Copenhagen
We only had a couple of days to visit Copenhagen, so our approach was to begin each morning with a nice breakfast, & enjoy many stops for coffee, snacks & wine throughout the rest of the day. Being on the water, there is so much fresh seafood and yummy treats in the city. We did LOTS of walking, which allowed for all of the snacking. Our Airbnb was incredible, located in the quiet, fancy neighborhood of Frederiksberg. It was easy to arrive by train, & we had no need for any other transportation besides our feet the rest of the trip. The Scandinavian food and design were so wonderful, & you would definitely want to try to visit as many museums & neighborhoods as possible during your stay.
What to Eat
Grød had my favorite breakfast (we went twice), Joe & the Juice and Demokratic Coffee are fun spots for coffee, Torvehallerneis a huge covered market with fresh food, both quick and fancy. Chef Rene Redzepi’s Noma would be a bucket list restaurant if you can check it out, it was closed for the season during our visit. Høst is a lovely alternative for a nice meal. Lots of opportunities to pop in to small shops for wine and snacks, we loved Les Trois Cochons for this. If you want more direction, look at any of the Cofoco (Copenhagen Food Collective) restaurants and choose one! If you visit the Little Mermaid sculpture, stop by Toldboden for food on your way and sit outside if possible.
Where to Stay
This is not the link to our exact airbnb, but one very similar in the same quiet neighborhood of Frederiksberg. Very easy to walk downtown to see all the sites. No car/bike needed unless you don’t like walking.
Things to Do
The famous Nyhavn Harbor is a beautiful place to grab a snack and wine at one of the harbor street restaurants. Kastellet (“The Citadel”) has a nice walking tour. A visit to Free Town Christiana for the alternative lifestyle is a blast, but be respectful and no photos!! Copenhagen is famously the setting for Hans Christian Andersen’s book The Little Mermaid, and she has a nice sculpture on the water to visit. You can spend so many hours inside the Designmuseum Danmark. It may seem silly to visit a department store as an attraction, but don’t skip Illums Bolighus, it’s nearly as nice and interesting as the museums. You can also visit the design store, Hay, and try not to order any furniture. If you get tired, you can find Rosenborg Castle Gardens and lay down in the grass for a nice nap. We did! You can also say hello to the Danish Royal Family at their palace, Amalienborg.
