Copenhagen Recommendations

This week's post is a continuation of last week's post. I wanted to share my recommendations for Copenhagen, last week I focused on restaurant recommendations, and this week I wanted to share my recommendations for places to visit and things to do. 

Before I begin my main recommendation is to rent bikes and cycle around the city. We rented our bikes from our hostel and found we could get around the city a lot quicker and saw a lot more than using the metro. Obviously, this depends on the weather, however, the end of March was great weather for us- cold but very sunny!

Things to do: 

Torvahallen Market

This market was for both tourists and locals, with an array of Danish food stalls, as well as luxury groceries which are perfect to give as small gifts from your travels. It's closely located to many of the famous vintage stores so a perfect place to stop off for a drink or bite to eat. 

SKYMBAR

We found SKYMBAR on a walk after breakfast. It's a walk-in cafe/bar which offers a service where you can make your own jewellery. This is a perfect activity to do with friends, especially when there is bad weather. 

Lidkøb

We came past this place on social media and we were surprised not more people have spoken about it. Lidkob is a large underground market selling vintage clothes, accessories and home decor. Perfect for spending a couple hours out of the rain. 

Ganni Postmodern 

This was the first call of action on my Copenhagen trip. Ganni Postmodern is a Ganni outlet, selling their products at reduced prices. I would highly recommend it as it's affordable but also a great store to explore. 

Hay House 

This is a must-visit, Copenhagen is well renowned for its interior architecture and thus Hay is the most famous house decor store, possibly in the world. It's also set in a lovely location in the centre of the city with wide windows which is a lovely view when it's sunny. 

Reffens Market

Reffen's is the largest food market in the Nordic area, with different cuisines from around the world. Set up by the water and live music in the evening, it's the perfect place to watch the sunset and try some new food. 

Places:

-Frederiksberg 

Frederiksberg is a city within the city, technically not part of Copenhagen. The area is an authentic cultural gem with royal history and it's a green oasis- it feels a bit like Kensington in London. 

                                             

-Christiania Freetown 

I wasn't able to visit this area during my stay, however, Freetown is well known due to its controversial residential lifestyle. Freetown was founded in 1971 and is the only town in Denmark not owned by Denmark or any government. The residents have adopted their own set of rules, such as you are not allowed to take photos or talk on the phone when in the area so remember to stay safe. 

-Nyhavn 

You have probably seen this street all over the internet when you search Copenhagen. It's the most iconic street in Copenhagen for its location by the canal and colourful buildings. It's worth a visit but I wouldn't say you need to spend long there- maybe stay for a beer but it does get extremely busy. 

 

-Kødbyen (Meatpacking district)

The Meatpacking District is an up-and-coming area with its cluster of galleries, bars and nightclubs. Many breweries around the area also offer dinner, such as the Warpigs which is famous for its brisket and pulled pork. I would recommend spending an early evening there and exploring the area for a pint.

Love, Aria 

XO