Best Attractions near Slotsholmen
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The 10 best attractions near Slotsholmen
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Slotsholmen
A compact canal island where medieval fortresses, royal palaces and modern democracy meet at the very heart of Copenhagen’s harbour.
Copenhagen Municipality4.6Excellent 47 Reviews -
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard by Louis Hasselriis
A quiet bronze of Denmark’s great existential thinker, seated with manuscripts in a hidden garden behind the Royal Library in the heart of Copenhagen.
1218 Copenhagen4.5Excellent 69 Reviews -
The War Museum
Five centuries of Danish warfare and resilience housed in King Christian IV's historic arsenal.
Tøjhusgade 3, 1220 København4.5Excellent 2,003 Reviews -
Garden of the Royal Library
A serene 1920s garden on a former naval harbor, where maritime heritage and artistic beauty create Copenhagen's most peaceful urban retreat.
Proviantpassagen 1, 1218 København4.7Excellent 2,508 Reviews -
Danish Jewish Museum
An intimate museum in a 17th‑century boathouse where Daniel Libeskind’s Mitzvah‑shaped architecture tells 400 years of Danish Jewish history and rescue.
Proviantpassagen 6, 1218 København4.1Very Good 348 Reviews -
Frederiksholms Kanal
Historic canal skirting Slotsholmen where royal power, stately architecture and quiet waterside promenades meet in the very heart of Copenhagen.
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Christian IV's Brewhouse
A fortress-turned-brewery on Slotsholmen where royal stone giants gather beneath a vast timber roof, blending military history, sculpture and Copenhagen charm.
Frederiksholms Kanal 29, 1220 København4.4Very Good 79 Reviews -
Christiansborg Palace
Stroll along Frederiksholms Kanal, the elegant Copenhagen waterway flanked by historic palaces and vibrant cultural landmarks at the heart of Indre By.
Prins Jørgens Gård 1, 1218 København4.5Excellent 17,960 Reviews -
Frederiksholms Kanal
Frederiksholms Kanal—a historic waterway offering tranquil walks, classic canal views, and a journey through the heart of Copenhagen’s regal past.
1218 Copenhagen4.7Excellent 29 Reviews -
Marmorbroen
An 18th‑century Rococo bridge that once formed the grand entrance to Christiansborg Palace, Marmorbroen quietly unites royal history, canal views and everyday city life.
Marmorbroen, 1218 København K4.5Excellent 366 Reviews
Other attractions near Slotsholmen
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Black Diamond
Fredensborg Palace is a magnificent 18th-century royal residence on Lake Esrum, famed for its baroque architecture, exquisite gardens, and regal Danish history.
Søren Kierkegaards Pl. 1, 1221 København -
Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library
Copenhagen’s Black Diamond blends a centuries‑old national library with bold harbourfront architecture, quiet reading rooms, exhibitions, concerts and a hidden garden oasis.
Søren Kierkegaards Pl. 1, 1221 Indre By4.7Excellent 1,275 Reviews -
Thorvaldsens Museum
Denmark’s first public art museum, Thorvaldsens Museum blends neoclassical sculpture, vivid architecture, and tranquil courtyards into one immersive urban sanctuary.
Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, 1213 København K4.5Excellent 1,456 Reviews -
Børsen
Explore Copenhagen’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not!—an imaginative museum of fascinating oddities, curiosities, and interactive wonders at City Hall Square.
1217 København K4.5Excellent 1,648 Reviews -
Danish Architecture Centre
Copenhagen’s harbourside hub for design and urban life, where immersive exhibitions, playful workshops and rooftop views reveal how architecture shapes the way we live.
Bryghusgade 10, 1473 København4.3Very Good 3,571 Reviews -
Church of Holmen
Experience the vibrant blend of history and modernity at Roskilde's central square, Stændertorvet.
Holmens Kanal 21, 1060 Indre By4.6Excellent 816 Reviews -
Stromma Canal Tours
Discover the world of 'Nordic gold' at the Copenhagen Amber Museum, where history, science, and stunning amber artifacts meet in Nyhavn’s oldest house.
Ved Stranden 26, 1061 København4.6Excellent 367 Reviews -
Agnete and the Merman Statue
A submerged family of bronze beneath Højbro Bridge brings an old Danish ballad of love, faith and abandonment to life in the heart of historic Copenhagen.
Højbro, 1061 København3.9Good 102 Reviews -
Ved Stranden
Copenhagen’s famous waterfront promenade blending royal history, iconic monuments, and scenic strolls along the city’s vibrant harborside.
Ved Stranden 10, 1061 København4.7Excellent 44 Reviews -
Gammel Strand
A historic Copenhagen harbourfront where Viking-age roots, colourful 18th‑century facades and a contemporary art centre meet beside the city’s central canal.
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Magstræde
One of Copenhagen’s oldest cobbled lanes, Magstræde is a colorful, time‑worn shortcut through the city’s medieval heart and everyday modern life.
Magstræde, 1204 København4.6Excellent 36 Reviews -
National Museum of Denmark
Denmark’s past comes alive in a grand city palace, where Vikings, royal salons and playful children’s galleries tell 14,000 years of stories under one roof.
Ny Vestergade 10, 1471 København K4.5Excellent 12,014 Reviews -
Magstræde
Copenhagen’s cobbled time capsule: a gently curving lane of colorful old houses, harbor history and quiet charm in the heart of the Old Town.
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Bishop Absalon
Denmark’s national gallery showcases Nordic and international masterpieces in stunning, light-filled halls—SMK is a must-visit for art lovers in Copenhagen.
Højbro Pl., 1200 København4.4Very Good 1,040 Reviews -
Højbro Plads
A historic canal in central Copenhagen, Frederiksholms Kanal blends royal heritage, elegant facades, and tranquil waterways in the heart of the Danish capital.
Højbro Pl., 1200 København4.4Very Good 101 Reviews -
Segway Tours Copenhagen
Strikingly modern, immersive, and acoustically exceptional, DR Koncerthuset is Copenhagen's world-renowned concert hall and a must-visit for music and architecture lovers.
Nikolaj Plads 34, 1067 København4.9Excellent 350 Reviews -
Højbro Pl.
Open, airy and steeped in history, Højbro Plads is Copenhagen’s neoclassical city living room between canal, palace views and busy pedestrian streets.
1200 Copenhagen4.5Excellent 53 Reviews -
Vandkunsten Springvand
Experience Copenhagen’s blend of urban cool and waterside relaxation at Islands Brygge, where harbor views, bathing, and local life come together in a thriving central district.
Vandkunsten 8, 1467 København4.3Very Good 16 Reviews
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