Children's menu, changing rooms, games room... how often, when traveling around European capitals, we are faced with the problem “Where should we go to eat with children?” There is no such problem in Copenhagen, you just need to read our recommendations...
Our tips will be especially useful for those who go on vacation with children LEGOLAND + Copenhagen
Address: Tyrolsgade 6, 2300 Copenhagen
Open from 10:00 to 23:00
Children of all ages are welcome at Madmanifesten, where there are special children's breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Available: games room, children's toilet, locker room, menu with organic dishes for children and babies.
Address: Vendersgade 23-25, 1363 Copenhagen K
Open from 12:00 to 23:30
The Italian restaurant La Rocca offers a children's menu with pizza, lasagne or spaghetti for 75 CZK. While parents can enjoy dinner, children can have fun in the playroom, which has toys and videos.
Address: Hjørringgade 12C, 2100 Copenhagen
Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Charlottehaven is located between Strandboulevarden and Nordhavn stations. Charlottehaven has a nursery, health club and large café. There is a special children's menu, breastfeeding is possible in the room, there is a nap room for babies, as well as a playroom with toys for the little ones. During the summer months, children can frolic in the open courtyard area while parents can watch from the terrace.
D Diner
Address: Gammel Jernbanevej 1, 2500 Valby
Open from 11:00 to 22:00
D Diner in Valby takes you back to 1950s America. Offered: children's breakfasts, burgers for little ones, hot dogs and comfort food for children, as well as desserts: apple pie, cheesecake and banana split.
Address: Halmtorvet 19, 1700 Copenhagen V
Open from 11:00 to 00:00
The largest organic food place is located in Meatpacking. There are small dishes, large dishes and food items for children. The large windows at the front have space for strollers so parents can keep an eye on their babies' sleep.
Address: Vesterbrogade 3, 1620 Copenhagen V
Open from 12:00 to 00:00
Wagamama offers Asian cuisine. You can get here both from the street and through the entrance from Tivoli Park. There is a very lively children's restaurant, as well as changing rooms, a baby care room, highchairs and various art supplies. The menu includes: six different dishes for children, milk, juices, lemonades.
Address: Dybbølsgade 49, 1721 Copenhagen V
Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Sweet Surrender is an unusual establishment. A non-profit cafe with a focus on ecology and charity. Adults can take part in the eco-coffee fair; they offer two types of brunch and what we call “soup of the day.” Children are offered porridge with fresh fruit, bread with liver pate, homemade muffins or hot baby food. The establishment has a large games room of 40 m2. where you can let your children explore the world of LEGO.
Danish Film Institute and Café Sult
Address: Vognmagergade 8B, 1120 København K
Open from 10:00 to 15:00
The Cinematheque shows films for 3-6 year olds. The children's menu includes pancakes and homemade nut spreads, as well as brunch for parents. The cost of brunch for adults is 225 CZK, for children aged 4-11 110 CZK and 25 CZK for the youngest from 0 to 3 years.
Address: Gammel Kongevej 96, 1850 Frederiksberg C
Open from 09:00 to 22:00
Breastfeeding is allowed here, and there are even funny slogans about this. In addition, in the Landromet cafe you can order a children's brunch, a children's burger and other goodies. The establishment also has changing tables and a play area with plenty of toys.
Address: Ryesgade 1, 2200 København N
Open from 09:00 to 02:00
Perhaps the most comfortable place to visit with children. It is convenient not only to look after children, but also for parents to have a great time over delicious food and a cup of coffee.
For most travelers Denmark associated with Andersen's fairy tales. Apparently for this reason, children are often taken on trips around Denmark. This section is dedicated to traveling around Copenhagen the whole family. Until now, this topic has not received due attention and the time has come to correct this.
How to spend 2 wonderful days in Copenhagen? (English language)
Copenhagen has a huge number of places where children can have fun and usefully spend time. The most accessible of them are those located within the city. Below is list of places, where, first of all, it will be interesting for children, and of course for adults too.
