Ordrupgaard

The art and culture scene beyond Copenhagen

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Although Copenhagen is known for its rich art and culture scene, the surrounding cities and areas also have a lot to offer on this front. Take a cultural excursion to the Danish countryside and fill your backpack with unique experiences and impressions. 

Whether you're most interested in seeing modern and groundbreaking contemporary art, going to the theatre the old-fashioned way or seeing iconic author Karen Blixen's living room and bedroom in real life, this guide will give you inspiration for your cultural excursion. 

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Karen Blixen Museum, Rungstedlund
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Karen Blixen Museum, Rungstedlund

In the city of Rungsted, you will find the charming and historic house Rungstedlund. The authentic author home of Karen Blixen is today a museum, Bird Sanctuary and lovely café.

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Sophienholm Kunsthal
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Sophienholm Kunsthal

Visit a historic landmark, the romantic park and a leading gallery of contemporary and modern art in one and the same excursion.

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Ordrupgaard Museum
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Ordrupgaard Museum

Ordrupgaard is a state-owned art museum close to Dyrehaven and Jægersborg in Greater Copenhagen. The museum is known for its large collection of French and Danish pieces from the 19th and 20th centuri...

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Gl. Holtegaard
photo: Bjørn Pierri Enevoldsen

Gl. Holtegaard

Gammel Holtegaard is an art center with a programme of three to four ambitious exhibitions a year, both in the galleries of the main house and in the Baroque garden. Our mission is to present contempo...

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ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art
photo: Henrik Jauert

ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art

Walk beside world-class sculptures in the dunes, discover one of Europe's best Damien Hirst collections and explore modern art in a wonderful ark-like gallery by the sea at Ishøj, south of Copenhagen....

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Kastrupgårdsamlingen
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Kastrupgårdsamlingen

Experience modern graphics and contemporary art at the old country house Kastrupgård, whose past points back to Amager's history from the mid-18th century onwards.

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Bellevue Theatre
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Bellevue Theatre

The Bellevue Theatre is part of the white town, in Klampenborg, north of Copenhagen, designed by world-famous Danish architect Arne Jacobsen.

The Bellevue Theatre is one of the cornerstones of the wo...

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