Indre By
Ten thousand years of Danish history, from bog finds to Viking ships to the twentieth century.
The National Museum tells the country's story in one very large eighteenth-century building. The prehistoric rooms are the highlight. They include the Sun Chariot, the Egtved Girl, bronze lurs and an extraordinary quantity of gold, followed by Viking-age halls and medieval church interiors.
Entry is free, the children's museum is genuinely good, and the sheer scale means you should pick two or three sections rather than attempt the lot. Two hours is a sensible visit.
The museum is in the heart of Indre By, a couple of minutes from Christiansborg, in a part of the centre where breakfast options range from bakery counters to full brunch. Plan to eat before, since the day inside will be longer than you expect.
Within walking distance
City-center breakfast classic
Atelier September is a well-known breakfast and café address in central Copenhagen. Its Gothersgade location suits a morning in Indre By before exploring the nearby shopping streets and sights.
Gothersgade 30 · 1123 · Copenhagen
Central Copenhagen café
Kalaset is a café on Vendersgade in central Copenhagen. It is a practical stop when your day takes you through Indre By, whether you are looking for breakfast, brunch or coffee.
Vendersgade 16 · 1363 · København K
Café near the historic centre
Sonny is a café on Rådhusstræde in Indre By. Its central address makes it a convenient breakfast, brunch or coffee stop between the old city and the harbour.
Rådhusstræde 5 · 1466 · København K
Getting there
Nearest Metro: Gammel Strand or Rådhuspladsen.
National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen
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