1. Amusement park Tivoli And Aquarium(dat. Tivoli ) is a real paradise for children, which is definitely worth a visit, especially if you come to Copenhagen with a child. There is such a variety of attractions and playgrounds that children's happiness will have no limits. On the lower floor of the recently renovated concert hall is the Aquarium, where you can come face to face with sharks and rays.
2. Urban Zoo(dat. Zoologisk Have), home to more than 2,000 different animals. A mini-zoo has been organized for little visitors, where you can get up close and personal with each animal, pet it and feed it grass. Pets are also represented here.
3. Museum Ripley's Believe It or Not! ("Believe it or not!" ) is the fascinating legacy of the talented Mr. Leroy Ripley, world famous cartoonist, traveler and collector. He traveled all over the planet, to its most remote corners, and collected oddities and wonders, which are now viewed annually by millions of people in the Ripley Museum.
4. Museum World of Wonders by Hans Christian Andersen (dat. H.C. Andersen Eventyrhuset ). The exhibition begins with a gallery dedicated to the period in the life of the great storyteller - Denmark in 1800. Visitors are greeted by the sounds of the city and scenes of city life. Then, with the help of 3D animation, you can immerse yourself in the imaginary world of Andersen's fairy tales, where his most famous characters come to life.
5. Museum Guinness world records (Guinness world of records Museum ) is another one of the exhibitions created thanks to the world-famous cartoonist, collector of wonders and oddities, and simply a very eccentric person named Leroy Ripley. Here in the square 1000 square meters, housed the most ridiculous, grandiose, incredible achievements and records of the inhabitants of the planet in a variety of areas of life: sports, gardening, art, science.
7. (dat. Statens Museum for Kunst ) where the Children's Museum is located, where all exhibits are presented at the child's eye level. The Danish National Gallery is beautifully located in Østre Anlæg Park in the center of Copenhagen. This is the main museum of fine arts in Denmark.
8. Glyptothek Carlsberg (dat. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek ) is a museum of painting, sculpture and antiquity founded in the 19th century by the son of the founder of the Carlsberg breweries, Carl Jacobsen. The museum is located next door to the Tivoli amusement park and in the summer has an observation deck directly opposite Tivoli. In addition to its own collection, the museum hosts various traveling exhibitions on a wide variety of topics.
Traveling with children to Copenhagen during the July holidays is like returning to childhood and immersing yourself in the fairy-tale world of the Little Mermaid and the Brothers Grimm.
Danish travel options and prices
- WHEN -
- VISA DENMARK - with delivery
- HOW TO GET THERE - You can get to Denmark by flying to the international airport in Copenhagen (Moscow from $148, Kyiv from $194, Astana from $512). You can also use alternative means of transport - train, bus (from different European cities) or take a ferry from Iceland, Sweden, Germany, Great Britain or Norway.
- AIR TICKETS COPENHAGEN -
- TRANSFER - yes
- TRANSPORTATION - It will be convenient to move around the city by bicycle. So, you will not only be able to see more local attractions, but also have a great time enjoying the warm summer days. In Copenhagen you can also use public transport - buses, metro and boats.
- RENT A CAR – Copenhagen
- TRAIN BUS TICKETS in Denmark
- TRAVEL INSURANCE DENMARK –
- WEATHER - The climate in Denmark is quite comfortable. In July, the air temperature usually rises to +22°C, which creates mild weather conditions with low humidity.
- WHERE TO GO - Tivoli Park, Round Tower observation deck, Malmö (Sweden), Maritime Museum, Royal Palace, National Gallery.
- EXCURSIONS - select
- ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD - When traveling with children, give preference to family-type hotels. There are many of them throughout the city; available options can be searched and found even in the very center. It will cost a little more to stay in hotels near the train station or near Tivoli Park. There are also options for luxury apartments for families with children, which are located on the Town Hall Square. Danish national cuisine is rich and varied - here everyone will find a dish to suit their taste. And for the youngest gourmets, Danish chefs have prepared special delicacies.
