The "Kulturhuse" in Copenhagen (as  they are named in danish ) offers lots of great activities for families – plus, there’s usually a family-friendly café, where parents can take a load off, while the kiddos burn off some energy. 

KU.BE

KU.BE cultural center is four floors of fun. Among other things, there is an indoor play area, a performance hall, a café, a kitchen workshop, a library, a soft play area for babies and toddlers, and last but not least – cool architecture! KU.BE opened in 2016, and it’s been bustling with activity ever since. The place organizes events like theater and concerts for children, lectures, and much, much more. In the spring and summer you can visit KU.BE’s city garden, which has an outdoor gym, spaces to relax, and playgrounds. 

Address: Dirch Passers Allé 4, 2000 Frederiksberg

Børnekulturhus Ama’r

Børnekulturhus Ama’r is a cultural center for kids – but adults are welcome too! Kids don’t need to be signed up for classes in advance – they can just swing by and run around all the amazing activity rooms – or go on adventures like the cool indoor climbing hill! You can either bring your own food or buy snacks and drinks at the cafeteria. If the kiddos feel like attending a class, there are plenty of options, with everything from ballet, movement, and theater to digital drawing or fashion designing. 

Address: Øresundsvej 8B, 2300 København S

Absalon

Absalon on Vesterbro feels more like someone’s house than a cultural center. It’s a place where both kids and parents can relax, eat, and participate in lots of exciting cultural activities. Every evening there’s a communal dinner where families can sit down together at long tables with other families. Absalon offers movies, bingo, yoga, flea markets, table tennis, creative events, and much, much more. Activities include:

Address: Sønder Blvd. 73, 1720 København V

Kulturhuset Islands Brygge

Kulturcenter Islands Brygge (KIB) has been a gathering place for children, adults, teenagers, and elders since 2002. The cultural center is open daily, with over 300 events every year, including concerts, children’s cultural events, community dinners, flea markets, theater, dancing, yoga, lectures, and more. The center also has a café, Bryggens Spisehus, where you can keep an eye on your sleeping baby right outside the glass windows, while you enjoy a delicious meal and the ocean view. The café has both changing tables and highchairs. There’s a supervised playgroup at Lysthuset.

Address: Islands Brygge 18, 2300 København S

Valby Kulturhus

Valby Kulturhus offers cultural activities for both children and adults. Zone2 offers all sorts of classes for children, such as dance, theater, role play, and music, while parents can go to Baby Groove and dance with their babies. Every week there’s a playgroup for kids up to four. Registry is not required. In addition, Valby Kulturhus has different types of workshops.

Address: Valgårdsvej 4, 2500 Valby

Osramhuset

Osramhuset is a dynamic cultural house located in the heart of trendy Nørrebro. The free children’s events, workshops, and concerts are hugely popular with families, but schools, kindergardens, and nurseries use the center too. Parents on maternity leave can enjoy free activities such as Babusjkas Playgroup or Daddy’s Club – a monthly event for daddies, daddies to be, or co-moms. 

Address: Valhalsagade 4, 2200 København N

Kulturstationen Vanløse

Kulturstationen is Vanløse’s cultural focal point and houses both a cultural center, a library, the citizen service center, and a local committee. Regular activities for families include: An open playgroup, Tiger Training (a mix of children’s yoga, areobics, martial arts, and music), and babybongo. If you’re only dropping by for a short visit, check out the library’s fantastic selection of kid’s books. In the summer, try visiting the roof top of the cultural center for a cool view and a sanctuary from the traffic. The cultural center also has its own café, yet it is only open in connection to events.

Address: Jernbane Allé 38, 2720 Vanløse

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