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Things to do in Copenhagen this weekThursday 15 October

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Essential Free Tour of Copenhagen

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Happening now in Copenhagen

Visiting Copenhagen?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Copenhagen

Free11:30amEfterårsferie på ReffenThu 15 October, 11:30am · ReffenTonightFire & IceThu 15 October · Copenhagen ContemporaryTonightHalloween in TivoliThu 15 October · Tivoli GardensTonightHenrik Vibskov: The exhibitionThu 15 October · Designmuseum Danmark · From DKK 140TonightThe Power of Fashion in the Roman EmpireThu 15 October · Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekTonightHakenThu 15 October · VEGA · From DKK 360

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

FreeSatLoppetorv på FrederiksbergSat 17 October, 9am · SmallegadeSatInnocenceSat 17 October, 1pm · The Opera House · From DKK 200SatYoung the Giant - Victory Garden TourSat 17 October, 7:30pm · DR Koncerthuset (Studie 2)SatZuccheroSat 17 October, 8pm · DR Koncerthuset (Concert Hall)SatDJ Aligator - The Final Reptile Rave - HellSat 17 October · VEGASunKaizers Orchestra - Ekstrakoncert 25-års jubilæumSun 18 October · VEGA · From DKK 545

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Copenhagen

Aamanns 1921Indre By · $$$TorvehallerneKBHIndre By / Nørreport · $$JUNO the bakeryØsterbro · $Restaurant SchønnemannIndre By · $$$BæstNørrebro · $$$Conditori La GlaceIndre By · $$Det lille ApotekLatin Quarter · $$Mad & KaffeVesterbro · $$Nyhavns FærgekroNyhavn · $$$ReffenRefshaleøen · $$Restaurant Told & SnapsNyhavn / Indre By · $$Slotskælderen hos GabelfeldtIndre By · $$$SporvejenIndre By · $$

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

FriDJ Aligator - The Final Reptile Rave - HeavenFri 16 October · VEGATue 8pmRuelTue 20 October, 8pm · Amager Bio · From DKK 345TueFkjTue 20 October · VEGA · From DKK 405Wed 8pmRandy Brecker & Tivoli Big BandWed 21 October, 8pm · Tivoli Glass Hall Theatre · From DKK 220Thu 7:30pmKochanovsky & SjostakovitjThu 22 October, 7:30pm · DR Koncerthuset (Concert Hall)Jazzhus MontmartreIndre By · $$$LidkoebVesterbro · $$$BrewPubIndre By · $$Mojo Blues BarIndre By · $PumpehusetIndre By · $$TaphouseIndre By · $$Vega Musikkens HusVesterbro · $$Nimb BarVesterbro / Tivoli · $$$$Kind of BlueNørrebro · $$

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeEssential Free Tour of CopenhagenDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeCopenhagen Grand TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeHygge Tour in Copenhagen: YOUR DANISH EXPERIENCEDaily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeComedy Walking TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeCopenhagen: Historic Center + Recommendations Map!Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreePolitically Incorrect Hippies & ChristianshavnDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeChristianshavn Free TourDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeThe Little Mermaid and Copenhagen HarborDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Christiania. From the colorful houses to Christiania, a journey through its contrasts.Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFree “Working-Class Copenhagen: The story of Industrial Era and former Red Light district"Daily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeMedieval Tour at NightfallDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeFree Walking Tour Copenhagen City NORDIC FREEDOM TOURSDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.5 on GuruWalkExplore the Hidden Gems & Highlights of Copenhagen, Denmark in a dayAny time · 6 hrs · From €21 day in CopenhagenAny time · 12 hrs · From €2Copenhagen in a DayAny time · 3 hrs · From €2▶ VideoSightseeing in CopenhagenAny time · 4 hrs · From €2

Tours & day trips

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Booked with the operator

Frederiksborg Castle and Museum of National History4 hrs · Copenhagen Central Station · From DKK 125Kronborg Castle, Helsingør8 hrs · Copenhagen Central Station · From DKK 135Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde4 hrs · Copenhagen Central Station · From DKK 130Jægersborg Dyrehave deer park4 hrs · Copenhagen Central Station (train to Klampenborg) · FreeRoskilde Cathedral royal tombs1.5 hrs · Copenhagen Central Station · From DKK 80Viking Fortress Trelleborg, Slagelse4 hrs · Copenhagen Central Station · From DKK 95Dragør old town and coast4 hrs · Copenhagen City (bus 250S) · Free
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Get outside

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Copenhagen

FreeBicycle Route 80: Amager to Dragørabout 4 hrsFreeChristianshavn and Christiania self-guided walkabout 1.8 hrsFreeFrederiksberg Local Walk (free audio walk)5 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeNørrebro Local Walk (free audio walk)6 km · about 3 hrsFreeØsterbro Local Walk (free audio walk)8 km · about 4 hrsFreeVesterbro Local Walk (free audio walk)6 km · about 3 hrsFreeFrederiksberg Gardens strollabout 1.5 hrsFreeThe Lakes (Søerne) loop6.35 km · about 1.5 hrs

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Copenhagen: what's on, answered

What's on in Copenhagen this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 6 events listed in Copenhagen, including Loppetorv på Frederiksberg, Innocence and Young the Giant - Victory Garden Tour. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Copenhagen?

Yes: 12 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 2 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Copenhagen?

There are 7 tours and day trips to book, including Frederiksborg Castle and Museum of National History and Kronborg Castle, Helsingør and 12 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Copenhagen?

Local favourites include Aamanns 1921, TorvehallerneKBH, JUNO the bakery and Restaurant Schønnemann, and for a drink, Jazzhus Montmartre and Lidkoeb.

Where can I go hiking near Copenhagen?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Copenhagen include Bicycle Route 80: Amager to Dragør, Christianshavn and Christiania self-guided walk and Frederiksberg Local Walk (free audio walk).

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Copenhagen, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.