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- DURATION – 5 days
Magical holidays in the capital of Denmark
Where else, if not there - in Andersen's homeland, could a real children's paradise find a place for itself?
- On Wednesdays in Copenhagen there is free entry to almost all museums, and on Sunday you can visit the New Glypotek.
- Parks and local churches are also open to the public and admission is free.
- Finding currency exchange offices in Copenhagen is quite difficult; there are few of them and they all charge an impressive percentage for their services. We recommend exchanging currency at the Fortex ticket offices, which are located at the train station. They offer interest-free exchange.
- Shopping lovers, please note that many interesting shops and stores are not located on the main street, but in small alleys leading from it.
Hello fairytale childhood!
If you have planned your vacation in July, then be prepared for busy days of excursions. Free concerts, city parades, sand sculpture festivals and other interesting events await you. Plan your vacation for at least a week to have time to appreciate all the advantages of charming Copenhagen. Here's what you can see in Copenhagen with children:
Day 1 - Tivoli Park
Start with a visit to Tivoli Park, which opens at 11:00. Be prepared for the fact that food there is not cheap, so it is better to take something with you. But it’s unlikely that you’ll find time for lunch while plunging into a sea of entertainment! After enjoying the attractions, explore the city.
Day 2 – Round Tower observation deck
Spend some time shopping, then keep the kids busy exploring the sights with a trip to the Round Tower observation deck. Little ones will find real joy in the boxes of toys in the cafe of the Postal Museum. Don't forget to admire the Little Mermaid.
Day 3 - Copenhagen Museums
Pay attention to museums. sections specially designed for them, and you can take a break from the busy program in the park behind the National Gallery, where there are playgrounds.
Day 4 - Malmo (Sweden)
Visit Sweden - you can cross the Oresund Bridge to Malmö in half an hour. Or visit the Louisina Museum of Contemporary Art, where the children's building is located.
Day 5 – Maritime Museum, Royal Palace, National Gallery
You can’t leave Denmark without watching the changing of the guard ceremony, which takes place 
meets at the royal palaces at noon. Before this, you will still have time to visit the Danish Maritime Museum or the National Gallery. End the day with a visit to the zoo.
Now the trip has come to an end, Copenhagen has been explored, maybe not all of it, but the children were satisfied. We're going home!
Danish culture gives children a very harmonious and natural place in society. Kids here are usually not much pampered, but they are not scolded either. In general, Danish democratic traditions effectively equate children with adults. It’s very nice to watch local kids in the capital of the country. In Copenhagen, the opportunities for recreation and entertainment for children are as varied as those for their parents.
And in general - a great place to relax with children. Firstly, the city itself is like a toy. Of course, the capital with a population of 1,200,000 people is a large metropolis, but it does not give the impression of a huge city. Secondly, Copenhagen's historical heritage is represented by many outstanding, amazing sights: soaring spiers, luxurious medieval mansions, shimmering kaleidoscope of colors of coastal buildings and castles with turrets that seem to have come straight out of children's fairy tales. Much of the city's six-thousand-year history is tied to countless legends of kings and princesses. Thirdly, for children there are a lot of playgrounds, attractions in parks and green areas where they can freely run and frolic. And there are quite a few indoor amusement parks in Copenhagen where you can have fun in rainy and cold weather.
And fourthly, can children remain indifferent to the city, whose symbol is the little mermaid frozen in bronze? To a city long associated with the creator of unforgettable fairy-tale characters, Hans Christian Andersen, a national hero?
