ESCAPETHEROOMers first escape room in Copenhagen, Denmark gave us a very nice surprising welcome…read more Escape Room København - Down The Rabbit Hole is an experience like no other. From the way they worded the game confirmation letter (informing you the mission to come), to the game master's welcoming (playing the role of the professor's assistant), to the lobby decor, and finally to the game itself. Right when we entered the "lobby", the design felt like someone's apartment (in this case, the professor's). You are then led to a dining room where there's tea and coffee prepared for you (if you like to have the full experience, they also serve dinner). This game has a minimum booking number of 3 people so with 2 people it was a bit challenging. However, we made it out with a few seconds to spare! You can also now book with a team of 12 as they have two identical rooms that can fit 6 each. The "welcoming" took about 15 minutes and then the game master will debrief you as you enter the actual escape room. The storyline is that you are at Professor Julius' office and he's late to meet you, so you start your detective work and finding out what he has been up to since he's traveled to so many places in the world. During your discovery, secrets unveil and things are just not what they seem. There may be a little bit of a language issue because the whole time we thought the game master was in character and that our game started already. We took every word that she said literally as if it were hints of some sort. So, at one point we took the key from the bathroom thinking it would open something in the apartment, but that key was actually a real bathroom key. As we started our game in the actual escape room, there were definitely a few fun puzzles that we've never seen before. I would just like to say that one of the owners is definitely an animal lover. If he could get more animals to be incorporated into the game, he would! We like how there weren't too many red herrings in the room. We were able to correlate the hints easily with the puzzles. During the game, we ran into a little hearing issue (maybe due to the language again) and was able to understand the hints. The hint system is also on an iPad and it's quite fast when you need it. As we were getting close to the end, we ran into a little language barrier again with a translation. I think we got lucky with one of the solutions, but it would be helpful if they can have the translations in English. Other than that, we really enjoyed the "surprise" elements of the room and the design. It was very on point and stuck with the storyline. Currently, Escape Room København - Down The Rabbit Hole only has one game at their location - "Korowai - A Professors Tale". We hope to see more innovative ideas from them in the future as they have a full team of creative people and you will not be disappointed if you try this game while visiting Copenhagen. *For more info, check out my Yelp profile.

We didn't mean to go to Churchillparken. My husband and I were just trying to get to the Little…read moreMermaid to check that off our list, but Copenhagen is just so ridiculously nice that it threw a beautiful park in our path, so that we were forced to walk through it on our way. Had we done our research, we might have realized we were walking along the edge of Kastellet, a super cool star-shaped fortress. Instead, we just wandered through the park, getting impressed by the gorgeous greenery, the well kept trails, the ducks and water, the statues and fountains. There was some kind of crazily attractive church in there, too. Just an ongoing feast of lovely things that made the walk more memorable than the actual Little Mermaid. We don't have parks like Churchillparken where I live. If we did, I might get outside more often. This was a splendid place, peaceful and full of beautiful sights, and it didn't even seem like a particular tourist destination. I'm glad we stumbled on it while we were in town. You Copenhageners sure are lucky.

The strip of preserved green between Esplanaden and the fortress Kastellet, lies a small park in…read morehonor of Winston Churchill and the British assistance to Denmark in WWII. The statue "Our Fallen" looms high and across the way is the "Valkyrie". If you look really closely you'll also see the outlines of bunkers reminiscent of the wartime structures. It's size is small enough that yo might think it's part of Kastellet but it is it's own designation.

Wow!!! Rundetaarn is on the Top Ten must see list when in Copenhagen. What makes " Round Tower" so…read morespecial and intriguing? I'm glad you asked... With its distinctive spiral ramp, the Round Tower has become a Danish landmark. Here are some notable facts and points of interest: 1.The Hollow Core: the shape of the tower was Denmark's geographical zero point. 2. There is an Observatory which houses a telescope built in 1929. 3. The Library Hall is used for changing exhibits, cultural events and concerts 4. The Spiral Ramp will get you to 10,000 steps easily; it is the only way to the top of the tower and spins 7 1/2 times around the Tower's hollow core. Believe me, you feel those twists as you climb. 5. The Bell Loft is situated above the Library Hall and two floors above the Trinity Church where the bells have rung for hundreds of years. 6. The Platform: once you climb the narrow stairs you are atop and can see all of Copenhagen's charms and Sweden. During the summer there is a kiosk that sells sweet treats 7. The Planetarium: shows the solar system I highly recommend visiting Rundetaarn. It is located in Norreport; beautiful shops and restaurants. Polse: best hot dogs are served in this truck outside tower Rundetaarn is located on: Kobmagergarde 52 A 1150 København K Denmark Check out Rundetaarn.dk for more info

This is no longer included in the CPH Card when I went (July) but it was on the card back in…read moreFebruary. Even so, the cost is reasonable (kids are free) so we paid and went up. Plus, it was raining so a good way to wait it out while taking in the sights. You walk up a gentle spiral to get a nice view of the city. Along the way, there are rooms you can stop in for art exhibitions, a view of the actual church (there was service going on when we were there), random alcoves, refreshments, and even the toilet. The place is clean and it wasn't overly crowded when we went on a weekday in the afternoon. Because of the gentler slope, it's friendly for all ages. The view isn't very high, but it's still pretty good! There are little "benches" along the way - in case you do need to rest or plan the next stop of your day. A good place to stop by to get a view of the city!

