Our Wedding
Update: Wedding schedule available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bHBySkaQxUGybNBL7A8HBUBwgCY3hShj/view?usp=drive_linkWe're
We're thrilled to invite you to celebrate our wedding on the isle of Møn in southern Denmark.
Our wedding blessing will take place in Damsholte Kirke, next to the farm where Cat/Katie's family has lived (on and off) since 1980. We'll celebrate with a Lutheran blessing featuring readings and hymns in both Danish and English.
After the ceremony, we look forward to celebrating with your at Ellevilde Boutique Hotel on eastern Møn, about 20km from Damsholte. Join us for an evening of great company, good food and dancing!
We're thrilled to invite you to celebrate our wedding on the isle of Møn in southern Denmark.
Our wedding blessing will take place in Damsholte Kirke, next to the farm where Cat/Katie's family has lived (on and off) since 1980. We'll celebrate with a Lutheran blessing featuring readings and hymns in both Danish and English.
After the ceremony, we look forward to celebrating with your at Ellevilde Boutique Hotel on eastern Møn, about 20km from Damsholte. Join us for an evening of great company, good food and dancing!
Wedding Ceremony
When
25th July 2026, 11:00 - 11:45
Where
Damsholte Kirke, Grønsundvej 294, 4780 Stege, Denmark
Venue Information
Damsholte Kirke is an unexpected bit of Rococo in Damsholte village on western Møn, near Cat/Katie's family home on Marienborg Gods. She and her brother Tommy used to walk past it to school and their grandmother, Danish author Elsa Gress, is buried there.
It is about 20km from the reception venue. There is parking for approximately 15-20 cars at the church and more at Marienborg, which is a 5-10 minute walk from the church along a dirt path between two fields.
Reception
When
25th July 2026, 17:00 - 02:00
Where
Ellevilde Boutique Hotel, Dalsgårdsvej 2, Borre, 4791, Denmark
Following the ceremony at Damsholte Kirke, please join us at Ellevilde Boutique Hotel for our reception celebration. There will be a sit-down meal with wine and champagne provided. A cash bar will be available afterwards.
The reception will include speeches, our first dance, and cake cutting, along with some fun games throughout the evening to keep everyone entertained (details to follow- we promise they'll be good!). After dinner, there will be dancing and some night food to keep your energy up.
There will be a vegetarian menu available with the meal. Please let us know of any dietary requirements and/or allergies when you RSVP. We regret that the venue cannot accommodate kosher or halal meals.
Venue Information
Ellevilde Boutique Hotel is a beautiful venue on eastern Møn with views over to the Baltic Sea, a couple of miles from the chalk cliffs of Møns Klint. The hotel has both indoor and outdoor spaces for us to enjoy, along with an area for dancing the night away. For more information about the venue, including photos and details of their facilities, please visit: https://ellevildehotel.dk/
Dress Code
Fabulous!
Policy on Children
Children included in your invitation are welcome. There will be childcare (babysitters) and child-friendly activities (e.g. coloring, lawn games).
Friday Pizza & Quiz Night
When
24th July 2026, 18:00 - 21:30
Pizza, local beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Propose quiz topics and questions here by Sunday July 19th: https://forms.gle/jaywxabGTPQhnbUJ7
Venue Information
Quiz night will be in the old stables at Cat's childhood home of Marienborg. Park on the gravel in the square. Stables are in the same long building as Cat's home.
Dress Code
Casual
Policy on Children
Children welcome.
Travel & Transport
We strongly recommend renting a car for your travels to and around Møn. While you can rely on public transport in Copenhagen or between cities, Møn is rural and there is limited public transport on the island. You can, however, reach the nearest big town (Vordingborg) by train and carpool from there.
Directions from Copenhagen airport:
- Exit the airport at the roundabout, to the E20 to København/Dragør.
- Drive South on E20 and E47/E55 (105 km).
- After about 60 km the freeway splits. Chose the right lanes to E47/E55 with signs for Rødby/Gedser (NOT the left/straight ahead for E20 Odense) .
- After the 105km heading south, you will reach the two Farø bridges. These connect Zealand to the southern islands.
- Take exit 42-Farø after the first bridge. Exit ramp continues into Grønsundvej/Rute 287. This means you turn off before you reach the second bridge with the diamond-shaped suspensions.
- Continue 18 km to Damsholte. You will cross small islands and causeways (Farø and Bogø). Don't worry! You are on the right track--just keep following the road to Møn.
-In Damsholte, the church is on your left as you come over the little hill and enter the village.
Directions from Copenhagen airport:
- Exit the airport at the roundabout, to the E20 to København/Dragør.
- Drive South on E20 and E47/E55 (105 km).
- After about 60 km the freeway splits. Chose the right lanes to E47/E55 with signs for Rødby/Gedser (NOT the left/straight ahead for E20 Odense) .
- After the 105km heading south, you will reach the two Farø bridges. These connect Zealand to the southern islands.
- Take exit 42-Farø after the first bridge. Exit ramp continues into Grønsundvej/Rute 287. This means you turn off before you reach the second bridge with the diamond-shaped suspensions.
