This is a truly strange tourist attraction. And, I use that term,"Tourist Attraction," lightly…read more It is said that this place is the home to many of those who live an alternative lifestyle in Copenhagen. They claim that this area is completely beyond the rules and the laws of Copenhagen. In some ways, that is pretty easy to see as the main street is lined with people selling weed and hash, which is still illegal in Denmark. Copenhagen is not Amsterdam. Though a bit sketchy, this city within a city is very well maintained. I am sure there is some other story going on here. ...One that we will never know. This being said, what you will find here is some of the best street art and graffiti that you will witness anywhere across Copenhagen. Of course, it is clearly stated all over the place, "No Photos." But, I'm guess that is more to keep the people dealing drugs safe and off the radar than anything else. One of the funny/interesting things I find about this location is that tour buses actually pull up to it. I don't know, maybe it's just me me, but if you are truly embracing an alternative lifestyle that all seems rather intrusive. Nonetheless, this is an interesting place. Even if all you do is look at the great street art, it is worth the visit.

Christiania is an interesting visit, away from the standard tourist perspective of Copenhagen. From…read moreoriginal art to music and craft, Christiania is open to all as an alternate self-sustaining community.

4.5 stars. Kongens Have, or the King's Garden in English, was established by King Christian IV in…read more1606. It has free admission and consists of a rose garden, hedges, trees, sculptures, wildlife such as birds, and more. My husband and I spent some time here as tourists in chilly weather. We felt thankful that colorful flowers were still blooming beautifully. Some benches were available. In warmer weather, this garden would be lovely for picnics.

Took a stroll through this park on my trip to Copenhagen and it was great! Very peaceful and well…read moremaintained - would be great for picnic if I had known. Also some cool statues and history of Copenhagen. Would definitely recommend!

Nyhavn is absolutely beautiful and definitely a must-see when visiting Copenhagen! As a tourist,…read morethis was one of my favorite places to explore. The colorful historic houses lining the waterfront are so charming and aesthetically pleasing. It honestly looks like something straight out of a postcard! I loved watching the boats cruise through the canal while people enjoyed their meals and drinks at the waterfront restaurants. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxing, and there's something so peaceful about strolling along the water and admiring the historic architecture. We also had lunch at Nyhavn C, located right along the waterfront, which made the experience even better! We got to enjoy our meal with beautiful views of the canal, colorful buildings, and boats passing by. It was such a lovely setting to sit back, enjoy some food, and take in the scenery. It's also the perfect spot for photos! Every corner is picture-worthy, and the vibrant buildings make such a beautiful backdrop. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby if you want to grab a bite or a drink while enjoying the views. Although it's definitely a tourist hotspot, I can see why it's one of Copenhagen's most iconic attractions. Whether you're visiting during the day or evening, Nyhavn is worth experiencing at least once. Such a picturesque and memorable part of my Denmark trip!

Nyhavn is a waterfront district that was built in the late 1600s. In the 1800s the author Hans…read moreChristian Andersen lived here. Today Nyhavn is a major tourist destination for its colorful houses, boat tours along the canal, historic ships, and dining in restaurants. My husband and I briefly visited Nyhavn when we were on vacation. I enjoyed seeing the historic houses and boats along the water. If I had had more time, I bet that a boat ride and a restaurant meal would have been lovely.

No vacation is complete at my place of employment with at least half of it spent in libraries and…read morework stations from Tokyo to Paris to Copehagen. 2nd time I'm donating my vacation time to my generous employers here in Copenhagen - last time was 2024. Guys like me are born every minute. That said, this Shine Bright Like A Black Diamond building is a modern sharp angled marvel and the second floor work-reading area is as quiet as an airtight unhaunted tomb! And shout out to the true Danish snack and beverage clerk who charged me for three espresso drinks but the. I wandered off with just one, grumbling silently to myself about an $18 coffee. She then left the counter moments later and walked 50 yards over to seated me and asked me in that blessed Danish tongue whether I wanted the other two coffees she made or did I just want the credit! thank God, maybe for the first time since my arrival two days ago, Dane responded to my Danish speaking Danish! Ah most look at me and figure I look like an American so they ignore me when I speak Danish and they just speak English. Kind and sweetly concerned, she made my day's wage slavery working on a Sunday all that much more bearable! What a modern marvel the structure is too!!

The Black Diamond is an architectural masterpiece and anyone visiting Copenhagen needs to at least…read morestop by! Why would a library be one of the places to visit during your vacation? Well, it better not be like any other boring old library right? This library is huge, and just walking around it is a cool feeling. There's free wifi and plenty of areas to roam or sit. It's also right by the water, where I sat and enjoyed the breeze before taking the train back.