There are no words to truly put this exhibit into perspective. The current exhibit is truly…read moresurreal, and honestly, quite humbling. We went in with a level of excitement but as soon as we made it underground, and away from the light of the entrance, the mood changed and we were completely immersed within another time and dimension. While the architecture and history alone make the space worth visiting, the current exhibit pulls out from within you, emotions and awareness you may not have ever harnessed. It is truly, truly, something you must see! I had researched the Cisternerne for quite some time prior to our trip, and it lined up perfectly with our morning at the zoo, as it was right across the street. The park above the exhibit is absolutely beautiful, and lends no insight to what lies below it.

For a unique experience while in Copenhagen, book the Cisternerne exhibit boat tour. Here's why:…read more 1) History; First of all, the Cisternerne has an interesting history. Built in the middle of the 19th century, this underground reservoir once supplied the entire city with drinking water. Once abandoned, the space is now an exhibition space. 2) Art: My friend and I went when Tomás Saraceno did his "Event Horizon" exhibit. Rowing a little boat through the exhibit, you're asked to remain silent and be present as you go through the water. You'll pass art that creates light and sound adding to the space's darkness. It's so unique! 3) Location: It's right next to the Frederiksberg Palace, a yellow 1735 palace with gardens that are popular with walkers and runners. Take time before or after the Cisternerne to explore the area. If you go, note that rowing is at your own pace. They recommend 40 minutes, but once you reach the end, you're done! My friend and I felt like we were rowing slowly, but it only took us 20 minutes. We felt like we didn't get the full experience. We wished we had stopped at more spots to sit and enjoy the exhibit.

A large zoo on two sides of the road! (A subterranean passage links the sides). There is loads to…read moresee and over 4 hours was easily filled wandering around the place. There is a particular focus on elephants (including some bottles of Carlsberg Elephant) with several displays housed in the same structure in which they trumpet. My personal highlights was one of the polar bears that was playing with a can shaped object, flipping it up in the airdiving after it in the water etc. A real performer. I also loved the bright red birds that reside with the flamingos, near the entrance. I forget the name. I was also happy to see my old friend the Mousedeer again. There are a few interactive displays in some of the buildings including a pulse checker into which you insert your finger. I wasn't too sure about how well it works though! At least I prefer to question it's accuracy than have serious concerns about my friend's health! (See photo below)

Great place to visit as an adult or with kids. The new…read moreleopard trail - WOW!! And the rest is so high standards compared to other zoos

Great place for anyone who likes fossils or animals. You can spend an entire day looking and…read morereading about animals from our past and present. We had only a few days in Copenhagen before a cruise and everyone was happy that we selected this as a place to see. A great place to spend at least a few hours. I highly recommend going here.

Every major European city has a seedy underbelly and I guess this is Copenhagen's. Only it's not…read moremuch of an underbelly as it's so visible, so maybe an.. elbow? In any case, this is where you can see many of the local prostitutes and drug addicts. They are normally not aggressive as long as you avoid eye contact, so just be cool. Wait, where are you going? Come back, it is really worth a visit. For one thing, there are a lot of great restaurants here or on its side streets; especially if you want Asian food. Although Magasasa and Thai Corner scream "tourist trap!" due to their close proximity to the central station, you can get good, authentic food. After that you'll want a drink, and it's easy to roll your distended belly down to Ølbutikken or Mikkeller. And if you drink one too many, drag yourself further down to Kebabistan for that late night stomach-padding. Although it is sort of an ugly street, it has its own charm and so many nice places to eat and drink. Just refrain from buying any people or drugs and you'll have a great time. Food: Bento, Magasasa, Thai Corner, Noodle House, Fu Hao, Kebabistan Drink: Ølbutikken, Mikkeller, 1656, Dia'legd Shop: Rude, Hornecker, Ølbutikken

Søndermarken is yet another glorious Copenhagen park, across the street from the larger…read moreFrederiksberg Have. While the Frederiksberg Have is big enough to have an actual castle, Søndermarken is also impressive and enormous. I only saw one part of it, and it was the part containing The Cisterns, a reservoir/dripstone cave/subterranean art exhibition space that once held the city's drinking water. Nothing you could hide under a humble neighborhood park where I live. We came here on rented bikes, and it was nice to ride through this glorious scenery. The path was smooth and clean, and the lawn was an incredible uniform green. It seemed to extend for a mile, interrupted only by a fountain and the twin entrances to The Cisterns, which protruded like mini Louvre pyramids. We didn't spend much time in the actual park, but its beauty did not escape us. I'm glad The Cisterns enticed us here during our bike journey through Copenhagen.

A big park, good for jogging and walks with a lot of shade from trees. Although it's allowed, I…read morewould NOT recommend it for a picnic since dogs are allowed to run off-leash in over a third of the park and their owners may lose control of them or forget where they are allowed. If you want to have a picnic, just go across the street to Frederiksberg Have. Absolutely no grilling in either place! The toilets are close to the middle of the park and there is even a spot where you can peek in on the zoo for free. Great to have a nice big green oasis in the middle of Frederiksberg. It's open all the time but it is not well-lit at night.