So, in a couple of weeks I will be gracing Copenhagen with my presence and I have absolutely no idea what to expect.
Denmark has always intrigued me; it’s all chic museums and good looking people in my head, but that’s where the familiarities end (if they’re even true).
I’m going for a weekend – so pretty much three whole days – with my sister, and finalising an itinerary is proving difficult.
I know, I know… I should be flexible and ‘go with the flow’ as the cool kids call it. But, as I’m only there for a short while I want to make the most of it. I also want to show you guys how to make the most out of a short trip to Copenhagen if you ever were to go (which you probably should ‘cause, you know, it’s where anyone who’s anyone goes).
Me, casually contemplating what to do in Copenhagen
I’m one of those people who wants to see everything. I want to go to all the art galleries, I want to walk along the river, I want to hang out in the park, I want to see all the cool monuments, I want to check out all the bars, restaurants, and cafes. But, of course, that’s not possible.
That’s where you guys come in. I need YOUR help deciding what to do! If you’ve been on a trip to Copenhagen I would love to hear your recommendations, however zany! If you haven’t been I want to know what you would do if you were to go. Hit me with suggestions and I guarantee I’ll arrive with gusto before heading straight to a bar and drowning my overwhelmed sorrows. On one pint, of course, because my budget is pretty tight.
If anyone suggests I go to Noma (the best restaurant in the world apparently), I will come and find you and shake you by the shoulders. Of course I would bloody love to go to Noma, eat the seventeen billion courses, chink champagne glasses, and leave £200 lighter, but that will have to wait until after I’ve robbed a bank.
My budget is more Lambrini than Champers which is ironic really considering Copenhagen is one of the most expensive cities in Europe.
Oh, and I’ll be staying at the Generator Copenhagen Hostel which I’m too damn excited about – have you seen the décor? I stayed at their London branch a couple of years ago and am eagerly anticipating the suave Danish twist they’ve splashed the Copenhagen one with.
The Generator Copenhagen Hostel.. Lush, right? (Image courtesy of Generator Copenhagen)
Right, less about me and more about you! What should I do on my trip to Copenhagen? What should I expect from Copenhagen?
Any hints and tips will be taken with a curtsy and a smile (and I’ll buy you a drink, if you’re lucky).
I did an series on Copenhagen late last year, including a weekend itinerary. I skipped bars and art galleries (not my thing) but I did visit a few beautiful castles and the best restaurant in the world, Noma. I hope this helps!
http://nowwhatstheplan.com/category/places/europe/denmark/
Ah thank you! That will come in very handy
I would love to visit some castles, but definitely want to see some art galleries, too (plus, my sister would kill me if we didn’t go to any!) I would LOVE to go to Noma but I think it’s a little out of my price range.. Maybe next time 
If you go to the Tourist Info Centre in front of Tivoli, you can get a map that will show you free walking tours.
Have fun!
That’s a great idea – thankyou!
I was in the airport a couple of weeks ago but only in transit. No chance to see the outside. It should be fun though and I’d love to see what you got up to.
With a tight budget you may have to improvise a little and do lots of free stuff. I hear it is very pricey, like you say.
Either way, have a great time.
Yep, I seem to have a knack for finding cheap/free stuff to do. Plus, I always think you can enjoy a city just as much by wandering the streets, having a coffee and doing a spot of people watching as spending loads of money hopping from one attraction to the next!
Thanks
Nyhaven is the nicest street for touristy bars – it’s the famous street alongside a canal with pastel coloured buildings. You could also go on a canal sightseeing tour, see the little mermaid (it is very little), see changing of guard at royal palace and get train to malmo over oresund bridge. I remember a good waffle house on nyhaven. Wrap up warm, I was there one march and it was very cold. Enjoy!
Thanks so much for the tips! A canal tour sounds great, will have to look into that
I’ve heard about the train to Malmo but am not sure if I’ll be able to fit it in 
do you know how much it costs?
I’m guessing about £20 return. If you can’t do it, you’ll get a good view of that bridge as you come in to land – ask the air stewardess which is the best side of the plane to sit on!
Thanks for the tip! Will try and get on the right (or left!) side of the plane
when will you be there? I´m going on the 28 also to the generator copenhagen hostel and we could meet there.
I’ll be there on the 8th March
Hope you have a fantastic time – would love to hear your thoughts on the hostel and on Copenhagen in general!
We also wrote a guide on the city: http://www.globalgrasshopper.com/travel/10-copenhagen-travel-snobs/ I loved it, it’s one of my favourite cities. You must go to the Meatpacking district (much nicer than it sounds!)
Thanks, that’s a really useful article! I’ve heard great things about the meat packing district (despite it’s name!) so will definintely be heading there
I’d also love to go to Christiania and, of course, visit all the great museums!
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