This really should be a must-do experience in Copenhagen. The name of the church in English is…read moreChurch of Our Savior, but most Americans call it "that spiral church" which seems to resonate with just about everyone. Two tips: First, skip this if you don't like heights because if you don't feel comfortable with outside steps, it's not worth going to (although it's a very cool church to look at). Secondly, be SURE you get advance tickets at least one day in advance. This is easy to do on the Internet, but critical. Fortunately for me, this church was only a 10 minute walk from my hotel. Also, fortunately, I love climbing to the top of churches. The church was built in 1752 and is stunning. The tower has 400 steps; the first 250 steps are inside the tower on steep, narrow, old wooden stairs, and the final 150 steps on the outside, wrapping around the spire on a winding, narrow (but two people can easily pass each other), spiral staircase. Please note that I'm 70 years old, but still didn't have any issues, except for a few quick rest stops on the way up. I didn't have time to explore the inside of the church, but I thoroughly enjoyed walking in the neighborhood surrounding the church (just about 10 -15 minute walk from Central Copenhagen) and the magnificent view from the outside of the church.

It's a fun little tower to climb. Can't remember the entry cost, but pro tip: if you intend to see…read moremany sites here, get the Copenhagen card which applies to this church. Climb difficulty depends on your fitness level but imo it's easy. Steep inside, but easy. The outside is a little scary off you're afraid of heights, and it narrows as you get closer to the top. The spiral stairs part is outside the church. Plus you get the chance to meander through the streets on your way here.

Another day, another fountain. This one is the famous "Stork Fountain" in the Amagertorv square…read more The fountain consists of a nine-sided basis of stone, which has a bronze bowl at the top and three small cascades. It is decorated with various aquatic plants and in the basin, frogs spewing water. The three storks are ready to take flight. The fountain was a present to Crown Prince Frederik (later King Frederik VIII) and Crown Prince Louise for their silver wedding anniversary in 1894. There are a number of traditions that happen here including recent high school graduates taking a swim in the fountain. When I was here, something that looked like a bachelorette party had a blindfolded woman using a fish net to pick up plastic balls that were floating in the fountain. It was odd. Maybe you'll luck out and see something similar. The Amagertorv is a busy plaza, full of tourists. Watch out for pickpockets!

Be warned if you walk in and judge at first glance you will not appreciate that this is a mecca for…read morelovers of midcentury design, but it is. This is quite simply one of the greatest department stores in the world. It specializes in home furnishings but has a floor devoted to clothing as well that is nothing special (that I saw). The sales staff here are high priests of home style, they are not even slightly snobbish but make no mistake, they are the real deal. You will not find a single "bargain" here, just furnishings you will treasure and admire your whole life.

Simply put, a shop full of beautiful things. We visited this large department store, as well as one…read moreof the smaller outposts. I indulged in several beautiful things, as did my boyfriend. My Georg Jenson champagne topper will always remind me of a wonderful trip København. Ditto for the beautiful bag I got here. Everything here is extremely high quality. And the prices are not all that bad for how nice everything is. Worth a pop in, or two!

In 1921, it was decided to mark the 600-years anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death with a…read moremonument in Copenhagen. I'm a little unclear as to why they chose Denmark to commemorate an Italian poet, but a bunch of Danish expatriates in Rome raised money for this monument that was designed by the sculptor Einar Utzon-Frank in collaboration with the architect Carl Brummer. It consists of a statue of Beatrice Portinari mounted on an antique statue which was a gift from the city of Rome. A relief on the plinth shows Dante's portrait. Originally in the plaza, the large column managed to land in the middle of H. C. Andersens Boulevard when it was redesigned in 1955. Interestingly, the plaque has the name of Italian King Vittorio Emanuele III who visited Denmark on a state visit in May 1922. Italian King Vittorio Emanuele III and Danish King Christian 10)laid the foundation stone for the column.

This bronze statue is well exposed to the elements and has gone completely green. The sculpture is…read moreof a soldier carrying a little hornblower and is a national memorial to the two Danish-Prussian Wars, 1848-1850 and 1864. Denmark did not win the wars, giving up quite a lot - nearly 40% of the country - in peace talks that were held in Vienna in 1864. The statue sits near the Rådhuspladsen on H.C. Andersens Boulevard.

It's too iconic to pass up. The Little Mermaid bronze statue sculpted by Edvard Eriksen was…read moreinspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. You just can't leave Copenhagen without seeing her. Some may find the size of it disappointing. It's only 4 feet tall. The rock it sits on makes it appear a little bit taller. What's cool is that there is a small stairway off to the side so that you can get up close to it. There were kids climbing up on the rocks to take a picture with the mermaid. We walked over to it from Amalienborg Castle where our walking tour ended. It was an easy walk. Just take the pathway over the bridge past the Gefion Fountain. It will lead you to the statue with beautiful views of the Copenhagen Harbour. It's totally worth the walk. It's a symbol of Denmark that shouldn't be missed.

The Little Mermaid is a bronze statue on a rock near the water in Copenhagen. It was created by…read moresculptor Edvard Eriksen in 1913, and it is based on the fairytale that was written by Hans Christian Andersen. At this statue, a tour bus dropped off and picked up my husband and me. We spent just about one minute taking photos of it. Other tourists were walking up to it and posing. The sculpture looks nice, but it is small/life-sized and quick to look at.