- Continue 18 km to Damsholte. You will cross small islands and causeways (Farø and Bogø). Don't worry! You are on the right track--just keep following the road to Møn.
-In Damsholte, the church is on your left as you come over the little hill and enter the village.
The wedding ceremony can be reached by train + bus from Copenhagen. This will take ~3 hours, with trains and buses hourly (i.e. if you miss a connection, you'll be waiting an hour!).
Directions to wedding ceremony venue (Damsholte Kirke)
From Copenhagen Central Station:
- Take regional train south towards Nykøbing Falster, at 8 minutes past the hour (e.g. 9.08am, 10.08am). Get off at Vordingborg Station (ca. 1 hour).
- At Vordingborg, exit train station and you will see bus terminal directly outside station.
- Take bus 664 towards Stege (yellow). Get off at Damsholte Kirke (Grønsundvej). Do NOT take bus 662 towards Stege, this will take you by a different route and you will not pass the church at all!
- When you step off the bus, turn right. Go up the slight hill (~100m) and church will be on your right, across the street.
From wedding ceremony to wedding reception:
Public transport on Møn is very limited, with hourly buses only on main roads. So, we do not recommend this option. If you do choose this, then:
- Go to gravel parking lot of church, turn left. You will almost immediately see the bus stop shelter.
- Take bus 664 to Stege from Damsholte Kirke. Get off at Stege Rutebilstation (Rtb., ie bus terminal) at end of the line.
- Wait and take bus 667 from same Stege bus terminal towards Klintholm Havn. Get off at Nørrebyvej (Klintevej)
- Walk 15min (1km) westwards along Klintevej (back the way you came).
- Turn right on Dalsgårdsvej and you will see Ellevilde Hotel immediately on your right.
Directions to wedding ceremony venue (Damsholte Kirke)
From Copenhagen Central Station:
- Take regional train south towards Nykøbing Falster, at 8 minutes past the hour (e.g. 9.08am, 10.08am). Get off at Vordingborg Station (ca. 1 hour).
- At Vordingborg, exit train station and you will see bus terminal directly outside station.
- Take bus 664 towards Stege (yellow). Get off at Damsholte Kirke (Grønsundvej). Do NOT take bus 662 towards Stege, this will take you by a different route and you will not pass the church at all!
- When you step off the bus, turn right. Go up the slight hill (~100m) and church will be on your right, across the street.
From wedding ceremony to wedding reception:
Public transport on Møn is very limited, with hourly buses only on main roads. So, we do not recommend this option. If you do choose this, then:
- Go to gravel parking lot of church, turn left. You will almost immediately see the bus stop shelter.
- Take bus 664 to Stege from Damsholte Kirke. Get off at Stege Rutebilstation (Rtb., ie bus terminal) at end of the line.
- Wait and take bus 667 from same Stege bus terminal towards Klintholm Havn. Get off at Nørrebyvej (Klintevej)
- Walk 15min (1km) westwards along Klintevej (back the way you came).
- Turn right on Dalsgårdsvej and you will see Ellevilde Hotel immediately on your right.
Fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH, also called Kastrup Lufthavn). This is by far the closest airport and the main airport in Denmark with the best connections. Do NOT fly to Billund, Aalborg or other places--these are all in Jutland. Fly to these places only if you wish you spend a few days in Jutland.
From the UK and Paris, Norwegian Air often fly reasonable budget flights with slightly better conditions than Easyjet or Ryanair (fewer hidden fees). From the US, best deals vary. Check www.skyscanner.net and momondo.com.
From the UK and Paris, Norwegian Air often fly reasonable budget flights with slightly better conditions than Easyjet or Ryanair (fewer hidden fees). From the US, best deals vary. Check www.skyscanner.net and momondo.com.
Wedding accommodation
Where to stay for wedding itself
The entire wedding will take place on the island of Møn, in south-eastern Denmark. It is a small island of about 12 000 people and 30(ish) kilometers across. It is about 1.5 hours' drive due south from Copenhagen. It is a popular summer holiday destination, so please:
1. Book accommodation early, since this fills up during high season (July-August). From April onwards, you may have trouble finding places.
2. Plan to rent or share a car. Public transport is limited. There are a few buses, but these run infrequently and only cover some of the island.
1. Book accommodation early, since this fills up during high season (July-August). From April onwards, you may have trouble finding places.
2. Plan to rent or share a car. Public transport is limited. There are a few buses, but these run infrequently and only cover some of the island.
Below are some suggestions for well-reviewed places near the wedding reception.
Tiendegaarden
Starting at 738 DKK (double room, shared bathroom. https://tiendegaarden.dk/en/ Note: has rooms with shared and private bathrooms, as well as suites for families/groups; only does breakfast; bed linen and towels are a one-time 75 DKK fee (or bring your own). Please note: not ideal for families with children under 3, as they do not have cribs, cots or high chairs.
Klintholm B&B
Starting at 1145 DKK (double room w/ shared bathroom). https://www.klintholm-bb.dk/
Note: Breakfast, towels and bed linen included. Has 10 rooms, 7 with private bathroom, 3 with shared. Dinner available if pre-booked.
