The beautiful Botanical Garden is a green oasis in the heart of Copenhagen and home to Denmark’s largest collection of plants from all over the world, incl. species that are extinct in the wild. Here you can go explore among rare cacti and cycads from the age of the dinosaurs. In the iconic Palm House, you get to experience the rainforest from above, and in the summertime, you will find colourful butterflies fluttering among spectacular orchids and vanilla plants in the Butterfly House. The beautiful, Victorian building was built in 1874 and designed by the architect Peter Christian Bønecke and is made from cast iron and glass. The inspiration came from Crystal Palace in London, built for the 1852 World Exhibition. The garden has a charming shop and a coffee cart that offers refreshments on sun-blessed days. The Botanical Garden is part of the Natural History Museum of Denmark, which is situated in the corner of the garden.

Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen, is one of northern Europe's finest Renaissance castles. It is located at the entrance to Øresund and was built in 1574-1585. Kronborg Castle is probably the most famous Danish castle, known worldwide from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Hamlet's spirit is still roaming the hallways of Kronborg, and every summer you can experience Hamlet Scene perform Hamlet on an open-air stage in the courtyard. Frederik 2's Kronborg is at once an elegant castle and a monumental military fortress surrounded by considerable fortifications with bastions and ravelins. It has not been inhabited by the royal family since the late 1600's. The castle houses collections of Renaissance and Baroque interiors, and among the main attractions is the 62-meter ballroom, the very well-preserved chapel and the mythological statue of Holger Danske below the castle. Queen Caroline Mathilde under house arrest In 1772 Kronborg Castle played a minor role in the fatal drama between the insane King Christian 7, his wife Queen Caroline Mathilde and her secret lover Johan Friedrich Struensee. After the arrest of Struensee in Copenhagen 17 January 1772, Caroline Mathilde was taken to Kronborg Castle, where she was under house arrest for a period of time. Her fate was long uncertain. She was accused of infidelity, and although her defender Peter Uldall did what he could, she was convicted, divorced from the king and banished to the town of Celle in northern Germany. She never saw her children again and died a few years later of an epidemic. A trip to Kronborg is the perfect start to a day in Elsinore. With Copenhagen Card you can also visit the Maritime Museum, the Øresound Aquarium and much much.  From 1785-1923 Kronborg Castle was inhabited by the Danish military. The castle was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2000. Closed Dec 24, 25 and 31

In Copenhagen ZOO, you can meet more than 4,000 fascinating animals and travel between continents in just one day. Get familiar with the iconic giant pandas while dining in the state of the art Panda House. Experience unforgettable close encounters with polar bears and see the world from a giraffe’s perspective at the savannah. Discover lots of animal facts and enjoy a meal from the grand selection of food stalls. Please visit the Zoo's website to learn about feeding-times, new animals-babies and the daily programme. Architecture at Copenhagen Zoo  The animals aren't the only thing to marvel at in the zoo. The zoo is also home to some architectural delights, not least the panda habitat designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, and the elephant house, designed by Norman Foster. Architecture fans might also enjoy looking at the Hippopotamus House, which opened in 2007 with walls patterned like a hippo's skin, and the Arctic Ring, which allows you to see the polar bears swimming under water. Restaurants in Copenhagen Zoo At Bistro Panpan, you can enjoy French dishes with an Asian twist at the Panda House. At Cakes & Dreams, you can enjoy delicious pastries. Spisehuset FOLK is a cozy and traditional restaurant serving classic, Danish food such as open sandwiches. All around the Zoo, there are snack stalls and stands where you can buy hot and cold drinks and ice creams.  A world to explore awaits. ZOO is filled with explorations every day 365 days a year. Please be aware that opening hours may change rapidly - we recommend checking the ZOO's website before going

Step into the beautiful mineral halls, touch a huge meteorite from outer space and explore the natural world in the changing exhibitions. An annual highlight at the museum is the famous exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year, featuring the 100 best nature and wildlife photos worldwide. Experience the beauty and fragility of nature in an exhibition that delights millions of people every year. See more about the exhibition at wpy.dk.     Recharge in the café with a view of the Botanical Garden, where you can explore the museum's collection of rare plants and see the iconic Palm House.

M/S Maritime Museum in Elsinore is one of the most talked about museums in recent years. It has been named ‘A cutting-edge cultural venue’ by New York Times and ‘One of the eight greatest new museums’ by BBC. A sensory experience awaits with stunning architecture and modern, interactive exhibitions. From a distance it is almost invisible, but below sealevel - in the middle of the newly renovated Culture Harbour and next door to Kronborg Castle - lies the Danish Maritime Museum, M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark. If you follow the sloping bridges into the old dry dock, you will experience one of the most spectacular new buildings in Denmark of the recent years.M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark tells the story of Denmark as one of the world's leading maritime nations in an evocative and dramatic way. The setting is innovative and created by the award-winning design studio BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group. Eight different themes You can experience the story of Denmark as one of the world's leading maritime nations through eight different themes. You can look forward to the museum's rich maritime collection on display in an evocative and dramatic staging with major film projections and soundscapes. At the museum, you can get lost in films, objects and texts for hours – or you can walk through the exhibitions in 20 minutes and still get a glimpse of shipping's past and present, its structures and elements. Many people see maritime history as a niche, but we try to open up history and tell stories of love, death, courage, science and drama Experience seafaring up close in the 400 m2 maritime play universe ‘THE DREAM SHIP’ which encourage play, adventure and stories amongst children, parents and grandparents. ‘THE DREAM SHIP’ is supported by the Nordea Foundation and the Lauritzen Foundation. You can, among other things, come face to face with a torpedo, get an old sailor tattoo and see the world's largest model of a container ship. Furthermore, the M/S Café offers lunch, hot and cold beverages and a selection of cakes. The museum shop M/S Cargo sells a wide variety of books, clothes, applied arts and toys related to the maritime world. Special Exhibition: Pristine Seas Opens on the 29th of february, 2024 The goal of National Geographic’s Pristine Seas project is to help protect the ocean’s vital and wildest places. Pristine Seas is working with Indigenous peoples and local communities, governments, nonprofit partners, and businesses to help establish 40 new marine reserves and protect at least 30 percent of the ocean by 2030.

Museum for pop, rock and youth culture! See, hear and feel your way through the history of rhythmic music from 1950s rock'n'roll, through1980s pop culture to today's wild rhythms - and get an idea of tomorrow's music scene. But RAGNAROCK is more than a roller coaster ride in the colorful history of music. First and foremost you get the story of roaring youth generations that through different times creates its own culture, communicating globally through music and have huge impact on society. RAGNAROCK is also an exciting Exploratorium. Dance our way through history and find your favorite song. The café serves lunch, brunch, snack, coffee teas and much more. The walk from Roskilde station takes 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take bus 202A from the station.  

THE TUBE Copenhagen showcases unique examples and inspiring possibilities of the immersive travel culture. Start your expedition into a world of time travel, storytelling and instant fame filled with experiences to challenge your senses. Take an immersive walk and enjoy this mind-bending journey with disordered perspectives, illusions and reflections. Use your imagination as you take a unique voyage in THE TUBE and discover a dazzling journey. You are invited to use this environment as a visual studio. You can experiment with the possibilities of the installations and make photos and videos as much as you like, but respect the privacy of other visitors. Get creative and use the Tube photo system and find your pictures in the giftshop after your Tube trip!