Discover Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt

Copenhagen kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Copenhagen backdrop (a colorful canal house, a parked bicycle, a hygge cafe) and take a group photo with everyone striking a relaxed Scandinavian pose.

Checkpoint: Nyhavn

Navigate to Nyhavn, the colorful waterfront, and check in.

Nyhavn rainbow pose

Along Nyhavn's painted canal houses: take a group photo with everyone wearing or holding the colors of the houses behind them.

Trivia: Nyhavn writer

Hans Christian Andersen lived along Nyhavn. He is famous for which type of writing?

Answers: fairy tales / fairytales / fairy tale / fairytale

Checkpoint: Little Mermaid

Navigate to the Little Mermaid statue (Den Lille Havfrue) on the harbor and check in.

Mermaid pose

At the Little Mermaid statue: take a group photo where everyone strikes the same melancholic mermaid-on-a-rock pose.

Checkpoint: Tivoli Gardens

Navigate to Tivoli Gardens and check in (the entrance counts).

Tivoli ride pose

In or near Tivoli: take a group photo where everyone has hands in the air, screaming, like they're on a rollercoaster (whether they're actually on one or not).

Trivia: Tivoli year

Tivoli is one of the world's oldest amusement parks. In what year did it open?

Answer: 1843

Checkpoint: Christiansborg Palace

Navigate to Christiansborg Palace and check in.

Christiansborg parliament pose

In front of Christiansborg (which houses the Danish Parliament): take a group photo where everyone strikes a serious politician handshake pose.

Checkpoint: The Round Tower

Navigate to the Round Tower (Rundetårn) and check in.

Round Tower spiral pose

At (or inside) the Round Tower's famous spiral ramp: take a group photo where everyone is leaning on the curve.

Bicycle photo

Copenhagen has more bikes than cars. Find a row of parked bikes (or rent some) and take a team photo with as many bikes as possible.

Trivia: bikes per capita

Copenhagen is famously bike-friendly. Roughly what percent of commuters bike to work or school (around 50% is accepted)?

Answers: 50 / 50% / around 50 / about 50 / 49 / 62

Smørrebrød moment

Find a smørrebrød (open-faced sandwich) shop. Order a few different toppings and take a group photo of the spread on the table.

Local Copenhagener tip

Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Hygge moment

Hygge is the Danish concept of cozy contentment. Find a candle-lit cafe corner or a fireplace nook and take a team photo at peak coziness.

Copenhagen finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Copenhagen spot (a canal, a colorful street, a harbor view) and take an amazing group photo.