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Christiania

Christiania makes up almost half of Copenhagen's preserved ramparts, giving it a unique location on Christianshavn. Christiania, or 'The City' as it is also known, was established in 1971 and is always worth a visit when the sun shines. Experience the alternative way of life, the fun houses, the many sculptures, small shops, or visit one of Christiania's many cafés and eateries. There are often concerts and other cultural events, and if you've brought your skateboard, don't miss the city's very own skate park. At Christmas time, there is always a very atmospheric Christmas market in the 'Grey Hall', with fun features and lots of stalls and small food outlets.

The Opera, Copenhagen

Operaen på Holmen is Denmark's national opera house and was inaugurated by Queen Margrete II on 15 January 2005. The building was designed by architect Henning Larsen and was both initiated and built by Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller. With its 41,000 square metres, the Copenhagen Opera House blends in well with the landscape on Holmen. The many square metres include about a thousand rooms with rehearsal rooms, cloakrooms and dressing rooms. The Opera houses two stages, the Main Stage, which seats 1,400 guests, and the Takkelloftet, which seats 200.

Take the canal boat across to Holmen, or take the trip by car. The beautiful building and interior are well worth a visit, and perhaps take a well-deserved break in the Opera's restaurant over a light lunch.

The Royal Library Garden

The library garden is a small green spot, well hidden away in the busy capital. This little green oasis is located on Slotsholmen, between Christiansborg Palace and the Royal Library, with Christian IV's old Stock Exchange building in the background.

Today, the garden is filled with beds and beautiful flowers and surrounded by tall shrubs and shady trees. In the middle is a low pool with a water sculpture in the middle.

The garden was built in 1920 on top of Christian IV's former war port, Tøjhushavnen. At the end of the garden, old mooring rings are still built into the walls for the 17th and 18th century ships that were berthed there.

There is also a sculpture of the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, looking sadly into the horizon. It is said that it was here that he had to propose to Regine Olsen, with whom he was very much in love.

The National Museum

A trip to the National Museum is always a great experience, and here you can follow the history of Denmark, from the Ice Age up to today's society. The National Museum is housed in the Prince's Palace, built in the mid-1800s, and some of the very beautiful halls still stand as they did when the royals had their daily routine in the mansion.

The permanent exhibition on Denmark's Antiquity includes the Grundestrup vessels and other Viking treasures. You can also see the Egtved Girl and the Huldremose Woman, who met a terrible fate. The National Museum also houses the world's largest collection of artefacts from Greenland and boasts a world-class ethnographic collection, complemented by a Toy Museum and the large Coin and Medal Collection. A few educational hours can easily be spent here and the museum also organises plenty of activities for the children, so everyone is guaranteed good entertainment among the many treasures and Danefæ.

Nyhavn

Find a cheap weekend break in Copenhagen at Risskov and discover the idyllic harbour district of old Copenhagen dating back to the 1670s and excavated as an alternative to the pre-existing harbour. Nyhavn used to be known as a more seedy neighbourhood, but in the early 1980s the whole area was given a facelift and today Nyhavn is home to a wide range of delicious restaurants, bars and cafés, and there's nothing better than enjoying a cold drink on one of the many harbour terraces on a warm sunny day. The old, colourful and sometimes quirky houses along the quayside are beautiful and colourful, and there is always a festive and good atmosphere on the quayside. H.C. Andersen lived for five years in No. 20, where he wrote a number of his best-known works, including The Princess and the Lighthouse. Go on a mini holiday in Copenhagen and find a cheap hotel in the capital at Risskov.

The Marble Church

The Marble Church is a living city-church for both the residents of Copenhagen and anyone else who would like to visit the church. Grab yourself a cheap mini-break or weekend stay in Copenhagen and see the church from the outside or come inside and enjoy the empressive space. 

Christmas market in Copenhagen

Dates and hours: -. 7th November to 21st December 2025

Sun-Thu: 11am-7pm

Fri-Sat: 11am-8pm - Please note that the dates and times can vary. You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information.

Copenhagen is one of those cities where you never know what time of year it is: In spring, love is in the air and people from all walks of life slowly spread out in the city's gardens and parks. In summer, there's singing and smiling in the streets, big ice cream cones, beach life on Amager and a party atmosphere in Nyhavn. And in autumn, the smell of wet asphalt and the city's greenery are replaced by beautiful shades of red, brown and orange. And it's safe to say that Christmas is certainly no exception. As Christmas approaches, Copenhagen transforms into a magical cityscape of twinkling lights, grand decorations, garlands and hearts. Tivoli puts on the long lights, the D'angleterre building gets dressed up for Christmas and Kronprinsensgade is adorned with its beautiful ceiling of fairy lights. The unmistakable smell of Christmas sweets and the sound of choral singing and festive music waft through the air. You can experience all this with a wonderful Christmas holiday at one of our many hotels in Copenhagen.

Christmas in Copenhagen officially kicks off on the first Sunday of Advent when, after the big Christmas parade has made its way through the city, Santa Claus lights the big Christmas tree on Rådhuspladsen. Most of the city's Christmas markets, however, get a head start on the festivities and usually open around mid-November.

One of the city's most popular Christmas markets is of course Tivoli's classic Christmas market. In addition to the stunning lightscapes in the garden, you will find more than 50 different stalls with everything between heaven and earth. However, it should be mentioned that it costs 200 DKK to visit the Tivoli exhibition and market.

The large and traditional Christmas market on Højbro Square, also known as "Deutsch's Julemarked", is free to experience. The market is set up by Michael Deutsch, in collaboration with the City of Copenhagen, and more than 280,000 Christmas lights provide the backdrop for the many stalls.

In Nyhavn, too, Christmas is on the agenda, complete with a fantastic seaside Christmas atmosphere with lights, open fires, mulled wine and apple slices and everything else that goes with it. You might even be lucky enough to see Carlsberg's old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage trundling past.

If the streets get a little too crowded and alarmed, you can regain your calm and cool with a trip up the Round Tower. Here you can get a fantastic view of the city's glittering lights and enjoy the Christmas spirit from a distance.

Another of the city's cosy Christmas markets is the charming and relatively new H.C. Andersen Christmas Market, located on Strøget in the heart of Copenhagen. Here you can meet Santa Claus, wild Vikings and H.C. himself. Andersen, warm your hands on a cup of nice hot mulled wine and eat traditional German charcoal-grilled sausages.

Risskov has a wide range of hotels and accommodation in Copenhagen, so you can combine a city break with the capital's many Christmas markets and attractions. Enjoy a mini break or a weekend stay with lots of wonderful Christmas experiences and stay close to the markets.

Copenhagen

Try a car holiday in Denmark and discover the capital Copenhagen at your own pace on a family self-drive holiday. There's plenty to see, so be sure to arrange a cheap hotel stay with us beforehand. Then you can get started exploring the Danish capital. Firstly, make sure you stop by one of Denmark's landmarks; The Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid is the biggest tourist attraction in Denmark and one of the most photographed statues in the world. Walking past Amalienborg is also a must on your trip to Copenhagen. Christiansborg, the Round Tower and Rosenborg are among other sights to pass by. Of course, you should also take a stroll along Strøget, which starts at Rådhuspladsen and continues down to Kongens Nytorv. Here, shopping opportunities abound. If you continue across Kongens Nytorv, you'll come to Nyhavn. Nyhavn is at once modern Copenhagen's most popular and vibrant meeting place and an attraction of historical importance. It is also possible to find cheap weekend breaks at Risskov, so take a summer or winter break and experience a self-drive holiday in the capital.