Copenhagen Self-guided Activities

Tivoli Gardens

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At this famous amusement park and pleasure gardens, kids thrill to carnival rides while parents enjoy the serenity. Located in the heart of Copenhagen.
The world's tallest carousel, Himmelskibet, opened in Tivoli in 2006. Eighty meters high, it offers panoramic views of the city.
The park is best known for its wooden roller coaster, Rutsjebanen or as some people call it Bjerg Banen (Mountain Track), built in 1914 in Malmö, Sweden. It is one of world's oldest wooden roller coasters that is still operating today.

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Amalienborg Palace

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Amalienborg Palace is the winter home of the Danish royal family, where you can watch the changing of the guard at noon daily, preceded by a parade at 11:30 a.m. The palace is the country's best example of Rococo architecture and its largest castle. It consists of four identical classicizing palace façades, and over the years various kings and their families have resided in the four different palaces.

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Rosenborg Castle

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The most recognizable of Denmark's castles was constructed in 1606 as the summer home of Danish King Christian IV. The castle was used by Danish regents as a royal residence until around 1710. Today, it houses Danish treasures, including the Crown Jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia , and features ornate ballrooms and extravagant halls.

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