Visit Hovedstaden: Best of Hovedstaden Travel 2026

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Denmark’s capital city oozes historic charm, laced with a cool contemporary vibe that's uniquely Scandinavian.

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Tivoli Gardens
Nyhavn
Royal Arena

Aerial view of Kronborg castle with ramparts, ravelin guarding the entrance to the Baltic Sea and the Oresund in Helsingor Denmark

Framed by long stretches of beach and verdant forests, this Danish port town is also home to a castle made famous in William Shakespeare.

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Kronborg Slot

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Panoramic view on Gudhjem and Baltic sea, Bornholm island, Denmark

Smoked herring, the harbour, the museums and beautiful nature – it's easy to see why Gudhjem on Bornholm Island is such a popular place to visit.

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Baltic Sea Glass

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Golden Hour Aerial View of Allinge Harbor and Coastal Town on Bornholm Island with Sunlight Reflecting on Calm Sea

Learn about Denmark’s history, hike along the cliffs and taste the island’s cuisine.

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A beach with rocks and calm water under a twilight sky.

The fishing village of Gilleleje is something unique. Create happy memories by sightseeing in museums, farm visits, golf, heritage railways and lovely beach walks.

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Come to Hornbaek and enjoy its art, golf and beaches.

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Tivoli Gardens

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This historic amusement park is where the famously cool Danes come to let their hair down.

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Cities in Hovedstaden

Copenhagen (and vicinity)

Denmark’s capital city oozes historic charm, laced with a cool contemporary vibe that's uniquely Scandinavian.

Kastrup

Home to Denmark’s national aquarium, this suburb in southern Copenhagen also has an attractive coastline, nature trails and an open-air swimming pool.

Helsingor

Framed by long stretches of beach and verdant forests, this Danish port town is also home to a castle made famous in William Shakespeare.

Frederiksberg

Enjoy the Paris-like atmosphere of Værnedamsvej, pick up a unique memento in the myriad of small specialist shops, relax in Frederiksberg Have or take a trip to the zoo.

Allinge

Learn about Denmark’s history, hike along the cliffs and taste the island’s cuisine.

Hvidovre

Take the family away on a holiday to Hvidovre for easy access to the big city, plenty of fresh air and a backdrop of stunning scenery.

Kongens Lyngby

Walk in the historic Jægersborg Dyrehave, explore one of the best-preserved villages in the country and go wild on the rides at Bakken amusement park.

Gentofte

Step back in time with magnificent castles, explore elegant parks, enjoy warm summer days on the beach or appreciate the sight of tame deer in Dyrehaven.

Gilleleje

The fishing village of Gilleleje is something unique. Create happy memories by sightseeing in museums, farm visits, golf, heritage railways and lovely beach walks.

Aerial panorama of Indre Osterbro, Nordhavnen districts. New modern district in Copenhagen, Denmark. Beautiful modern buildings, Portland Towers and UN.

Glostrup

Enjoy a romantic stroll through the lovely park, check out the latest fashions in the well-appointed shopping centre and admire the view from the top of Oxbjerget.

Gudhjem

Smoked herring, the harbour, the museums and beautiful nature – it's easy to see why Gudhjem on Bornholm Island is such a popular place to visit.

Hovedstaden Travel Guide

Denmark

Popular cities in Hovedstaden

Reasons to visit

Reasons to visit

Reasons to visit

Stay near popular Hovedstaden attractions

Tivoli Gardens

Nyhavn

Royal Arena

Strøget

Bella Center

Copenhagen Zoo

City Hall Square

Parken Stadium

Cities in Hovedstaden

Copenhagen (and vicinity)

Kastrup

Helsingor

Frederiksberg

Allinge

Hvidovre

Kongens Lyngby

Gentofte

Gilleleje

Glostrup

Gudhjem

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