Places to Visit in Copenhagen

The Danish Parliament, also known as Folketing, is located centrally in Christiansborg Palace in central Copenhagen. It is regarded as the heart of Denmark's political system. As a result, Folketing is where legislative decisions are made, shaping the country's future. Christiansborg Palace is a historical landmark that houses the parliament, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Supreme Court.

The Roskilde Mansion, popularly known as the Roskilde Palace or the Yellow Mansion, is a former royal mansion. This palace is located in Roskilde, which was also the old capital of Denmark. It is located close to the Roskilde Cathedral and is now an exhibition venue. It is also the official residence of the Bishop of Roskilde and is built in a Baroque style of architecture. 

Amalienborg Palace is home to the Danish Royal Family, situated in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. The palace was constructed in the 1750s as the centre of the surrounding Frederiksstaden neighbourhood. You can behold the monumental equestrian statue of King Frederick V, the founder of the Amalienborg, in the octagonal courtyard.

The Gefion Fountain is one of the most scenic beauties of Copenhagen. As the folklore entails, Swedish king Gylfe provided the land to the Norse goddess Gefion. The only condition was that she would get as much land as she could plough overnight. She sought help from her four sons by turning them into oxen. They ploughed so deep that the land was raised and pulled into the sea. This is how the Norse goddess extracted Zealand from Sweden. Today, as you explore the land around you, you will observe that Lake Vännern resembles Zealand’s shape.

Fredensborg Palace is a palace which was the home of Frederik IV and was built in 1719. This was built by an architect named J C Krieger, and was later expanded during the time of Christian VI and Frederik V and Queen Juliane Marie. This palace is usually the go to place for different ceremonies for the royal family. From weddings to christening to even confirmation ceremonies, this palace has always been the venue. The main palace was first used in 1722 and the chapel was built in 1726. 

See the Renaissance Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, a cutting-edge financial centre with a rich past. This architectural masterpiece, finished in 2019, combines modern and ancient styles to create a one-of-a-kind cityscape. As you look around, you'll feel the strong pulse of Denmark's economy, as the stock market is always busy with business.