Amalienborg Palace

Home of the current king, Frederik X, Amalienborg Palace consists of four austere 18th-century palaces around a large cobbled square. Notably, Amalienborg is renowned for The Royal Life Guard, and visitors can witness the daily changing of the guards, marked by a ceremonial march from Rosenborg Castle through the streets to Amalienborg at noon.

• Web:

  www.kongernessamling.dk/en/amalienborg

• E-mail:

  amalienborg@kosa.dk

• Address:

  Amalienborg Slotsplads 5, Copenhagen

• Phone:

  +45 33 12 21 86

• Subway:

  Bus 1A, 26

Børsen — The Old Stock Exchange

Not many stock exchanges are topped by a 56m-tall spire formed from the entwined tails of four dragons. Børsen is one. Constructed in the bustling early 17th-century reign of Christian IV, the building is considered one of the finest examples of Dutch Renaissance architecture in Denmark, with richly embellished gables. Its still-functioning chamber of commerce is the oldest in Europe, though the building is not generally open to the public.

• Address:

  Børsgade, Copenhagen

• Subway:

  Bus 2A, 9A, 37, 66

Carlsberg Brewery Tours

Situated in the heart of J.C. Jacobsen's original brewery on Valby Bakke, Home of Carlsberg offers a fascinating journey into history, brewing traditions, and the legacy of the Carlsberg family. Wander through ancient cellars, witness majestic brewery horses, marvel at a remarkable bottle collection, and partake in beer tastings.

• Web:

  homeofcarlsberg.com

• Address:

  Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Copenhagen

Christiansborg Palace

Christiansborg Palace is home to Folketinget (the Danish parliament), the Prime Minister's office, and the Supreme Court. Visitor highlights include the glorious royal reception rooms, 11th-century ruins and royal kitchen, all of which can be visited separately or by joint ticket. Admission to the palace grounds, public galleries (during parliamentary debates only), and the tower is free. The tower, by the way, offers sweeping views of the Danish capital.

• Web:

  kongeligeslotte.dk/da/slotte-og-haver/christiansborg-slot.html

• E-mail:

  christiansborg@natmus.dk

• Address:

  Prins Jørgens Gård 1, Copenhagen

• Phone:

  +45 33 92 64 92

• Subway:

  Bus 1A, 2A, 9A, 26, 37, 66, Metro "Gammel Strand", Ferry "Det Kongelige Bibliotek"

Church of Holmen

Queen Margrethe II took her marriage vows here in 1967, and while much of the present Dutch Renaissance–style structure dates from 1641, the church's nave was originally built in 1562 to be used as an anchor forge. Converted into a church for the Royal Navy in 1619, the building's burial chapel contains the remains of Admiral Niels Juel, who beat back the Swedes in the crucial 1677 Battle of Køge Bay. Other highlights include an intricately carved 17th-century oak altarpiece and pulpit.

• Web:

  www.holmenskirke.dk

• Address:

  Holmens Kanal 21, Copenhagen

• Phone:

  +45 33 13 61 78

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun noon–4pm

• Subway:

  Bus 1A, 26, 66

Copenhagen Highlights Bike Tour

Explore Copenhagen like a local and discover the city on two wheels on this 3-hour guided bike tour. Hop on a bike and discover the Danish capital's highlights, including The Little Mermaid statue, Rosenborg Castle, and Christiania – Copenhagen's most hippie neighbourhood. Taste traditional cuisine in Torvehallerne, a modern food hall, and learn about Danish culture as you cycle between different neighbourhoods and historic landmarks.

• Web:

  www.biketours.com/copenhagen/copenhagen-highlights-bike-tour