12 Things to Do in Copenhagen in August

Copenhagen is a beautiful city , full of life and with many attractions for tourists and locals alike. In August, for example, there are many activities that converge in the city, so it won't be difficult to fall in love with the Danish capital during this month. I can assure you that touring the city in August is one of the best things to see and do in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Pride is a colourful and festive festival in the city centre that celebrates the diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. In the midst of the festivities you will have the opportunity to attend events, concerts and activities for all ages. What you will like most about this annual festival is that it promotes LGBTQ+ rights and equality.

Going to the concerts and other activities of Copenhagen Pride is one of those activities that you should not miss in the city, especially if you already signed up for a tour of Copenhagen and got to know part of its streets and culture, because this will help you to get a better perspective of the event and how it influences Danish society.

Interesting details

• Price: free of charge.
• Date and time: during the third week of August.
• Location: usually around the Town Hall Square.

Tivoli Gardens is Denmark's oldest amusement park and one of the main attractions of the Danish capital. August, thanks to its friendly temperatures, is an ideal month to enjoy it and become a child again in its world of wonders and fairy tales.

You can ride on one of the oldest roller coasters in the world, but also on merry-go-rounds and a multitude of attractions for the whole family. The park also hosts pantomime shows, concerts, exhibitions and countless other activities.

Book your tickets for the Tivoli Gardens and experience the fantasy in a place where, by the way, the creators of Disneyland based their magic.

Interesting details

• Price: admission to the Gardens costs 24 euros for adults and 12 euros for children under 8. The attractions are paid separately.
• Hours: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
• Location: Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 København V.

How about seeing the Danish capital's top attractions from the water? Book a place on a cruise and get another point of view of places like The Little Mermaid, Christianshavn, the Copenhagen Opera House or the Amalienborg.

Moreover, you will be accompanied by a guide who will tell you absolutely all the details to know in depth the history of Copenhagen and its main monuments.

With this great plan you will relax, enjoy super pleasant temperatures and, in short, you will experience the most hygge Danish atmosphere, unhurried and with the people you love the most.

Interesting details

• Price: 20 euros.
• Timetable: cruises depart at 10:00 and 13:00.
• Location: Copenhagen Canals.

The capital of Denmark is a city that is at the forefront of sustainable cuisine. To enjoy the city's food, a good option is to attend the Copenhagen Cooking, which is one of the most important events held in the city each year.

Copenhagen Cooking focuses on creating activities that inspire sustainable solutions, innovation and collaboration in the food industry. It is a festival that brings together food lovers and talented chefs to promote culinary culture and sustainability.

On the other hand, if you really want to get to know the rich culinary culture of the Danish capital, which includes different contrasts and flavours, you can't miss out on a food tour in Copenhagen. Combining both options is a great plan for foodies.

Interesting details

• Price: from 30 to 130 euros, although some activities are free.
• Opening times: second week of August.
• Location: Copenhagen Kitchen Vigerslev Allé 18 2500 Valby.

In the city of Copenhagen, one of the biggest sporting festivals takes place every year: the full Ironman Triathlon race. The event offers three endurance events: swimming, cycling and running. Ironman Copenhagen stands out as one of the most challenging and impressive triathlon competitions worldwide.

In case you are an athlete, but want a less demanding experience, Ironman also organises a mini-triathlon in the Amager Strandpark, which lasts over two days and can accommodate up to 5,000 athletes. But before you sign up for the competition, I recommend signing up for a bike tour of Copenhagen to train your body for the physical exertion of the triathlon.

Oh, and if you don't want to participate, you can enjoy it from the sidelines, just watching the athletes compete.

Interesting details

• Price: Participating in the triathlon can cost around 2000 euros. Spectator entry costs between 30 and 150 euros per person.
• Time: During the second week of August.
• Location: the route may vary from year to year, as well as the starting point.

The TV Festival is an event held in Copenhagen every August since 2000. Its aim is to show the changes in television over time. You can listen to lectures from speakers who come from all over the world to discuss TV series and shows that have been successful on screen.

This annual festival brings together TV professionals, producers, writers, directors and other players in the TV industry in an atmosphere of exchanging ideas and promoting the latest trends in TV entertainment.

