Family fun in Copenhagen

One of the world’s oldest amusement parks, open since 1843 beside Central Station, with gentle rides for little ones alongside the coasters. The summer season ends on 20 September 2026; the Halloween season runs 2 October to 1 November.

Northern Europe’s largest aquarium, in a swirling 3XN building by the sea, with sharks and a big ocean tank. Open every day from 10:00; tickets are cheaper online, under-3s go free, and it is a 600-metre walk from Kastrup metro.

Founded in 1859, with Norman Foster’s glass-domed Elephant House and a 43-metre wooden tower from 1905 for views over the city. Buy tickets online to skip the queue.

A large hands-on science centre on the Hellerup waterfront, built for the whole family. Open daily 9:30–17:00; booking online saves 10%, and buses 1A and 21 stop nearby.