1) The Forest Tower (1 hour from Copenhagen)

Camp Adventures Forest Tower is a unique nature experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Scandinavia. Situated in the forests south-west of Copenhagen, the 45-meter-tall Forest Tower offers 360-degree views over the beautiful southern Zealand nature. In clear weather you can even see Copenhagen, Malmö and the Øresund Bridge. Built from weathered steel and local oak, the Forest Tower is in itself a sight to see! It opened to the public in March 2019, welcoming 2,500 people on its very first day, and was voted one of Time’s 100 World’s Greatest Places in 2019.

Photo by: SydkystDanmark, Copenhagen Media Center

2) Hallowe’en in Tivoli (Center of Copenhagen)

Tivoli Gardens is an amusement park located in the heart of Copenhagen, just opposite the Central Train Station. But Tivoli is much more than just a summer attraction. We have previously written about Christmas in Tivoli, but Hallowe’en in Tivoli is also a tradition worth experiencing. Running from October 9th to November 1st, this is relevant for all ages. While children and young people might enjoy the many different rides, adults can enjoy a great dinner at one of the many restaurants and cafés inside Tivoli.

Photo by: Anders Bøgild, Tivoli - Copenhagen Media Center

3) The Forgotten Giants (30 minutes from Copenhagen)

Scattered around the forests, meadows and waters of suburban Copenhagen, you'll meet six rather large wooden sculptures that are pretty far from your typical tourist attraction: the six Forgotten Giants. These quirky characters were made from recycled wood by artist Thomas Dambo, to get Copenhageners out exploring nature as part of an open-air sculpture treasure hunt. The Giants are perfect for families looking to get off the beaten track, all within easy reach of Copenhagen.

Photo by: Martin Heiberg, Copenhagen Media Center

4) Møns Klint (2 hours from Copenhagen)

Just a two-hour drive from Copenhagen you will find one of Denmark’s most popular and breath-taking landscapes. Møns Klint is a 6km stretch of stunning chalk cliffs just off the eastern coast of Denmark. Denmark’s first biosphere area, UNESCO lists Møn and the neighbouring islands, as a unique place in the world. Enjoy diving in the Baltic sea, explore the ancient forests by foot or by bicycle, go hunting for 70-million-year-old fossils, or visit the GeoCenter to learn about pre-historic Denmark.

Photo by: Emilie Ristevski @helloemilie, Copenhagen Media Center

5) Louisiana (30 minutes from Copenhagen)

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a leading international art museum, where art, nature and architecture combine into an experience that attracts guests from all over the world. Louisiana’s collection of modern art is one of Scandinavia’s largest, containing more than 4,000 artworks across nearly all genres. The sculpture park is a major feature of any visit to Louisiana no matter the time of year, but is especially beautiful in spring, with its open lawns, shady woods, and a terrace that looks down onto the beach.

Photo by: Daniel Rasmussen, Copenhagen Media Center

6) Dyrehaven (20 minutes from Copenhagen)

Dyrehaven, which literally means ‘the deer park’, is a natural resort filled with forests, lakes and – just as the name suggests – more than 2,000 free range deer. The park was originally created for hunting, and you can still visit the King’s hunting lodge in the middle of the park. You can also visit the amusement park Bakken, enjoy the cafes and restaurants dotted around, take a horse and carriage ride, or simply take a walk and take in the clean air and beautiful views. Dyrehaven was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.

Photo by: Tuala Hjarnø, Copenhagen Media Center

7) Roskilde Viking Ship Museum (40 minutes from Copenhagen)

Nestled in the picturesque Roskilde Fjord, the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum offers visitors the chance to experience a little bit of Viking history for themselves. See five reconstructed Viking longboats, built from salvaged wrecks from the fjord, in the Viking Ship Hall, and visit the open-air Boatyard, where you can try your hand at traditional Viking crafts. And from May to September, you can sail out on Roskilde Fjord on a traditional Nordic boat.

Photo by: Martin Heiberg, Copenhagen Media Center

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