A world-famous modern art museum set among sculptures and sea views at Humlebæk, 35 minutes north of Copenhagen by train.
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art stands in a park on the Øresund coast at Gammel Strandvej 13 in Humlebæk, about 35 km north of Copenhagen. The museum is known for its architecture, which weaves galleries, glass corridors and gardens together, and for a collection of modern and contemporary art including works by Giacometti, Picasso, Warhol and Yayoi Kusama. Sculptures stand along the shore and the lawn, with Henry Moore's reclining figure facing Sweden. Adult admission is about DKK 145 (about USD 22), students about DKK 130 (about USD 20) and under-18s enter free. The museum is open Tuesday to Friday 11:00-22:00 and Saturday-Sunday 11:00-18:00, closed Mondays. A train from København H or Nørreport reaches Humlebæk station in about 35 minutes, and the museum is a 10-minute walk from the platform. A good visit lasts 3-4 hours including the cafe terrace and sculpture park, and a stop at Kronborg in Helsingør rounds out a coastal day.
| Distance | About 35 km north of Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 35 minutes by train plus a 10-minute walk |
| Getting there | DSB Kystbanen train from København H or Nørreport to Humlebæk station, then walk 10 minutes |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Gammel Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk |
How to get there
- Mode
- DSB Kystbanen train
- Cost
- DKK 70-90 (about USD 11-14)
- Frequency
- Every 10-20 minutes
- Mode
- Car via Strandvejen
- Cost
- Fuel about DKK 60 (about USD 9); parking is free at the museum car park
- Frequency
- About 40 minutes each way
Location
Gammel Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk
55.9698, 12.5426 View on map
Highlights
- Giacometti, Picasso, Warhol and Kusama in a landmark building
- Sculpture park facing the Øresund
- Open until 22:00 Tuesday-Friday
- Cafe terrace over the water
Tips for visiting
- Adult entry is about DKK 145 (about USD 22); check louisiana.dk for the current ticket and any special-exhibition supplement.
- Allow 3-4 hours; the sculpture park and shoreline are part of the experience.
- On Tuesday to Friday the museum stays open until 22:00, ideal for an evening visit.
- The cafe has a lakeside terrace; book lunch at weekends.
When to visit
Weekday mornings or Tuesday-Friday evenings are quietest; summer is best for the sculpture park.
Accessibility
The museum is largely step-free and has lifts; the garden has gravel paths and some slopes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Louisiana from Copenhagen?
Take the Kystbanen train towards Helsingør to Humlebæk (about 35 minutes), then walk about 10 minutes.
What day is Louisiana closed?
Mondays, according to published hours; check louisiana.dk.
How much is admission?
About DKK 145 (about USD 22) for adults; under-18s are free.