Copenhagen is a city where royal history, innovative design, and waterfront living come together in effortless harmony. Colorful harbors, elegant palaces, and bicycle friendly streets create a welcoming atmosphere, while historic landmarks and contemporary architecture reflect a capital that embraces both its centuries old traditions and its forward looking spirit.
The Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Tour invites you to experience the Danish capital through interactive exploration. Solve location based puzzles, follow clues between picturesque canals, historic squares, and iconic attractions, and enjoy immersive AI narration that reveals Copenhagen’s royal heritage, maritime history, and the stories behind one of Scandinavia’s most captivating cities.
About Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Tour
Highlights of Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt
Play
Solve location based puzzles. Use logic, imagination and observation. No knowledge required.
Learn
Uncover fun facts, local legends and information about the attractions and the city.
Walk
Who doesn’t love walking as a way to explore a city? Do it at your own pace and discover hidden gems.
Flexibility
Start anytime. Time is with you and not against you. Customise your route. Snap photos as you go.
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Locations and Route (Show Map)
In the map you can check the optimised route. You can change the order and adjust it according to your needs.
Download the World City Trail app from the store and after the purchase you will receive a booking reference. Fill in your details and you are ready to go!
Experience the ultimate Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt and self-guided tour, the most enchanting way to explore the heart of Scandinavia. Combining an outdoor escape room with sightseeing, our game offers the most affordable and flexible adventure through a city famous for its “hygge” lifestyle, innovative design, and historic canals. With no schedule and no time pressure, you decide when to play, learn, and walk through the historic cobblestone streets at your own pace. This interactive city game is multilingual, allowing you to solve riddles and listen to audio narrations in your preferred language while enjoying a healthy walk through the Danish capital.
We have carefully curated the best route in Copenhagen, connecting 10 of the most important attractions into one seamless, walkable journey. Starting at the impressive Copenhagen City Hall and the serene Copenhagen Cathedral, you can use our customizable route feature to adjust the order of checkpoints based on your needs. As you climb the unique spiral ramp of The Round Tower for panoramic views and visit Christiansborg Palace—the seat of Danish power—you’ll solve location-based puzzles and listen to audio stories that unlock local legends. The path leads you past the distinctive dragon-tailed architecture of Børsen and the historic Old Stage of the Royal Theater.
Stroll through the world-famous Nyhavn district and cross the iconic Bridge of Nyhavn for perfect picturesque views. Your journey continues to Amalienborg Palace, the winter residence of the Danish royal family, before concluding at the grand Frederik’s Church with its massive neoclassical dome. Whether you are admiring royal architecture or walking along the colorful canals, you are getting the best exercise while uncovering the soul of the city. Conclude your quest with a deep understanding of Copenhagen’s heritage, knowing you’ve experienced the city’s finest gems for the cheapest price available.
Important information about Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt
Smartphone
You will need a fully charged smartphone with internet access and World City Trail app.
Self Guided Tour
Nobody will wait for you. Start anytime and do it at your own pace. Pause and resume anytime.
Not Suitable
For wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments or unaccompanied children.
Important
You don’t have to pay any entry fees.
Explore the attractions of Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt
1. City Hall – starting point of Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt and city tour
It is one of the most famous landmarks in the city, and i9t is one of the most popular tourist attractions as well. While it holds historical and political value for the city, its architecture is also one of the factors that make it a tourism attraction.
Being located in the Hall square in the center of the city means that you can easily visit some other places and markets from here. This is what makes it the best place to start the tour of Copenhagen.
2. Church of our Lady
A very historic building that stands for centuries now was firstly built in the 12th century. However, with the aging of the building, it required to be redesigned, and this was done in the 18th century. Not only does the building look stunning from the outside, but it is more beautiful from the inside. This is also the place where a lot of people are buried.
3. Round tower
This is one of the most historic towers in the city that takes you back to the 17th century days. Being in the center of the city means that you can explore a lot of things here. Not only this, but if you get to the observation deck, you can get some stunning views. If the skies are clear, you can even see Sweden from a distance.
Being located in the center of the city means you can easily access some local vendors and cafes for cultural feasts.
4. Strøget
As one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets, this vibrant artery pulses with the energy of Copenhagen, stretching from the City Hall Square to the grand Kongens Nytorv. While you stroll past a blend of high-end boutiques and historic architecture, you will experience the lively heart of Danish city life, where street performers and local landmarks create a dynamic atmosphere for exploration.
5. Christiansborg Palace
Although this is the site that holds historic value for the city, this also holds rich political values. It is because this palace is the house to the 3 government supreme powers. The building was originally made in the 18th century, and when you visit it, it takes you back to the architectural art of those days.
The best thing about this site is that it is not only explorable from the outside, but some parts are also available to be visited by the public.
6. The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage
Connected by a shared legacy of dramatic excellence, these two waterfront landmarks represent the evolution of Danish theater from the classical elegance of the 19th century to bold, modern innovation. As you stand between the historic grandeur of the Old Stage and the glass-encased brilliance of the Royal Playhouse, you will witness how Copenhagen’s harbor has become a stage for both traditional heritage and contemporary artistic vision.
