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Golden Light at Den Hirschsprungske Samling

Start early to catch the winter sun hitting the museum’s 19th-century art collection, then warm up with coffee.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 13:59

    Dag H

    Grab a coffee and a pastry at Dag H before the crowds arrive. The café opens at 08:00 on weekdays, giving you time to settle in before the walk.

  2. 14:44

    Den Hirschsprungske Samling

    Walk to Den Hirschsprungske Samling. The museum opens at 11:00, but you can admire the exterior and the surrounding area in the quiet morning light before heading in for the 11:00 opening.

  3. 14:59

    Den Hirschsprungske Samling

    Enter the museum. The golden light of 14:59 will illuminate the beautiful building and the Danish 19th-century art collection inside.

  4. 15:44

    Kongens Have

    Stroll through Kongens Have, the park adjacent to the museum. It is the most frequented park in the city, perfect for a post-museum walk in the sun.

Local tip

The museum is closed on Mondays. Check opening hours before you go.

Check before you go

  • Den Hirschsprungske Samling is open Mo, We-Su 11:00-16:00.
  • Dag H is open Mo-We 08:00-23:00 on weekdays.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Copenhagen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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