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Sights Overview

The sites in Copenhagen rarely jump out at you; the city's elegant spires and tangle of cobbled one-way streets are best sought out on foot at an unhurried pace. Excellent bus and train systems can come to the rescue of weary legs. The city is not divided into single-purpose districts; people work, play, shop, and live throughout the central core of this multilayered, densely populated capital.

Be it sea or canal, water surrounds Copenhagen. A network of bridges and drawbridges connects the two main islands -- Zealand and Amager -- on which Copenhagen is built. The seafaring atmosphere is indelible, especially around Nyhavn and Christianshavn.

Some Copenhagen sights, especially churches, keep short hours, particularly in fall and winter. It's a good idea to call directly or check with the tourist offices to confirm opening times.