Note: Breakfast, towels and bed linen included. Has 10 rooms, 7 with private bathroom, 3 with shared. Dinner available if pre-booked.
Camønogaarden
Starting at 770 DKK (double room). https://caMønogaarden.dk/en/rooms/
Note: 6 rooms, mostly with two single beds can that be pushed together to form a double. 1 family room and 1 cabin that each fit 4 people. Some rooms have shared bathrooms. Also “glamping tents” for 2-4 people and small tent pitch. Breakfast and dinner can be booked.
Note: 6 rooms, mostly with two single beds can that be pushed together to form a double. 1 family room and 1 cabin that each fit 4 people. Some rooms have shared bathrooms. Also “glamping tents” for 2-4 people and small tent pitch. Breakfast and dinner can be booked.
Free camping
There are free camping spaces are available at the wedding reception venue, Ellevilde Boutique Hotel. You can use bathroom facilities in the hotel (please coordinate with Cat and Thomas.)
Other accommodation options
If you need larger accommodations for 5-8 people,you can book apartments with Villa Gress run by a family friend, Pia Thanning. Note: the apartments are in Damsholte, near the near wedding ceremony venue and NOT the wedding reception. They are app. 20min drive from the wedding reception venue!
For Airbnb, search “Møns Klint, Borre, Denmark” for locations near the reception venue. Reception and church addresses are below for reference.
Wedding locations:
Wedding ceremony – Damsholte Kirke, in village of Damsholte (west Møn)
Damsholte Kirke
Grønsundsvej 294
4780 Stege
Wedding reception – Ellevilde Boutique Hotel, near village of Borre (east Møn)
Ellevilde Boutique Hotel
Dalsgårdsvej 2
4791 Borre
Tips about Denmark
The following sections offer suggestions for what to do and eat on Møn, in Copenhagen and in Jutland.
Denmark is a cool place to visit, and we recommend you take a few days to explore. If it is your first time, consider visiting Møn and Copenhagen. If you've seen those already, head to Jutland.
It is also expensive. Expect to pay 80 USD/65 GBP for a mid-range meal without drinks; 8 USD/6.5 GBP for a good coffee; 27 USD/20 GBP for standard museum entries. Taxes are always included in the price.
Denmark is a cool place to visit, and we recommend you take a few days to explore. If it is your first time, consider visiting Møn and Copenhagen. If you've seen those already, head to Jutland.
It is also expensive. Expect to pay 80 USD/65 GBP for a mid-range meal without drinks; 8 USD/6.5 GBP for a good coffee; 27 USD/20 GBP for standard museum entries. Taxes are always included in the price.
Tipping is NOT expected. Danish wait staff do not rely on tips to complete their wages like they do in the US. You may see "service charges" added in some restaurants or for large groups, which are similar to tips. You may see a tip jar ("drikkepenge") in cafes, but this for when you're feeling nice or have some loose change. Only tip for truly exceptional service.
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Icon legend:
⭐ Highlight / highly recommended
👨👩👧 Family-friendly (good for kids)
🌿 Outdoor / nature-based activity
🏛 Cultural / historical focus
🍽 Food available on site or nearby
👨👩👧 Family-friendly (good for kids)
🌿 Outdoor / nature-based activity
🏛 Cultural / historical focus
🍽 Food available on site or nearby
Things to do on Møn
A summer retreat
Møn is a popular summer getaway, being idyllic and "hyggelig". The island venues are not luxurious but generally cheaper than Copenhagen. Expect restaurants to close early (e.g. kitchens closing at 8 or 9pm, establishments at 10 or 11pm). Tipping is not expected.
Activities & sights
⭐Thorsvang – Denmark’s Collector’s Museum👨👩👧🏛 🍽
A collectors’ museum in a former factory, with reconstructed shops and everyday objects from Danish life in the early 20th century. Good for children to explore freely and interact with the exhibits.
Tickets around 80 DKK for adults, 50 DKK for children (5–18), and free for under-5s.
Website: https://www.thorsvangsamlermuseum.dk/
A collectors’ museum in a former factory, with reconstructed shops and everyday objects from Danish life in the early 20th century. Good for children to explore freely and interact with the exhibits.
Tickets around 80 DKK for adults, 50 DKK for children (5–18), and free for under-5s.
Website: https://www.thorsvangsamlermuseum.dk/
⭐Møns Klint & GeoCenter Møns Klint👨👩👧🌿🏛🍽
Møns Klint is a UNESCO-listed chalk cliff landscape with walking paths and beach access. The GeoCenter is a family museum with exhibitions on geology and natural history. Good for outdoor walks, views and children to try fossil hunting and hands-on exhibits.
Access to the cliffs is free. Parking near the GeoCenter is paid (around 45 DKK), and GeoCenter tickets vary by age and season.
Website: https://www.Mønsklint.dk/
Møns Klint is a UNESCO-listed chalk cliff landscape with walking paths and beach access. The GeoCenter is a family museum with exhibitions on geology and natural history. Good for outdoor walks, views and children to try fossil hunting and hands-on exhibits.
