Copenhagen, Denmark​ Points of Interest 

​More about Copenhagen, Denmark Points of Interest

• Kronborg Castle - Built as a fortress in the 16th century to defend the kingdom of Denmark, this magnificent Renaissance castle was immortalized by Shakespeare as the setting for his play, "Hamlet."
• Rosenborg Castle - Constructed in 1606 as the summer residence of King Christian IV, this fairytale-looking castle serves as a museum and holds the crown jewels, coronation chairs, family portraits, and more.
• Tivoli Gardens - One of the oldest amusement parks in the world, Tivoli Gardens boasts the world's highest carousel, the 262-foot Star Flyer, and the world's oldest wooden roller coaster.
• Fredensborg Castle - This beautiful 18th-century Baroque palace is used by the royal couple for state visits and events. When Queen Margrethe II is in residence, the Changing of the Guard takes place every day at noon.
• Frederiksborg Castle - This magnificent Dutch Renaissance castle sits on three small islands on Lake Slotso and is home to a historical museum noted for its outstanding collection of portraits - the largest of its kind in Demark.
• Amalienborg Palace - The prime winter residence of the Danish royal family, the Amalienborg Palace is a palatial complex comprised of four identical palaces planned around a beautiful octagonal courtyard.
• Christiansborg Palace - Spanning 800 years as the site for the Danish Parliament and royalty, the Palace you see today dates to the early 20th century, built on the ruins of former royal palaces.
• Nyhavn - Once the home of Hans Christian Andersen, this colorful 17th-century waterfront district features brightly colored 17th- and 18th-century townhouses, restaurants, and cafés, and a canal packed with old wooden ships.