Danish Architecture Center The Danish Architecture Center (DAC) is an international cultural hotspot that creates engaging experiences and sparks dialogue about architecture, design, and urban development. Through exhibitions, tours, events, learning activities, and networking, DAC welcomes both kids and adults to explore the world of architecture. You can also browse new design pieces, artwork, and books at the DAC Design Shop, or enjoy a cup of coffee with a stunning view of the harbor at the DAC Café. Located in the iconic BLOX building on Copenhagen’s inner harbor, DAC is a key part of the city’s vibrant Cultural District.Exhibitions Featuring Danish and International IconsExperience the latest trends and leading voices in architecture and design through DAC’s inspiring exhibitions. Recent highlights include explorations of Danish living, child-centered architecture, and solo shows with global icons like Dorte Mandrup and BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group.Current Exhibitions:Age of Nature until the 17th of May 2026The exhibition explores how architecture can create space for both humans and nature in a world facing biodiversity loss and climate challenges. It presents visionary ideas such as buildings that host plants and animals, and shows how technology and design can integrate architecture with nature. Age of Nature invites visitors to rethink our relationship with nature and imagine a future where architecture supports ecological balance and shared well-being.So Danish! – Denmark’s National Architecture GallerySo Danish! is Danish Architecture Center’s first permanent exhibition on Danish architecture. The exhibition unfolds the history of Danish architecture from the Viking Age to present day and gives you the opportunity to travel into the architecture and understand how absolutely vital it is to our democratic society.Explore the City with DAC ToursDiscover the city’s architecture up close with guided tours led by DAC’s expert storytellers. From architectural masterpieces and hidden gems to bike bridges and harbor baths, these tours run several times a week. And your tour ticket includes same-day admission to DAC!Architecture for All AgesArchitecture is for kids too! Every weekend and during select holidays, DAC offers open family workshops where you can build, draw, and create alongside friendly guides. Take a ride on the DAC Slide, explore the outdoor playground, and enjoy a relaxed family meal in the café.DAC CaféSee Copenhagen from above at the DAC Café, where city life meets sky-high views. Relax on one of three spacious rooftop terraces and enjoy Nordic-style dishes, a fresh cocktail, or simply a great cup of coffee.DAC Design ShopThe DAC Design Shop is your go-to destination for design lovers. Discover a curated collection of cutting-edge Danish design - everything from jewelry, watches, and fashion to books, prints, and design for kids. The shop assortment is guided by values of quality and innovation, with a selection that evolves regularly, offering something new each visit. It’s the perfect spot to treat yourself or find a meaningful gift.

Embark on an amazing journey to the largest car universe in the Nordic region.Experience 300 classic cars in Lyngby, north of Copenhagen – an unforgettable adventure with activities for the whole family. At Classic Car House, you can explore the many exhibitions and gain an exciting insight into the incredible journey of the automobile – from the moment you step into the time capsule of the old 1936 automobile workshop to the moment you stand face to face with iconic Le Mans race cars. Experience, explore, and createImmerse yourself in captivating stories on a guided tour, marvel at the floating 2CV, or design your own car with colours, lights and sound. In our large car hotel, we take great care of privately owned cars, and you can get up close to them. You can also visit the Children’s Workshop, a creative and inspiring activity space designed for children. Can you find the missing Bugatti?Children can take on the mystery of “The Missing Bugatti.” Through fun car facts and audio spots in the exhibitions, they must find the answers in the treasure hunt throughout the museum. Can you solve the mystery? New special exhibition: L’Univers BugattiClassic Car House now presents the brand-new special exhibition L’Univers Bugatti. From October 1, 2025 to March 2026, you can experience 14 unique Bugatti models gathered under one roof. Bugatti is one of the world’s most legendary car brands, representing the pinnacle of rare and classic automobiles. Getting up close to some of the most iconic and rare Bugatti models ever made is a truly special experience. Enjoy a lovely meal in the restaurantThe restaurant at Classic Car House is located adjacent to the museum in a beautiful old three-winged courtyard. Here, you can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner menu in charming surroundings with views of the garden and museum buildings. When the weather permits, you can also dine al fresco on the spacious and cozy terrace. The food is based on the finest ingredients and offers something for every taste – for both children and adults.