Access to the cliffs is free. Parking near the GeoCenter is paid (around 45 DKK), and GeoCenter tickets vary by age and season.
Website: https://www.Mønsklint.dk/
⭐Liselund🌿🏛
Denmark’s “smallest castle”. A romantic 18th-century manor house and landscaped park with lakes, follies, and walking paths near Møns Klint. Tours of the house occur once or twice a day. Good for picnics, pretty walks, and history alongside a visit to the cliffs.
The park is free to enter; guided tours or special events may have fees.
Website: https://natmus.dk/liselund/
Denmark’s “smallest castle”. A romantic 18th-century manor house and landscaped park with lakes, follies, and walking paths near Møns Klint. Tours of the house occur once or twice a day. Good for picnics, pretty walks, and history alongside a visit to the cliffs.
The park is free to enter; guided tours or special events may have fees.
Website: https://natmus.dk/liselund/
Family history: The Calmette family that built Liselund in the 1790s also owned and established the park at Marienborg Gods on west Møn, where Cat grew up. Liselund was their summer residence and a wedding gift from Antoine de la Calmette to his wife, Lisa.
Elmelunde Church and/or Fanefjord Church🏛
See some “medieval graphic novels.” Medieval churches known for well-preserved frescoes depicting biblical scenes and everyday life in the Middle Ages. Elmelunde is down the road (walking distance) from the reception venue.
Entry is free or donation-based, opening hours app. 10am-4pm (please check).
More info: https://www.visitMøn.com/
See some “medieval graphic novels.” Medieval churches known for well-preserved frescoes depicting biblical scenes and everyday life in the Middle Ages. Elmelunde is down the road (walking distance) from the reception venue.
Entry is free or donation-based, opening hours app. 10am-4pm (please check).
More info: https://www.visitMøn.com/
Nyord👨👩👧🌿🏛🍽
A small island north of Møn with a village, distillery, coastal landscapes, and protected nature areas. Good for walking, cycling, birdwatching, traditional Danish food and local spirits. Home to the old-fashioned restaurant Lolles Gaard and Noordbo Handelen and Isle of Møn distilleries.
There are no entrance fees, and the island is accessible via a short causeway.
Website: https://www.visitMøn.com/Møn/nyord
A small island north of Møn with a village, distillery, coastal landscapes, and protected nature areas. Good for walking, cycling, birdwatching, traditional Danish food and local spirits. Home to the old-fashioned restaurant Lolles Gaard and Noordbo Handelen and Isle of Møn distilleries.
There are no entrance fees, and the island is accessible via a short causeway.
Website: https://www.visitMøn.com/Møn/nyord
Camønoen🌿
A long-distance hiking trail around Møn, Nyord, and Bogø, with many sections suitable for day hikes. Good for flexible walks through forests, coastline, and villages.
The trail is free to use, with maps and route information available online.
Website: https://www.caMønoen.dk/
Neolithic barrows🌿
Møn has several exceptionally preserved prehistoric burial mounds and dolmens around the island. These are free to visit, so long as you are respectful about whichever farmer's fields you walk through to get there. You can even go inside some! Two of the best are Klekkende Høj and Kong Asgers Høj, on west Møn.
Entry is free. Find them on Google maps and local road signs.
A long-distance hiking trail around Møn, Nyord, and Bogø, with many sections suitable for day hikes. Good for flexible walks through forests, coastline, and villages.
The trail is free to use, with maps and route information available online.
Website: https://www.caMønoen.dk/
Neolithic barrows🌿
Møn has several exceptionally preserved prehistoric burial mounds and dolmens around the island. These are free to visit, so long as you are respectful about whichever farmer's fields you walk through to get there. You can even go inside some! Two of the best are Klekkende Høj and Kong Asgers Høj, on west Møn.
Entry is free. Find them on Google maps and local road signs.
Restaurants
⭐Damme Kro🍽🏛
A traditional Danish inn serving classic regional dishes in a rural setting.
Good for experiencing traditional Danish cuisine in a local atmosphere.
Main courses are typically mid-range by Danish standards; reservations are recommended.
Website: https://damme-kro.dk/
A traditional Danish inn serving classic regional dishes in a rural setting.
Good for experiencing traditional Danish cuisine in a local atmosphere.
Main courses are typically mid-range by Danish standards; reservations are recommended.
Website: https://damme-kro.dk/
Davids (Stege)🍽
A café and restaurant in Stege offering modern, delicious seasonal dishes and light meals. Good for lunch, coffee, or an informal meal while in town.
Prices are moderate, suitable for everyday dining.
Website: https://www.davids.dk/
A café and restaurant in Stege offering modern, delicious seasonal dishes and light meals. Good for lunch, coffee, or an informal meal while in town.
Prices are moderate, suitable for everyday dining.
Website: https://www.davids.dk/
Klaphesten (Pet the Horse)🍽
A brasserie and bar in Klintholm Havn serving casual food and drinks. Good cocktails and for an easy dinner or drinks by the harbour, especially in the evening.
Prices are mid-range, and it can be busy in summer.
