Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Planning a trip to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek takes just a little foresight. The museum stays beautifully uncrowded on weekdays and outside of school holidays. Located close to the central train station, the Glyptotek is easy to reach by bus, foot, or bike. Tickets grant access to both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, while special events might carry an extra fee. Families with children and visitors needing accessible entry should be aware some older galleries include stairs, but staff are always happy to help with lifts or directions.

• Best time to visit: Late morning on weekdays, or late afternoon for quieter galleries. Spring and autumn offer the best balance of light and fewer visitors.
• How to get there: The Glyptotek sits a few blocks from Copenhagen’s main train station. Buses 2A, 5C, and 250S stop nearby. Biking is easy, with racks outside the museum.
• Accessibility: Strollers and wheelchairs can access most exhibits. Some older wings have steps—ask staff for assistance or to use lifts.
• Average visit duration: Two to three hours allow time for key galleries, gardens, and a coffee break.

The Glyptotek holds treasures from ancient cultures and 19th-century masters, stunning visitors with its range and quiet beauty. Start with the lush Winter Garden—a glass-domed sanctuary lined with palm trees and quiet benches. Next, explore Egyptian mummies, towering Greek statues, and Roman busts. Upstairs, art lovers spot sculptures by Degas and paintings from Gauguin and Van Gogh. Sunlight filters through roof windows, lighting the marble figures and colored tiles below. Beyond the main sights, hidden details—like mosaic floors or the calming rooftop terrace—reward those who linger.

• Key sights or features: Palm-lined Winter Garden, Ancient Egyptian gallery, French Impressionist wing, rooftop terrace with city views.
• Unique experiences: Guided tours, rotating contemporary art installations, and live classical music on select days.
• Photo-worthy locations: Glass dome of the Winter Garden, marble statue halls, intimate courtyard nooks, city views from the terrace.
• Cultural or historical facts: The collection began with beer magnate Carl Jacobsen’s private art, gifted to the city in the late 1800s; today, it remains one of Northern Europe’s finest displays of ancient sculpture and French modernist art.