3 Best Sights in Denmark

Just south of the city is Marselisborg Palace, the summer residence of the royal family. The changing of the guard takes place daily at noon when the king is here. When the royal family is away (generally in winter and spring), the grounds, including a sumptuous rose garden, are open to the public. It's worth checking out Marselisborg Beach and especially the Infinite Bridge, a circular bridge floating over the water during the summer (in winter, it's taken down), while in the area. You can get here on several buses from the city center.

Trees, flowers, ponds, sculptures, and the spectacular 19th-century Palmehuset (Palm House) of tropical and subtropical plants blanket the garden's 25-plus acres. There's also an observatory and a geological museum. Take time to explore the gardens and watch the pensioners feed the birds. Some have been coming here so long that the birds actually land on their fingers.

This lovely garden was created in 1858, and since then it’s been one of the most charming green areas in Copenhagen. There’s a pond, a creek, a seemingly endless number of different plants and flowers, and a cute café.