Website: https://www.klaphesten.dk/
A brasserie and bar in Klintholm Havn serving casual food and drinks. Good cocktails and for an easy dinner or drinks by the harbour, especially in the evening.
Prices are mid-range, and it can be busy in summer.
Website: https://www.klaphesten.dk/
Copenhagen
Scandinavia's cool, cosmopolitan capital
Copenhagen is a stylish, pedestrian friendly city, with parks, squares and waterfronts that come alive in the summer. Suggestions below!
We also recommend booking a tour with Birgitte Witt, Cat's good friend, at Delicious Denmark. She can do both general and specific culture, history and food tours. (Note: Birgitte is part of the wedding party, so she may not be available immediately before or after the wedding date.)
We also recommend booking a tour with Birgitte Witt, Cat's good friend, at Delicious Denmark. She can do both general and specific culture, history and food tours. (Note: Birgitte is part of the wedding party, so she may not be available immediately before or after the wedding date.)
Activities and sights
⭐Tivoli Gardens👨👩👧🌿🍽
The world’s oldest theme park! A historic amusement park in central Copenhagen with rides, gardens, concerts, and restaurants. Good for families, but also adults who enjoy classic landmarks and atmosphere. Approx. 160–180 DKK entry (ride passes extra).
Website: https://www.tivoli.dk/
The world’s oldest theme park! A historic amusement park in central Copenhagen with rides, gardens, concerts, and restaurants. Good for families, but also adults who enjoy classic landmarks and atmosphere. Approx. 160–180 DKK entry (ride passes extra).
Website: https://www.tivoli.dk/
⭐Copenhagen Canal Tours👨👩👧🌿
Boat tours through Copenhagen’s harbour and canals, passing major landmarks and neighbourhoods. You’ll see the Little Mermaid sculpture here too. Good for an overview of the city history and landmarks, delivered with humor and no walking.
Approx. 150–170 DKK adults, 75–85 DKK children.
Website: https://www.stromma.com/en-dk/copenhagen/
Boat tours through Copenhagen’s harbour and canals, passing major landmarks and neighbourhoods. You’ll see the Little Mermaid sculpture here too. Good for an overview of the city history and landmarks, delivered with humor and no walking.
Approx. 150–170 DKK adults, 75–85 DKK children.
Website: https://www.stromma.com/en-dk/copenhagen/
⭐Nyhavn🌿🍽
A historic harbour lined with colourful buildings, cafés, and restaurants. Good for a stroll, but perhaps don't eat here as food is expensive and touristy,
Free to visit.
Website: https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/nyhavn-gdk474735
A historic harbour lined with colourful buildings, cafés, and restaurants. Good for a stroll, but perhaps don't eat here as food is expensive and touristy,
Free to visit.
Website: https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/nyhavn-gdk474735
⭐Kongens Have🌿
A central public park next to Rosenborg Castle. Good for picnics, walks and breaks between sightseeing.
Free to enter.
Website: https://www.kongenshave.dk
⭐ Frihedsmuseet (The Freedom Museum) 🏛 👨👩👧
A museum about the Danish resistance during the Second World War. Interactive exhibitions where you can follow historical figures through their experiences. Good for older children.
Website: https://natmus.dk/museer-og-slotte/frihedsmuseet/
A central public park next to Rosenborg Castle. Good for picnics, walks and breaks between sightseeing.
Free to enter.
Website: https://www.kongenshave.dk
⭐ Frihedsmuseet (The Freedom Museum) 🏛 👨👩👧
A museum about the Danish resistance during the Second World War. Interactive exhibitions where you can follow historical figures through their experiences. Good for older children.
Website: https://natmus.dk/museer-og-slotte/frihedsmuseet/
⭐Torvehallerne🍽
An indoor food market with Danish and international food stalls. Good for casual meals and trying a range of local foods in one place.
Free entry; food prices vary.
Website: https://torvehallernekbh.dk/
An indoor food market with Danish and international food stalls. Good for casual meals and trying a range of local foods in one place.
Free entry; food prices vary.
Website: https://torvehallernekbh.dk/
⭐Frilandsmuseet 👨👩👧🌿🏛
An open-air museum showing historic rural buildings from across Denmark.
Good for children who enjoy outdoor space, animals, and seeing how people lived in the past.
Approx. 160 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://natmus.dk/museer-og-slotte/frilandsmuseet/
An open-air museum showing historic rural buildings from across Denmark.
Good for children who enjoy outdoor space, animals, and seeing how people lived in the past.
Approx. 160 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://natmus.dk/museer-og-slotte/frilandsmuseet/
⭐ Christiania🌿🏛
A semi-autonomous neighbourhood founded in the 1970s, known for alternative housing, street art, and a distinct countercultural history. Good for seeing a different side of Copenhagen. Note: Cannabis and some psychedelic drugs are freely consumed here, so don’t be shocked if you see/smell it.
Free to visit.
Website: https://www.christiania.org/
⭐ Refshaleøen🌿🍽
A former industrial harbour area that has been redeveloped into a creative district with food markets, event spaces, and waterfront walks. Good for casual food and drinks outdoors and experiencing an experimental side of Copenhagen.
