Copenhagen North highlights
The surroundings outside Copenhagen offer many exciting and unique experiences. Whether you prefer characterful dining, exciting culture or stunning outdoor experiences, there is something for everyone.
Outdoor
Breathe a little deeper and fill up your nature barometer. Here are some of the best nature experiences outside Copenhagen
Bellevue
The area around Bellevue on the northern outskirts of Copenhagen is a popular destination for both locals, residents and international tourists. Bellevue is a 700-metre-long sandy beach in Klampenborg...
The Deer Park
A short trip north from Copenhagen will take you to Dyrehaven, a wonderful woodland that seems far from city lights and traffic noise.
Værløse Air Base
If you’re after a slightly different outdoor experience, you should definitely investigate the unique natural landscape of the former Royal Danish Air Force Base at Værløse. 20 kms northwest of Copenh...
Furesøbadet
Furesø, Denmark’s deepest lake, lies just 20 kms north west of Copenhagen. It has rapidly become a hotspot for outdoor swimming, one of the most popular in the country.
MTB Tours
Are you into fantastic nature experiences and don’t mind working up a little sweat on your brow? - then you will love a mountain bike trip in Hareskoven. It’s basically THE place near Copenhagen to go...
Rungsted Havn
In the middle of the Øresund coast lies Rungsted Harbour, Denmark's third largest yacht harbour. These fantastic marina surroundings are home to 850 boats and dinghies and have become a popular meetin...
Culture
Experience the rush, or get to know one of Denmark's greatest women. Culture is waiting for you.
Bakken
A unique mini theme park in the woods north of Copenhagen, Bakken is the oldest amusement park in the world.
Experimentarium
Forget any school memories you may have of boring science classes and dry textbooks. Denmark’s leading science centre has been capturing the imagination of adults and children alike for over thirty ye...
The Open Air Museum
The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and largest open air museums in the world.
Sophienholm Kunsthal
Visit a historic landmark, the romantic park and a leading gallery of contemporary and modern art in one and the same excursion.
Karen Blixen Museum, Rungstedlund
In the city of Rungsted, you will find the charming and historic house Rungstedlund. The authentic author home of Karen Blixen is today a museum, Bird Sanctuary and lovely café.
Ordrupgaard Museum
Ordrupgaard is a state-owned art museum close to Dyrehaven and Jægersborg in Greater Copenhagen. The museum is known for its large collection of French and Danish pieces from the 19th and 20th centuri...
Gl. Holtegaard
Gammel Holtegaard is an art center with a programme of three to four ambitious exhibitions a year, both in the galleries of the main house and in the Baroque garden. Our mission is to present contempo...
Cuisine
Brede Spisehus
Brede Spisehus is a modern restaurant located in the idyllic little village of Brede, north of Copenhagen. Here you’ll find classic lunch dishes given a fresh new twist, with the finest gastronomical ...
No. 22 Bistro
On beautiful and vibrant Rungsted Harbour, with its serene view of yachts and Øresund, lies the classic No. 22 Bistro. Here you’ll find delicious French gastronomy, made with the best seasonal and loc...
Restaurant Jordnær
Restaurant Jordnær - 'Down to earth' 2-star Michelin food just 10 kilometres north of Copenhagen.
Søllerød Kro
Michelin-awarded Søllerød Kro is recognised both nationally and internationally as one of Denmark's absolute best restaurants.
The Samuel
The Samuel is a sophisticated but down-to-earth restaurant set in a historical apothecary's villa, just 8 km north of Copenhagen, in the beautiful district of Hellerup. The villa itself dates back to ...