Copenhagen, things to do and don’t?

If you’re a smoker, some pubs allow you to smoke in them, they tend to be the smaller ones.

I knew to expect it but it took me by surprise the first one I went in, clothes stunk after just one round.
 
Thanks again everyone. Just bedding in before the return leg tomorrow.

You boys were not kidding, scenery is very beautiful, the women, even more beautiful, sadly even the blokes look good!

Very expensive! I have not looked at the what I’ve spend but I bought a small bottle of water that cost nearly £5 from a 7eleven, I’ll deal with all that when I land though!

Popped over to Sweden for a few hours, very cool vibe, Copenhagen is very hustle and bustle, like sardines in a tin, malmo was also very nice, but much more spacious if that’s the right term to use.

To summarise I’d absolutely recommend this part of the world for a few nights, very safe and mega trendy, perhaps the most courtious people I’ve ever encountered, just bring a beefy credit card with you!!
 
Ziggy said:
I lived in Copenhagen..and worked on Nyhavn in one those buildings. It didn’t look like that then. Way before it was ‘gentrified. In our building it was mainly artisan workshops and printers and stuff like that. There were some dodgy basement bars on that stretch, and late on it could get dangerous if you didn’t take care.
Lots of Swedes came over for drinking sessions, their drink laws at the time were draconian.
Also it was a route back to the ferry…and it wasn’t unusual to see some very drunk Swedes in only their underwear…after being mugged.
But it was ok if you knew where not to go.
I had a wonderful time whilst living there. And still in contact with some people, But, like everywhere, a lot has changed.
One my favourite cities anywhere.
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@Ziggy when were you here mate?
 
Kevo4 said:
Thanks again everyone. Just bedding in before the return leg tomorrow.

You boys were not kidding, scenery is very beautiful, the women, even more beautiful, sadly even the blokes look good!

Very expensive! I have not looked at the what I’ve spend but I bought a small bottle of water that cost nearly £5 from a 7eleven, I’ll deal with all that when I land though!

Popped over to Sweden for a few hours, very cool vibe, Copenhagen is very hustle and bustle, like sardines in a tin, malmo was also very nice, but much more spacious if that’s the right term to use.

To summarise I’d absolutely recommend this part of the world for a few nights, very safe and mega trendy, perhaps the most courtious people I’ve ever encountered, just bring a beefy credit card with you!!
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There's a lot to be said for the fair wage fair tax economies of Scandinavia.
 
Kevo4 said:
@Ziggy when were you here mate?
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A very long time ago. You could live and work in the city, and didn’t need a vast amount of money to do so. Which is now, like every other city, became more impossible to do.
They even had a rent control system. Very laid back and a very cool place to be. But hey! we were young and I feel lucky to have spent some time there.
 
Midnight to Six Man said:
Great tips , I'm going early July , I've booked a hotel ,but have read few poor reviews recently
Anyone recommend an alternative.
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If your pockets are deep enough, go for the Radission Royal .... especially if you like a bit of mid-century design. It was designed by Arne Jacobsen, and they still have a room kept in its original state. It's in a brill location, next to Tivoli and the central station .... you can be at the airport inside 30 mins by train.
And being a Radisson, things are done pretty well there. I love it.
You can walk most places from there.... Nyhavn is about 25 mins walk down Amergatorv for instance.
 
If you want to sample the great local food can I recommend booking one of these. It's called "with Locals" and a local Copenhagen resident will meet up and take you to the best places to eat. Mainly snacks . Also great to interact and chat about the country.

Withlocals

www.withlocals.com www.withlocals.com
 
You’ll probably go to Tivoli, just because it’s Tivoli and a must see.
The Danes go out to a place called Bakken Amusement Park, near Hellerup. Out in the countryside
Regular bus and trains …it’s not that far, by car it’s only about a 12 minute drive from the city.
Rent some bikes while you’re there, easiest way to get around. Cars have to give way to bikes.
It’s a short ride, past the Mermaid up the coast and cut across. Well signposted.
It’s claimed to be the oldest amusement park in the world. Great place in a lovely setting. Much more easy going than the ‘Tiv’

www.visitcopenhagen.com

Bakken | Amusement park in Copenhagen

Ten minutes north of Copenhagen, you can find the oldest amusement park in the world, Bakken. Located in the woods of the Deer Park, it is a fun day out.
www.visitcopenhagen.com www.visitcopenhagen.com
 
borolad259 said:
There's Tivoli gardens (wasn't a huge fan), but around there you have a food hall and some good foodie outlets.
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Agree with this, the food hall is where I like to eat on a night. Good choices in there. Also, over the road outside the main station: Johns hot dogs. Best hotdogs in a hotdog heavy city
 
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