Free to visit; food and events are paid individually.
Website: https://refshaleoen.dk/
A semi-autonomous neighbourhood founded in the 1970s, known for alternative housing, street art, and a distinct countercultural history. Good for seeing a different side of Copenhagen. Note: Cannabis and some psychedelic drugs are freely consumed here, so don’t be shocked if you see/smell it.
Free to visit.
Website: https://www.christiania.org/
⭐ Refshaleøen🌿🍽
A former industrial harbour area that has been redeveloped into a creative district with food markets, event spaces, and waterfront walks. Good for casual food and drinks outdoors and experiencing an experimental side of Copenhagen.
Free to visit; food and events are paid individually.
Website: https://refshaleoen.dk/
The Hirschsprung Collection 🏛 🌿
An art museum of 19th and early 20th century Danish works, including the Danish Golden Age and Skagen painters. Lovely collection next to Østre Anlæg park.
Approx. 120–130 DKK adults, free for children under 18 in high season.
Website: https://www.hirschsprung.dk/en/
An art museum of 19th and early 20th century Danish works, including the Danish Golden Age and Skagen painters. Lovely collection next to Østre Anlæg park.
Approx. 120–130 DKK adults, free for children under 18 in high season.
Website: https://www.hirschsprung.dk/en/
Rosenborg Castle 🏛🌿
A Renaissance castle housing the Danish crown jewels and royal collections, set within Kongens Have park. Good for Danish royal history and well-preserved historic interiors.
Approx. 130 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/
National Museum of Denmark 👨👩👧 🏛
Denmark’s main history museum, covering prehistoric times through modern history. Sometimes good temporary exhibitions. Extensive collections on Danish history, but also stuff from other cultures e.g. ancient Egypt.
Permanent exhibitions are free (special exhibitions cost extra).
Website: https://en.natmus.dk/
A Renaissance castle housing the Danish crown jewels and royal collections, set within Kongens Have park. Good for Danish royal history and well-preserved historic interiors.
Approx. 130 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/
National Museum of Denmark 👨👩👧 🏛
Denmark’s main history museum, covering prehistoric times through modern history. Sometimes good temporary exhibitions. Extensive collections on Danish history, but also stuff from other cultures e.g. ancient Egypt.
Permanent exhibitions are free (special exhibitions cost extra).
Website: https://en.natmus.dk/
Copenhagen Zoo👨👩👧🌿
A large city zoo with animals from around the world, located in Frederiksberg.
Good for children who enjoy animals and outdoor walking routes.
Approx. 245–260 DKK adults, 135–150 DKK children (3–11).
Website: https://www.zoo.dk/
A large city zoo with animals from around the world, located in Frederiksberg.
Good for children who enjoy animals and outdoor walking routes.
Approx. 245–260 DKK adults, 135–150 DKK children (3–11).
Website: https://www.zoo.dk/
A note on the Little Mermaid sculpture: This is a smallish sculpture in Langelinie park. You can just walk through the park and see it—or see on the canal tour.
Copenhagen restaurants & Danish food (smørrebrød)
NEW NORDIC
⭐ Aamanns 1921🍽
A restaurant specialising in modern, high-quality smørrebrød using seasonal ingredients.
Good for a more refined take on traditional open sandwiches.
Website: https://aamanns.dk/
A restaurant specialising in modern, high-quality smørrebrød using seasonal ingredients.
Good for a more refined take on traditional open sandwiches.
Website: https://aamanns.dk/
⭐ Aamanns Deli🍽
A more casual version of Aamanns, focused on smørrebrød and lunch dishes.
Good for a quicker, informal meal.
Website: https://aamanns.dk/
A more casual version of Aamanns, focused on smørrebrød and lunch dishes.
Good for a quicker, informal meal.
Website: https://aamanns.dk/
Norrlyst🍽
A restaurant offering modern Nordic dishes with a traditional influence.
Good for experiencing contemporary Danish cuisine.
Website: https://norrlyst.dk/
Kødbyen 🍽
The old Meat Packing District in Vesterbro is walking distance from the Central Station and full of interesting, casual, trendy restaurants, bars and coffee shops serving New Nordic and other cuisines.
A restaurant offering modern Nordic dishes with a traditional influence.
Good for experiencing contemporary Danish cuisine.
Website: https://norrlyst.dk/
Kødbyen 🍽
The old Meat Packing District in Vesterbro is walking distance from the Central Station and full of interesting, casual, trendy restaurants, bars and coffee shops serving New Nordic and other cuisines.
TRADITIONAL
⭐ Restaurant Schønnemann🍽🏛
A classic Copenhagen restaurant known for traditional smørrebrød.
Good for experiencing long-standing Danish food traditions.
Website: https://www.schoennemann.dk/
A classic Copenhagen restaurant known for traditional smørrebrød.
Good for experiencing long-standing Danish food traditions.
Website: https://www.schoennemann.dk/
Husmanns Vinstue🍽
A traditional restaurant serving Danish comfort food in a historic interior.
Good for hearty meals and classic dishes.
Website: https://husmannsvinstue.dk/
A traditional restaurant serving Danish comfort food in a historic interior.
