Ripley's Believe It or Not! Copenhagen – A Cabinet of Curiosities in the Heart of the City
A kaleidoscope of oddities, illusions, and interactive exhibits in the center of Copenhagen, perfect for fans of the strange and curious.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Copenhagen is a quirky museum filled with extraordinary oddities and interactive exhibits, just off the bustling City Hall Square. Step inside to find rare artifacts, mind-bending illusions, and true-life curiosities collected from around the world. A favorite for families and anyone intrigued by the bizarre, it offers a fun, offbeat break from Copenhagen’s classic sightseeing highlights.
A brief summary to Thorvaldsens Museum
- Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, København K, København K, 1213, DK
- +4521687568
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Arrive earlier in the day to enjoy quieter galleries and better photo opportunities with the most popular exhibits.
- Check for combination tickets if you’re also visiting the nearby Hans Christian Andersen Experience for savings.
- Wheelchair users will find the museum mostly accessible, though a few sections have narrow passages.
- Look out for rotating temporary exhibits and interactive illusions unique to Copenhagen.
Getting There
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Walking
From Copenhagen’s City Hall Square, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is almost impossible to miss with its eye-catching façade just off the square. A short, level stroll from Tivoli Gardens or Copenhagen Central Station, you’ll pass through one of the city’s busiest pedestrian and shopping districts—expect a lively atmosphere with plenty of cafés nearby. The approach is accessible and well signed, and reaching the entrance takes just a few minutes on foot from these central landmarks.
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Public Transport
The museum lies moments from Copenhagen Central Station and the City Hall Square metro stop, providing easy access from anywhere on Zealand. Both S-train and Metro services run frequently, and local buses stop at Rådhuspladsen. Expect public transport fares in the range of 24–36 DKK for a single adult ticket within the city zones, with local trains and metros running at high frequency from all central hubs.
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Taxi
A taxi ride from most central Copenhagen hotels to Ripley’s is typically 5–10 minutes, depending on traffic, with fares averaging 100–160 DKK. The drop-off point is directly in front of the attraction, though bear in mind that traffic around the City Hall Square can affect journey times, especially during peak hours.
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Driving/Parking
Driving to Ripley’s in central Copenhagen is possible, but parking in the immediate vicinity is limited and relatively expensive. Municipal garages and metered street parking near City Hall Square average 40–50 DKK per hour, and spaces fill quickly—especially on weekends and in peak tourist seasons. For convenience, many visitors choose to leave their vehicle at a suburban park-and-ride before finishing the journey by public transport.
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