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Best views in Copenhagen

13 lookouts and viewpoints in Copenhagen.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Rundetårn, Copenhagen
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Best views in Copenhagen

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    Rundetårn

    The Round Tower

    Climb the spiral, cobbled road up to the observation platform of this tower, for a wonderful view of the city.

    10:00-20:00 (winter: 18:00)60 kr, students 40 kr · Limited wheelchair access · Built 1642

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    Christiansborg

    the Parliament

    This Neo-baroque palace, completed in 1928, after 11 years of construction - is unique in the world, housing both the executive power, the legislative power, and the judicial power of Denmark, in a single building. It is the 5th construction at the site, and the ruins of the original castle dating back to the 12th century - was excavated during the construction of the current palace, is open to the public (adult 85 kr, student 60 kr). Apart from the ruins there are a few other places that can be visited: free guided tours of the parliament building are conducted during summer months; Parliament's tower can be visited free of charge Tu-Su 11:00-21:00; the Royal Reception Rooms (including the Great Hall with the tapestries) 150 kr; the Royal Kitchen 85 Kr, the Royal Stables 85 kr; the Palace Chapel - free admission. Besides, there is a combination ticket which allows entrance to all of the aforementioned sights - 225 kr. You get a discount of 10 kr for all tickets when ordering online.

    10:00–17:00, May-September opens one hour earlierFree entry

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    Marmorkirken

    The Marble Church, Frederik's Church

    Officially called Frederikskirken, this impressive church imposes a massive presence on the Copenhagen skyline, with its 31 m. diameter dome. Because of financial turmoil in the country, it took over 100 years to complete. The church takes its name from the original lower part of the structure which is made from Norwegian marble. Guided tours of the dome: adults: 35 kr, children (under 18) 20 kr (cash only); June 15-Aug 31: daily at 13:00; at other times: Sa Su at 13:00. Tickets are sold from 12:50. Visits might be cancelled due to services or concerts. Services in Danish on Sundays and holidays at 10:30.

    Mon-Thu Sat 10:00-17:00, Fri Sun 12:00-17:00Free

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    Vor Frelsers Kirke

    Church of our saviour

    Climb the 400 steps to the top of the spire of the church for panoramic views of Copenhagen. The last steps are on the outside of the spire. Rumor has it that the designer threw himself out the tower, when he discovered the rotation of the stairs was the wrong way, so that sword fights would have to be fought with the left hand, however the spiraling stairs was meant to symbol the ascend into heaven.

    Church 11:00-15:30, tower 09:00-20:00 (closed in January)Tower full price: 69 kr

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    Nordbro tower

    Borgmestervangen 31

    Closed · opens 11 am Saturday

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    Zootårnet

    Tårn med udsigt i 70 meters højde over havet.

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    Bjerget

    Sdr Kystagervej 4

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    Affaldsbjerget

    18 m high

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    Frederiksberg Bakke

    31 m high

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    Grand view

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    Strandstation 1

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    Strandstation 2

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    ZooLook

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