Copenhagen is a city filled with quiet charm, historic streets, and graceful architecture—perfect for intimate wedding or couple portraits that feel effortlessly romantic.
If you’re planning an elopement or city wedding and want photos with that soft, Instagrammable mood (without navigating big crowds), these city locations handpicked special for you and close to Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square are ideal.
🌿 The Garden Behind the Glyptoteket 📍
Just behind the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek lies a hidden courtyard filled with statues, greenery, and calm elegance. It’s an urban oasis that gives a classic, timeless look to wedding photos—just steps from the bustle of the city.
Vibe: Romantic, vintage, art-inspired
Distance: 5-minute walk
Best time: Morning light, especially weekdays
🌸 Bibliotekshaven (Library Garden)📍
This peaceful garden behind the Royal Library offers manicured hedges, fountains, and classical surroundings. It’s a perfect spot for gentle, quiet portraits with historic flair.
Vibe: Fairytale charm, serene greenery
Distance: 12-minute walk
Best time: Mid-morning or golden hour
🪨 Magstræde – Copenhagen’s Oldest Street 📍
With pastel buildings, cobblestones, and a storybook feel, Magstræde is one of the city’s most photogenic streets—and surprisingly calm. The textures and soft colors are ideal for romantic, editorial-style images.
Vibe: Vintage Copenhagen, cozy elegance
Distance: 6-minute walk
Best time: Early morning or sunset
🌉 Marble Bridge (Marmorbroen) 📍
Near Christiansborg Palace, this elegant stone bridge offers stunning views and regal architecture. A perfect spot for wide shots with a royal mood and soft, natural light reflecting off the canal.
Vibe: Classic, cinematic, elegant
Distance: 10-minute walk
Best time: Late afternoon
🕊️ The Marble Church (Marmorkirken) 📍
With its grand dome and majestic columns, Marmorkirken is one of the most impressive backdrops in the city. It’s beautiful from every angle—and early mornings here often feel incredibly peaceful.
Vibe: Architectural, editorial, timeless
Distance: 15 minutes by bike or Metro
Best time: Morning or cloudy days
👑 Amalienborg Palace Square 📍
Step into royal Copenhagen with a photo session at Amalienborg. The symmetry, soft stone tones, and grand scale of the square create a powerful yet refined atmosphere. Early in the day, the space is calm and bathed in beautiful light.
Vibe: Royal, open, minimalist elegance
Distance: 15 minutes by bike or Metro
Best time: Early morning before tourists arrive
🪴 Rådhushaven (City Hall Garden) 📍
*Open from may til october
Right inside City Hall, this small courtyard garden is a hidden gem. Green plants, calm architecture, and a sense of stillness—perfect for capturing those quiet in-between moments before or after your ceremony.
Vibe: Urban intimacy, simple beauty
Distance: Right at City Hall
Best time: Anytime—rarely crowded
Let’s Tell Your Copenhagen Love Story
Whether you’re saying “I do” at City Hall or simply celebrating your love in this beautiful city, you deserve wedding photos that feel true, elegant, and uniquely you. I’ll help you find the best light, the calmest corners, and the right rhythm for portraits that feel natural and timeless.
📩 Ready to plan your Copenhagen wedding shoot? Let’s talk!
