1. Kongens Nytorv
– Extravagant Christmas Decorations

With the statue of Christian V at the center, you can skate in circles around the so-called “Krinsen“, just like 16 years ago, while taking in the lavish architecture all around. Through the linden trees, you can catch glimpses of the masts from Nyhavn and admire the winter-adorned buildings: the festively decorated Hotel d’Angleterre, the grand facade of Magasin, and the elegantly illuminated Royal Danish Theatre.

2. Broens Ice Rink
– Æbleskiver and Disco on Ice

Surrounded by the aroma of food stalls and children enjoying warm æbleskiver (Danish Pancake Puffs) in the cold, you can glide around on the ice at Broens Ice Rink. Every Friday and Saturday, there’s disco on ice with themed music playing until 9 PM. When your disco-skating feet need a break, you can pause and take in the view of the Royal Danish Playhouse across the Inner Harbour Bridge and the warehouse-inspired apartments on Papirøen opposite the rink.

3. Frederiksberg Runddel​
– With the Garden as Backdrop

The ice rink at Frederiksberg Runddel sits at the intersection of Frederiksberg Allé and Frederiksberg Garden, where nature and urban life meet. Surrounded by yellow walls and the buildings Laurierhuset on the left and pendent house on the right, you can skate with a view of the statue of Frederick VI, proudly standing behind the gated entrance. From the ice, see if you can catch a glimpse of Frederiksberg Palace towering over the landscaped garden.

4. Tivoli
– Northern Lights and Traditional Christmas Magic

Visit Santa’s house, sample treats from the many Christmas stalls, and take a spin around the Christmas tree on the round ice rink. As you practice skating backwards, look up to witness a magical Northern Lights installation, casting a special glow over the evenings at Tivoli’s ice rink in front of the concert hall. From the ice, you can also spot the golden Axel Towers just outside Tivoli.

5. The Copenhagen Lakes
– The Original Ice Rink

If the winter gets cold enough, the lakes might freeze over. If this happens, you can enjoy a skating experience just like in the old days. Peblinge Lake and St. Jørgens Lake usually freeze first, and from one, you can catch sight of buildings like the Planetarium, Codanhus, and the SAS Royal Hotel, while from the other, you can view both the Søpavillion and Dronning Louise’s Bridge from angles you wouldn’t see when cycling by.

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