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What can you do in Copenhagen when it rains?

Indoor ideas for wet days

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Short answer

Copenhagen has plenty to do indoors when it rains. The National Museum takes you through Danish history from the Ice Age to today, SMK shows art from 700 years, and Glyptoteket covers 3,500 years of art history and has a café in its winter garden. You can see the ruins of an older castle from the 11th century under Christiansborg Palace, or climb about 300 steps up the City Hall Tower. For food, Torvehallerne next to Nørreport Station is a covered market hall, and DGI-byen near Copenhagen Central Station has several pools, a spa and a climbing wall.

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Why

  1. Many sights are indoors and close to each other in the centre.
  2. Cafés and market halls make easy short stops.
  3. Pools and spas work for families and couples alike.

Details

The City Hall Tower is 105.6 metres tall and looks out over Tivoli Gardens.

Tip

Keep a museum or market hall near your hotel as a backup, so a shower does not break your day.

What may differ

Opening hours, ticket prices and exhibitions change, so check each venue before you go.

Common misconception

A rainy day in Copenhagen is a lost day.

What actually happens

Museums, market halls, pools, cinemas and cafés make rain a good excuse to see the indoor side of the city.

People also ask

  • Which museums in Copenhagen are best on a rainy day?
  • Is there an indoor swimming pool in central Copenhagen?
  • What is there to do in Copenhagen in the evening?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Weather varies a lot from year to year, so check the DMI forecast before you travel.

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