All year round, you can get up close to animals from around the world at Copenhagen Zoo. Bad weather does exist. Luckily, Copenhagen ZOO also has more than 8,000 m² of indoor areas. That is the equivalent of two football fields filled with animal experiences, where you can avoid wet paws and soaked fur. Explore 11 animal houses, stay dry with the polar bears in The Arctic Ring, warm up in Tropezoo with sloths and colourful butterflies, meet elephants, giraffes, rhinos and hippos, or be fascinated by creepy crawlies in Zoolab. The Zoo also offers plenty of activities for the whole family. Learn about the work of Zookeepers and help care for horses and feed llamas in the Children's Zoo.  In Zoolab, you can get close to some of ZOO’s smaller animals and learn more about their special abilities. During the autumn holiday, you can meet the house mouse and hear about the musk ox, which survives the cold with the world’s longest animal fur.Young animal enthusiasts can also help protect wildlife and become Nature Heroes in the Zoo Mission, where fun tasks await throughout the Zoo. Pick up a free activity booklet at the entrance and collect stamps to exchange for cool iron-on patches for your clothes. If it starts to drizzle, the next animal house is never far away. Best of all, your visit helps protect endangered species around the world, no matter the weather. At Copenhagen ZOO, you can meet more than 4,000 fascinating animals and cross continents in a wagon. Get close to the iconic pandas, polar bears and elephants to feel the thrill, and see the world from above like a giraffe. Fill your mind with surprising knowledge and your stomach with healthy meals.Please visit the Zoo's website to learn about feeding times, new animal babies and the daily programme.At Copenhagen Zoo, you can skip the line and go directly to the scanner with your Copenhagen Card.  Architecture At Copenhagen Zoo The animals aren't the only thing to marvel at in the Zoo. The Zoo is also home to some architectural delights, not least the panda habitat designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, and the elephant house, designed by Norman Foster. Architecture fans might also enjoy looking at the Hippopotamus House, which opened in 2007 with walls patterned like a hippo's skin, and the Arctic Ring, which allows you to see the polar bears swimming under water. Restaurants In Copenhagen ZooZOO has a wide selection of food stalls, restaurants and snack stands. Here you can buy food, ice cream, and both cold and hot drinks. ZOO is filled with activities every day, 365 days a year. A world of discoveries awaits. Speaking of food: Around the Zoo, you can experience daily feedings and learn more about both the animals and the zookeepers’ work. Loooong news:From 18 March, you can experience the leopards exploring their new 160-metre leopard trail in the Zoo. The trail is an extension of the leopard enclosure and gives the leopards better opportunities to move around, patrol and keep watch, just as they do in nature. You can experience them at eye level as they move along the route, or, if you are lucky, see them pass above you. So leave the autumn weather outside and step into ZOO.  However, please be aware that opening hours may change frequently - we recommend checking the Zoo's website before going.   

  Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is located in the heart of Copenhagen and houses an extensive collection of Danish and French artwork from the 19th century, a long with archaeological artefacts from ancient Egypt, the Greek and Roman worlds and Middle Eastern cultures.Art and beer Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek was founded by the brewer, Carl Jacobsen (the founder of Carlsberg breweries), who was one of the great industrialists of the 19th century and one of Denmark’s most prominent art patrons. In 1888 Carl Jacobsen gave his art collection to the public and began the construction of the Glyptoteket. Glyptoteket has been open to the public since 1897 and holds over 10,000 works, with a focus on ancient antiquities, as well as Danish and French sculpture and painting from the 19th century.The collection The collection of ancient sculptures includes an extensive collection of Ancient Greek and Roman portrait heads as well as a large collection of Palmyrene portraits. The modern part of the collection includes French sculptures from the 19th century – featuring a significant selection of works by Auguste Rodin – and French paintings from 1800 to 1950, with Impressionism and Paul Gauguin as central highlights, plus a collection of Danish Golden Age Art. The main proportion of the collection is part of the museum’s permanent exhibitions, though there are also temporary exhibitions which which provide new perspectives on the collection with the aid of works on loan.The Winter Garden, café and roof terraceThe café "Picnic" overlooks the beautiful and spacious Winter Garden. Picnic is open on the same days as the museum itself. The Café serves tasty light lunches, desserts, coffee and other beverages. Visit the roof terrace of the Glyptotek and experience a beautiful view of Copenhagen and the city towers. Every summer, the museum café serves cold drinks, snacks, coffee and cake for you to enjoy with a view. Special Exhibitions:Gauguin & Kihara – First Impressions, 8 May 2025 – 6 December 2026The Glyptotek holds one of the world’s finest collections of works by the French artist Paul Gauguin (1848–1903). In recent years, many of the museum’s 58 Gauguin pieces—including paintings, woodcarvings, drawings and ceramics—have been on loan to renowned museums across the globe. Now, they return home to be shown together in a presentation, offering new perspectives on Gauguin’s well-known works. The Gauguin collection is joined by the Japanese-Sāmoan contemporary artist Yuki Kihara (b. 1975) and her video work First Impressions: Paul Gauguin, recently acquired by the museum. Together, their works open a dialogue across time, cultural divides and vast oceanic distances. Degas' Obsession, 8 May 2025 – 29 November 2026On 8 May, the Glyptotek opens a new exhibition centred on Edgar Degas’ enigmatic painting Dancers Practising in the Foyer and the research that has recently led to a proposed revised dating of the work. Degas’ Obsession delves into this single painting, exploring its history and its significance in understanding Degas’ artistic practice. Ballet scenes were a central theme in Edgar Degas’ career, yet Dancers Practising in the Foyer has long been difficult to place in relation to his other ballet paintings. The painting is immediately puzzling—seemingly not finished, with very unevenly applied paint layers, drastically different tones and a dominant shadow from a partially overpainted figure.

Cisternerne is an exhibition space for contemporary art, defined by echoing acoustics, high humidity, and the constant sound of dripping water. Prepare yourself for a truly unique underground experience. Descend below ground and immerse yourself in a magical, fully sensory world featuring internationally acclaimed art.As the cold, damp climate of Cisternerne envelops you, you don’t simply observe the artworks —you are completely surrounded by them. The former water reservoir is dimly lit, and its atmospheric setting evokes both fascination and enchantment in visitors of all ages.Each year, Cisternerne invites an artist to create a site-specific installation for its 4,400 square meters. Here, humidity approaches 100%, daylight never penetrates the space, reverberations can last up to 17 seconds, and temperatures range between 4 and 16°C. Marina Abramović: Seven Deaths - March 14th – November 30th 2026In 2026, Cisternerne presents world-renowned performance artist Marina Abramović’s immersive film installation Seven Deaths, transforming the dark subterranean reservoir into a total, operatic experience.Drawing on seven iconic female roles from the history of opera, Abramović stages death as a poetic and visual drama. Set to arias performed by the legendary opera diva Maria Callas, a rich visual narrative unfolds, with Abramović herself in the leading role alongside Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe.Seven Deaths is an intense and deeply moving exploration of the fundamental conditions of human existence—a compelling meditation on love and loss, life and death, longing and suffering.

BAKKEHUSET IS TEMPORARILY CLOSEDBakkehuset is an authentic Danish Golden Age home where history, atmosphere, and storytelling come together. Surrounded by its historic garden, the house offers a vivid and intimate glimpse into everyday life in the early 19th century.Step into the Golden AgeIn the early 1800s, Bakkehuset was a vibrant hub of conversation, creativity, and ideas. It was home to the influential couple Kamma Rahbek and Knud Lyne Rahbek, who welcomed many of the leading writers, thinkers, and scientists of their time. Their home became a meeting place where culture flourished—where literature, philosophy, and science intertwined in lively discussions. A visit to Bakkehuset offers a rich journey into one of the most defining periods in Danish cultural history.Through exhibitions, talks, workshops, and communal dining experiences, the house continues to celebrate the creativity, curiosity, and community of the Golden Age. The Fairytale AcademyIn the family-friendly area known as The Fairytale Academy, the stories of Hans Christian Andersen are brought to life in a playful and immersive scenographic installation.Designed for both children and adults, this imaginative space invites visitors to explore freely and take part in creative workshops inspired by Andersen’s tales. A Romantic Garden RetreatBakkehuset is embraced by a beautiful historic garden, inspired by the plants and aesthetics of Kamma Rahbek’s time. Here, you can wander among fragrant herbs, blooming flowers, and winding paths that evoke the charm of the 19th century.At the heart of the garden lies the café, Bakkehusets Orangeri, where you can unwind and complete your visit with a cup of coffee.