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57 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Copenhagen, Denmark

Updated September 30, 2026
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Unusual Attractions in Copenhagen

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From Tivoli nights to harbor swims, Reffen street food to thrifted finds, discover the cafés, parks, and hangouts that turn a semester in Copenhagen into a second home.

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Architectural Oddities 7
Art 6
Sculptures 6
Museums 5
Fairytales 5
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Stories About Copenhagen

The Trip That Changed Me: How Running the World’s Biggest Marathons Pushed AnneMette Bontaites’s Limits

What began as a single race in New York became a global journey across seven major marathons—and a new understanding of what’s possible.
by AnneMette Bontaites, Atlas Obscura

Podcast: Nasothek Noses

As clear as the nose on your face.
by The Podcast Team, Atlas Obscura
The Comfort Seeds inspired Diez to become a seed saver.

The Newest Addition to Denmark’s Happiness Museum: Tomato Seeds

A seed stuck to an old shirt grew into a project that helps bereaved kids heal.
by Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura
In late summer, Copenhagen residents can pluck sun-warmed raspberries at the edge of the city, where urban sprawl gives way to woodlands.

Copenhagen Wants You to Forage on Its City Streets

It’s part of a movement to introduce local foods to Danish diets.
by Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura
Space10 is located in Copenhagen’s fashionable Meatpacking District.

Inside IKEA’s Laboratory of Futuristic Foods

Assemble and enjoy bug burgers, mealworm meatballs, and algae hot dogs.
by Rohini Chaki, Atlas Obscura
This engraving depicts Kultorvet as it appeared in the 1700s.

Revelations From a Wine Barrel Filled With Renaissance Poo

Centuries-old latrines in Denmark drop big hints about diets, trade, and health.
by Jessica Leigh Hester, Atlas Obscura

Lists Featuring Copenhagen

The Paddington Bear statue at Paddington station.
The Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park.
Mrs Mallard and her entire brood.
Dr Seuss, Cat in the Hat, and a book with lines from Oh The Places You’ll Go.

9 Favorite Children's Book Characters, Immortalized in Bronze

Visit Paddington Bear, Ramona Quimby, and other childhood heroes in person.

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Including Paddington Bear Statue , Alice in Wonderland Statue, and Make Way for Ducklings Statue

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
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