Good for hearty meals and classic dishes.
Website: https://husmannsvinstue.dk/
OTHER FOODS TO TRY
Hotdogs
Danish hotdogs from street stands are a common everyday food, with distinctive sausages and a range of toppings.
Danish hotdogs from street stands are a common everyday food, with distinctive sausages and a range of toppings.
Danish ice cream
Often richer and creamier than in many other countries, commonly sold from small ice-cream shops.
Often richer and creamier than in many other countries, commonly sold from small ice-cream shops.
Danish summer desserts
Koldskål is a cold, lightly sweet “dessert soup” made from buttermilk, typically served with crunchy vanilla biscuits (kammerjunkere) or fresh strawberries. Refreshing and delicious.
Rødgrød med fløde is a thick berry compote made from red summer berries, served with cold cream. A classic.
Koldskål is a cold, lightly sweet “dessert soup” made from buttermilk, typically served with crunchy vanilla biscuits (kammerjunkere) or fresh strawberries. Refreshing and delicious.
Rødgrød med fløde is a thick berry compote made from red summer berries, served with cold cream. A classic.
Copenhagen neighborhoods
Indre By (Inner City)
The historic centre of Copenhagen, with major sights, shopping streets, museums, and older buildings. Known for walkability, tourist attractions, and easy access to public transport.
The historic centre of Copenhagen, with major sights, shopping streets, museums, and older buildings. Known for walkability, tourist attractions, and easy access to public transport.
Vesterbro
A former working-class area now known for restaurants, bars, and nightlife. Often lively in the evenings, with a mix of locals and visitors.
A former working-class area now known for restaurants, bars, and nightlife. Often lively in the evenings, with a mix of locals and visitors.
Nørrebro
A diverse, residential neighbourhood with cafés, street life, and parks. Known for a younger, more alternative atmosphere and good food options.
A diverse, residential neighbourhood with cafés, street life, and parks. Known for a younger, more alternative atmosphere and good food options.
Østerbro
A quieter, more residential area with wide streets and green spaces. Known for parks, family life, and a relaxed pace.
A quieter, more residential area with wide streets and green spaces. Known for parks, family life, and a relaxed pace.
Christianshavn & Islands Brygge
Canal-lined areas with historic buildings and modern waterfront spaces. Known for houseboats, swimming areas, and summer outdoor life along the harbour.
Canal-lined areas with historic buildings and modern waterfront spaces. Known for houseboats, swimming areas, and summer outdoor life along the harbour.
Day trips from Copenhagen or Møn
Vikings, royalty and Hamlet, oh my!
These are some good day trips on Zealand. The Viking ship museum and Roskilde Cathedral are both in Roskilde town and can be done from Møn. Louisiana and Elsinore are north of Copenhagen, so work better as day trips from the city.
⭐ Viking Ship Museum👨👩👧🌿🏛 🍽
An amazing place. A museum in Roskilde focused on original Viking ships recovered from the fjord. Open-air museum with interactive exhibitions on Viking life, shipbuilding and seafaring. Good for families, Viking history, with outdoor areas and hands-on activities for children.
Approx. 185–195 DKK adults, 95–100 DKK children (0–17).
Website: https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/
⭐ Viking Ship Museum👨👩👧🌿🏛 🍽
An amazing place. A museum in Roskilde focused on original Viking ships recovered from the fjord. Open-air museum with interactive exhibitions on Viking life, shipbuilding and seafaring. Good for families, Viking history, with outdoor areas and hands-on activities for children.
Approx. 185–195 DKK adults, 95–100 DKK children (0–17).
Website: https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/
Roskilde Cathedral🏛 🍽
A UNESCO World Heritage cathedral and burial place of Danish kings and queens.
Good for architecture, royal history, and medieval and early modern Denmark.
Approx. 70 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://roskildedomkirke.dk/en/
A UNESCO World Heritage cathedral and burial place of Danish kings and queens.
Good for architecture, royal history, and medieval and early modern Denmark.
Approx. 70 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://roskildedomkirke.dk/en/
⭐ Louisiana Museum of Modern Art🌿🏛🍽
A modern art museum north of Copenhagen combining exhibitions, sculpture gardens, and sea views. Beautiful place. Good for modern and contemporary art in a scenic setting. Note: this is an hour by train from Copenhagen, so this is a day trip.
Approx. 145–160 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://louisiana.dk/
A modern art museum north of Copenhagen combining exhibitions, sculpture gardens, and sea views. Beautiful place. Good for modern and contemporary art in a scenic setting. Note: this is an hour by train from Copenhagen, so this is a day trip.
Approx. 145–160 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://louisiana.dk/
Elsinore/Kronborg Castle🏛🍽🌿
A Renaissance castle in Helsingør, internationally known as the setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Good for castles, maritime history, and coastal walks with views toward Sweden.
Approx. 145 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://kongernessamling.dk/en/kronborg/
A Renaissance castle in Helsingør, internationally known as the setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Good for castles, maritime history, and coastal walks with views toward Sweden.
