National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet
National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet
National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet is Northern Europe's largest and most modern aquarium with thousands of animals and seven million liters of water
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Neighbourhood: Amager
In the eastern part of this neighbourhood, visitors will discover Amager Strandpark, a beach area which has become increasingly popular. It’s only a 30 minute bicycle ride or a 10 minute Metro trip away from the city center. Only a few hundred yards inland, some of the most creative musicians, artists, and writers in Copenhagen are occupying some of the old storage houses and production facilities. The western part is one of Copenhagen's most rapidly evolving areas, here you’ll find international architecture of the highest rank, the state of the art TV-Byen (the Danish pendant to BBC), a golf course as well as Copenhagen's best (and tiniest) ice bar.
How to get there
- Kastrup • 8 min walk
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- Jonathan WDublin, Ireland259 contributionsGood day outI'd say it's current rating of 4 stars is very fair. It's definitely a good day out and a nice thing to do in Copenhagen, especially if you have kids, but it isn't the best aquarium ever and is relatively expensive. I went on a weekday and it wasn't very busy, which was nice, and the whole thing took me about 2 hours. There's a really cool outdoor rainforest area that I spent a lot of time at. You can also join for the presentations and they will do English translations if you ask, which is nice. Overall, I've been to nicer aquariums for sure, but it's definitely a fun thing to do in Copenhagen, and the biggest aquarium in Scandinavia.Visited December 2022Written 15 December 2022
- erich k4 contributionsTypical experience: pretty goodFree parking, which is nice. Senior discount only applies on annual pass. Aquarium was a bit crowded, but that's to be expected when school is out. They have really good displays and it is a decent size. I have been to the aquaria is boston, tampa, new orleans and baltimore for comparison. This one is good, but there are no large mammals and no shows. I didn't see penguins either. The rain forest may be the best section and the otters the most fun. didn't eat this time: previously the wait and prices for food put me off. all in all, It's a good time.Visited February 2023Travelled with familyWritten 21 February 2023
- Elin S5 contributionsNice!Lovely! We thought this was a cozy and fun activity! So beautiful animals, the place looked very good and the animals seemed to be treated very well! The people who worked in the restaurant seemed confused and stressed though.. no good service, they just walked around and didn’t talked to any of the customers. We waited for a long time!Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 October 2023
- Jayaseeli ChristiansenStenloese, Denmark356 contributionsIconic place! But too expensive parking for private event guests even in the night!We celebrated company day drinks followed by a dinner and dance at the Blå Planet! It was a ok place to enjoy with colleagues! Dinner menu was definitely not worth for the money (do not know how much company paid for?). During our event it was closed for the public, so only our company colleagues were inside. We had the chance to see fish only at the areas where our tables were set-up, the rest were closed! We were accompanied from Cocktail to the Dinner through the Rain Forest which was a nice experience! The parking cost a fortune even after normal opening hours! I paid 400kr. for about 8 hrs. which was also in the evening-night! Firstly, when they host such private events, they should not charge from guests as the company has paid a huge amount altogether for the event! Secondly, it was held in the night, normal parking charges should not be charged at all!Visited October 2023Travelled on businessWritten 25 October 2023
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Jayaseeli Christiansen
Stenloese, Denmark356 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
We celebrated company day drinks followed by a dinner and dance at the Blå Planet! It was a ok place to enjoy with colleagues! Dinner menu was definitely not worth for the money (do not know how much company paid for?). During our event it was closed for the public, so only our company colleagues were inside. We had the chance to see fish only at the areas where our tables were set-up, the rest were closed! We were accompanied from Cocktail to the Dinner through the Rain Forest which was a nice experience!
The parking cost a fortune even after normal opening hours! I paid 400kr. for about 8 hrs. which was also in the evening-night! Firstly, when they host such private events, they should not charge from guests as the company has paid a huge amount altogether for the event! Secondly, it was held in the night, normal parking charges should not be charged at all!
The parking cost a fortune even after normal opening hours! I paid 400kr. for about 8 hrs. which was also in the evening-night! Firstly, when they host such private events, they should not charge from guests as the company has paid a huge amount altogether for the event! Secondly, it was held in the night, normal parking charges should not be charged at all!
Written 25 October 2023
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Elin S
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Lovely! We thought this was a cozy and fun activity! So beautiful animals, the place looked very good and the animals seemed to be treated very well!
The people who worked in the restaurant seemed confused and stressed though.. no good service, they just walked around and didn’t talked to any of the customers. We waited for a long time!
The people who worked in the restaurant seemed confused and stressed though.. no good service, they just walked around and didn’t talked to any of the customers. We waited for a long time!
