Things to Do in the Capital Region, Denmark: City Guides

The Capital Region is Denmark’s easternmost administrative area, covering Copenhagen, the island of Bornholm and a mix of lakes, forests and coastline that stretches well beyond the city limits. It offers visitors a blend of urban sights, historic landmarks and natural scenery, all within easy reach of each other. Neywo provides a free audio guide for the region, with coverage of six cities, 527 narrated places and 13 walking tours available in 11 languages.

Explore the Capital Region

Copenhagen

As the national capital, Copenhagen forms the heart of the region and is home to sites such as the Johannes Ewald and Johan Hermann Wessel Memorial, Christian IX, the Danske kongers kronologiske samling and Amalienborg Palace. The city’s museums, palaces and waterfront promenades are all within walking distance of each other.

Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg is one of the areas that once lay under the county of Frederiksborg and now belongs to the Capital Region. It adjoins Copenhagen and is known for its residential streets, green spaces and historic villas.

Bornholm

The island municipality of Bornholm lies east of mainland Denmark and features attractions like the medieval Hammershus fortress, the NaturBornholm nature centre, the Bornholm Art Museum and the Kongemindet memorial. Its rocky coast and sunny climate make it a distinct destination within the region.

Øresund Bridge

The Øresund Bridge connects the Capital Region with Sweden’s Skåne County across the water, providing a vital road and rail link that also shapes the local landscape through the land reclamation on Amager.

Copenhagen Airport

Copenhagen Airport is the busiest airport for international travel in Scandinavia, serving as a major gateway for visitors arriving in the Capital Region and beyond.

Arresø

Northwest of Copenhagen lies Arresø, Denmark’s largest lake. Originally an inlet reaching toward the Kattegat, it became a lake after geological changes reshaped the coastline.

Furesø

Also northwest of Copenhagen, Furesø holds the title of Denmark’s deepest lake. Its clear waters and surrounding woodlands attract walkers and cyclists year‑round.

Gribskov

Gribskov forest gives its name to the surrounding municipality. The extensive woodland offers trails for hiking, horse riding and wildlife observation, forming a natural backdrop to the region’s northern edge.

Dyrehaven

Just north of Copenhagen, Dyrehaven is a historic forest park that combines open meadows with ancient oak trees. It is a popular spot for picnics, walks and the annual Hermitage horse race.

Kattegat coast

Along the Kattegat shoreline, shifting sand dunes can move with the wind and tides. In several coastal municipalities, forests have been planted to help stabilise the dunes and protect the inland areas.

Amager

Land was added to Amager to accommodate the road and rail connection to the Øresund Bridge. This extension now hosts neighbourhoods, parks and the approach to the bridge and tunnel.

Peberholm

Peberholm is an artificial island created as part of the Øresund Link. A tunnel connects it to Amager, and here water, land and infrastructure are closely intertwined, illustrating the region’s engineering feats.

Dragør

Dragør’s highlights include Kongelund Fort, Dragør Fort, the Danish Pilot Museum (Danmarks Lodsmuseum) and the Amagermuseet, each telling a story of the town’s maritime and military past.

Elsinore

Elsinore is known for Kronborg Castle, St Olaf’s Church, the Danish Maritime Museum and the Danish Technical Museum (Danmarks Tekniske Museum), making it a centre of history and seafaring culture.

Gudhjem

On Bornholm, Gudhjem offers access to Hammershus, NaturBornholm, the Bornholm Art Museum and the Kongemindet monument, combining natural scenery with cultural attractions.

Hillerød

Hillerød features Frederiksborg Castle Church, the Museum of National History (Det Nationalhistoriske Museum), Mutter Gribs Hule and the Folk Museum (Folkemuseet), reflecting the town’s royal heritage and local traditions.

Klampenborg

Klampenborg’s points of interest are Garderhøj Fort, Charlottenlund Palace, Bernstorff Palace and Museum Ordrupgaard, showcasing forts, royal residences and art collections along the coastline.

Experience the Region with Neywo

Neywo’s free audio guide lets you explore the Capital Region at your own pace. The app offers 13 walking tours that cover the 527 narrated places across the six cities. As you reach each site, the app plays a short story about it—no group, no schedule, just you and the narrative. Available in 11 languages, the guide works offline once downloaded, so you can wander Copenhagen’s streets, Bornholm’s cliffs or the lakeside trails while learning about the history, nature and culture that make this region unique. To start, download Neywo from your app store, select the Capital Region, and let the audio lead the way.