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Things to Do in Indre By, Copenhagen

Copenhagen's medieval core, where Nyhavn's canal-front townhouses, Rosenborg Castle's crown jewels, and Tivoli Gardens all sit within a short walk of the Strøget shopping street. Christiansborg Palace and the Round Tower anchor the quieter lanes between.

Copenhagen's medieval core, where Nyhavn's canal-front townhouses, Rosenborg Castle's crown jewels, and Tivoli Gardens all sit within a short walk of the Strøget shopping street. Christiansborg Palace and the Round Tower anchor the quieter lanes between.

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Top things to do in Indre By

  • Botanical Garden in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Botanical Garden

    4.6 · 7.7k
    Botanical Garden

    National Museum of Natural History’s plant collection, the biggest in Denmark, spread over 10 ha.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
  • Tivoli Gardens in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Tivoli Gardens

    4.5 · 93.7k
    Amusement Park
    Open Jan, Mar–Dec

    19th-century amusement park with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • The City Hall in Indre By, Copenhagen

    The City Hall

    4.6 · 1.6k
    Historic Landmark

    Guided tours of this 1905 building with a richly decorated facade, housing Jens Olsen's World Clock.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 1 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Amalienborg Palace in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Amalienborg Palace

    4.5 · 32.7k
    Palace Museum

    18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards.

  • Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

    4.6 · 14.9k
    Art Museum

    Fine art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • The Round Tower in Indre By, Copenhagen

    The Round Tower

    4.5 · 28.2k
    Observation Deck

    17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs.

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • Freetown Christiania in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Freetown Christiania

    Themed Experience

    autonomous community in Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Nyhavn in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Nyhavn

    4.7 · 8.7k
    Plaza

    Nyhavn is the colorful 17th-century harbor canal lined with wooden ships, restaurants, and departure points for canal boats. It is photogenic but tourist-priced, so many locals carry drinks to the quay edge in good weather.

  • Frederik's Church in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Frederik's Church

    4.6 · 10.5k
    Basilica

    18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 5 PM
  • The Little Mermaid in Indre By, Copenhagen

    The Little Mermaid

    4.1 · 39.0k
    Statue

    Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Strøget in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Strøget

    4.6 · 1.5k
    Shopping Street

    Pedestrian boulevard known for its abundant shops at all price levels, cafes & a Guinness museum.

    Map
  • The King's Garden in Indre By, Copenhagen

    The King's Garden

    4.6 · 13.8k
    Botanical Garden

    Parkland & gardens, established in the 17th century, with tree-lined paths & pavilions.

    Every day
    7 AM – 10 PM
  • Rosenborg Castle in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Rosenborg Castle

    4.6 · 27.0k
    Castle Museum

    Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Church of Our Saviour in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Church of Our Saviour

    4.6 · 10.2k
    Observation Deck

    Baroque, 17th-century place of worship with a carillon & steps around the outside of the spire.

    Every day
    9 AM – 8 PM
  • Christiansborg Palace in Indre By, Copenhagen

    Christiansborg Palace

    4.6 · 22.4k
    Castle Museum

    Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains.

    Mon
    10 PM – 12 AM
    Tue
    12 AM – 5 PM
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • National Museum of Denmark in Indre By, Copenhagen

    National Museum of Denmark

    4.5 · 14.2k
    History Museum

    18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM

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Map of Indre By with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Botanical Garden
  2. 2Tivoli Gardens
  3. 3The City Hall
  4. 4Amalienborg Palace
  5. 5Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
  6. 6The Round Tower
  7. 7Freetown Christiania
  8. 8Nyhavn
  9. 9Frederik's Church
  10. 10The Little Mermaid

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