Written 18 October 2023
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Robin W. Food
Croatia89 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Getting to the National Aquarium is not difficult – you can reach it from the center of Copenhagen in 12 minutes by metro, and then walk for an additional 8 minutes. However, it's hard to leave the aquarium; you'll find yourself wanting to spend the whole day there, hypnotically watching the sea creatures swimming around you.
In addition to thousands of marine creatures, Den Blå Planet can brighten your day in more ways. For example, if you lack a sense of humor, tell a joke in front of the ray tank – they will surely smile at you. If you haven't had physical contact with another being for a while, go to the aquarium where touching the fish is allowed – they will affectionately approach you. If you want to stare at others, feel free to gaze at the piranhas – they won't mind here. Or if you just want to chat with someone, go to the restaurant and have a few Plankton beers – communication will flow smoothly afterward.
In short, my visit to Den Blå Planet was pleasant and worth every Danish krone I bid farewell to with sadness. Before leaving the aquarium, I recommend contemplation on the loungers with a view of the Baltic Sea.
In addition to thousands of marine creatures, Den Blå Planet can brighten your day in more ways. For example, if you lack a sense of humor, tell a joke in front of the ray tank – they will surely smile at you. If you haven't had physical contact with another being for a while, go to the aquarium where touching the fish is allowed – they will affectionately approach you. If you want to stare at others, feel free to gaze at the piranhas – they won't mind here. Or if you just want to chat with someone, go to the restaurant and have a few Plankton beers – communication will flow smoothly afterward.
In short, my visit to Den Blå Planet was pleasant and worth every Danish krone I bid farewell to with sadness. Before leaving the aquarium, I recommend contemplation on the loungers with a view of the Baltic Sea.
Written 2 September 2023
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Rachmc26
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Very disappointed to arrive with my 3 kids to find it’s not included with Copenhagen card and would have cost over £100 to enter
Written 27 August 2023
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Pramod T
Antwerp, Belgium15 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Good place to spend 2hr with kids to see all the water creatures and an additional hr for them to play outside. I was expecting more. No dolphins or penguins.
Written 2 August 2023
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GlobeTrotting83921
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
At the cashier of the aquarium we were told that the aquarium was sold out: disappointing but ok.
We stepped out of the building and did the check out at the parking: DKL 14.00 for 6 minutes stay: disgusting!
When trying to get my money back, the staff told us that the parking belongs to another company.
In such a case, the minimum would be to warn people at the entrance that the aquarium is fully booked.
I hate this easy money-making processes.
We stepped out of the building and did the check out at the parking: DKL 14.00 for 6 minutes stay: disgusting!
When trying to get my money back, the staff told us that the parking belongs to another company.
In such a case, the minimum would be to warn people at the entrance that the aquarium is fully booked.
I hate this easy money-making processes.
Written 23 July 2023
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N.K.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India455 contributions
May 2023
Its quite a distance from Copenhagen city (near the airport) and totally not worth the trip. In a day and age when most big cities have amazing aquariums, this one was well below average.
The only good thing is they have plenty of places where you can interact with the fish.
The only good thing is they have plenty of places where you can interact with the fish.
Written 19 May 2023
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ana marin
Iasi, Romania6 contributions
May 2023 • Family
a great experience! you can see all kinds of sea fishes, and birds, frogs, baby sharks... they also have a restaurant where you can eat all kinds of fish dishes... the potatos are fresh, not frozen, and are delicious...
Written 15 May 2023
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carolineclayt
Great Eccleston, UK77 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Lovely aquarium - great layout and really clean. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Great range of interesting animals. Loved the sea otters and rain forest area. The bi-lingual information screens were really helpful and interesting. We went late afternoon before heading to the airport for an evening flight which worked really well. We joined Julius for a behind the scenes tour which was a wonderful experience - we learnt so much and it was wonderful to see his enthusiasm.
Written 10 April 2023
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Carol
Copenhagen, Denmark9 contributions
Apr 2023
We really enjoyed our time here, the Otters and the ocean section was my favorite. There's also the plauground outside witj lovely view of the ocean that the kids enjoyed.
Written 9 April 2023
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321xxx
Daugavpils, Latvia1 contribution
Сколько стоит билет
Casper-H-Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark503 contributions
24 € for adult 13€ for kids between 3-11
Weuda
1 contribution
Darf ich einen Hund mit rein nehmen?
I9284HBjos
Copenhagen, Denmark
Only if it's a service dog
Matthias K
Marburg, Germany1 contribution
Darf man im Aquarium fotografieren?
LouLiLette
Geneva, Switzerland33 contributions
Doch !
Possiamo lasciare lì i bagagli mentre lo visitiamo?
Francesco D
Rome, Italy120 contributions
Sì ci sono degli armadietti con lucchetto
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