Scandic Copenhagen

Tycho Brahe Planetarium

There is a lot to see and do in Copenhagen and one of the many family experiences is definitely a trip to the Planetarium. Often referred to as the 'Planetarium', the Tycho Brahe Planetarium has become the gathering place for all those who love the universe, the planets and not least space travel. But the Planetarium is first and foremost the place where the starry sky and the distant galaxies and planets can be seen on the 1,000 square metre dome screen of the IMAX theatre. Take the family on a tour of the infinite universe at the Tycho Brahe Planetarium, opposite the New Theatre on Gammel Kongevej in the centre of Copenhagen. Find a cheap family holiday to Copenhagen, a weekend break or a mini break and take the family on a lot of adventures in the Danish capital, Copenhagen.

Tivoli

Copenhagen Tivoli is an amusement park located in the centre of Copenhagen close to Copenhagen Central Station and Strøget. The park is the second oldest of its kind in the world, only Dyrehavsbakken is older. Tivoli was founded by Georg Carstensen in 1843. Try the park's many rides and enjoy an adventurous day with the family, or take a walk in the park and see the beautiful set-up. Tivoli is known for its beautiful Christmas exhibition, which can be enjoyed in December.

Kødbyen, Copenhagen

Go on a self-drive holiday to Copenhagen and discover the Danish capital with the whole family. Visit Kødbyen, located in Vesterbro, which has become a very popular place to go out in Copenhagen. Here you'll find art galleries, nightclubs and restaurants alongside a few butcher's shops. For many decades the whole area has been the base for the meat industry, divided according to the colours of the buildings, the White, the Grey and the Brown Meat Town. Today it is an area teeming with life and happy days, popular with all ages and it is almost impossible not to have a great and enjoyable day or evening in the meat city's long range of options. Find child-friendly hotels in the area and holiday in your own car in Copenhagen.

Carlsberg Glyptotek

The Glyptotek in the centre of Copenhagen exhibits an impressive collection of antique art and works from the 19th and 20th centuries in magnificent surroundings. The museum was founded by brewer Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914). The Glyptotek's permanent collection contains around 10,000 works of art divided into two main collections. Discover one of Copenhagen's cultural gems and enjoy refreshments in the Glyptotek's café.

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.

Strøget

From Rådhuspladsen down to Kongens Nytorv runs the stretch that has been nicknamed 'Strøget'. To be exact, Strøget covers Nygade, Vimmelskaftet, Østergade and Frederiksberggade as well as the three squares: Nytorv, Gammeltorv and Amagertorv. Strøget is best known for its many specialty shops and clothing stores, selling both discount goods and major international brands such as Prada and Hermès. There are countless cafés and bars, not to mention a huge selection of restaurants offering everything from sushi to Parisian steaks. Strøget is though much more than just restaurants and shops. The many jugglers and street musicians complete the picture as well as the many historical buildings along the 'Strøg-Route'.

Rundetaarn

Many of the beautiful Renaissance buildings in Copenhagen were built during the reign of Christian IV. The Round Tower is no exception, and was built as an observation tower as an extension of Trinitatis Church. But that was then, today it's a unique chance to experience Copenhagen from above. Walking is about 210 metres to the top of the Rundetaarn, and that's even though it's only 36 metres high. The trip up spirals around the inside of the tower walls, so the journey will seem a little longer. But from the top of the observation platform, there's a great view of the whole of old Copenhagen, with indications of the tallest buildings visible to the naked eye. Good exercise for the whole family, rewarded with a unique panoramic view and some unforgettable moments from Købmagergade.

Botanical Garden, Copenhagen

Find a pleasent weekend break in Copenhagen at Risskov and discover the capital's many attractions. Start with the Botanical Garden, whose history dates back to the 1600s when the first garden was laid out and since then the garden has been extended and replanted four times, most recently in 1874. The Botanical Garden is an oasis of peace and tranquillity in symbiosis with the over 11,000 plant species on display in the 'green' museum. There is everything from carnivorous plants to rare orchids and a wealth of colour in every shade. End your visit with a visit to the café and enjoy refreshments in the beautiful natural surroundings. Find child-friendly hotels in the Copenhagen area and enjoy the beautiful city on a family self-drive holiday with Risskov.

The Royal Stables

The Royal Stables and the Riding Arena are the only remains of Christian VI's Baroque castle to have survived both castle fires, which burned and devastated most of the castle twice. At one time there were over 250 horses stabled here, but today there are only 20 left, which are used when the Queen's Golden Carriage is hitched up for the grand celebrations held by the Royal Family. In the Royal Stables' Harness Museum, visitors can see the carriages used by past kings and queens. The oldest carriage is Queen Juliane Marie's state carriage from around 1778. Christian V's favourite horse from 1600 was stuffed and can also be seen in the stables together with Frederik VII's horse, Perlen, which also suffered the same fate, stuffing. Discover the old stables and the riding arena behind Christiansborg.

Christiansborg

Christiansborg Palace, located on the small island of Slotsholmen, is divided into two. One part of the palace is used by The Queen for gala dinners, and is open to visitors on a daily basis. The other part of the palace houses the Folketing, the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister's Office. In the heart of the palace, the Knights' Hall, hangs The Queen's famous and colourful tapestries with detailed descriptions of Denmark's history over 1000 years. The tapestries were created by the artist Bjørn Nørgaard.

War Museum

This is truly a museum of gunpowder and bullets, housed in Christian IV's beautiful early 16th century Renaissance building. Today, the War Museum has a very large and interesting display of weapons and weaponry, from Samurai swords to German V-1 rockets, but the sabres and the many firearms in particular have a special nostalgic and historical atmosphere about them. On the first floor there is an exhibition on the 21 wars in which Denmark has participated over the last 500 years. In general, this historic building hides very beautiful and well preserved weapons. Take the tour to Tøjhusgade 3 and experience the evolution of weaponry over the last several hundred years.

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.