Copenhagen

Sights

• Nyhavn – Colourful houses and boats in the old harbour.
• Tivoli – A historic amusement park in the city centre.
• The Little Mermaid – A bronze statue from Andersen's tale on the waterfront.
• Rosenborg Castle – The crown jewels in a Renaissance castle.
• Christiania – The alternative free town – photography isn't welcome everywhere.
• Harbour baths – Swim in the city centre in summer, for example at Islands Brygge.

Food & nightlife

• Smørrebrød – Open rye sandwiches – the Danish lunch.
• Torvehallerne – Market halls with stalls and coffee.
• Cinnamon bun – A kanelsnegl with coffee – pure hygge.
• Reffen – Street food by the water on Refshaleøen.

Day trips

• Louisiana Museum – Modern art by the sea north of the city.
• Kronborg Castle – Hamlet's castle in Helsingør.
• Malmö – Across the Øresund Bridge to Sweden.

Good to know

When to go

May–August

Getting around

The bike is king; plus a driverless metro, including to the airport.

Tipping

Tipping is not customary.

Power

Plug type C/F/K, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Danish Krone (DKK)

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