Copenhagen is a beautiful city with many attractions that one can find to be very amazing. Most of them are located at the city’s coastal areas and for beach-goers, you will get treat of a lifetime by visiting several beaches around Copenhagen. Some of the beaches with great attractions, gift shops and eateries include those of Charlttenlund and Klampenborg. One can also get great attractions at the Oresund and Helsingor.
Here are some of the attractions in and around Copenhagen:
• Dragor
It is located on the Southern shores of Amager Island. It is an amazing place for an afternoon excursion. The area is home to several historical smokehouses and The dragor Museum, located at the harbor, is a place to check out. The mustard-colored houses found in the Old Town are among the most attractive sites and many come in to take photos. The place is open for 24 hours and admission is free.
• Charltottenlund
This is an affluent suburb that is located to the north of Copenhagen. It has many coastal attractions that visitors can find amazing. They include a fantastic sandy beach, Charlottenlund Fort, which offers camping and restaurant services where people come to eat and drink as they enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea. It is open 24 hours and admission is free.
• Klampenborg
Situated approximately 20 minutes from the rail station, it is a fantastic spot for day trippers. It has an impressive sandy stretch beach called Bellevue that sees many sunbathers coming in during summer to enjoy. Many of the area’s major attractions are found at this beach and they include gift shops and eateries. It is a 24 hour place with free admission.
• Fredensborg
Located to the north of Copenhagen, Fredensborg is known to be a peaceful town that sees many tourists coming in to have a look at its royal castle, which was built in the 1720s. It can be visited in the month of July when the royal residents take a summer holiday. The castle is surrounded by 300 acres of parkland with many sculptures and a royal boat house. It is open 24 hours and admission is free.
• Helsingor (Elsinore)
This is an attraction place with many interesting buildings and historic quarters. The main attraction here is the Kronborg Castle, which the most visible place of this coastal town. One can also visit the Oresundsakvariet Aquarium to learn more about Danish marine creatures. It is open daily for 24 hours and admission is free.
• Bakken Amusement Park (Dyrehavsbakken)
This is the oldest amusement park in the world and it is surviving to date. Once there one can have fun in the many attractions like runaway train roller coaster. It is located in the Dyrehavsbakken where one can also see many deers in Dyrehaven Deer Park. Admission is free and can be accessed 24 hours a day.
• Billund (Legoland Parken)
This is one of the popular tourist attraction sites that are located in the outskirts of Copenhagen and it is situated approximately 1 km/ 0.5 miles north of the small town of Billund. It has a park that covers around 10 hectares/ 25 acres where people come to have fun. The Legoland amusement park has many it offers visitors like merry-go-rounds, fast rollers, a restaurant and a bank. Another main attraction is the Liliputain world of miniature cities and buildings, which has over 50 million plastic lego blocks. The area is open 24 hours and admission is free.