Here is my LOVE letter to the city of Copenhagen: C: Christianhavn, one of my favorite parts of the city; a historic and trendy district in Copenhagen, Denmark, known for its canals, 17th-century fortifications, and unique mix of old warehouses converted into modern homes. The Church of our Savior is known for its spiral staircase which you climb and see majestic views of Copenhagen. O: open faced " buttered bread" sandwich known as Smorrebrod, big part of the cuisines of Denmark, Norway and Sweden that usually consists of a piece of buttered rugbrød topped with commercial or homemade cold cuts, pieces of meat or fish, cheese or spreads and are truly scrumptious P: Polse: yes, the Copenhagen hot dog is delicious with so many different ways to eat: tofu, bacon, plain, onions, mustard etc. it is the bomb diggit and knocks Chi-town off its little pedestal as one of the greatest hot dogs I've ever consumed E: explore; so much to do: Malmo, Sweden is forty minutes away, Kronborg Castle, Rundetaarden, palaces, churches, markets ( Xmas, food etc) NOMA N: Nyhavn, the beautiful waterfront in Copenhagen. There are great restaurants to eat traditional Danish food, people watch and view the boats sailing by. You can catch canal tours here and view the Kissing Bridge. H: Hygge "a Danish and Norwegian term that describes a cozy, comfortable feeling much like the one you get while sipping hot cocoa around the fire with your family on a cold Christmas night. The word loosely translates from the Danish word meaning "to give comfort, joy, or courage." Imagine if New York followed this beautiful way of living. I encountered this with every Danish person on my visit A: Hans Christian Anderson was born in Copenhagen , a prolific writer who wrote "The Little Mermaid" and other classics G: Guru walks; download this wonderful app that you can sign up for and participate in free walks that can last from 2-4-8 hours. All you need to do is tip the docent. I have utilized these walks in many countries and the tours I took here were wonderful and informative. Glogg: is a traditional Scandinavian mulled wine that is a popular warm drink during the winter and Christmas holiday season. It is a spiced and sugared red wine, typically fortified with stronger spirits like aquavit, vodka, or rum, and served hot with almonds and raisins. E: Elsinore home to the UNESCO world heritage site, Kronborg Castle. This castle is notable for inspiring Shakespeare to write Hamlet N: NOMA: "a pioneering, multi-Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen, famous for its innovative use of local, foraged Nordic ingredients. Status: Chef René Redzepi announced plans to close the restaurant in 2024/2025 to transform it into a food lab (Noma Projects) focusing on fermentation and innovation, though they still do pop-ups. " I always dreamed of visiting NOMA and although I won't but I had a snippet of their delicious food in POPL, the elite hamburger spot in Broen food market I indeed will return to Copenhagen, one week is not enough. Add Copenhagen to your bucket list you will not be disappointed. jeg elsker dig københavn: I love you Copenhagen in Danish. read more

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"She walks in starlight in another world... it was just a dream..." - J.R.R. Tolkien There's a romantic stillness to the city of København in Danmark (Copenhagen, Denmark to you non-Scandinavians). The city is rich in history and tradition. A Crowned Princess still lives in a castle, and yet, the Prime Minister is a søcial demøcrat! As a history romantic and time traveler, I fell in love with the simpler things of København, a Northern city in Europe. To me, it was walking back into time. The Danes seemed friendlier, the lifestyle less complicated, and the joys of existence less judged. Once the stronghold of the Vikings, today it's one of the more open-minded cities in the world! The only downer is how cold it can get, even during my visit in early Spring. The sun was out, yet the Northern chill was still in the air. I unleashed my inner Vikings battle pose at every crosswalk lol. Late Spring and thru Summer are more welcoming months for those more accustomed to warmer climates. However, even with the cooler air, this did not stop me from exploring the streets in fur boots lol. I enjoyed the historic landmarks like the 17th century Nyhavn, and Royal Palace, a monarchy that dates to almost Millennium. Of course how could I not visit Dan Lille Hafvrue (Little Mermaid) statue in honor of Hans Christian Andersen's story of unrequited love. What I found most fascinating was just the natural landscape and København architecture from the back alleys to city center. A city from the pages of a Tolkien or Andersen novel! A city with a story to tell. København opened up my heart in a way I have difficulty explaining. It's a long story, but let's just say I was here before in another lifetime. It was a fairytale of everlasting love and a Princess. Maybe it was just a dream, but to me it's forever... read more

