Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Denmark

THE 10 BEST Indoor Things to Do in Denmark on a Rainy Day

Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Denmark

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  • Anna F
    Sweden1 contribution
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    The castle is very beautiful and well preserved. You get a sense of how life actually was lived here. I enjoyed the to floor ballroom very much. The garden looks lovely but I will have to return in the summer time to see it in bloom.
    Written March 14, 2024
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  • Alastair T
    Taunton, UK22 contributions
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    Really interesting place to understand the history of Denmark throughout the ages. Collections are really varied from the inside of churches and danish rooms, to dolls houses and toys though the ages. There’s even an area for kids to play in including a pirate ship and imaginary play. Well worth a visit
    Written February 18, 2024
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  • Holzfrog
    Thames Ditton, UK1,135 contributions
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    Stunning palace with lovely grounds. It was a treat to see the horses being exercised too. Well worth a visit if you’re in Copenhagen.
    Written January 29, 2024
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  • mperugia
    DeBary, FL191 contributions
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    Loved the self-guided tour of the castle and the gardens. Plenty of information was provided by scanning the QR code at the entrance and accessing the information about each room through your phone.

    Each room is rich with history and exquisite works of art work depicting the royals that ruled Denmark over many years.

    One of the most fascinating parts of the tour was getting up close and personal with many of the original sculptures that used to be afixed to the castle.

    Plan to spend 3 to 4 hours at the castle to do it proper justice. It is also just a short walk into town to visit some of the local shops and grab lunch at one of the many cafés.

    All of the docents that we encountered on the property were extremely friendly and helpful. I would recommend this castle over many of the others in the area.

    Tip: A free parking area is available by entering Batzkes Bakke in your GPS.
    Written March 11, 2024
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  • Jonathan W
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting place to visit. The underground section was amazing. Would definitely visit in winter, looks amazing with ice and snow.
    Written February 18, 2024
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  • Hitheroadwithlila
    Lenexa, KS2,189 contributions
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    From the Roskilde Cathedral, we moved to another site in Roskilde, the Viking Ship Museum. The ground, still wet from the previous rain, along with grey skies, and dense clouds, gave the site an ominous feel.
    Once the group departed the tour bus, we weaved between buildings and areas that during the spring and summer would have been buzzing with tourists, guides, and local workers. Instead, we viewed partly constructed sailing Viking ships in the museum’s boatyard freely. I peeked into the windows of a rope making shop as well as other buildings as our group made its way to the museum.
    As we approached the museum, there were a few people on the grounds, working on ship replicas. Inside the museum, to gain knowledge about the five original, excavated Viking vessels (Skuldelev ships) from 1962, a film, Five Viking Ships from Skuldelev played in a small theatre downstairs.
    Upstairs, the haunting view of the 11th century ships are on display. Striking and poignant, to view these ships that were buried for years would make one wish that they could talk and reveal their history for all to hear.
    Overall: There is a chance to board a traditional Nordic boat that allows passengers to take part in rowing and other jobs to have an idea what it was like to be a Viking. Check the website for availability starting in May to September.
    Written February 20, 2024
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  • Susan M
    Edinburgh, UK4 contributions
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    The highlight of my short trip to Copenhagen - first visit in 40+ years!
    What a new gorgeous building with lovely open public spaces looking over the water. Extremely comfortable seats and excellent view from the very top balcony - great value for money at around £40 equivalent (everything else in Copenhagen was very expensive!)
    A grand production of a grand opera with impressive cast - well-balanced singing and orchestra on form and the sound was intense especially hearing it from up high. I appreciated the subtitles in both Danish and English.
    Easy to reach by public transport (2 buses via the central station) but the bus due after the performance didn't turn up so had to walk 30 minutes to the nearest Metro...best check travel arrangements late at night.
    PS watch out for strange seat numbering - I was seat no 2 in the middle of the row but seat 1 was to my left and seat 4 to my right... Is this a Danish quirk?
    Written September 24, 2023
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  • Jerome L
    Cardiff, UK34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful church. Ideal for a quick visit.
    Unfortunately could not visit the top of the dome as nobody was there to tend to tourists.
    But well worth a visit as the biggest dome in Scandinavia.
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • Hitheroadwithlila
    Lenexa, KS2,189 contributions
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    My Saturday birthday morning would be an all-day tour; a grand day trip around Copenhagen. When the tour bus had gathered everyone from all the stops and our guide, Anders, introduced himself, we did the same by stating our names and the countries we were from. I found out that a young lady from the UK, was also celebrating her birthday on the same day. The cold, rainy morning drive took us to our first stop of the day; Roskilde Cathedral.
    Seen as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Roskilde Cathedral is the Lutheran Church of Denmark and the official royal burial church for many Danish monarchs built in the 12th and 13th centuries. From November to March, much of the viewing takes place outside. The history given by our guide, gave insight to what was offered inside the cathedral that we could not see.
    Written February 19, 2024
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  • Kristie
    Columbia, MO82 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My son and I (Americans) visited the Jelling Mounds and Runic Stones in Denmark with some family friends. It was absolutely delightful and far more interactive than we'd anticipated! Nestled in the Danish countryside, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers an engaging peek into the rich history and culture of the Viking Age.

    The mounds themselves are steeped in centuries of legend and lore. The runic stones are carved with intricate designs and ancient inscriptions, powerful reminders of Denmark's heritage and identity.

    Our visit to the Jelling Mounds and Runic Stones was an interesting and memorable journey through Denmark's past.
    Written March 9, 2024
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  • tezpil
    Portsmouth, UK4,651 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive city hall building on the side of a large paved square. Interesting architecture and a few towers around. Busy square with traffic and shops and cafes all nearby.
    Written January 20, 2024
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  • PadreJose
    Lithgow, Australia385 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We caught the 6A bus from near Torvhallen to Bispepberg Torv on a Sunday morning. The church is very close to the bus stop. Before visiting the church we explored the Bispepberg cemetery, which is really the Grindtvigs Churchyard. The magnificence of the church is framed by the poplars of the cemetery’s central Avenue. The autumn landscape of the immaculately planned and managed cemetery was breathtaking. After spending some time there we headed back to the church. The interior was as inspiring and beautiful as expected. I’ve not been in a building with such soaring elegance. We had arrived at the end of a christening and chatted with parishioners, which enhances our appreciation of the place. This was a highlight of my visit to Copenhagen.
    Written November 5, 2023
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  • asvp-dk
    Costa Rica35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great museum - especially the WWll part. Definitely recommendable and the buildings and nature is amazing too. Worth a visit.
    Written October 7, 2023
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  • Chang Percy
    Taipei, Taiwan163 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is beautiful both inside and outside. It is close to main tourist attractions, such as the City Hall, Planetarium and Tivoli Gardens. There are many shops inside. Passengers would not be bored.
    Written October 28, 2023
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  • Jón Örn G
    Iceland173 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful church and packed with history. It was very nice to walk around and it is a must to buy access to the tower. I mean, what a view!!
    Written July 26, 2023
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