Bright lights, exciting rides
The most attractive Copenhagen children's attractions are located in the old-fashioned and beautiful Tivoli Gardens. Tivoli Amusement Park, built in 1843, is a true fairy-tale city with an area of 15 acres in the heart of the Danish capital. These are 15 acres of green gardens and lakes with dragon boats on the water surface and pagodas on the shore, this is a “Roller Coaster” and the Star Flyer attraction tower - the world’s tallest carousel. There is a pantomime theater in Tivoli, concerts are often held here, and you can buy cotton candy on every corner. At night, the park area is illuminated with millions of tiny colorful lights.Bakken, located in the northern part of Copenhagen, is the oldest amusement park in the world, where Copenhageners have long loved to visit. And when the kids tire of the rides, clowns and noise of costume shows, take them on a horse-drawn carriage ride through the fairytale forests of the vast Bakken parkland.
Places where children can run around unsupervised
For hundreds of years, smart city planners have supplemented the residential areas of the Danish capital with a variety of park areas, gardens, walking boulevards and children's playgrounds. The kids will definitely enjoy playing football or just frolicking on the lawns of Felledpark, the largest park in Copenhagen; have a picnic in the parts of the Frederiksberg Palace complex open to the public; build several castles from the snow-white sand of the Amager embankment; marvel at the majestic and exotic trees of the Copenhagen Botanical Garden.Danish culture for children
There are several children's theaters in Copenhagen. Det Lille Teater (“Little Theater”) is designed for the youngest theatergoers. Here kids can expect wild fun and amazing performances. And it doesn’t matter what language the performances will be in. Anemone Teatret is another theater aimed at family viewing of theatrical productions. Performances take place in the afternoon. Fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen are often staged at Amemone.If your child is not indifferent to art, take him to the National Art Gallery of Denmark. The National Gallery has a Children's Museum of Art, whose exhibitions are designed with children's perceptions in mind. Here, kids will find numerous children's creativity workshops, where children easily get carried away by drawing with paints and pencils on paper and canvas, and gluing models.
Journey into the past
After the workshops at the National Gallery Children's Museum, go to the National, located closer to the Copenhagen center and the park area of the Tivoli Gardens. The National Museum also has a Children's Museum, where children can dress up as Vikings and climb aboard a smaller but accurate replica of the historical drakkar, an ancient Danish warship; sit in on a lesson in a “real” 1920s school or play with treasures from grandma’s chest. The children's museum will most appeal to boys and girls under 12 years old.There is also a children's section in the Copenhagen Workers' Museum. Here kids can frolic in a playroom designed to resemble a 1950s home, shop in a historic grocery store and learn about the story of working-class boy Thorvald, who later became the Danish Prime Minister.
Tired of museum walls? Take your child to the outdoor museum in Lingby, located just northeast of Copenhagen. This unique museum contains over a hundred ancient farms and outbuildings, as well as all kinds of historical agricultural implements and peasant household items brought to Lingby from all over the country. On a limited piece of land, you can “travel” with your children the entire length and breadth of rural Denmark, along the way “moving along the time scale” from 1650 to the 1950s. The open-air museum covers 65 acres.
Science and discoveries
The Copenhagen Experimentarium is located five kilometers north of the urban center of the Danish capital. This place was created specifically for “little Einsteins.” The Experimentarium features three hundred interactive exhibits dedicated to the science and technological achievements of mankind. Here you can ride a surfboard on a giant wave (and not even get wet), experience an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale, take an elevator tour of the human body, and be tested for intelligence and perception.Older children are sure to love the Tycho Planetarium, Europe's most high-tech starry display. The Brahe Planetarium also shows stunning 3D films on a huge dome-shaped screen (screen area: 1000 square meters). In three-dimensional pictures, children will see travel to other planets and discover the wonderful world of the ocean depths. Everything looks so large-scale and realistic that the viewer really feels like a part of what is happening on the screen.
Closer to nature
Copenhagen Zoo is considered one of the most “child-friendly” zoos in the world. In addition to the planet's 260 animal species, including polar bears and elephants, Copenhagen Zoo has a charming Children's Zoo where little ones can meet tame animals and be able to hold a fluffy bunny, pet a pygmy goat and try to hold a slippery snake in their hands. .In Charlottenlund, a town located just north of the Danish capital, there is the best Aquarium in Denmark, where adults and children can take an exciting journey through the water worlds of the ocean and sea depths, get acquainted with various sea creatures, from crocodiles to giant octopuses. The new Blue Planet aquarium is due to open in 2013 on the shores of the Oresund Strait north of Copenhagen. This aquarium will become the largest aquarium in Europe.
