Free stuff in Copenhagen

With so much free stuff in Copenhagen, you don’t have to fall into the tourist trap and overpay. No, in Copenhagen, there are numerous free attractions and other things visitors can get for free… here are the best ones.

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Free: The Little Mermaid of Copenhagen

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The Little Mermaid sits near the shore of the cruise port “Langelinie” in her granite resting place, in the old port of Nyhavn. It is a short walk from the main cruise ship pier, close to many of Copenhagen’s other top attractions.

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Free: Changing of the Guard in Copenhagen

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+45 33 12 21 86

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The Changing of the Guard in Copenhagen takes place every day at Amalienborg Palace, regardless of the weather in Denmark. While the guards change positions every two hours, the main event for visitors is the full guard change at noon.

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Free entry to the royal gardens

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+45 33 15 32 86

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The King’s Garden (Kongens Have) at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen is the most popular royal castle in Denmark. Look for the Hercules Pavillon and the statue of Hans Christian Andersen. In the summer months, there are puppet shows for children and the lawn is full of bathers.

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Free events in Copenhagen

When it comes to events, the best free events in Copenhagen are:

• The Copenhagen pride festival
• Midsummer night celebrations

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A free street map of Copenhagen

Here’s a map of Copenhagen city center for you, to print or download.

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Copenhagen CityBikes = Free Transportation

In Copenhagen, cycling is one of the most popular methods of transport, and CityBike is Copenhagen’s free service that allows you to use bicycles at no cost (except for a deposit of coins that you can get back when you drop off). You should definitely try this great service!

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Compare Prices for a Free Flight to Copenhagen

Use Expedia’s flight search engine here to compare flight prices to Copenhagen or any other destination, anytime.

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Your free travel guide to Copenhagen

Let’s see how quick and painless it can be to organize your visit. To make planning a bit easier, just follow the link to the travel guide and use the many practical travel tips for Copenhagen listed there. Learn about the local climate of Copenhagen, cheap hotels, sights and much more …

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See interesting architecture for free

The architecture of Copenhagen is something that you can enjoy throughout the city, totally free and to your liking. If you want to see Danish architecture that is generally closed to visitors to Copenhagen, visit Copenhagen for Copenhagen Architecture and Design Days every May.

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A free tour of Stroget

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The Stroget is Copenhagen’s famous pedestrian shopping area and is one of Copenhagen’s top free attractions. If you are not a buyer, you will have no problem visiting the Stroget without spending a single Kroner. However, if you like to shop, start at the Rådhuspladsen end of the Stroget – things are cheaper there!