SMK – The National Gallery of Denmark SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring outstanding collections of Danish and international art from the past seven centuries. SMK is located a short walk from Copenhagen's Nørreport station. Here you can experience special exhibitions, the royal collections, guided tours, performances, art talks, concerts, workshops and much more. At the SMK you can experience the great masters of art history along with cutting-edge contemporary artists and the rising stars of the art scene. No other museum in Denmark shows such a rich and varied selection of art – from the European classics of the Renaissance to the overwhelming diversity of modern and contemporary art. Here you will find gems by artists such as Mantegna, Nolde, Anna Ancher, Derain, Rubens, Matisse, Hammershøi, Munch, Abramovic, Danh Vo and Elmgreen & Dragset. SMK is especially known for its outstanding Danish Golden Age collection, the country’s most comprehensive collection of Danish contemporary art, and one of the world’s finest collections of works by Matisse. Special exhibition - Couples Therapy - 29.08.2026 - 24.01.2027 Four artist duos take over the museum with sculptures, installations, video works and performances in the exhibition Couples Therapy. With a caring, critical and humorous perspective, the exhibition explores communities, connectedness and current conditions in society. Through both new works and works from the duos’ earlier practices, themes such as power, the welfare state, invisible labour, memory and shared responsibility are brought into focus.

  Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is located in the heart of Copenhagen and houses an extensive collection of Danish and French artwork from the 19th century, a long with archaeological artefacts from ancient Egypt, the Greek and Roman worlds and Middle Eastern cultures.Art and beer Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek was founded by the brewer, Carl Jacobsen (the founder of Carlsberg breweries), who was one of the great industrialists of the 19th century and one of Denmark’s most prominent art patrons. In 1888 Carl Jacobsen gave his art collection to the public and began the construction of the Glyptoteket. Glyptoteket has been open to the public since 1897 and holds over 10,000 works, with a focus on ancient antiquities, as well as Danish and French sculpture and painting from the 19th century.The collection The collection of ancient sculptures includes an extensive collection of Ancient Greek and Roman portrait heads as well as a large collection of Palmyrene portraits. The modern part of the collection includes French sculptures from the 19th century – featuring a significant selection of works by Auguste Rodin – and French paintings from 1800 to 1950, with Impressionism and Paul Gauguin as central highlights, plus a collection of Danish Golden Age Art. The main proportion of the collection is part of the museum’s permanent exhibitions, though there are also temporary exhibitions which which provide new perspectives on the collection with the aid of works on loan.The Winter Garden, café and roof terraceThe café "Picnic" overlooks the beautiful and spacious Winter Garden. Picnic is open on the same days as the museum itself. The Café serves tasty light lunches, desserts, coffee and other beverages. Visit the roof terrace of the Glyptotek and experience a beautiful view of Copenhagen and the city towers. Every summer, the museum café serves cold drinks, snacks, coffee and cake for you to enjoy with a view. Special Exhibitions:Gauguin & Kihara – First Impressions, 8 May 2025 – 6 December 2026The Glyptotek holds one of the world’s finest collections of works by the French artist Paul Gauguin (1848–1903). In recent years, many of the museum’s 58 Gauguin pieces—including paintings, woodcarvings, drawings and ceramics—have been on loan to renowned museums across the globe. Now, they return home to be shown together in a presentation, offering new perspectives on Gauguin’s well-known works. The Gauguin collection is joined by the Japanese-Sāmoan contemporary artist Yuki Kihara (b. 1975) and her video work First Impressions: Paul Gauguin, recently acquired by the museum. Together, their works open a dialogue across time, cultural divides and vast oceanic distances. Degas' Obsession, 8 May 2025 – 29 November 2026On 8 May, the Glyptotek opens a new exhibition centred on Edgar Degas’ enigmatic painting Dancers Practising in the Foyer and the research that has recently led to a proposed revised dating of the work. Degas’ Obsession delves into this single painting, exploring its history and its significance in understanding Degas’ artistic practice. Ballet scenes were a central theme in Edgar Degas’ career, yet Dancers Practising in the Foyer has long been difficult to place in relation to his other ballet paintings. The painting is immediately puzzling—seemingly not finished, with very unevenly applied paint layers, drastically different tones and a dominant shadow from a partially overpainted figure.