When going to Copenhagen with children or choosing a weekend getaway for the whole family, each of us first of all strives to give an unforgettable experience and a good mood to both adults and children. However, it is quite difficult to choose a place where different generations will be interested. And yet, there are amazing countries that amaze with their versatility and variety of attractions presented in them. One of them is Denmark. It harmoniously combines fairy tale and reality, the Middle Ages and modernity, sophistication and modernity. Having gone with the whole family to the capital Copenhagen, you can find that ideal place where you will want to return more than once.
When planning a route to the main attractions of the city, it is worth remembering that a holiday with children dictates its own characteristics, which must be taken into account when deciding to visit this or that place. Of particular interest to fidgets of any age are recreation and entertainment parks, interactive museums, aquariums and zoos, medieval castles and palaces, and unusual sculptures. By visiting them, everyone will be able to recharge themselves with positivity and retain pleasant impressions of their vacation.
Recreation and entertainment parks, what to see with children?
Any adult always remains a child at heart, and all children, as a rule, love to visit amusement parks with a variety of attractions. Therefore, it’s worth choosing the time and going with the whole family on a journey into the world of adventure and crazy speeds.
Every child dreams of going to Disneyland. It is worth noting that it is not available in Copenhagen. However, here there is a unique opportunity to see Tivoli Park, which became the prototype for the famous and beloved city of Walt Disney World. Built in 1843, this oldest park in the world welcomes millions of visitors every year from around the world. Incredibly beautiful in design, with beautiful green gardens, it delights with its super-fashionable attractions. Desperate daredevils will have the opportunity to race at a speed of 100 km/h. on the best interactive Vertigo in Europe. Fans of leisurely trips will not be bored either. No one will leave the park indifferent.
In the vicinity of Copenhagen there is another ancient park, Bakken. Despite the fact that the history of its creation dates back to the 16th century, today it operates more than 100 different carousels, designed for both thrill-seekers and those who like a relaxing holiday. After going on rides and relaxing in one of the 40 restaurants and cafes located on its territory, you can visit the largest circus revue in Denmark and meet the cheerful clown Pierrot. This place is also famous for the fact that it is located close to the Royal Deer Park, where you can simply take a walk and watch the life of these majestic animals.
Museums where you can touch everything
What trip to an unfamiliar country would be complete without visiting museums, especially since Copenhagen leads in the number of them. However, many people associate going there with long walks along long corridors and dusty halls filled with antiquity. But today, most museums present exhibits in a completely different manner. You can touch and feel everything in them, twist and pull. These are the places that will be interesting for everyone to go to together.
“Experimentarium” is a whole world of experiments and discoveries that is definitely worth seeing with your own eyes. In it, everyone will feel like a great scientist and will be able to conduct their own scientific experiment or take part in more than 300 proposed experiments. Everyone, young and old, will be able to become the master of wind, water or electricity, hear the voices of people at a distance, take a lie detector test, and take part in a great construction project.
Is there life on Mars, what is the solar system like, what does the Earth look like from space? The Tycho Brahe Planetarium will help you find the answer to these and many other questions, where everyone will have the opportunity to find themselves in the role of astronauts and make an exciting flight beyond the boundaries of their native universe.
You can find out what happens behind the scenes of the circus and penetrate its mysterious atmosphere at the Circus Museum. A journey through the circus world will be not only educational, but also exciting. Little artists will be able to learn to juggle and walk on ropes, and try themselves in the role of clowns.
The Zoological Museum offers you to plunge into the world of antiquities, see mammoths and dinosaurs, and go on a journey from the South to the North Pole. Here you can not only look, but also pet some stuffed animals. Housed in huge halls, the exhibits will amaze anyone.
