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Time to explore arts, culture and Danish design

Whether you're into contemporary art, theatre, ancient sculptures, design classics or heavy metal concerts, Copenhagen is ready to entertain, teach, inspire and impress you.

With heavyweights like the The Royal Danish Opera House and Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the cultural scene in the city is well established. That doesn't keep new-comers from flourishing, as new galleries and design keeps appearing around Copenhagen.

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Art Museums and art spaces

The Copenhagen art scene has always been challenging boundaries and ideas. Artists from all over the world are exhibited in Copenhagen, and it's an exciting universe to dive into. Whether you're into contemporary art, ancient sculptures, or classic paintings, you're sure to be captivated.

Rosenborg Castle

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History museums in Copenhagen

Copenhagen oozes of history, with its cobblestone narrow streets, old timbered houses, ancient castles and palaces. Throughout the city, loads of museums specialize in the most important periods in Danish history, where you get to dive deep into the past. Here are the best of the bunch!

Glyptoteket

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Top museums in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a great city for art lovers and home to internationally acknowledged art museums, and also boasts some fantastic themed and historic museums. Here are the best of the lot; some in the lush outskirts of the city and others smack dap in the midst of it all.

Danish design and architcture

Designmuseum Danmark

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Designmuseum Danmark

Designmuseum Danmark offers displays of decorative art, crafts, and industrial designs from the Western world and Asia.

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Explore the historic parts of Copenhagen

Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød north of Copenhagen

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The royal and historic Copenhagen

Home to one of the oldest monarchies in the world with a history tracing back to the Viking Age. History is everywhere in Copenhagen where cobblestone streets, palaces and royal artefacts make for a beautiful backdrop to the modern life lived by the Copenhageners of today.

Christiansborg Palace | Daniel Rasmussen

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Experience Copenhagen Cultural District

Within 10 minutes’ walk in the heart of the historic city centre 19 museums and cultural institutions make up Copenhagen Cultural District. Explore Danish and international culture and history in a small area with a large cultural significance.

Cultural and historical heritage beyond Copenhagen

Catch er train or car and head on a day trip out of the city.

M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen

Museums fit for a day trip

Enjoy the music and theatre scene in Copenhagen

Danish Broadcasting Coorporation's concert hall

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Opera, ballet, theatre and classical

Are you an opera, ballet or theatre enthusiast? Then you have come to the right city! With its historic charm and old, authentic buildings, Copenhagen makes the perfect setting for a breathtaking opera, ballet or theatre experience.

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Live music in Copenhagen

Just as Copenhagen focuses on fashion and culture, so does the city have a sweet spot for music. The many venues ensure that there's a concert to catch every day, and festivals such as Jazz, Distortion, and Roskilde take over the city to celebrate music and all that goes with it.

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