If you are a lover of TV productions, I recommend you enjoy the festival right after you have taken a tour on the city's sightseeing bus.

Details of interest

• Price: 300 euros.
• Date and time: usually during the third week of August.
• Location: Bernhard Bangs Alle 25, DK-2000 Frederiksberg.

The Horsens Medieval Festival is an event that recreates life in the Middle Ages with music, art, food and drink, and takes place in the town of Horsens, near Copenhagen, which is transformed into a medieval marketplace with activities such as theatre performances, music, dance, parades, craft and food exhibitions, as well as traditional combat displays and games. You can dress up in medieval costumes and take part in the games and activities.

This festival lasts several days and attracts many visitors from Denmark and other parts of the world, and*thanks to the amount of entertainment you can find, I recommend you to include this experience among the best things to see and do in Copenhagen with children.

And if you like history, I tell you that in the month of August buying your ticket for the National Museum of Denmark on weekends you will have the opportunity to take a free guided tour.

Interesting details

• Price: Free of charge.
• Date and time: Two days during the third week of August.
• Location: In the town of Horsens, very close to Copenhagen.

The Folkely Festival in Hundestedes takes place in the authentic Danish harbour town of Hundested. This three-day event combines music, talks and art in a "Folkely" atmosphere under the late summer sun. The main music stage presents established and emerging Danish artists, DJs and a generally good musical atmosphere.

Also during the show you can enjoy "The Art" which allows you to see the work of more than 40 exhibitors of ceramics, textile art, painting and sculpture. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the Talk Town space, dedicated to sharing talks, debates and speeches.

In general, Folkely is a festival for everyone, where you will also have the opportunity to get to know Danish culture, if you have already had the chance to get to know it better in one of the best museums in Copenhagen.

Interesting details

• Price: 29 euros, although some events are free, for which you will not have to pay entrance fees.
• Date and time: During the third week of August, from 12:00 to 18:00.
• Location: at the harbour, very close to the city.

The International Fashion Fair is an event where you can go to see the presentation of the autumn and winter collections presented by the fashion houses every year. This is a biannual event where you have the opportunity to see what's new in the international fashion industry. When you go to this event you will have the opportunity to browse, network and build albums with the different brands present at the fair.

This event is definitely an invaluable experience if you are interested in the world of fashion and future trends. If you are travelling to Copenhagen in August, I recommend you to go to this fashion show right after you have signed up for a guided tour of the Copenhagen Opera House, to get the full experience of the fashion and glamour of this European city.

Interesting details

• Price: between 100 and 150 euros.
• Hours: during the second week of August, Monday to Thursday between 8:00 and 16:00.
• Location: Bella Center, Center Boulevard 5, Copenhagen.

During the second week of August Copenhagen welcomes around 500 runners to the most anticipated sporting event of the year, the Saysky Cop Run.

It is a relay race in teams of three people who must run a 1,000-metre route before the relay passes into the transition zone. Chaos usually reigns at this point, much to the delight of the spectators.

Interesting details

• Price: Spectator admission is 50 euros.
• Opening times: during the second week of August.
• Location: the route may vary according to the organisation of each edition.

In August, Copenhagen is in the fashion spotlight thanks to the presentation of the Copenhagen Fashion Week. During this important annual fashion week, leading Danish and international designers and fashion brands come together to showcase their best work.

Copenhagen Fashion Week is one of the most important fashion events worldwide thanks to the fact that it is not only an opportunity to present new collections, but also artists looking to make important changes in the industry and lead the way towards more sustainable fashion.

This event also has a January edition, so it's an activity to include among the best things to do in Copenhagen in January.

Details of interest

• Price: free of charge.
• Date and time: usually during the second week of August.
• Location: Stages may change from year to year.

In Copenhagen, the Kulturhavn Festival is the annual event celebrating the city's cultural and leisure diversity where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities, traditional performances and experimental works in the harbour.

You can also take part in workshops and associative activities focusing on the harbour, water and how it influences regional culture. One of the special features of this festival is that it is never repeated, which means that the programme is created each year according to the interests of the city's culture and leisure, local entrepreneurs and partner organisations.

Interesting details

• Price: free of charge.
• Opening hours: two days in the second week of August.
• Location: Copenhagen City Cultural Harbour.