Den Blå Planet

Den Blå Planet (The Blue Planet) is Northern Europe's largest and most modern aquarium, featuring stunning architecture and immersive ocean exhibits that bring marine life up close. With interactive touch tanks, dramatic shark tunnels, and engaging feeding demonstrations, this world-class aquarium makes learning about ocean ecosystems an unforgettable adventure for the whole family.

• ✓Massive Ocean Tank with hammerhead sharks, rays, and schools of fish viewable from a dramatic tunnel walkway
• ✓Interactive touch pools where children can gently touch rays and other marine creatures under staff supervision
• ✓Amazon exhibit featuring piranhas, colorful tropical fish, and recreated rainforest atmosphere
• ✓Scheduled feeding times throughout the day where divers interact with sharks and answer questions
• ✓The Coral Reef exhibit showcasing vibrant tropical fish and living corals in stunning colors

1. 1.Visit on Monday evenings when the aquarium stays open until 9:00 PM for smaller crowds and a magical twilight experience with illuminated tanks.
2. 2.Download the aquarium's app before your visit for feeding schedules and interactive content in English, as most signage has English translations but the app enhances the experience.
3. 3.Bring a refillable water bottle as Denmark's tap water is excellent and free fountains are available, saving you from expensive purchases.
4. 4.Purchase tickets online in advance to skip ticket lines and save approximately 10% on admission fees.
5. 5.The building's unique whirlpool design can be disorienting, so grab a map at entrance and plan your route to avoid missing exhibits or backtracking with tired children.

Weekday mornings (Tuesday through Thursday) right at 10:00 AM opening offer the quietest experience. Avoid weekends and Danish school holidays when local families visit in large numbers. Monday evenings provide extended hours with fewer crowds for families with older kids who can stay up later.

Admission costs around 200 DKK for adults and 120 DKK for children (roughly $30 and $18 USD), with family tickets available. The venue has excellent accessibility, a cafe serving child-friendly meals, and is easily accessible via Metro Line M2 to Kastrup station (5-minute walk). Free parking is limited, so public transportation is recommended.

Open year-round with consistent hours. The aquarium is particularly popular during Copenhagen's rainy autumn and winter months when families seek indoor activities. Check the website for special themed events during Danish school holidays and Christmas season with extra activities and decorations.

The on-site cafe serves Danish open-faced sandwiches, fish and chips, and kid-friendly options, though prices are typical Copenhagen expensive. For better value, Fields Shopping Center is a 10-minute walk away with multiple family-friendly restaurants including McDonald's, pizza places, and Asian cuisine options.