I would have to say this is one of my favorite streets in my neighborhood. It just is Vesterbro to…read morea tee. It has everything you would expect it to have: cozy cafés, cute restaurants, charming flower shops and little alleyways that lead you to more interesting places and corners. Just have a stroll down here if you can, and I guarantee you, one of the little boutique shops will call out your name, begging for you to go explore it further!

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

If you've already made the walk to the Little Mermaid, then go just a bit further around the marina…read more(to the left) and visit her distant cousin, the Genetically Modified Mermaid. You'll find it to be a bit more approachable and a lot less crowded with tourists, plus the Insta' will be way more interesting. It's a short and pleasant walk along the sea.

Nestled between two large office building in a 100 foot by 100 foot courtyard, and resting on a…read morebrick Surface there is a shallow pool with many stone statues then in the water canal there is a statue resting on rocks; maybe it is supposed to be a mermaid, but that requires some imagination. Leave yourself no more than an hour.

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.

Mixed feelings is not the word, Blågårdsgade is the essential part of my love or hatred towards…read moreNørrebro. Back in the 90ties I were studying Geography, and we were making a analysis of the street. It had been a vibrant street in a working class area with all kinds of shopping. The street died, and it raised again like a phoenix. All the essential shopping is back, but it's a hipster community. Fortunately a lot of the housing in the area is non-profite, so the area known as The Black Square is still black by it's emigrants and drunks. You can also spot a student or two. In the street you can buy to expensive coffee, support Islamic extremists, have icecreme, buy clothing, hang out with cheap beer, or do what you want. We're inclusive at Blågårdsgade. Just remember we live here, and you're a probably a guest.

A great area that embodies Inner Nørrebro perfectly. A lot of Danes (including those "with another…read moreethnic background than Danish," as ethnic Danes would say), international hipsters, and immigrants like me hang out here. Although the street itself is dirty, the shop fronts are colourful and attractive and the graffiti is cool (NOT the tagging). Why are we all hanging out here? Because there is something for everyone. Blågårds Apoteket for the older day-drinking crowd, Harbo Bar for the hipsters, Beyti for drunks in need of a meal, and Cafe N for the vegetarians. Obviously these divisions are not cut and dried and of course there are also some places with a mostly mixed demographic like Props, Hind Marked, or the library. Although this street has had a troubled past, it is a nice blend now and when I'm here I feel at home. It's especially great when there is a block party or fleamarket going on. Definitely check it out if you are visiting Copenhagen, just stay out of the way of cyclists. Eat: Bluetaco, Ahaaa, Beyti, Kimia Drink: Harbo Bar, Blågårds Apoteket, Props Shop: Hind Marked, Insula Music, Blågårds Blomster Hang: Støberiet, Harbo Bar, Arabica

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.

I just love Rantzausgade. You are one of my favourite streets in Kopenhagen; you are home…read more Rantzausgade starts at at Åboulevarden and ends at Jagtvej. It's very crowded with a lot of buses, cars, bikes, and delevering vans for all the supermarket and restaurants. You can buy all our day to day necessities in the supermarkets (Irma, Døgn Netto, Aldi), butcher shop, and the greengrocers, you can have your hair done in at least 4 different places, your nails done, you can buy bikes and have them repaid in a numbers of bike shops, you eat and drink well at the restaurants and you can just hang around and enjoying your time. You meet all kind of people at Rantzausgade. Poor refugees collecting bottles and cans for the refund and the Prime Minister doing some shopping before returning home after a long working day. Rantzausgade only lack clothing and shoes stores, and a less and more save traffic.

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.