A weekend in Copenhagen, Denmark
Posted by Sirrý Sif - 19/06/09 at 11:06:04 am
Photo by rutlo
This is just an idea so please bear in mind that there are about a million other things one could do in Copenhagen. For me these things would be at the top of my list. After living in this multi cultural, vibrant city for over a year I have loads of favourite places, people and foods. Whether you‘re looking for a shopping spree during the day and cocktails at night or a more cultural experience filled with history and museums, CPH is the perfect place.
Copenhagen International Airport, Kastrup, is small and easy to navigate. From right outside the terminals you can take busses to pretty much anywhere in the city. Although an even easier way to get to the city centre is the Metro. It only takes 15 minutes from the airport (Lufthavnen on the map) to Nørreport, the city‘s busiest location. From Nørreport you can take the bus, metro or train to anywhere in Denmark. Even the øresundstog, the train to Sweden, runs through Nørreport.
The city centre isn‘t very big so finding a hotel in walking distance shouldn‘t be a problem at all. Although one should be aware that the area west of Hovedbanegården (The Main Train Station) is the dodgy end of town. So if you choose to stay there always take a taxi home, don‘t walk.
Hovedbanegården is a very lively place and definitely worth walking through. There’s a big TV studio on the second floor in the east end where the morning- and evening show is taped. Wave and you just might be seen on national television in Denmark.
Tivoli is one of the top attractions in Denmark. Whether you’re looking for the thrill of the many different rides offered or just want to breathe in the amazing atmosphere, Tivoli is a magical place. If you have young kids go during the day, if it’s a romantic trip go at night.
Frederiksberg Have is my all time favourite place in Copenhagen. For walking, running, chilling, reading, sleeping, sunbathing or sharing a cold beer with friends. During the summertime just being there is like a vitamin shot for the soul.
Right next to Frederiksberg Have is the Zoo. I’ve been to many zoos but there’s something about the Copenhagen Zoo (Zoologisk Have), it’s just more peaceful. From the Zoo it’s fun to walk down Vesterbrogade all the way down to Rådhuspladsen, the city square. From there you could w
alk down Strøget, the longest shopping street in Europe, all the way down to Kongens Nytorv, The Kings New Square. Must see stops along the way are Magasin, Café Norden and Illum. No need to shop, just do a quick walkthrough. Taking the Metro from Magasin to Christianshavn is almost like time travelling; from Gucci dresses and Marc
Jacobs shoes to the free state of Christiania on Christianshavn, where marijuana is as normal as a cup of coffee. Now as long as you’re on Christianshavn, find Luna’s. The cosiest little café/restaurant, with great Cesar Salad and the best hot chocolate you’ll ever try.
Long blogs are a killer so I’ll stop here… this is more than enough to do over a weekend in Copenhagen. But I’m nowhere near done telling you about this city so keep checking in.
Until then, enjoy your coffee… 
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