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Holidays in Copenhagen

Old-fashioned fairground rides, harbour swims and the home of Lego next door. Here's what Copenhagen is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

BEST FOR🏙️ City break, 🍷 Food & drink, 🏛️ Culture & history
NIGHTS AWAY3 to 4
BUDGET£££
BEST MONTHSMay–Aug
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Copenhagen at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
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TIME DIFFERENCE
1 HR AHEAD OF THE UK
CURRENCY
DANISH KRONE (KR)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR SHORT STAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / E / F / K · 230V

The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.

When to go

  1. JANCold, dark, quieter
  2. FEBCold, dark, quieter
  3. MARChilly, quieter
  4. APRSpring, a good time to go
  5. MAYLong days, best time to go
  6. JUNSummer, best time to go
  7. JULSummer, best time to go
  8. AUGSummer, best time to go
  9. SEPMild, a good time to go
  10. OCTHalloween at Tivoli, a good time to go
  11. NOVGrey, quieter
  12. DECChristmas markets, a good time to go

May to August has long light evenings, harbour swimming and Tivoli in full swing. Tivoli also opens for Halloween and Christmas, which are lovely with children. January to March is cold, dark and quiet.

Things to do with the family

TICKETED

Tivoli Gardens

A fairy-tale amusement park from 1843, open in summer, at Halloween and at Christmas.

INDOORS

Den Blå Planet

Northern Europe's biggest aquarium, with a shark tunnel and sea otters.

FREE

Harbour baths

Swim in clean harbour water at Islands Brygge in summer.

TICKETED

Canal boat tour

See Nyhavn's coloured houses and the Little Mermaid from the water.

INDOORS

Experimentarium

A hands-on science centre that keeps all ages busy for hours.

TICKETED

CopenHill

A dry ski slope and climbing wall on top of a power station.

Copenhagen: common questions

Is Copenhagen good for a family holiday?

Yes. It's small, safe and flat, with playgrounds everywhere and some of the best family attractions in Europe. Hiring a cargo bike is a fun way to get around.

How many nights do you need?

Three or four nights is plenty for the city. Add a few days if you want to visit Legoland in Billund, about three hours away.

Do UK families need a visa?

No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.

Is Copenhagen expensive?

Yes, eating out costs more than in the UK. A Copenhagen Card covers transport and most attractions, and up to two children under 12 travel free with each adult.

If you like Copenhagen

BERBerlin🏙️ City break
STOStockholm🏙️ City break
AMSAmsterdam🏙️ City break
OSLOslo🥾 Nature & hiking

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