Traveling with Tanya
30th May 2021
Best Places to Visit in Copenhagen
Planning a trip to Copenhagen! That’s fantastic. If this is your first time in the Sacandenevia, you are absolutely going to love every bit of the city. Copenhagen is a very youthful, colorful city and every corner has so much to offer. We stayed only for 24 hours in the city and tried our best to explore the most famous and beautiful spots.
How to Reach Copenhagen:
We traveled to Denmark via Goteborg Sweden, and took a FlixBus from there. The travel time was around 4 hours. We passed through the famous The Øresund Bridge which is almost 16km long and has some really amazing views to offer. The last Swedish town we crossed was Malmo.
Since the bridge also has a tunnel, we could have also taken a train from Goteborg to Copenhagen, however we made the travel plans just a week before and the tickets were costing us pretty much too much. But I have heard if you plan your travel well in advance, you can get the tickets for almost 25-30 Euros pp.
Where to Stay in Copenhagen:
There are plenty of stay options depending upon your budget. We always prefer to live in/ close to the city center as most of the attractions are located in the vicinity. This time we had booked a comfortable, lovely stay.
Places to Visit in Copenhagen
Nyhavn
This is the first place that comes up, when you Google Copenhagen. And why not, these colorful lined up townhouses make a perfect postcard picture. The word havn means harbor. Nyhavn is a gorgeous waterfront built back in the 17th Century. The famous Danish Author Hans Christian lived here and got the inspiration to write many of his fairy tales.A hub to a lot of cozy restaurants & cafes makes it the perfect place to bask in the sun or enjoy a perfect meal with the view of many wooden ships that date back to 100 years.
Marble Church
The Marble Church is also known as the Frederik’s church. This magnificent church dates back to the 1700s and was supposed to be made up of solid marble blocks from eastern Norway, it is not made from marble. The church is a characteristic landmark in the Copenhagen Skyline. Around the church you will see 14 bronze statues of Danish priests and church Fathers. The Marble Church is located near Amalienborg Palace.
Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg is the home of the Danish Royal family. The Palace is a major work of Danish Architecture and dates back to the 1700’s. The palace is not open to the public but you can see the Royal Guards standing outside the palace. There is a guard duty change everyday at 12 pm and you can be there to witness this. The palace has classical facades with Rococo interiors.
Superkilen
This is located in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen and is a public park to bring the locals and the refugees together. It is one of the best sites of the cities, with swings from Iraq, benches from Brazil and the giant black octopus slide from Japan . The place is really popular amongst skateboarders, tourists and locals. The park was built with the idea to celebrate diversity and has won multiple global architecture awards.
Church of our Savior
The Church of our Savior is one of the most famous churches in Denmark and the serpentine spire makes it absolutely impressive. The church also offers beautiful sunset and sunrise tours giving panoramic views of the city. It has been voted as one of the best views in the city by the Copenhagers. It’s a climb of almost 400 steps to make it to the top of the spire.
Christianshaven
Also known as the kings harbor, this is one of the best places to breathe in the serene vibes of the town. Christianshavn is one of Copenhagen’s best jewels. With a lot of fancy and charming restaurants right on the canal, it is one of the best places to enjoy drinks, lunch or supper and is very less crowded than Nyhavn. It started raining when we reached Christianshavn so we took a bench and enjoyed a couple of beers by the canal side.
Rosenborg Castle
The castle is one of the oldest and the most beautiful gardens of the city, the king’s garden. It is a typical Danish architecture. The castle is in the heart of the city. Make sure you visit the Castle gardens, so enchanting, almost like a dream. They are one of the oldest royal gardens. The castle is open to the public for tours and houses a museum of Danish Crown and Jewels.
Kastellet
Kastellet is the Citadel of Copenhagen and was constructed in the 1600s. It has one of the best preserved fortresses of Northern Europe. On the premises of the Kastellet, you will find a beautiful, well restored Windmill. It makes a perfect postcard picture. On a good weather day, one can sit there and soak in the beauty and calmness of the place.
Little Mermaid
Just 700 m away from here is the iconic tourist attraction of Copenhagen, the little mermaid, by the water at Langelinie Pier. Honestly, I felt that the place is a little overhyped and there were a bunch of tourists crowding the place to take pictures of the statue. The bronze statue is inspired by the famous fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen, about a mermaid who gives up everything to be united with a handsome prince on land. The statue isn’t that tall as it appears to be in the pictures.
Strøget
Strøget in Danish means a pedestrian, car free shopping area.Fun Fact- it is the world’s longest pedestrian street with a length of 3.2 km and Copenhagen’s largest shopping area in the heart of the city center. All the big and luxurious brands have their stores here.Also if you want to pick up souvenirs, fridge magnets or any other gift items, then this place has a great variety to offer. The place also has a lot of cafes, museums, theaters and specialty shops.
Kongens Nytorv
This is also known as the King’s New Square and is just steps away from Strøget. This square dates back to the 17th century and is the perfect place if you want to start a walking tour of the city. A lot of eminent and elegant buildings like the Royal Danish Theater, Charlottenborg Palace, and the Thott Palace are located in this square.
Nyvahn at Night
This is also known as the King’s New Square and is just steps away from Strøget. This square dates back to the 17th century and is the perfect place if you want to start a walking tour of the city. A lot of eminent and elegant buildings like the Royal Danish Theater, Charlottenborg Palace, and the Thott Palace are located in this square.
