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Things to do with your family beyond Copenhagen

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Just outside Copenhagen, you'll find a wealth of family-friendly experiences that both children and adults will love. 

Grab your family by the arm and head out to the beautiful Danish countryside or immerse yourself in art and culture for both young and old. 

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Ordrupgaard Museum
photo: Laura Stamer

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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Bakken
photo: Jacob Lisbygd

Bakken

A unique mini theme park in the woods north of Copenhagen, Bakken is the oldest amusement park in the world. 

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The Open Air Museum
photo: Brittany Overgaard

The Open Air Museum

The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and largest open air museums in the world.

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The Deer Park
photo: Marvin Kuhr

The Deer Park

A short trip north from Copenhagen will take you to Dyrehaven, a wonderful woodland that seems far from city lights and traffic noise.

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Furesøbadet
photo: Marie Brandt

Furesøbadet

Furesø, Denmark’s deepest lake, lies just 20 kms north west of Copenhagen. It has rapidly become a hotspot for outdoor swimming, one of the most popular in the country.

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Oddies
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Oddies

Oddies is a small beach paradise at Rungsted Badestrand that makes you feel like you're on a tropical island, surrounded by good vibes, good drinks and great water views.

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Dragør Old Town
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Dragør Old Town

Dragør Old Town is one of the best-preserved towns in Denmark. Many of the low houses were built between the 18th and 19th centuries, and the small winding alleys hide many quirky details from that ti...

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Street Food Market in Elsinore - Værftets Madmarked
photo: Daniel Rasmussen

Street Food Market in Elsinore - Værftets Madmarked

Street food in rustic, maritime surroundings - The shipyard’s street food market is an informal gathering place, where people of all ages can gather, enjoy and explore the amazing foods found all acro...

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Kastrup Sea Bath
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Kastrup Sea Bath

What's better than jumping into the blue wave in the most beautiful surroundings? When you visit Sneglen, Kastrup Søbad, you have the best view of Saltholm Island and Sweden.

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Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage
photo: Thomas Rafn-Larsen

Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage

Drama-packed Kronborg is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles. 

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M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark
photo: Thijs Wolzak

M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark

Experience award-winning architecture and interactive exhibitions in the maritime surroundings of Kulturhavn Kronborg in Elsinore.

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