GoBoat Guides: activities for families with children

Frederiksberg Children's Museum

Hidden between apartment buildings in Frederiksberg, you will find the Children's Museum. The Children's Museum is a unique interactive museum that is neither designed nor functions like a traditional museum with display cases and “do not touch” signs. On the contrary, here you can use your senses to explore the various creative activities on offer.

The museum consists of several small, fun rooms and workshops where children can play theater, dress up, build, paint ceramics, make soap, and do other creative activities. The focus is on learning through play and strengthening children's curiosity, creativity, and independence.

The Children's Museum is typically aimed at children aged 2–10, but the whole family can join in. The staff are good at guiding and inspiring, and there are regular workshops and special events on weekends and holidays.

The traffic playground

In Fælledparken, you will find a very special playground. The traffic playground is a fun and educational mini-city where children can practice navigating traffic in a safe and manageable way. There are small roads, traffic lights, roundabouts, and road signs - all in child-sized proportions. Children can ride around on bicycles and mooncars and try their hand at obeying traffic rules, signaling, stopping at red lights, and finding their way through the “city.” It's a great way to learn about traffic and get some exercise at the same time.

The traffic playground is particularly popular among kindergartens and school classes, but it is also a big favorite for families who want to combine outdoor play with useful knowledge. Use of the playground is free, and there is plenty of space for play, learning, and lunch breaks in the open air.

The Little Theater

This is an absolutely fantastic experience for little ones. The theater is one of Denmark's oldest children's theaters and is tucked away in a cozy backyard in the middle of the city, close to Rådhuspladsen.

The performances are specially designed for the youngest audience members – typically ages 2 and up. That's why the theater is completely child-friendly. Everything takes place in eye contact with the audience, with colorful sets, music, imagination, and lots of presence. So no one will get bored. The performances usually last only 30-45 minutes, which is probably very well suited to children's concentration spans.

The Little Theater stages performances during the season from fall to spring. Tickets are popular, so it's a good idea to book well in advance—but the price is affordable, and you really get something special for your money.

Changing of the guard at Amalienborg

If you are in Copenhagen with children, the changing of the guard at Amalienborg is a fun and unique experience that is very popular with both tourists and local families. Every day at exactly 12 noon, you can watch the Royal Life Guard march from their barracks at Rosenborg Castle and through the streets of the city before arriving at Amalienborg. Here, the changing of the guard takes place in full uniform, complete with the iconic tall bearskin hats and rifles. It is a fascinating combination of history, tradition, and ceremonial elegance that easily captures children's attention and provides a good insight into part of Denmark's royal history.

The entire ceremony lasts approximately 20 minutes and proceeds at a leisurely pace, allowing both children and adults ample time to follow along and take photographs. Best of all, attendance is free of charge, making it an ideal activity if you wish to combine sightseeing with an experience that feels both historical and vibrant.