First thing: Yes, the prices are a bit hefty. But on the other hand you'll get a super-modern and…read moresafe parking lot right in the middle of all the action in Copenhagen. Driving through town to get here was easier than expected and there was plenty of room left (around 10am). The parking system takes a pic of your car and its licence plate. You have to confirm your car on the parking machine inside (an "English" option IS available). Then just stay as long as you want. Fees were about 8-10 Euros an hour. Just do not forget to "sign out" your car before leaving and paying the fee (if not there's a hefty fine waiting). Since we knew the hourly fees before we arrived, we weren't shocked about the prices and were happy with our choice. Location is perfect and the safety is as well (there were many Porsches, Maseratis etc. parked here). A great place if you wanna safe some time and drive right into the center of Copenhagen.

Venice has the Venetian Lagoon, Greece has the Aegean Sea, Spain has Port Vell and Denmark has…read moreNyhavn. Nyhavn is a beautiful waterfront adorned with restaurants, canal tours, and connection to the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen, who lived in several of its houses. The vibrant colors of the houses were spectacular. "Nyhavn is a historic 17th-century canal district in Copenhagen, Denmark, famous for its colorful 17th-century townhouses, historic ships, and vibrant atmosphere." I made it a point to pass by daily because the beauty of the waterfront was a great way to start my day. It was a joy to see the shopkeepers get their restaurants ready for business, customers lining up for the canal tours and getting a peek at the Kissing Bridge. My visit in December was special due to the Christmas spirit at Nyhavn, where the iconic harbour is lined with festive stalls selling Christmas decorations, traditional Danish Christmas treats and steaming cups of gløgg (mulled wine). There are numerous restaurants offering fine dining to casual eating, especially the famous open faced sandwich, Smorrebrod. Nyhavn is close to the Royal Opera House, Royal Danish Theater and the Broen Food Market. It is a must see in Copenhagen.

It a must to visit in Copenhagen for sure. The history m, the landmarks, the foods, the camels,…read morethe bars, the theatres, the restaurants, the boats, the sunsets....all are simply beautiful and not to miss, especially in the evening or better yet, during the Christmas period. Just stunning and magical.

For some reason in Copenhagen, suspicious people like to hang out at this train station and I saw…read moreat least one pick pocket in action on the Metro platform. You can tell the suspicious people they are the ones that are just "hanging out" looking like they have no where to go, or just walking un circles looking at you and everyone else and are not self directed toward their transportation or just following other people until they are noticed and they break off. I had to use this confusing station to get back to my hotel a few times but until I was on the train my anxiety level was up. Once on the train there were numerous security agents. Wish they had a law in Copenhagen that you can not loiter at or near train stations, you must always be directing yourself toward your transportation would make it a safer place. What is it about train stations in Europe that attracts suspicious people? PS. If you are from the US with a US credit card the ticket machines only take debit and coins for tickets. US credit cards require a signature and ID check and machines reject them.

I love the metro in København and Nørreport is one reason why. The station is super easy to…read morenavigate. It is completely handicapped accessible. There is very good signage in both English and Danish. And because it's in "downtown" København, the trains run often. Nørreport is not just S-train, but also serves the metro and main lines. It is actually the busiest railway station in all of Denmark. Even more so than the Central station. From here, you can catch the M1 and M2 of the metro, most of the S trains and even regional trains to Zealand and Sweden. There is a ton of bicycle parking at street level and yes, bicycles are allowed on the trains here (just not during rush hours). Nørreport is between Vesterport and Østerport stations. It is in Fare zone 1. There are bus connections at street level, too.

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.

After parking at the convenient Jeudan Parkering on Sankt Annæ Plads we decided to go visit the…read moreLittle Mermaid. It was such a sunny and beautiful day we decided to walk there. And the walk along the charming Larsens Plads is quite a good one. Along the waterfront with nice schooners and other boats and ships. Have a quick stop at the picturesque Amaliehaven Garden before passing the famous Kastellet with its nice park area. It's a good walk and also easy accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. A great way to get to the Kastellet and the Little Mermaid.

Jarmers Plads is very unique square in Copenhagen. It's a most see along with The Little Mermaid,…read moreAmalienborg, and Tivoli. In the middle of the square you find the ruins of a old watch towers. It's one of the only remaining elements of the medieval Copenhagen. The town was a part of the fortification of Copenhagen, and was built in the 1500s. The square have more parking places for cars than bicycles. I don't know about an other square in Copenhagen, where the municipality of Copenhagen take cars more into account than bikes. The square have a lot of heavy traffic because of two traffic intersection. Skaters use a part of the spuare. On a sunny day you often can watch them doing their tricks. It's not the most welcoming place in Copenhagen, you have go and have a look at the ruins.

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.

A must stop on any first trip to Copenhagen, the statue of the little mermaid has become the symbol…read moreof Copenhagen. On my only full day, I decided that my only mandatory stop was to find my way to this little landmark. Even on a cold and wet day, I was still glad that I did so. The statue was unveiled in 1913 as a gift to the city from the owner of Carlberg breweries. It is inspired by the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The Little Mermaid Statue is located on the NE corner of the outer ring of the Kastellet military fort, situated on some rocks just off the shore of Langelinie Pier. There is a bus stop close by, where both tour buses and ones that are drop off/get on use. Most pictures are from the railing, but one can carefully/gently come down to the rocks of the shore to get a closer picture. I dropped off some pennies near the rocks in remembrance and waited as tourists getting off the bus would rotate through. I was hoping for a sign or at a minimum some possible sunshine to come my way, but alas, no joy. Still, it gave me a chance to rest up, and explore the other parts of Copenhagen by foot.

At ten hectares (25-ish acres?) it's not the largest Botanical Garden I've visited. The pathways…read moreseemed very crowded at noon on this particular weekday. So my experience was a little less enjoyable sauntering, and more Pacman-style weaving to get where I wanted to go. I can see there is beauty here, and I imagine that I would enjoy it more during a less busy time.

The Botanical Garden is free. Within the garden is the Palm House and Butterfly House, which costs…read moreDKK 60. In the Palm House it can be quite humid, especially when you go up the cast-iron spiral staircase. Some of the plants are overgrown, so it's a bit difficult to walk the pathways. The Butterfly House was the highlight, with various colored species fluttering around.