Create your own postage stamp at the Postal and Television Museum, see the very best at the Guinness World Records Museum, meet Hans Christian Andersen's fairy-tale characters at the Ripley's Museum with very strange objects brought from all over the world. Dress up in vintage outfits or feel like a pirate on a huge ship at the National Museum of Denmark. Create your own artistic masterpiece in the Danish National Gallery - all this can be realized when you find yourself in Copenhagen.
Zoos and aquariums in Copenhagen
The oldest zoo in Europe, located on the outskirts of the capital, invites children and their parents to get acquainted with the fascinating world of animals. Here you can see the Tasmanian devil, the Far Eastern tiger and more than 2000 species of animals. Enjoy the magnificent butterflies and feed the animals. But everyone will get the most amazing impression by walking through a glass tunnel with swimming polar bears.
The amazingly beautiful water world is presented in the Blue Planet Aquarium, which opened in 2013 and is designed in the form of a water vortex. Huge aquariums and wide glass tunnels introduce you to the numerous inhabitants of the sea and river depths. Here you can meet huge sharks and octopuses, colorful fish painted in bright colors. It will be especially interesting to watch how the aquatic inhabitants are fed.
Historical landmarks
Denmark is a country steeped in antiquity. Extraordinary houses, beautiful streets, majestic palaces, mysterious castles and towers provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in history and learn about life in ancient times.
Amalienborg Castle is a royal residence where royalty reside to this day. The flag flying above the building indicates that the queen is in the castle. It is here that you can watch the majestic changing of the guard of the Danish guards, which takes place every day at exactly noon.
The royal treasury in the Rosenberg castle, what could be more attractive for young pirates and young princesses. It contains a lot of precious jewelry that is still in use today, the real crown of King Christian IV, gold and silver, diamonds and polished diamonds, items with pearls and rock crystal. Every romantic dreams of finding himself in a knight's hall with a marble throne, which was used for the coronation of persons.
Rosenberg Christiansborg Palace is located on the royal island of Slotsholmen, where the history of the capital begins. It burned down and was restored many times and today attracts the attention of all tourists. In its dungeons there are preserved ruins of the first castle, built in the 12th century. Climbing to the 106-meter tower of the castle, which is the tallest building in Copenhagen, you can enjoy beautiful views of its surroundings.
Another observation deck, from which you can see the famous green roofs of the city, is located on the 35-meter Round Tower, famous for its ancient, but still operational telescope, located at its very top. Kings and nobles came up to look at the stars through it.
Desperate brave souls will enjoy climbing the bell tower of the Church of Christ the Savior, swaying in strong winds. Having overcome the 400 steps that encircle it from the outside, everyone will be rewarded with an amazingly beautiful view of the Old Town and the bay.
Walking around Copenhagen with children
You can meet history not only by visiting numerous museums, but also by simply walking around the city and admiring its architecture, sculptures, gardens and fountains. The capital has many interesting streets, which all guests, enchanted by the beauty of the city landscapes, try to walk along.
The embankment, pier and Langelinie Park are located on the shores of the Öresund Strait. It is here that snow-white liners with tourists arrive, and here their acquaintance with the country begins. This is the perfect place for a walk, combining salty spray, magnificent views of the bay with huge ships and world-famous attractions.
Bronze mermaid All romantics come to look at the bronze statue of the Little Mermaid sitting by the shore, sadly looking into the distance, bowing before her bright feeling of love. This sculpture, straight from the pages of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, fascinates both adults and children.
While walking along the embankment with children, it is worth going to the Gefion fountain, installed near the Kastellet citadel. The name of the goddess of fertility, immortalized in stones and water, is associated with a legend about the origin of the Danish lands. The fountain looks especially impressive in the evening, illuminated by bright lighting.
Nyhavn Channel Not far from the embankment is the Nyhavn canal. Fairy-tale houses, as if straight from the pages of children's books, located on both sides, fishing schooners, many souvenir shops and cafes, made this harbor a favorite place for walks.
