Here is my LOVE letter to the city of Copenhagen:…read more C: Christianhavn, one of my favorite parts of the city; a historic and trendy district in Copenhagen, Denmark, known for its canals, 17th-century fortifications, and unique mix of old warehouses converted into modern homes. The Church of our Savior is known for its spiral staircase which you climb and see majestic views of Copenhagen. O: open faced " buttered bread" sandwich known as Smorrebrod, big part of the cuisines of Denmark, Norway and Sweden that usually consists of a piece of buttered rugbrød topped with commercial or homemade cold cuts, pieces of meat or fish, cheese or spreads and are truly scrumptious P: Polse: yes, the Copenhagen hot dog is delicious with so many different ways to eat: tofu, bacon, plain, onions, mustard etc. it is the bomb diggit and knocks Chi-town off its little pedestal as one of the greatest hot dogs I've ever consumed E: explore; so much to do: Malmo, Sweden is forty minutes away, Kronborg Castle, Rundetaarden, palaces, churches, markets ( Xmas, food etc) NOMA N: Nyhavn, the beautiful waterfront in Copenhagen. There are great restaurants to eat traditional Danish food, people watch and view the boats sailing by. You can catch canal tours here and view the Kissing Bridge. H: Hygge "a Danish and Norwegian term that describes a cozy, comfortable feeling much like the one you get while sipping hot cocoa around the fire with your family on a cold Christmas night. The word loosely translates from the Danish word meaning "to give comfort, joy, or courage." Imagine if New York followed this beautiful way of living. I encountered this with every Danish person on my visit A: Hans Christian Anderson was born in Copenhagen , a prolific writer who wrote "The Little Mermaid" and other classics G: Guru walks; download this wonderful app that you can sign up for and participate in free walks that can last from 2-4-8 hours. All you need to do is tip the docent. I have utilized these walks in many countries and the tours I took here were wonderful and informative. Glogg: is a traditional Scandinavian mulled wine that is a popular warm drink during the winter and Christmas holiday season. It is a spiced and sugared red wine, typically fortified with stronger spirits like aquavit, vodka, or rum, and served hot with almonds and raisins. E: Elsinore home to the UNESCO world heritage site, Kronborg Castle. This castle is notable for inspiring Shakespeare to write Hamlet N: NOMA: "a pioneering, multi-Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen, famous for its innovative use of local, foraged Nordic ingredients. Status: Chef René Redzepi announced plans to close the restaurant in 2024/2025 to transform it into a food lab (Noma Projects) focusing on fermentation and innovation, though they still do pop-ups. " I always dreamed of visiting NOMA and although I won't but I had a snippet of their delicious food in POPL, the elite hamburger spot in Broen food market I indeed will return to Copenhagen, one week is not enough. Add Copenhagen to your bucket list you will not be disappointed. jeg elsker dig københavn: I love you Copenhagen in Danish.

"She walks in starlight in another world... it was just a dream..." - J.R.R. Tolkien…read more There's a romantic stillness to the city of København in Danmark (Copenhagen, Denmark to you non-Scandinavians). The city is rich in history and tradition. A Crowned Princess still lives in a castle, and yet, the Prime Minister is a søcial demøcrat! As a history romantic and time traveler, I fell in love with the simpler things of København, a Northern city in Europe. To me, it was walking back into time. The Danes seemed friendlier, the lifestyle less complicated, and the joys of existence less judged. Once the stronghold of the Vikings, today it's one of the more open-minded cities in the world! The only downer is how cold it can get, even during my visit in early Spring. The sun was out, yet the Northern chill was still in the air. I unleashed my inner Vikings battle pose at every crosswalk lol. Late Spring and thru Summer are more welcoming months for those more accustomed to warmer climates. However, even with the cooler air, this did not stop me from exploring the streets in fur boots lol. I enjoyed the historic landmarks like the 17th century Nyhavn, and Royal Palace, a monarchy that dates to almost Millennium. Of course how could I not visit Dan Lille Hafvrue (Little Mermaid) statue in honor of Hans Christian Andersen's story of unrequited love. What I found most fascinating was just the natural landscape and København architecture from the back alleys to city center. A city from the pages of a Tolkien or Andersen novel! A city with a story to tell. København opened up my heart in a way I have difficulty explaining. It's a long story, but let's just say I was here before in another lifetime. It was a fairytale of everlasting love and a Princess. Maybe it was just a dream, but to me it's forever...

Got to say, what a beautiful architecture, and what a church. The dome itself is just eye catching…read moreand makes it curious that you got to go in and check it out. As burnout church visit, I couldn't resist to go in and I'm glad I did. What a place, what a design, simply beautiful & stunning. Love it.

Cool church. Reminds me of a famous Roman Catholic one. Bold and beautiful with tons of people…read moresightseeing and tagging photos. Very close to Amalienborg Palace. Pro tip: Look up the opening time bestie you plan your visit.

Very cool experience visiting. Due to being out of the way from the main downtown areas the church…read morewas not very crowded. The architecture, exterior and interior were both incredible and plenty of chairs to sit in to take it all in.