Nikolaj Kunsthal presents especially Danish, but also international contemporary art in unique historical surroundings in the middle of Copenhagen.  Nikolaj Kunsthal is located in the former St. Nikolaj Church, Copenhagen’s third oldest church with one of the tallest towers in the city – a unique setting for contemporary art Europe-wide. The beautiful architecture is part of an interaction with changing exhibitions, most recently by Ditte Ejlerskov, Nikoline Liv Andersen, David Lynch, HuskMitNavn, Leonard Cohen and others. Nikolaj Kunsthal focuses on Copenhagen’s contemporary art scene and is preoccupied with art meetings across genres, media and formats. The art centre also regularly presents concerts, performances, guided tours, dinners, talks, etc. Exhibitions (nikolajkunsthal.kk.dk): Copenhagen–Berlin: Gateway to the World - from 27/8 2025 to 11/1 2026:This exhibition at Nikolaj Kunsthal explores the artistic connection between Copenhagen and Berlin since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Featuring nine Danish artists who have lived and worked in Berlin, it highlights the city’s role as a hub for international collaboration and creative exchange. The show includes works across painting, performance, sound, and installation, reflecting Berlin’s dynamic art scene and its influence on Danish artists.

Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art is a must see in Copenhagen for anyone interested in art and architecture. Den Frie is closed between exhibitions. Please check the website before going. Den Frie was founded by artists in 1898 and is one of the oldest venues for contemporary art in Denmark. It is in itself a unique and very beautiful wooden building designed by famous artist J.F. Willumsen. Den Frie’s fundamental aim is to present the very latest in contemporary art. We host exhibitions by national and international artists, all of which address current issues. The extensive programme of exhibitions and events are evidence of Den Frie’s role as an active platform for living art and
art production, and the commitment to contribute to contemporary existence. With its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, Den Frie is also a popular meeting place for artists, students, tourists and the many locals who pass by. As a visitor you’ll feel welcome and enjoy having your interest in contemporary art stimulated, whether you’re an art connoisseur or a beginner. On top of which the architecture alone is well worth a visit. Den Frie also houses the café, Polykrom, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch or a well-made cup of coffee.  Exhibitions (denfrie.dk): Grønningen 2025, 07/12-2025 - 24/01-2026 The artists’ association Grønningen was founded in 1915 and, with its more than 40 members, is among the largest in the country. Grønningen exhibits at Den Frie every other year, and on December 6 we open the doors for Grønningen 2025, which — in addition to occupying all the exhibition halls — also presents FOCUS, consisting this year of seven curated light works on Den Frie’s forecourt and façade. Eliyah Mesayer: The Speaker's Room, 23/01-2026 - 03/05-2026 Eliyah Mesayer’s ongoing project Illiyeen is based on a Bedouin expression that refers to a celestial register where the deeds of the righteous are recorded and preserved. In Mesayer’s practice, Illiyeen is transformed into an allegorical “state of nowhere and nation of everywhere”—a place beyond geographic and national boundaries. From this point, she unfolds a fictional and poetic world-building that examines how power is formed, distributed, and represented. Isa Genzken, 06/02-2026 - 05/04-2026  

Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) is Copenhagen’s international art center showing installation art created by world stars and new emerging talentsIt occupies the magnificent former B&W welding hall offering a total of 7,000 m2 of beautiful industrial halls with plenty of space to show the technical and large formats in which many contemporary artists work: total installations, performance art, and monumental video works. Art that can often be entered and sensed with the whole body.  Copenhagen Contemporary is one of Scandinavia’s largest exhibition venues for contemporary art and a lively meeting place for a wide audience. CC creates collaborative partnerships and organises events with a number of different partners across cultural genres locally and internationally. You can attend art talks, art walks, concerts, creative workshops for children, visit CC’s own shop offering Scandinavian design, and experience the unique and historical city district of Refshaleøen.  Situated centrally in B&W’s iconic welding hall, CC is an international power hub in Copenhagen’s new cultural district. The special quality of this area continues to be defined by its industrial history: the area is raw and green with commanding views across Copenhagen Harbour. The district is a mix of first-class gourmet restaurants and small entrepreneurial initiatives; you can go for a dip in the sea, for a sauna, enjoy a glass of wine, and eat grilled food, buy quality bread and visit Copenhagen’s most popular food market with stalls from across the world and lounge areas by the water’s edge. Not forgetting the climbing, skating,and skiing activities, the flea market, and the theatre and music festivals, which are just some of the many activities this area has to offer.  Exhibtions (copenhagencontemporary.org): CC Create x Monster Chetwynd – A Feather in your Hat – 13.04.25 – 01.03.26Experience Monster Chetwynd’s spectacular total installation in Hall 4, where her legendary DIY aesthetic is combined with humor, imagination, and grotesque elements. At the center is the Big Red Hat Shop, inviting visitors into the artist’s creative universe through hats, masks, and performative actions. The exhibition is the first chapter of CC Create, transforming Hall 4 into an open studio for play, learning, and co-creation, where hosts help guests explore their creativity. Alia Farid – A Sounding of the Earth – 03.10.25 – 06.04.26In October 2025, Glyptoteket and Copenhagen Contemporary open the exhibition A Sounding of the Earth—the first solo exhibition in Denmark by Alia Farid. The exhibition, the artist’s largest in Scandinavia, explores the terrain and cultural heritage of the Arabian Gulf, shaped by both ancient history and modern conflicts. Farid combines handmade and industrial objects to highlight the region’s complex history and ecological changes. The exhibition is part of Hosting Histories, where contemporary artists rethink Middle Eastern cultural heritage. Farid’s works challenge simplified narratives and show how materials and stories are transformed through migration, the oil industry, and archaeology.

Statues in heathery hills and concrete architecture Men and women in bronze are looking over the heathery hills in the park. And in the impressive octagonal room in the museum, where the ceiling is 11 metres above you, you find more men and women, now in white plaster. It is a very special experience walking around in Rudolph Tegner’s Museum and the Statue Park – a calm yet intense experience where beautiful nature and bombastic concrete architecture are combined.   Use the route-planner in the Copenhagen Card app to find the easiest route. A walk in Russia The natural area where you find Rudolph Tegner’s statues is called Russia. The rather special name relates to the remoteness of the place. However, from Russia and Rudolph Tegner’s Museum to the nearest town, i.e. Dronningmølle in North Sealand, is only 2 kilometres. In the park, you find 14 Rudolph Tegner statues while walking around the heathery hills outside the museum. See the art in Rudolph Tegner’s Statue Park. Almost like a church The museum room was designed by Rudolph Tegner himself with the purpose of housing all his artworks. It was built in 1937-38, and when walking through the large gate, you almost feel like you are in a church. The solid walls, the high ceiling and the absence of large windows make all sounds resonate between the statues. The permanent collection counts 355 of Rudolph Tegner’s artworks. Most of them are originals in plaster; others are in bronze and marble. Climbing trees and activities for children Children are welcome at the museum. In Statue Park, there are climbing trees. You can also go treasure hunting or orienteering during your visit – both require that you have information about the artworks. If you want to be creative, you can visit the drawing workshop to try to draw various artworks. Activities for children all over North Sealand. Søren’s Café When you have walked the hills and experienced the octagonal museum room, you can visit the café where you can get lunch or a cup of coffee. The café at Rudolph Tegner’s Museum is open in the summer season. They serve coffee, tea, cake, sandwiches, ice cream, etc. Here you find the opening hours of Café Søren at Rudolph Tegner’s Museum. One of Denmark’s great sculptors Rudolph Tegner was educated at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1893. His art was very controversial at that time. His work is intense, dramatic and huge and comes under the art form called vitalism. His work formed a great contrast to other Danish sculptors such as Bertel Thorvaldsen. For a great part of his artistic life, Rudolph Tegner lived in France and 1916; he bought the area outside Dronningmølle, where he constructed his museum. Here, he is buried together with his wife, Elna. Combine your trip to Tegner's museum with a nice day trip to the beach town Hornbæk.