7. Nyhavn
If we talk about the history of this site, it was originally constructed in the 17th century, where the ships handled cargo as it was the getaway from the sea to the inner city. While the shops still move here, the buildings have become a popular tourist attraction because of their architectural style.
The even better thing at this location is that there are a lot of local shops where you can buy the local souvenirs. Additionally, trying some local traditional foods will also be a great way to explore Copenhagen and enjoy the site.
8. Nyhavnsbroen
Serving as the perfect vantage point for Copenhagen’s most iconic view, this historic bridge connects the bustling streets to the vibrant, multicolored waterfront of the 17th-century canal. As you stand above the glistening water, you will be surrounded by the charm of wooden tall ships and the lively atmosphere of the picturesque harbor that has come to symbolize the heart of the city.
9. Amalienborg Palace
This place is the home of the Danish Royal family. In the center of all the buildings is a monument that attracts a lot of tourists. However, what attracts the tourists more is the palace of Christian VII and Christian VIII. They are open for the public to visit and explore.
10. Frederik’s Church – ending point of Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt and city tour
The last spot of our trip and the best place to finish the tour of Copenhagen is this church. While it looks amazing from the outside, the church is equally wonderful from the inside. It is because it was constructed in the 18th century.
The location of this church also makes it the focal point of the district. While in the city, there are a lot of amazing nearby places that you can explore.
You might also be interested in Oslo, Helsinki, Stockholm or Hamburg
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fun Facts about Copenhagen: Hidden Gems, Local Legends and Must Do and See
Copenhagen City Hall: A Modern Architectural Marvel
Copenhagen Cathedral: A Neoclassical Masterpiece
The Round Tower: A Unique Landmark in Copenhagen
Christiansborg Palace: A Royal Residence and Cultural Hub
Børsen: A Renaissance Gem in Copenhagen
Det Kongelige Teater: A Timeless Tapestry of Performing Arts
Nyhavn: A Colorful Corner of Copenhagen
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Rebecca– United Kingdom –
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Great way to explore a new city, fun and easy to do
Manu– Austria –
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Eine für uns neue Art die Stadt kennen zu lernen! Toll!🙂
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la visite en suivant les indices sont top. Bon moyen de découvrir la ville en s’amusant…
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Die Schnitzeljagd führt zu einigen Sehenswürdigkeiten im Zentrum vom Kopenhagen. Die Beschreibungen sind interessant, ersparen den Reiseführer und beinhalten Hinweise, was in unmittelbarer Nähe noch zu sehen ist. Dadurch wurde der Stadtrundgang kurzweilig (auch mit Teenager). Unbedingt mehr Zeit einplanen zum rumtrödeln und entdecken; insbesondere die Hinweise für die Aussichtspunkte auf Türmen haben sich gelohnt. Die Rätsel sind zum Teil wirklich rätselhaft, sorgen dadurch aber auch für gute Stimmung.
Daniela– Germany –
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Würde es immer wieder nutzen! Man ist total unabhängig, kann unterbrechen bzw. weitermachen wann man möchte. Die Routenlänge und zwischen den einzelnen Zielen ist sehr gut, nicht zu lang und nicht zu kurz. Empfehlenswert insgesamt 🙂
Yosune– Spain –
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Es una actividad muy entretenida y recomendable. Mejorar?a la redacci?n/descripci?n de alguna de las pruebas (concretar que solo es necesario completar nombre de pila y no nombre y apellido…)
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Nur zu empfehlen! Man kann in seinem eigenem Tempo die Attraktionen erkunden, zwischendurch einen Kaffee trinken oder was essen gehen. Wir haben zwischendurch den Tivoli-Park besucht, da er sehr gut auf dem Weg zur n?chsten Station lag.
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Super Aktivit?t f?r Kopenhagen! Alles sehr entspannt zu Fu? machbar und man erh?lt spielerisch tolle Informationen zu den Sehensw?rdigkeiten! Sehr empfehlenswert!
Anna– Germany –
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Es war eine sch?ne Motivation um die Stadt auf eigene Faust zu erkunden 🙂
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One of the best decisions while in Copenhagen! We had a couple of scheduled events and it was difficult for us to commit to certain activities, especially those that took >3 hours. The self-guided nature allowed us to split the tour across 3 days. It also gives the flexibility to decide to “deep dive” into some activities vs others, and to add other activities not necessarily included in the scavenger hunt. Furthermore, it’s affordable. Maybe I’m biased, because I love scavenger hunts and escape rooms, but would recommend and consider doing a similar tour in other cities.
Cindy– France –
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nous avons r?alis? cette activit? en v?lo finalement avec mon fils de 12 ans et nous avons beaucoup appr?ci? cette activit? et ce concept. merci
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Man konnte selbst entscheiden, wo man etwas verweilt.
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Carina ma anche un po’ noiosa..
Vivienne– Germany –
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Es hat viel Spa? gemacht und wir konnten die Stadt und die Sehensw?rdigkeiten gut auf eigene Faust erkunden und nebenbei noch ein paar R?tsel l?sen und Infos zur Stadt erhalten. Leider befanden sich einige Geb?ude im Umbau, sodass die Aufgaben nicht ganz so gut gel?st werden konnten.
