How to Have the Most Fun in CopenhagenFew cities do it quite like Copenhagen. From harbor swims and craft breweries to world class art and some of the best food in Europe, there's a rhythm here that's hard to shake. Come ready to eat well, move around, and stay a little longer than planned. Authorsthe_dave_mani
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Hotel NH Copenhagen Grand Joanne
Such a cute hotel! Stylish rooms, comfortable beds, and walkable to everything around the city — what more can you ask for? Housed in a restored 19th-century building in Vesterbro, Grand Joanne has welcomed guests on this spot since 1928, with a full refresh completed in 2023 that kept the character while giving the whole place a fresh, modern feel.
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Day 1

Atelier September
Hands down the best omelette! Like something sweet? The blueberry cake is a must too. Founded by chef Frederik Bille Brahe, Atelier September is a vegetarian cafe where fresh, simple, seasonal ingredients do the talking. You might even find your eggs arriving on a 150-year-old Etruscan plate.
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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
What a great indoor stop! Packed with history, the winter garden is a glass-domed conservatory with mosaic floors, towering palm trees, and a central fountain. You'll want to spend some time here.
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Restaurant Møntergade
Flavor, flavor, flavor! You won't regret having dinner here. Amazing wine, even better food. Møntergade holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand, a nod to its quality cooking at honest prices, with generous, classically based dishes and a chalkboard of daily specials.
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ÅBEN Kødbyen
Tucked into Copenhagen's Meatpacking District, ÅBEN brews everything on-site and pours it straight from the tanks above the bar. The focus is on fruited sours, hoppy IPAs, lagers, and imperial stouts — be sure to try the sours. This is where you want to end your night!
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Day 2

Juno the bakery
If you only have time for one bakery on your trip, this is the one! The line looks intimidating but it's worth the wait and it moves fast!
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Fælledparken
Find a bench in front of the pond, watch the ducks and sip your coffee. The perfect spot for a slow morning!
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Cirkelbroen
This is a great spot to check out. Olafur Eliasson's Cirkelbroen bridges the mouth of Christianshavns Canal right where it opens into the inner harbor, with five circular platforms and tall masts designed to resemble sailing ships moored side by side.
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Cykelslangen
The iconic Bicycle Snake truly showcases how many bikes are in the city and how integrated cycling is in every person's life, whether it be work, a family day out or tourists exploring the city. At 220 meters long, it was Copenhagen's first bridge built exclusively for cyclists.
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Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food
Want to grab a drink? Eat a meal? Set on a former industrial harbor site on Refshaleøen, Reffen is Northern Europe's largest street food market, with over 30 food stalls, 10 bars, an on-site brewery, and live events running all season long. The ambiance here is top notch. It won't disappoint!
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Copenhagen Contemporary
Looking for some art? This is the place! Copenhagen Contemporary is the city's international art center, presenting large-scale installation art from both leading figures and emerging talents — spread across three levels with interactive areas woven throughout.
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Restaurant Væksthuset
The architecture of this place is stunning. Surrounded by gardens, you really feel like you are still in nature! Built in the center of the Opera Park in a steel and glass structure shaped like a flower, the restaurant sits in a green sanctuary between the Opera House and Papirøen. An unexpected place to have a meal in the middle of the city.
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Day 3

Prolog Coffee Bar Meatpacking District
Loved seeing the different origins of coffee and even had a taste of home with a Kenyan coffee! Coffee lovers… this is your place!
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Dronning Louises Bro
Stunning views of the city while cycling across! Dronning Louises Bro spans the lakes between Nørrebro and the inner city, with sweeping water and skyline views that make it one of the most photographed spots in Copenhagen.
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Superkilen Park
What a unique place! Filled with art and activities, let your inner child roam free here. Superkilen is divided into three zones: a red square for recreation, a black market with chess tables and barbecue grills, and a green park with hilly grasslands, each filled with objects and installations sourced from the many nationalities that call the surrounding Nørrebro neighborhood home.
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Frederiksberg Have
Beautiful green space in Copenhagen and a great place for a picnic! Expect lakes, woodlands, and wide open lawns, with the Chinese Pavilion tucked in as a charming surprise along the way.
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Home of Carlsberg
Be sure to check out the beer bottle collection, it is the most impressive one we've seen! Home of Carlsberg houses the largest collection of unopened beer bottles in the world, a project that began in 1968 when a Danish engineer started collecting bottles from every corner of the globe and was certified by Guinness World Records in 2007.
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Gro Eatery
Set in a greenhouse on one of Copenhagen's rooftop farms, Gro Eatery serves a seasonal organic menu around one communal table high above the city streets. The passion that goes into the food is evident here. What a great evening chatting with tablemates and bringing back social dining.
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Day 4

Lido
Best flat white I had during the trip! Made complete with a Pastel de Nata, perfect breakfast spot!
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Kalvebod Bølge
A bit chilly since it was June but we weren't the only ones in the water! Can imagine this place would be the "it" spot when the weather warms up. Kalvebod Bølge's undulating wooden promenade stretches out along the harbor and it's free to use and open around the clock.
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