Copenhagen tours and excursions

Copenhagen tours

Boat tours

The blue and yellow harbour buses (Havnbus) is a cheap alternative to the official canal tours.

Walking tours

Visitcopenhagen.com features a few walking tours or visit the Tourist Information Centre for more information.

Excursions from Copenhagen

Dyrehavsbakken amusement park (Bakken)

Dyrehavsbakken, or Bakken, is the world's oldest amusement park which can be accessed by suburban or S-train to Klampenborg from Copenhagen. The park boasts wooded parkland and herds of deer as well as the usual roller-coasters and rides. Open daily from April to August, then open on selected days from September to December.

Website: www.bakken.dk
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Located 39km (24 miles) north of Copenhagen, this museum runs rotating exhibitions showcasing a world-class collection of modern art. DSB, the Danish State Railway company, offers a combined museum and return train ticket, click here for more information: https://www.dsb.dk/en/travelling-in-the-cities/combined-museum-and-return-tickets/.

Roskilde

Roskilde is a city of kings and Vikings - its Gothic cathedral is the final resting place of about 40 Danish monarchs, and its Viking Ship Museum illustrates how this place was once a thriving hub of the Viking trade routes for centuries. Apart from its immensely rich heritage, Roskilde also hosts an annual rock festival that features a diverse selection of music including rock, metal, hip-hop, dance, house and world music.

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