Copenhagen is not just a city – it’s a feeling, and a visit to the Danish capital is a must at any time. Don't miss this season's highlight – the annual christmas market at Tivoli.
It's easy to fall in love with Copenhagen and the city is an excellent weekend destination. Here are some tips for the traveller who wants a great stay in Copenhagen without spending a fortune.
There are several ways to enjoy the best of Copenhagen without having to burst the bank. A good start is to spend less on accommodation, and hostels are actually a nice alternative to expensive hotels.
Danhostel.dk is a chain with several locations around the city, two nice ones are
City on H.C Andersens Gade and
Downtown, close to Stroget. Choose from different kind of rooms and forget all about pine bunk beds and boring rooms! Both
City and
Downtown have a sleek and trendy design that brings the word "hostel" to a whole new dimension.
You’re not going to have a hard time finding good places to eat in Copenhagen. Here are a few suggestions:
Laundromat vs Café
This unusual café in Norrebro is actually a combo of a Laundromat and a café, restaurant and bar. Pop by and try their excellent brunch or a later afternoon snack, open all day long.
Where: Elmegade 15
Enjoy the perfect cup of coffee
Pussy Galore’s Flying Circus is an old Copenhagen must, situated in Norrebro. Go there to drink the best café mocha in town.
Where: Sankt Hans Torv 30
Build your own sandwich
Café Skildpadden is an excellent place to drop by for a sandwich of your own choice. Choose from various breads, hams and cheese and top it up with your favourite veggies.
Where: Gråbrødretorv 9
One of the most famous tourist spots is the old harbour Nyhavn with lots of restaurants, a nice but touristy spot to enjoy a drink or a meal.
Copenhagen by night has got something for all tastes and budgets.
Here are two great alternatives:
Hip club in the meat-packing district
Dance to heavy beats all night long at cool Karrierebar in Copenhagens meat-packing district Ködbyn. A new hip club, perfect for anyone who's into contemporary art and music.
Where: Flæsketorvet 57-67
Great atmopshere and popular gigs
The atmosphere at the nightclub Vega always great and the club has been hosting many famous bands during the years. Don’t miss cosy Ideal Bar next door.
Where: Enghavevej 40
Stroget
The main pedestrian street holds many shops like Esprit, H&M and United Colours of Benetton. Don't miss the large department store Illum halfway down the street at Amagertorv.
Kompagnistraede and Laederstraede
Just a stone's throw away from Stroget filled with cosy cafés and shops.
Kronprinsensgade
The street is often called the heart of Copenhagen and is one of the most attractive areas for shopping. Don't miss the blend of vintage and new design in the retro cool shop Flying A at Kronprinsensgade 5.
Each year in November the large amusement park Tivoli transforms into a winter- and christmas paradise, right in the middle of Copenhagen. Sweets, crafts and hot beverages are just some of the things you can find at the famous christmas market. Open daily between the 13th of November and the 30th of December. Go late to enjoy the beautiful lightning, closing time is not until 10 or 11 p.m. (depending on week day).
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