Top 10 Unusual Things to Do in Copenhagen in June 2023

Planning a trip to Copenhagen in June 2023 and looking for something extraordinary and beyond the typical tourist traps? We got you. We have alternative neighbourhood haunts, underground venues and some of the best of the offbeat our little capital on an island has to offer.

Here are our Top 10 of unusual things to do in Copenhagen this June – let’s dive in!

1. Assistens Cemetery: A peaceful retreat in the history

Oh yes, this one is probably a classic, but easily forgotten when you’re out and about in the sun all day long. Assistens offers a much needed break in a shade with it’s beautiful leafed paths and comfy benches. Have a stroll through or make it a game and learn more about the history of the place through a puzzle walk with friends.

2. Freetown Christiania: Embrace the Alternative…Beach?

Christiania is a must-see when you come to Copenhagen, but did you know that it also has a great waterfrotn for you to sit down and relax from all the city buzz? Sit down for a picnic or have a stroll by the water and look at the local DIY-architecture. You might sometimes even find a local selling their things in a mini flea-market outside their door. There’s a concert every Sunday on a Nemoland stage too, if you just want to wind down to a good band.

3. Kayaking and Paddleboarding: Navigate the Caas in Style

June is one on the best months to enjoy Copenhagen on the water. And there are planty of places to rent a aboard or a kayak. But if you’d like to paddle with purpose, get yourself on a Green Kayak. You paddle around the harbour picking up trash and in return you get the kayak rental for free.

4. Cisternene: Art Below the Surface

Baked in a sun in Frederiksberg? Cool off in this underground art venue located in Copenhagen’s former water reservoirs. Probably a classic, but definitely one of our favourites. And if you’re lookign for a bit of an extra, don’t miss out Slow looking, Gong bath session or a film screening session at Cisternene.

5. Urban Foraging: Unearth Nature’s Edible Treasures

Embark on a guided urban foraging tour and discover edible wonders hidden within Copenhagen’s parks and green spaces. Find tasty delights at Sydhavnstippen (and say hi to local llamas) or jump into a wild food tour in Utterslev Mose.

6. Street Food Markets: A Gastronomic Adventure

Satisfy your taste buds at Copenhagen’s lively street food markets: Reffen, Broens Gadekøkken or Torvehallerne. If you’re in Copenhagen on 11th of June, you have an opportunity to take part in a city-wide picnic hosted in multiple city venues and parks. Or do it like Copenhageners do & grab a bottle of something, a bunch of tasty snacks and head into many of citie’s lush parks. There’s always something going on.

7. Superkilen: Where Design Meets Diversity

If you find yourself in Nørrebro while on a hunt for the most Instagrammable location make sure you head over to Superkilen. Get a snap on many of parks’ eclectic benches, bike racks and art pieces given to the city by many worldwide cultures. If you find yourself thirsty, we recommend grabbing a drink at incredibly hip Friheden or there’s always a Mikkeler up the road.

8. View From Above: Play Petanque on Copenhagen Rooftop

Yes, you read it right. Get a gang together, order a few burgers and beers and learn how to play petanque on top of the Generator Hostel in Copenhagen. Look for the covered lane if the sun gets too harsh.

9. Get in: Build Up Your Tan At The Harbour

Take a refreshing dip at many harbours of Copenhagen. You can swim anywhere (just look out for the water quality indicators on each spot). How do you find the best spot? Just take a bike ride along the canals and you’ll notice all of Copenahgen basking in the sun at many harbour baths, laws and benches. Standard local setup: takeaway pizza, six-pack and post-dip ice cream. There might be a queue.

10. Ofelia Plads: Start Your Morning With a Dance

Get your groove on early in the morning with a dance at Ofelia Plads. Get a unique opportunity to let sensations and moods guide your movements. A magnificent setting surrounded by culture and nature to inspire body and soul.

Want more? Check Billetto guide to Copenhagen and find what’s happening in the city on the day from champagne boat tours to theatre at Botanical Gardens and a notorious Dildo Bingo – we have a selection to every taste.