Copenhagen with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Copenhagen is wonderful for families, with an amusement park, canals and castles. Here is how to spend a family trip in Copenhagen — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

1Tivoli Gardens
2Canal cruise & Mermaid
3The Blue Planet aquarium
4A castle day

Tivoli fun

Spend time at Tivoli Gardens’ rides, gardens and lights in the heart of the city.

Canals and the Mermaid

Take a canal cruise past the Little Mermaid and the colourful Nyhavn.

Castles and sea life

Visit the Blue Planet aquarium or a fairytale castle day trip.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Copenhagen — prices per person.

Copenhagen

Wanderung - Kopenhagener Altstadt & Tivoli Park inklusive

ein Tag bei der North Zealand Castle Tour

4.5(19)·5 Stunden

ab$1,242/ Person

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Copenhagen with kids — FAQ

Is Copenhagen good for kids?

Yes — Tivoli Gardens, canal cruises past the Little Mermaid, the Blue Planet aquarium and fairytale castle day trips make Copenhagen a wonderful family destination.

What are the best things to do in Copenhagen with children?

Top family picks are Tivoli Gardens, a canal cruise, the Little Mermaid, the Blue Planet aquarium, and a castle day trip.

Is Copenhagen easy to visit with kids?

Yes — Copenhagen is flat, safe, clean and walkable, with excellent transport and family-friendly attractions all close together.