Copenhagen, Denmark is truly an underrated European city, and an ideal summer destination! It’s one of the safest and easiest places I’ve ever been to, with some of the BEST pastries I’ve ever had (and I consider myself a pastry expert). Try to stay within a few blocks of a metro stop, because you’ll want to take the metro everywhere! It’s safe, efficient, quick, and so clean.
I recommend at least 3 nights in Copenhagen, 4-5 if you have time for a few day trips!
all pics in this post were taken by my talented friend Stephanie Kelly @lensandluggage!!
What To-Do
I highly highly recommend getting the Copenhagen Card. It’s a digital pass that gives you access to all the public transport around Copenhagen, and entry into 80+ activities (basically everything you’d want to do). We had the 72 hour pass which was perfect!
All you do is show the QR code at entrances, and when people come around on the metro or train to check tickets you just have them scan the QR code on your phone. Anything you can enter with the Copenhagen Card I’ll put (CPH Card by it!)
PS: the tour names link to the Get Your Guide page for the tour. I make a small commission on any booked though my links at no cost to you so I truly appreciate anytime you use my links!
Copenhagen Card (transport & activities)
ENIGMA Museum (CPH Card)
Glyptoteket Art Museum (CPH Card)
Sandkaj Harbour (free)
Glyptoteket Art Museum (CPH Card)
Kronborg Castle (CPH Card)
Walk around Nyhavn (free)
Konditaget Luders Park (free)
Day Trip to Elsinore (train included in CPH Card)
M/S Maritime Museum (CPH Card)
Superkilen Park & Pulic Square (free)
Rosenborg Castle (CPH Card)
Walk around Værnedamsvej (free)
Vintage Shopping Streets (free)
- Jægerborggade, Elmegade, Ravnsborggade
Grundtvig’s Church (free)
Walk Strøget Street (free)
Where to Eat
Food can be pretty expensive in Copenhagen, so if you want to try a bunch of places I’d recommend splitting entrees and doing a DIY mini food tour – of just take a formal food tour! Either way, make sure to try at least 4 bakeries, they’re a MUST. You can also have some cheap eats by mixing in some hot dog stands!
Cinnamon rolls originated in the region and in Danish they’re called “kanelsnegle” which translates to “cinnamon snail” – quite possibly the cutest thing I’ve ever heard and what I will exclusively be referring to them as from now on.
Atelier September (sourdough)
Doomsday Deli
The Living Room (breakfast)
Hija de Sanchez
Et Cetera
Diamond Slice
Fællesspisning i Absalon (a MUST!)
Cafe Apropos
Patio
AUTOPOUL for drinks
POPL Burger
Skt Peders Bageri (cardamom bun)
Meyers Bageri (kanelsnegle)
I hope you have the BEST time!! Eat a cinnamon snail and a cardamom bun (or 3) for me!! 😏
3 responses to “Copenhagen, Denmark: Mini-Guide”
Hello thanks do this guide! Where is the sauna that you have pictured here? Thanks!
hey! it’s the Sandkaj Harbour Bath!
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