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It was awesome! Was able to see the majority of the city by foot and learned a lot. The questions were fun but challenging. Make sure you look at the entire building and don’t over think too much. Two of the building were under renovations so we had to think outside the box to answer those questions. Worth the money great activity.
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D?couverte de la ville ludique et int?ressant. Beaucoup de libert? laiss?e. Au top !
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bon itin?raire et bonnes ?nigmes. ce serait bien que chaque ?quipe puisse voir la progression des autres ?quipes de son groupe !
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nach leichten Startschwierigkeiten ganz gut. Sch?ne Spots. Angenehm, dass man die Reihenfolge auch ?ndern konnte.
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Die R?tsel sollten, bei Deutschen Buchungen, mit Deutschen W?rtern sein oder einen hinweis bei der Frage, dass es sich um d?nische W?rter handelt.
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Tolle Idee, gerade f?r die ersten Tage eine super Tour um die Stadt kennenzulernen. Durch die freie Zeitgestaltung k?nnten wir noch sch?ne Zwischenstops einlegen und uns die Sehensw?rdigkeiten genauer ansehen
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Die Tour hat uns sehr gefallen. Wir kamen an Orte, die wir so sicherlich ?bersehen h?tten. Ich w?rde die Tour aber nicht noch einmal im Winter machen, da es keine Audiotour ist. Das Handy braucht viel Akkuleistung und die H?nde frieren ein ??
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Activit? qui nous permet de nous promener dans la villes Mais 3/10 ?nigmes ?taient inaccessibles pour cause de travaux … dommage ! Pour les autres les ?nigmes pourraient ?tre plus ludiques et instructives
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Nice way to walk around in the city and learn new things. It was nice to do stuff in our own pace and stay as long as we wanted at the different locations.
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Excellent je recommande,un peu de culture, les devinettes pas compliqu?es,on s’est bien amus?.
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Die Schnitzeljagd war gut gemacht, nur kann nach der Wahl eines Ziels nichts mehr ge?ndert werden. Das ist ?rgerlich, wenn ein anderes ziel auf dem Weg liegt oder das Ziel renoviert wird und man das R?tsel im Hotel l?sen m?chte. Es handelt sich um eine Sommerliche Aktion, im Winter w?rde ich es nicht unbedingt weiterempfehlen.
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Always enjoy these as great way to see a city however some of the activities didn’t relate much to the thing you’re looking at. Also it seemed to give information on random topics despite leading you to a specific destination. For example after solving a clue around a statue outside a church the app then told us about the invention of Lego which had nothing to do with the statue or the church! It was never mentioned again…
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An und f?r sich nicht schlecht, man sieht viel von Kopenhagen. Leider waren einige Sehensw?rdigkeiten wegen Renovierung verh?llt und somit konnten die R?tsel nicht gel?st werden. Auch sind sie R?tselfragen teilweise unlogisch.
Tristan– Belgium –
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Definitely a nice way to go through the city’s main sites!
Livi– United Kingdom –
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Good for a cheap option in Copenhagen, could do with more information but good value for money and saw a lot of the city
Andrea– Germany –
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Es war lustig
Nele– Germany –
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Es war ein toller Plan, mit Interessanten Hintergrundinformationen. Leider haben mir manche wichtige Sehensw?rdigkeiten gefehlt.
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was fun answering the questions
Christine– Germany –
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hat Spa? gemacht. Wir konnten w?hlen was wir machen und ob wir noch zus?tzlich andere Dinge tun. Ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Denise– Germany –
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Um die Stadt kennen zu lernen perfekt. Einige Stationen waren bei uns leider durch Bauma?nahmen nicht zu l?sen.
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Erg leuke manier om de stad te zien en wat verhaaltjes mee te krijgen. Te doen op eigen tempo, waardoor er ook tijd is om bezienswaardigheden rustig te bekijken
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It was fun and interesting! We will try it in other city for sure
Michaela– Germany –
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Das man in Ruhe im eigenen Tempo die Tour machen kann und am n?chsten Tag weiter machen kann. Man bekommt einen sehr sch?nen Eindruck von der Stadt, da die Tour quer durch die Stadt geht
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El gu?a muy amable y te daba mucha informaci?n
Katharina– Germany –
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Um die Stadt zu erkunden ist es super als Leitfaden. Die R?tsel sind ein bisschen gew?hnungsbed?rftig und machen teilweise auch keinen Sinn, trotzdem hat es uns gut gefallen um mit System die sch?nsten Sehensw?rdigkeiten von Kopenhagen zu erkunden.
Joice– Denmark –
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Muito lindo
Margarita– Germany –
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Sch?ne Stadtf?hrung mit vielen Informationen.
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Die R?tsel sind ganz nett, die Tour deckt sch?ne Spots ab und ist gut f?r einen ?berblick ?ber die Stadt. Allerdings sind die Infotexte eher auf Erwachsene ausgerichtet, f?r Kinder/Jugendliche w?ren andere Inhalte und mehr Knobeleien spannender.