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In 2015, my sister and I went on a month-long trip to Europe. We went to six cities in five countries, and Copenhagen, Denmark was stop #2, between Reykjavik, Iceland and Berlin, Germany. While I had a great time on our trip, the Copenhagen stop was a little disappointing. We were in Copenhagen from Tuesday March 31st to Friday April 3rd, which happened to be right before Easter -- in 2015, Good Friday was April 3rd, and something called "Maundy Thursday" (a holiday that has something to do with Easter) was the day before, on April 2nd. Due to this, several attractions were closed, or closed early, so we couldn't see as much as we had hoped. In addition, one attraction, Kronborg Slot, had changed their tour hours on April 1st, yet didn't bother to update their website, causing us to miss the tour (we went on April 3rd), and one museum (I don't recall the name), closed two hours early, just as we, and several other people, arrived. Not because of the holiday or a change in hours, but just because they felt like it (I asked why the were closing early, and they said that they hadn't had many visitors that day, so they were closing). We had also pre-paid for the "Copenhagen Card", but due to some bullshit about the dates (see my review), we weren't able to immediately get our cards. Despite all these issues, we made the best of it and managed to see and do a few things: -Carlsberg Brewery (my favourite attraction, even though I don't like beer!) -Copenhagen Zoo -A boat tour on the canals -Tivoli (we only went to the restaurant and gift shop; we didn't go on any rides) -Kronborg Slot -The National Museum Perhaps I would have had a better time had we not arrived right before Easter, and if posted hours were reliable. Because of that, I can't say Copenhagen is one of my favourite cities, although I would consider going back if I had the opportunity, but definitely not during Easter. But for now, two stars for me. One strange thing that I recall about my visit to Copenhagen: the evening we arrived, my sister and I exited Central Station to walk to our hotel, which was conveniently located nearby. We struggled with our large suitcases down the stairs of the train station, as there was a long line up of what I thought were hobos blocking the ramp. Upon closer inspection, I realized they weren't hobos, but millennials. They were clearly lining up overnight, in the rain, for something. We couldn't figure out what it was -- Apple wasn't releasing a new product (and why would there be an Apple store in a train station?!), and it was 2015 -- people didn't line up for concert tickets anymore. The next day, we found out - Dunkin' Donuts was opening their first store in Denmark on April 1st, and the first 100 people in line got free donuts for a year. Weird. [Yelp collections: Europe 2015; Copenhagen, Denmark; Cities] read more

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Copenhagen is such a Beautiful city! We spent 3 wonderful days in this lovely city. Filled with so much history, gorgeous scenery, plus so much more. There are sights and attractions to interest everyone no matter what their age. You like historical landmarks? Copenhagen has tons of them. Interested in architecture? This city has plenty of eye candy to admire. Want to visit an amusement park? Tivoli Gardens is the answer! Public transportation is easy and affordable especially if you purchase the Copenhagen Go Card. Many places are walking distance from each other too. You won't go hungry in Copenhagen, Denmark. There is a multitude of awesome restaurants. Of course, you must try some of the yummy danishes in the many bakeries around town. Take a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark if you haven't already. It is epic!! read more

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I have been to Copenhagen many times in my lifetime. This city has changed a lot since the last time I had been here. Copenhagen, Denmark is a very easy city to navigate and transportation is easy to navigate. The city is full of culture, history and museums. Did you know that Denmark has royalty? The Monarchy has existed for over a thousand years and is among the oldest in the world. The monarchy is constitutional. Things to see and do: Ameliaborg is one of the sightseeing things every tourist should go see. The royal family abides there and you can watch the changing of the guard as well. The Little Mermaid: The statute is only about 4 feet tall. That being said it is an iconic symbol of Copenhagen and was commissioned by Karl Jacobsen son of the founder of Carlsberg brewery and beer. Tivoli Gardens the second longest running amusement park in the world was built in 1843. Rumor has it that this was where Walt Disney got his idea for Disneyland. It is most known for it's wooden roller coaster built in 1914. The park has a variety of rides a ton of restaurants, gardens and more. Nyhavn is the 17th century's waterfront and canal and entertainment district. This is one of those postcard sights to see. Brightly colored 17th and 18th century townhouses including bars, restaurants and cafes. The harbor in front houses some historical wooden ships. These are just some of the things to see and do in Copenhagen. read more

This is absolutely, hands down one of my most favorite cities I've visited yet! The people are SO friendly, the fashion, shopping and food are top notch! Anywhere from visiting the queens castle to rosenborg castle... to Freetown Christiania. This city has something for everyone! Also don't forget to check out the statue of the little mermaid. If you blink you'll miss her! Also hike up the astronomical observatory the rundertaarn... or hit up tivoli gardens. Seriously the Danes have it ALL! read more