I absolutely love living in Copenhagen, and I understand why the city is popular. However, the weather in Scandinavia can be quite bad, especially in the winter. We do get a lot of rain and dark days. Here is a list of 15 things to do when the weathe...
Wander through marble statues, palm trees, and moody light in this atmospheric art museum. Rain + ancient sculptures = timeless calm.
Visit the Glyptoteket
Sink into a window seat with a cardamom bun and a strong brew. Prolog is cozy, hip, and full of hygge even when it pours.
Enjoy a slow coffee at Prolog Coffee Bar
Take a sauna at Sofiebadet or CopenHot Warm your bones with steam, wood, and ritual. Few things beat the Nordic contrast of cold rain and hot sauna.
Take a sauna at Sofiebadet
Lose yourself among shelves, Danish literature, and international titles in one of the city’s most charming bookstores.
Browse books at Politikens Boghal
Escape into French, Japanese, or Nordic cinema under a velvet ceiling — a true local rainy-day ritual.
Watch a classic film at Grand Teatret
Slow food in the best sense: old-school, deeply Danish, and rich in tradition.
Have smørrebrød and snaps at Restaurant Schønnemann
A free, quiet gem with Islamic art, European treasures, and an air of reflection. Understated and unforgettable.
Visit the David Collection (Davids Samling)
Scandinavian aesthetics, Danish furniture, and timeless design — under one stylish roof.
Explore the Designmuseum Danmark
After the gentle climb enjoy the view of rooftops and raindrops. Bring a pen so you can journal about your experience.
Climb the Round Tower
Step into Copenhagen’s working-class history, children’s toys, posters, kitchens, and songs. Beautifully nostalgic.
Visit the Workers Museum (Arbejdermuseet)
Just a short train ride away, but totally worth it — if the weather lets you glimpse the sea between exhibitions.
Spend an afternoon at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Bookstore, café, student haunt — a classic indoor refuge. Stay for hours.
Knit or sketch at a quiet corner of Paludan Bogcafé
Learn to cook nordic cuisine. Rain outside, warm oven inside.
Take a cooking class in Nordic cuisine
Taste Danish cheeses, fish, chocolates, and fresh coffee without getting wet. Sensory joy under glass.
Wander Torvehallerne under cover
Find a quiet nook at Hotel Sanders, Hotel Ottilia or Coco Hotel. Order tea. Open a book. Breathe. That’s also Copenhagen.
