whose plan spells the Hebrew word “Mitzvah” (good deed), immersive exhibitions explore identity, rescue during World War II, and the evolving relationship between Jewish communities and Danish society.
Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2 hrs
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Cultural center4.5★253 reviews
Culture Tower on Knippels Bridge
Perched on the Christianshavn side of Copenhagen’s classic Knippelsbro, the Culture Tower transforms an 80‑year‑old copper bridge tower into an intimate cultural hideaway. Inside the narrow, teal‑green landmark you’ll find creaking stairs, compact dining rooms and harbor‑facing windows that frame 360‑degree views of spires, cyclists and passing boats. By night it has hosted small exhibitions, talks, dinners and tastings, wrapping contemporary city life in a distinctly 1930s maritime shell.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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Bridge4.6★194 reviews
Lille Langebro
Lille Langebro is a sleek pedestrian and cycle bridge arcing across Copenhagen’s Inner Harbour between the BLOX complex and Christianshavn. Completed in 2019, this steel double-swing bridge is 160m long and reserved entirely for walkers and cyclists, easing pressure on nearby Langebro while creating a graceful new waterfront promenade. Its off‑white curves, concealed lighting and quiet engineering drama make it both a practical link and a contemporary design highlight in the city’s historic core.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.4★101 reviews
Højbro Plads
Frederiksholms Kanal is a scenic canal in central Copenhagen, flanked by elegant 18th-century facades, grand institutions, and tranquil waters. This beautifully preserved waterway traces the city’s evolution, with charming houseboats and iconic landmarks set against the stately backdrop of Indre By. Strolling along its banks, visitors experience a blend of Copenhagen’s royal history and modern vitality, making it a photogenic and atmospheric spot at the heart of the city.
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Sculpture3.9★102 reviews
Agnete and the Merman Statue
Hidden just below the surface of Copenhagen’s Slotsholm Canal beside Højbro Bridge, Agnete and the Merman is an evocative underwater bronze sculpture group by Suste Bonnen. Created in 1992 and based on a traditional Danish ballad, it shows a merman and his seven sons stretching their arms toward the light, eternally waiting for Agnete, the human wife and mother who left them to return to life on land. Subtle lighting and changing reflections make this one of the city’s most atmospheric and easily overlooked works of public art.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–1 hr
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Tourist attraction4.4★79 reviews
Christian IV's Brewhouse
Christian IV’s Brewhouse on Slotsholmen is one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings, a massive 17th-century bastion-turned-brewery that now houses the atmospheric Lapidarium of Kings. Beneath its lofty timber roof and meter-thick walls, more than 300 royal statues and stone ornaments from castles and gardens across Denmark are gathered in a single, dimly lit hall. It is a characterful blend of fortress engineering, brewing history and sculptural heritage in the heart of the city’s cultural district.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2 hrs
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Sculpture4.5★69 reviews
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard by Louis Hasselriis
Tucked into Copenhagen’s tranquil Royal Library Garden, the bronze statue of Søren Aabye Kierkegaard by Louis Hasselriis offers a quiet encounter with Denmark’s most influential philosopher. Unveiled in 1918 and based on an earlier statuette, it shows Kierkegaard seated with manuscripts in hand, framed by lawns, trees and fountains. It is a compact, reflective stop where literature, theology and landscape gently meet in the heart of the city.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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Notable street4.5★53 reviews
Højbro Pl.
Højbro Plads is a central Copenhagen square linking the Strøget pedestrian spine with historic Slotsholmen. Framed by neoclassical facades, it is dominated by the equestrian statue of Bishop Absalon, the 12th‑century founder of Copenhagen, whose plinth is decorated with herring reliefs recalling the city’s medieval fishing fortunes. Today the spacious cobbled square hosts markets and festivals, offers easy access to canalside views and nearby landmarks, and serves as a natural pause point amid the bustle of the old town.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Island4.6★47 reviews
Slotsholmen
Slotsholmen is a compact, canal-encircled island in central Copenhagen that has served as Denmark’s political heart for more than 800 years. Here, on Castle Island, Bishop Absalon founded Copenhagen’s first fortress in 1167, laying the groundwork for the future capital. Today the island is dominated by Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court and Prime Minister’s offices, alongside the Royal Library, Thorvaldsens Museum, the old Stock Exchange and several historic ministries. Grand façades, courtyards and waterfront promenades make Slotsholmen an essential stop for history, architecture and city views.
Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.7★44 reviews
Ved Stranden
Langelinie is a historic harborside promenade along Copenhagen’s northeast waterfront, famed for the Little Mermaid statue and sweeping views of the Øresund. Lined with grand monuments, lush lawns, and cruise piers, it offers both locals and visitors a scenic spot to stroll, relax, or watch ships pass by. The promenade has royal and maritime significance, blending urban parkland, modern public art, and classic Copenhagen sights in one picturesque ribbon.
Open 24 hours
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Tourist attraction4.6★40 reviews
Magstræde
Magstræde is one of Copenhagen’s oldest streets, a short cobbled lane threading through the historic heart of Indre By. Dating back to the 16th century, it is lined with vividly painted townhouses and some of the city’s oldest surviving residential buildings, including 17–19 from the 1640s. Once close to the medieval shoreline, today it feels like a quiet time capsule: crooked facades, worn cobblestones and glimpses of spires framing a classic Danish streetscape, ideal for slow strolls and photography between major sights.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.7★29 reviews
Frederiksholms Kanal
Frederiksholms Kanal is one of Copenhagen’s most atmospheric central waterways, winding elegantly through Indre By. Lined by picturesque historic buildings, grand state ministries, and a tranquil row of leafy embankments, this scenic canal offers visitors a quintessential slice of classic Copenhagen. Originally constructed in the 17th century, it provides an evocative backdrop for a stroll, boat tour, or a quiet moment amid the city’s vibrant core.
Open 24 hours
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Tourist attraction4.5★24 reviews
Kopenhagen
Set on the waterfront at Langebrogade in Copenhagen’s inner city, the understated "København" sculpture is a contemporary urban landmark that quietly celebrates the Danish capital. The piece spells out the city’s name in oversized letters, inviting passersby to pause, sit, and photograph the skyline across the harbor. Surrounded by water, bridges, and converted warehouses, it adds a playful, graphic accent to an otherwise functional quay, making it a small but characterful stop on any walk between Christianshavn and the historic city centre.
Time to spend 0.5–1 hr
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Historical landmark4.3★16 reviews
Vandkunsten Springvand
Islands Brygge is a vibrant waterfront district in central Copenhagen that has evolved from a gritty port area into one of the city’s most popular leisure and recreation spots. With expansive lawns, iconic harbor baths, and panoramic views of the cityscape, this lively thoroughfare buzzes with locals and visitors soaking up Danish summer vibes, urban culture, and the tranquil charm of waterside life.
Open 24 hours
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Frederiksholms Kanal
Frederiksholms Kanal is a graceful historic canal skirting the southwestern edge of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen. Dug in the late 17th century, it threads between grand palaces, museums and government buildings, with stone bridges, quayside benches and moored boats shaping a quietly atmospheric waterside promenade. It is a free, open‑air slice of royal Copenhagen, ideal for unhurried walks, photography and canal‑boat sightseeing at any time of day.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Building
Black Diamond
Fredensborg Palace, set on the lush shores of Lake Esrum north of Roskilde, is a grand 18th-century baroque residence known as the Danish royal family's spring and autumn retreat. Surrounded by immaculate gardens and lakeside trails, it offers stately interiors, ceremonial rooms, and glimpses of royal history, with visitors able to explore sections of the palace and its extensive park during public openings.
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Magstræde
Magstræde is one of Copenhagen’s oldest and most atmospheric streets, a short, gently curving lane of original cobblestones and crooked, pastel townhouses in the historic Indre By. Dating back to the 1520s, it survived the city’s great fires and still showcases centuries of Danish urban life, from 17th‑century merchants’ houses to cultural venues and cozy eateries. Quiet yet central, it’s a favourite spot for slow strolls, architecture buffs, and photographers chasing that quintessential old Copenhagen scene.
Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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Gammel Strand
Gammel Strand is a historic waterfront street and art centre in Copenhagen’s inner city, where a former Viking‑age harbour and bustling fish market now meet 18th‑century townhouses and cutting‑edge exhibitions. Once the city’s shoreline and trading lifeline, the canal-front is now lined with colourful facades, cobbles and moored boats, while the Gammel Strand art institution inside a beautifully preserved townhouse presents modern and contemporary art, talks, performances and a café opening onto a tranquil courtyard.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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Læderstræde
Læderstræde is a charming, human-scale shopping street in Copenhagen’s Old Town, forming part of the Strædet strip that runs parallel to the busier Strøget. Once a dock road serving the city’s first harbour at Gammel Strand, it is now lined with independent boutiques, Danish design stores, galleries and cosy cafés that spill onto the cobbles in good weather. Quieter and more intimate than the main drag, it is ideal for browsing ceramics, jewellery and interiors, and soaking up everyday Copenhagen life.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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