Discover Copenhagen through architecture, design and city life at the Danish Architecture Center.With a Copenhagen Card, you can visit DAC and explore exhibitions that show how architecture shapes the way we live, move and meet — from iconic Danish buildings and design classics to the cities of the future. DAC is located in BLOX on Copenhagen’s harbourfront, close to the historic city centre, cycle bridges and harbour baths. Here, you will find exhibitions, family activities, DAC Slide, a design shop and a café with rooftop terraces and views over the city. Meet the icons of Danish architecture and designIn the permanent exhibition So Danish!, you can meet the icons of Danish architecture and design and take a journey through 1,000 years of Danish architecture — from Viking ring fortresses to modern design classics and contemporary buildings.Through films, models, original drawings and spatial installations, the exhibition shows how architecture, urban spaces and design have shaped Danish society, everyday life and the way we live together. So Danish! is a great introduction for international visitors who want to understand Denmark and Copenhagen through architecture and design.Changing exhibitions about architecture, design and the cities of the future DAC presents changing exhibitions exploring architecture, design, urban development and the future of how we live.The exhibitions are for children, adults, architecture lovers and anyone curious about the city. Here, you can gain new perspectives on how architecture affects everyday life — and how future cities can become more sustainable, inclusive and vibrant. See current exhibitions at dac.dk. Special Exhibition - This Is Not a Forest - until 27.09.2026 Experience a sensory architecture installation where light, sound and scent create the feeling of a forest. The installation follows wood’s journey from raw material to architecture and shows how design, craftsmanship and discarded material shape both the material and the space around us. Scent is an active part of the experience, exploring how architecture can also be perceived through smell. Special Exhibition - What the BLOX - until 10.01.2027 Explore the story of BLOX and the transformation of Bryghuspladsen from fortress, shipyard and industrial harbour to cultural harbourfront. The exhibition examines why BLOX has both fascinated and provoked, and how its architecture, location and green glass have shaped the way we see the harbour, the city and each other. Architecture for the whole familyArchitecture is also for children. On weekends and during selected holidays, DAC offers open family workshops where children and adults can build, draw, experiment and explore the world of architecture together with DAC’s guides.Families can also follow children’s trails in the exhibitions, try DAC Slide — a 40-metre slide through BLOX — and visit the outdoor playground. DAC Café with harbour viewsAt DAC Café, you can experience Copenhagen from above, with views over the inner harbour, rooftops, towers and bridges.Take a seat on one of the café’s three large rooftop terraces and enjoy Nordic dishes, a cup of coffee or a drink with views over the city. The café is ideal as the final stop of your visit — or as a break along the way.Access to the café requires an entrance ticket or a DAC Annual Pass. DAC Design ShopDAC Design Shop is open to everyone and does not require a ticket.Here, you can explore a hand-picked selection of Danish design, architecture books, posters, home accessories, jewellery, accessories and gift ideas from both well-known and emerging designers.The shop is a great place to find a gift, a souvenir from Copenhagen or something special for yourself.

Karen Blixen Museum Rungstedlund A beautiful, short walk from Rungsted Kyst Station north of Copenhagen leads to the Karen Blixen Museum. A unique experience awaits in the beautiful, charming and authentic author's home surrounded by a bird sanctuary and situated just by the Sound. Rungstedlund is one of the oldest existing properties on the coastal road Strandvejen and was Karen Blixen's home for most of her life. The author Karen Blixen, also known as Isak Dinesen, wrote herself into world literature with well-known works such as Out of Africa and Babette's Feast. The living rooms at Rungstedlund stand as Karen Blixen left them, decorated in her unique style and with fresh, sumptuous flower arrangements inspired by her own bouquets. Experience changing exhibitions at the museum and explore Karen Blixen's outdoor natural gem, the Bird Sanctuary. There is always free access to the Bird Sanctuary, which was protected in 1958 and has since attracted nature- and bird enthusiasts of all age groups. In 2024, the BLIXEN Route opened - a 16 km certified hiking route marked with signs and audio stories along the way. The route is circular starts at the Karen Blixen Museum and is free of charge. Read more at Karen Blixen Museum — BLIXEN ROUTE Madam Carlsen's café, named after Karen Blixen's housekeeper, is a cozy meeting place offering beautiful views of both forest and sea and with a wonderful outdoor terrace. The café serves brunch, lunch and dinner as well as a good selection of delicious cakes, wine and coffee. It is recommended to book a table here. Find inspiration in a wide selection of books in several languages and be tempted by unique art, fine textiles and quality products in the cozy museum shop.

