ARKEN in Ishøj is one of many experiences on a day trip out of Copenhagen

Ishøj: Coast and culture right outside the city

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

The city of Ishøj is a 17 minutes train ride away from Copenhagen Central Station. The main attraction in the city by the southcoast, is ARKEN museum of contemporary art. But other great things are awaiting your visit if you want to explore a bit beyond the beaten track.

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ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art
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ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art

Walk beside world-class sculptures in the dunes, discover one of Europe's best Damien Hirst collections and explore modern art in a wonderful ark-like gallery by the sea at Ishøj, south of Copenhagen....

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The Forgotten Giants
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The Forgotten Giants

Go hunting for the six wooden giants (© Thomas Dambo) lurking in the woods of Copenhagen’s suburbs.

Scattered around lush forests, meadows, and by calm waters in suburbia Copenhagen, you'll meet the ...

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Beachcafé Ka'nalu
Photo: Ishøj Turistbureau

Beachcafé Ka'nalu

At this Hawaiian beach cafe you can rent paddle boards and be temted by sweet treats and ice cream.

Ka'nalu on the beach in Ishøj just south of Copenhagen is a small nice beach cafe with really good ...

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Ishøj Marina
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Ishøj Marina

Ishøj harbour is a typical, Danish yacht harbour where sailors and strollers flock in the summer, especially, to soak up the maritime atmosphere.

Besides the good facilities for people docking their ...

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Tangloppen Camping
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Tangloppen Camping

Tangloppen Campsite is situated on a peninsula, only 500m from a lovely beach with dunes in Køge Bugt Strandpark (Køge Bay Beach Park), which is an integrated part of Ishøj Habour and only 500m from t...

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Green ExperienceDanhostel Ishøj Strand and Ishøj Strand Camping
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Danhostel Ishøj Strand and Ishøj Strand Camping

Hostel and camping in a big nature reserve and beatiful beach just outside of Copenhagen.

Danhostel Ishøj Strand offers 190 beds in 40 rooms, and shares reception and other facilities with the campin...

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