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Top sights to see in Copenhagen
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Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens lie in the heart of Copenhagen, the second-oldest amusement park in the world with a rich history. Tivoli was founded in 1843 and is a national treasure and an international attraction. Fairy tale author H.C. Andersen visited the park many times, and so did Walt Disney. It is even said that Walt Disney found inspiration in Tivoli for his first Disney World. Tivoli Gardens is no ordinary amusement park, but a historic pleasure garden that has been delighting visitors for nearly two centuries Founded in 1843, this iconic attraction is a symbol of Danish identity, yet it is also enriched by influences from around the world, clearly visible in…
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Soren Kirkegaard in Garden of the Royal Library
Philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is among the most famous Danes in world history. He lived from 1813 to 1855. His philosophy was based on Christianity, and he is considered the founder of existential philosophy. He is probably best known for a number of quotes, including: “Life must be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards.” Kierkegaard is buried at Assistens Cemetery in Copenhagen’s Nørrebro. A statue of Søren Kierkegaard sits in the library garden at Christiansborg (by the Danish Parlement). An obvious place to philosophize about Kierkegaard’s thoughts and quotes. The Library Garden, officially called the Royal Library Garden, is located between Christiansborg Palace and the Royal Library. A very peaceful…
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Walk of Fame on Istedgade at Vesterbro
Istedgade in Vesterbro is known by most people in Denmark. This is where pornography was legalized in 1969. For a long time, the street was almost exclusively strip clubs and porn shops. It was one of Copenhagen’s “Red Light Districts.” Since then, it has transformed into a trendy urban area in Denmark’s capital. But now the street also has its own Walk of Fame. I 2025, a Walk of Fame was inaugurated, consisting of honorary portraits of people who have lived a life involving drugs, homelessness, and sex work in the neighborhood, but have found a different path, and are now part of the Gadens Stemmer project, which organizes city…
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Superkilen
On Copenhagen’s Nørrebro, there is a very special place. You can find Superkilen in the Mimersgade neighborhood, close to Nørrebrogade. The park opened in 2012. The idea for the park came from the world-famous architect Bjarke Ingels, who is also behind Copenhill. The park celebrates Nørrebro’s ethnic diversity and is filled with things from different parts of the world, thus representing the more than 50 nationalities that live in Nørrebro. It is a tribute to diversity. Among other things, you will find a boxing ring from Thailand, swings from Iraq, a Moroccan fountain, a black octopus playground from Japan, a donut-shaped sign from the USA, and many other things from…
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The heart of Vesterbro
If you’re looking for an alternative place to visit in Denmark’s capital, it’s a great idea to stop by the heart of Vesterbro, which you can see at the corner of Viktoriagade & Abel Cathrines Gade in inner Vesterbro. In the old days, the corner was called ‘Trekanten’ and there was a gas station where the sculpture stands today. In the early 1990s, the local artist Finn Christiansen, who still lives in the area, created the heart. He did this without permission, but because he felt that the then very rough neighborhood needed a heart. The heart remains an integral part of Vesterbro and is used by locals to send…
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Cannonball in Crocodile Street
Denmark’s capital is filled with small and interesting places, Hitten Gems, that you should experience. For example, in Krokodilegade (Crocodile Street), a part og Nyboder, you can see a cannonball lodged in the wall. The canonball is from the bombardment of Copenhagen in 1807. No fewer than 13,000 shells and fire rockets hit the city. It was the British who attacked Copenhagen as part of the Napoleonic Wars. Denmark tried to remain neutral but was forced into the alliance between France and Russia, and thus an economic blockade of Great Britain. The British would not accept this, attacked Denmark, and ended up taking over the Danish navy. The houses in…
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Freddys Bar
Going to a bar in Copenhagen can be many different things. It can also be really expensive. Copenhagen has changed. In Vesterbro, for example, many smart and also quite expensive bars have popup, especially in Kødbyen (The Old meatingpack district). But you still have a good opportunity to experience the good old brown pubs of Copenhagen. At Freddy Bar at Vesterbro (From 1975), you’ll experience hospitality and cozy hours. The prices suit every budget, and you’re sure to meet someone to talk to. At Freddy’s Bar, you meet the local Copenhageners, but also everyone else. Here you get the authentic Copenhagen bar atmosphere. Freddy’s Bar has been declared the coziest…
