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It may be short on scary rollercoasters, but this historic, fairytale theme park captures Copenhagen’s soul.

Unearth Denmark’s fascinating cultural history, from prehistoric to modern times, at this world-class museum.

A splendid Renaissance castle in the city centre, home to Denmark’s crown jewels, a collection of precious gems – including some of the world’s finest emeralds – and displays of weapons, scientific instruments, a set of toy soldiers and other royal treasures.

Unmissable boat tours through the city’s historic centre, ideal for seeing all of the main sights and getting an insight into the city’s culture and history along the way.

Started in 2007 by two friends, this pioneering craft beer success story has since spread to multiple cities, including Stockholm and San Francisco. A Copenhagen institution now recognised worldwide, it’s the place to go for consistently great tasting beer and some enticingly experimental brews.

This treasure trove of art and archaeological artefacts is in two parts; there’s a fine collection of antiquities from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruscan Cultures. The modern collection features French sculpture from the 19th century – notably sculptures by Rodin – French Impressionist painting from 1800 to 1950, notably by Paul Gauguin, and a collection of Danish Golden Age Art.

The city’s historical museum showcases hundreds of years of history dating back to the Vikings, through interactive exhibits, installations, and local historical artefacts. Worth a visit for history buffs and anyone interested to understand where the city came from, and how events have created and shaped the buzzing metropolis it is today.

Once used by the Royal Family, Christiansborg is now the seat of the Danish government, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Supreme Court. The palace features royal reception rooms, a great hall bedecked in tapestries, royal stables, a kitchen and a royal chapel – all of which can be explored independently or on guided tours.

Compact, sexy, culture-rich and charismatic, this most stylish, progressive and tastiest of all the Nordic capitals never disappoints.