VisitHovedstaden, the Capital Region of Denmark, for insight into Danish lifestyles and nature. From the fairytale capital city to charming coastal villages, superb art galleries and ancient castles, Hovedstaden’s attractions are varied and celebrated with pride. Find it all set amid a natural landscape of fjords, lakes, lush pastures and emerald-green forests.
Step into the storybook world of Copenhagen at the 175-year-old Tivoli Gardens amusement park and colorful taverns of the Nyhavn harbor. Experience the history and present-day activities of the Danish royal family at Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace. The Copenhagen Opera House showcases the city’s sleek modern architecture. Enjoy the contrast between the leafy gardens and chic boutiques of Frederiksberg and the counterculture of Freetown Christiania.
South of Copenhagen, Dragør is a Dutch-founded fishing village where atmospheric cafés line cobblestone streets. Bike here and pass through the beautiful Amager Fælled nature area and Kongelunden Forest on the way. Along the Øresund strait coast, Nivaagaards Malerisamling and Louisiana Museum of Modern Art have exceptional art exhibitions. Plan a biking tour around the laidback island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea.
Medieval Helsingør guards the narrowest point of the Øresund between Denmark and Sweden. It’s famous for the 16th-century Kronborg Castle, which was the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Follow the crowds on sunny summer days to the Danish Riviera beach resorts such as Hornbæk, Dronningmølle and Gilleleje.
Nestled amid the region’s verdant countryside is a collection of magnificent royal palaces and gardens. Learn about Danish royal heritage while touring the lakeside Renaissance-style Frederiksborg Castle. On the shores of Lake Esrum, Fredensborg Palace is a baroque royal residence open for guided tours in summertime. Jægerspris Castle is a treasure trove of royal artifacts located on the Hornsherred peninsula.
Copenhagen Airport is the main transportation hub of Hovedstaden. Getting around is made easy by a reliable network of public buses and trains. Quiet country roads wind around predominately flat terrain and lend themselves to exploring by bike.
