
Top things to do with kids in Copenhagen (that parents will love too!)
Copenhagen has a treasure trove of experiences for children! We'll guide you to the best of them to make sure you'll be awarded 'parent of the year' by your kids. And the best part of it all is that you might actually have time to relax in the meantime (here's hoping anyways...).
Fun, thrills at Copenhagen’s famous fairground
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen is one of Denmark’s all-time favourite attractions. An enchanting mix of rollercoasters, shows, and charm. It’s the second-oldest amusement park in the world, but still top of the list for family fun!
Visit Nemo and his friends
Dive into an underwater world at the Blue Planet National Aquarium, or Den Blå Planet. It is Northern Europe's largest aquarium and is a total hit with curious kids who love fish, sharks, and touch pools.
Let's go on a treasure hunt
Seek+See puts the fun back into exploring a city, especially for little kids. Help Skyla, the very friendly alien, rebuild her spaceship and get back home. Hunt for spare parts and see Copenhagen's best sites along the way – perfect for the whole family.
Get familiar with the world's exotic animals
In Copenhagen ZOO, you can meet more than 4,000 fascinating animals and travel between continents in just one day.
View Copenhagen from above
The 17th century tower and observatory Rundetaarn, or the Round Tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe and this old landmark is favourite among visitors and locals alike.
Bring science to life through hands-on exploration
The Experimentarium is a world-class science center in Hellerup, just 6 km north of Central Copenhagen. The science center truly is a celebration of curiosity, dedicated to playful science and offering hours of fun for the entire familiy.
Play in the King's Garden
Play like royalty in the King's Garden! Ride a dragon, explore a fairy-tale playground, catch a puppet show, and grab an ice cream, right next to a real castle, Rosenborg Castle, with crown jewels inside!
Enjoy hands-on creative family fun at the National Gallery of Denmark
Every weekend, kids can dive into creativity at The Children’s Workshop! Each month brings a new theme inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibitions, with plenty of fun materials to explore. Best of all? Children under 18 get in free at the National Gallery of Denmark!
Get up-close with our ancestors
Denmark's National Museum in Copenhagen has exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History. One section, dedicated especially to the very young museum visitor, is The Children’s Museum where you'll be able to try a trip on a Viking ship and much more.
Step into a secret garden, with a book in your hand
Walk through glittering royal halls at Christiansborg Palace, then step into a secret garden tucked between kings, queens, and books from The Black Diamond Royal Library.
Play on top of the iconic towers of Copenhagen
There are plenty of playgrounds in Copenhagen. Head to Fælledparken, a large park in central Copenhagen, you can mix a bit of (alternative) sightseeing with a lot of fun. Let your kids climb five of the most notable towers of Copenhagen, or take part in some of the towers' interactive plays. In the meantime you can enjoy a cup of coffee (aka. the liquid gold of parenthood) from one of the small coffee carts.
Race through history at The Open Air Museum
Just 40 minutes from Copenhagen, The Open Air Museum lets kids step into the past and explore old houses, meet farm animals, and walk the village paths of historic Denmark.
How to get here
Here's how we recommend getting to Copenhagen and around the city once you're here.
Where to stay with kids in Copenhagen
You won't have a problem finding family-friendly accommodation in Copenhagen, but we've listed a few below to help you on your way.