We spent a month living in Copenhagen and get asked about our favorite things to do. This is what we tell our closest friends!
Sections
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Museums
Food
Sightseeing
The Goods
Museums
I absolutely adore museums. They are the first place to go to get a sense of the area. Art, history, science, or food- museums are here to protect our heritage.
This amazing church has a twisted spire that you can climb for the best views of the city. The church is from the 1680s!
Church of Our Savior
Nice little art museum that's part of a triple museum ticket of places in the area.
Møstings - Frederiksbergmuseerne
Regional museum showcasing satire, old newspapers, and fun comics and drawings from the past century.
STORM - Frederiksbergmuseerne
The Hill House Museum was beautiful and worth the metro trip to this side of town.
Bakkehuset - Frederiksbergmuseerne
The Glyptoteket is a huge museum with lots of statues from Egyptian and Roman times, along with rotating exhibitions and a beautiful tropical atrium. Must do!
Glyptoteket Museum
This museum is massive. Start with the Viking Sorceress interactive exhibition - it's super exciting.
The National Museum of Denmark
Learn all about Danish architecture and enjoy one of Denmark's best museums.
Designmuseum Danmark
Food
We travel to eat, right? I mean, come on.
Really fun pizza place near the museums- great lunch spot.
SURT pizza
Oh my gosh the deliciousness is beyond
BUKA Bakery | Bakery Copenhagen | København
Emmerys has fantastic pastries
emmerys
You'll find Espresso Houses all over Copenhagen. Don't miss the delicious treats.
Espresso House | Passionate about coffee!
My favorite spot for brunch!
Sonny
Date night dinner in the Nyhavn area- spectacular!
Zeleste
Sightseeing
Take a tour, see the sights, hang with the locals.
The perfect way to spend 90 minutes getting oriented by water. Tip: sit by the window for great pictures and the warmth of the boat heater in winter or access to the breeze in summer.
Copenhagen Sightseeing Classic Canal Tour With Live Guide
This city website will help you get familiar with the heartbeat of Copenhagen- the pretty harbor area called Nyhavn (pronounced Nu-hown)
Nyhavn Harbour | Harbour | VisitCopenhagen
Come in for a look around, view the art exhibit, see an original Gutenberg Bible, and have a snack at the café.
Royal Danish Library
Absolutely head over to the artistic area of Christiania- lots of picturesque places to walk and artsy shops to visit. But be vigilant- it's still a reform area from previous campers & vagabonds.
Freetown Christiania
The castle and gardens are the central part of Copenhagen. Go for a stroll, get tickets to see the crown jewels, and marvel at the perfectly manicured trees and roses.
Rosenborg Castle
The Goods
Get prepped for your trip, or bring back souvenirs.
The wind will pick up so always have a scarf that wraps around and can double as a lap blanket at outdoor restaurants.
Winter Scarf / Pashmina Shawl
Be a friend and bring your own bag!
Reusable Shopping Bags
Get leather gloves that you can text in- warmth is key!
Winter Cashmere Touchscreen Leather Gloves
These are the prettiest vintage travel posters to remind you of your trip
Vintage Travel Posters Copenhagen
I love this travel pouch with the skyline of Copenhagen
Copenhagen Skyline Makeup Bag
I know, I know…everything is digital now. But I can never pass up a DK book with interesting facts.
DK Top 10 Copenhagen (Pocket Travel Guide)
It's fun to have a “hidden secrets” book to feel like your trip is a true adventure.
500 Hidden Secrets of Copenhagen - Updated
When you go to Copenhagen, you'll see a lot of Nordic mythology references. Read up on these interesting tales.
