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Family holiday in Copenhagen

Tivoli, a hands-on science centre, northern Europe’s biggest aquarium and playgrounds everywhere.

☀️ May to September👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 from about 199 € a day🚲 cargo bikes🛝 great playgrounds

In short: Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most child-friendly cities, but expensive. Playgrounds and parks are excellent and free, and Tivoli and Den Blå Planet are highlights. A day for 2 adults and 2 children costs about €199 including the hotel.

Best things to do with kids

🎡Tivoli Gardenssee websiteprices change often Vesterbro · all yrs · half day💡 Entry and rides separate, a ride pass pays off for many rides.
🔬Experimentarium INDOORsee websiteprices change often Hellerup · 3+ yrs · half day💡 The bubble lab is especially popular.
🦈National Aquarium Den Blå Planet INDOORsee websiteprices change often Kastrup · all yrs · 2 hrs💡 Near the airport, good on arrival or departure day.
🌳King’s Garden FREEfree Indre By · all yrs · 1–2 hrs💡 Playground and picnic by Rosenborg Castle.
🦒Copenhagen Zoosee websiteprices change often Frederiksberg · all yrs · half day💡 Children’s zoo with a petting area.

Prices are guide prices checked on 2026-11-04 from the official or ticket sites; they change with season and promotions.

A day for 2 adults and 2 children

Hotel (typical family-friendly hotel, per night)72 € Food (food in simple restaurants, one outing, local transport)80 € One outing35 € Local transport12 € Totalapprox. 199 €

The hotel price comes from our own daily price checks (cheapest booking site, 2 guests).

Family-friendly hotels in Copenhagen

Well-rated hotels (no hostels), price per night at the cheapest booking site. For 4 people, choose 4 guests in the search.

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Questions

Is Copenhagen good for a family holiday?

Yes, very. Copenhagen is safe, bike friendly and has excellent playgrounds, but it is expensive.

What is free in Copenhagen with kids?

King’s Garden, many playgrounds, harbour baths in summer and Nyhavn.

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