Welcome to ENIGMA, Denmark’s vibrant hub for communication and media. Born from the old Post & Tele Museum, it now thrives in a historic post office in Østerbro. ENIGMA is a treasure trove of Denmark’s communication history, housing the largest stamp collection and a significant specialist library. It’s a place where past, present, and future converge, offering a journey from the postal service’s inception in 1624 to today’s digital realities. The museum houses four different exhibition and activity areas. Together they depict the Danish communication and media history from the establishment of the postal service in 1624, over mass communication in sound and images, to our time’s digital realities. Past, present, and future under the same roof. The name ENIGMA, a Greek word meaning riddle, reflects the museums mission to help decipher the riddles of everyday communication. The museum even house the world’s oldest ENIGMA machine, a code device from World War II. Exhibition: “AI & YOU”“AI & YOU” is an exhibition about artificial intelligence that explores both the opportunities and dilemmas presented by new technology. Just like earlier technological breakthroughs — such as the telegraph, the telephone, and the internet — AI inspires both hope and concern, raising questions about everything from democracy and privacy to learning and decision‑making. Starting February 3, 2026, the exhibition invites visitors to explore, reflect, and find their own answers to the future of technology

Our Saviour's is one of Denmark's most famous churches. Ever since the serpentine spire was inaugurated in 1752, is has been a popular passtime to climb the 400 steps to the top. Please note: The entrance to the church is free of charge for all. If you wish to climb the tower you must book your visit in advance. Please choose the free 'Copenhagen Card' option here. Every year, more than 200.000 people climb the stairway to the top where Our Saviour stands on his globe and overlooks the royal city of Copenhagen. Our Savior's Church's iconic tower contains six large bells and a fantastic carillon which holds special meaning to Christianshavn. With as many as 48 bells, the carillon plays its delicate melodies over the neighbourhood daily. On the last 150 external steps, you will, as far as the eye can see, experience one of the best views over Copenhagen with an overview of the city from every angle at 86 meters. This is not an ascent for the vertiginously challenged! The large baroque church, consecrated in 1696, holds a magnificent organ from 1698 and a beautiful altar. Furthermore, the church has 40 elephants symbolising the absolute monarchy and the Order of the Elephant, the highest order in Denmark. Can you find all the elephants in the church? Access to the tower is limited during crowded hours because of narrow stairs and pathways. Therefore, we recommend prior booking to avoid waiting time for purchasing tickets on-site and to reserve a spot in the tower at a preferred time. The staff can require online booking upon arrival during busy hours if the tower has reached its maximum visitor capacity.  Please note that the church is closed for sightseeing during services and special events. In the case of rain, snow or heavy wind, the tower closes temporarily for safety reasons.

BAKKEHUSET IS TEMPORARILY CLOSEDBakkehuset is an authentic Danish Golden Age home where history, atmosphere, and storytelling come together. Surrounded by its historic garden, the house offers a vivid and intimate glimpse into everyday life in the early 19th century.Step into the Golden AgeIn the early 1800s, Bakkehuset was a vibrant hub of conversation, creativity, and ideas. It was home to the influential couple Kamma Rahbek and Knud Lyne Rahbek, who welcomed many of the leading writers, thinkers, and scientists of their time. Their home became a meeting place where culture flourished—where literature, philosophy, and science intertwined in lively discussions. A visit to Bakkehuset offers a rich journey into one of the most defining periods in Danish cultural history.Through exhibitions, talks, workshops, and communal dining experiences, the house continues to celebrate the creativity, curiosity, and community of the Golden Age. The Fairytale AcademyIn the family-friendly area known as The Fairytale Academy, the stories of Hans Christian Andersen are brought to life in a playful and immersive scenographic installation.Designed for both children and adults, this imaginative space invites visitors to explore freely and take part in creative workshops inspired by Andersen’s tales. A Romantic Garden RetreatBakkehuset is embraced by a beautiful historic garden, inspired by the plants and aesthetics of Kamma Rahbek’s time. Here, you can wander among fragrant herbs, blooming flowers, and winding paths that evoke the charm of the 19th century.At the heart of the garden lies the café, Bakkehusets Orangeri, where you can unwind and complete your visit with a cup of coffee.