Approx. 145 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://kongernessamling.dk/en/kronborg/
Jutland (Aarhus, Skagen etc.)
Archaeology, modern art and Nordic light
As Denmark's second biggest city, Aarhus has become a trendy hub in its own right. If you've already seen Copenhagen, Aarhus and Jutland are a great alternative to visit.
Activities & sights
⭐ Moesgaard Museum 👨👩👧🌿🏛 🍽
Amazing place! A modern museum south of Aarhus focusing on archaeology and ethnography. Extensive, interactive exhibits on Denmark from Stone to Middle Ages. Home to one of the “bog people”, the Grauballe Man, as well as rare burial and battle excavations. Good for interactive exhibitions and ancient Danish societies.
Approx. 180–195 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://www.moesgaardmuseum.dk/en/
Amazing place! A modern museum south of Aarhus focusing on archaeology and ethnography. Extensive, interactive exhibits on Denmark from Stone to Middle Ages. Home to one of the “bog people”, the Grauballe Man, as well as rare burial and battle excavations. Good for interactive exhibitions and ancient Danish societies.
Approx. 180–195 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://www.moesgaardmuseum.dk/en/
⭐Den Gamle By👨👩👧🌿🏛🍽
A national gem. An open-air museum recreating Danish town life from 1500s to 1970s, with streets, shops, and costumed interpreters. Good for children to explore historic environments and interactive exhibits.
Approx. 195 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://www.dengamleby.dk/en/
A national gem. An open-air museum recreating Danish town life from 1500s to 1970s, with streets, shops, and costumed interpreters. Good for children to explore historic environments and interactive exhibits.
Approx. 195 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://www.dengamleby.dk/en/
⭐ARoS Aarhus Art Museum 🏛 🍽
A major modern art museum in Aarhus, known for its large-scale installations and rooftop rainbow panorama. Good for contemporary art and city views.
Approx. 180 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://www.aros.dk/en/
A major modern art museum in Aarhus, known for its large-scale installations and rooftop rainbow panorama. Good for contemporary art and city views.
Approx. 180 DKK adults, free for children under 18.
Website: https://www.aros.dk/en/
⭐ Skagen🌿🏛 🍽
Denmark’s northern tip, known for its beautiful Nordic light, beaches, and the Impressionist artists’ colony that lived here in the 19th century. Excellent art museum, old inns and walking along the tongue of beach that is “Skagen”. Some activities are family friendly.
Town access is free; museums typically cost 120–140 DKK adults, free or reduced for children.
Website: https://www.visitnordjylland.com/skagen
Denmark’s northern tip, known for its beautiful Nordic light, beaches, and the Impressionist artists’ colony that lived here in the 19th century. Excellent art museum, old inns and walking along the tongue of beach that is “Skagen”. Some activities are family friendly.
Town access is free; museums typically cost 120–140 DKK adults, free or reduced for children.
Website: https://www.visitnordjylland.com/skagen
LEGOLAND Billund 👨👩👧 🌿 🍽
What it says on the tin: The original Legoland theme park. Good for families with younger children and LEGO fans.
Approx. 399–449 DKK adults, 369–419 DKK children (2–12) in high season.
Website: https://www.legoland.dk/
What it says on the tin: The original Legoland theme park. Good for families with younger children and LEGO fans.
Approx. 399–449 DKK adults, 369–419 DKK children (2–12) in high season.
Website: https://www.legoland.dk/
Jelling Stones👨👩👧🌿🏛 🍽
Two Viking Age rune stones marking the “birth” of the Danish kingdom, located in Jelling and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Interactive family museum. Good for Viking history, with an adjacent visitor centre and open outdoor areas.
The stones and visitor centre are free to visit.
Website: https://en.natmus.dk/museums-and-palaces/the-jelling-monuments/
Two Viking Age rune stones marking the “birth” of the Danish kingdom, located in Jelling and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Interactive family museum. Good for Viking history, with an adjacent visitor centre and open outdoor areas.
The stones and visitor centre are free to visit.
Website: https://en.natmus.dk/museums-and-palaces/the-jelling-monuments/
Ribe🏛🌿🍽
One of the oldest towns in Denmark, with a well-preserved medieval centre, cathedral, and cobbled streets. Good for history, walking tours, and a slower-paced town atmosphere.
Town access is free; museums and attractions have separate fees.
Website: https://www.visitribe.com/
One of the oldest towns in Denmark, with a well-preserved medieval centre, cathedral, and cobbled streets. Good for history, walking tours, and a slower-paced town atmosphere.
Town access is free; museums and attractions have separate fees.
Website: https://www.visitribe.com/
Gifts
Gifts are not expected at our wedding. Traveling--many of you internationally, with families--to be with us is itself a wonderful gift! However, for those that still feel strongly, we have devised two options:
Honeymoon fund. This would help us celebrate our marriage and new life together in ways we would struggle to otherwise.
Building a Life fund. We are excited to build a life together--but that life is in transition! With at least one international move in the next year, we do not know what we'll need or where we'll be living. Consequently, a contribution toward a "Build a Life" fund would be appreciated more than a specific item. We're eyeing some dining room tables …
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