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It's easy to fall in love with Copenhagen, a city at once historic and modern, traditional and innovative. The Danish capital is known for its design scene, top-notch cuisine and stylish, laid-back atmosphere but sadly, less known for being kind to your bank balance.
Surprisingly, though, there are many experiences that you can enjoy for no cost at all, including some of the most famous sights that the city has to offer. Save your krone for something special with our pick of the 20 best free things to do in Copenhagen.
The vibrant colors and historic tall ships of nautical Nyhavn make it Copenhagen's most famous destination. Stroll down the southern side of the canal for the best views and photographs, and take a look at house number 20. It's where beloved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen lived in 1835 when he published his first volume of fairy tales. Don't let the crowds discourage you from going to see this picturesque harbor in high season – it's still well worth a visit.
Planning tip: Rather than paying sky-high prices at the harborside restaurants, do as locals do and pick up a snack and some beers to enjoy picnic-style on the water's edge.
Visitors from all over the world flock to see Copenhagen's most famous resident, Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Perched on a rock just offshore along Langelinie Park, this celebrated sculpture is much smaller than many expect, and some say she is an overrated attraction. However, the walk up the harborside is rewarding as there are other sights to take in on your way to visit the city's iconic motif. Go early or late to avoid the worst of the crowds.
For panoramic views of central Copenhagen and beyond, head to Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament and the Royal Reception Rooms. Although there is a fee to tour most parts of the palace, entrance to its crowning tower is free. At 108m (354ft), Christiansborg Tårnet is Copenhagen's highest viewpoint, with stunning views in all directions. From here, you can view the cityscape en masse and even see across the Øresund strait to Sweden.
Planning tip: Behind the tower is the outdoor Royal Riding Ring, where you can often spot some of the white royal horses enjoying training for their royal duties. It's a cheaper alternative to buying a ticket for the Royal Stables.
The quaint Thorvaldsens Museum, next to Christiansborg Palace, is entirely dedicated to works and collections of Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen, and is free to enter on the last Wednesday of each month. Thorvaldsen spent four decades in Rome and drew his primary inspiration from classical mythology and sculpture. The museum contains hundreds of pieces of Thorvaldsen’s work – statues, drawings and
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