It's off-the-beaten-path and a trek to get there being so north from central city, but it's worth…read morethe investment. Grundtvigs Kirke is one of the only examples of expressionist architecture in churches around the world. From the moment you turn the corner to see the church, it's stunning. It seems other worldly. It's open throughout the year for visitors. When my friend and I went in at 3 p.m. on a Thursday in October 2021, the doors were open and an organist was playing. A few tourists filled the seats snapping photos of the unique design. If you love design and architecture, definitely go here. Admission is free and they sell a few items inside to help fund the church's Christmas charity work.

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.

I hyped everyone up for the Church of Our Saviour. My kids know it as the Tower of Doom…read more First up, it is a church that is still in use, but it also gives you a breathtaking view of the city. It's included on the Copenhagen Card but you still need to book your entry time online to avoid crowds. They do not allow walk ins - or at least they didn't in July. They also close the climb up if there's rain or is excessively windy for safety reasons. I took my friend and my two kids, ages 4 and 8. They did not want to go. I gave them a choice to stay at the front desk and they ended up making it up, since they didn't want to be left behind. You can store your larger bags (like backpacks) by the front desk at your own discretion. You should. It gets a bit cramped. I kept my purse on me though. As opposed to the Ruundetarn, there are a lot of steps. Roughly 400 up and another 400 down. It's not terrible but the closer you are to the top, it can get narrow and cramped. If you're tall, watch your head. It also gets to the point that groups going in one direction need to stop to let the ones coming down go just so you have room to go up. The last set of stairs to get outside is more like a ladder and you really feel it when you're getting ready to get back inside the church and you look down to see how steep and narrow those steps are. It is a beautiful view though! Your heart is pumping from the climb up, the wind hampers your breathing a bit... I heard a number of people breathing quite hard - but you're there! You go up further until you can go no more. When I went, there was a lady who was seemingly stuck at the very top and didn't budge from it, but no matter. (She spoke to us... just didn't let go.) Both of my kids made it up too despite their reservations. It took time to get them moving at first but they did it! My eldest got down without issues but going down those ladder steps, I just held my 4 year old in one arm and took us both down 2 flights before I let him down. But yes, younger kids can do it! (They got ice cream afterwards.) If you have a fear of heights or claustrophobia.... You can definitely turn around if you really can't do it. I couldn't stare down at the ground for long while at the very top (it is a bit high) but I didn't feel unsafe while up there. That was definitely an experience to remember! A bit of a thrill at the very end, haha.

"Every man's life is a fairy tale, written by God's fingers..." - Hans Christian Andersen…read more The "English Church" is what Dane's call St Alban's Anglican Church in København, Denmark. On my way to a photo shoot near Den lille Havfrue (the Little Mermaid Statue) I stumbled across this charming old church built in Gothic Revival style. The "English Church" was not on my A-list on this visit to the ancient city built by the mighty Vikings. As I approached it became even more surreal as the giant Gefion Fountain in honor of a Viking Goddess greeted me. The courtyard also displayed many prominent figures from mythology. Grasp this for a second... a Christian Church seemingly protected by Norse folklore and mythology? Simply breathtaking! Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to attend Church service or explore the interior (which I tend to do) due to my schedule. However, I did manage to soak in the ambiance and spirituality of the surroundings. Danish windmills and old military barracks scatter. And of course, the surreal scene of the giant Gefion Fountain with the "English Church" as a backdrop will live in my memories forever. In the end, I highly recommend a visit to St Alban's Anglican Church if in København. Discover it on the way to Den lille Havfrue! You don't have to be versed in the Anglican Order to appreciate the rich history of the "English Church". The Christian and Pagan contradictions in it's symbiotic architecture was such a beautiful site to me. One of the more unusual grounds I have been blessed to walk...

St. Alban's (aka the English) Church, was built from 1885 to 1887 for the benefit of the growing…read moreEnglish congregation within Copenhagen. Gayle and I took good and admiring look at this Gothic Revival-style English parish church (both inside and out) during our walking tour on the day that we were in the City. Also enjoyable was it's peaceful park setting and on the way to seeing the Little Mermaid and the Polar Bear with Cubs statues.

I visited this church on the first day of my stay in Copenhagen. After visiting Sainte-Chapelle,…read moreSacré-Cœur, and other cathedrals in Paris the previous week, it is hard to look at others without comparing them to those magnificent works of architectural and artistical wonder. But, I was able to here. Comparatively, it is much simpler than other churches. But, that does not mean it is a bad thing. Sometimes, less is more, and this church can harness its simplicity to create a holy and peaceful atmosphere. Sure, it might not be covered in gold and stained glass windows, but it is a beautiful church, and a beautiful building.

Beautiful chapel. Open to the public. Bright, clean. Clever architecture mimics a Greek temple but…read morebiblical figures adorn all sides.

St. Peter's Church was built around 1200 and is one of the oldest buildings in inner Copenhagen. In…read more1585, King Frederik II gave the church to a parish of Germans living in Denmark, and church services are still held in German. Several famous German expatriates have been laid to rest in the distinctive sepulchral chapel. The church and its grounds have undergone many changes. Today, part of the garden is the schoolyard of St. Peter's School. The church is today owned by the Danish Palaces and Properties Agency but on a day-to-day basis the church is still used actively by the German-speaking Evangelical-Lutheran congregation with 900 members as part of the Danish National Church. Unfortunately, the Church was closed when I stopped by. There was also someone sleeping on one of the outside benches.

A very old…read morechurch St Peter's Church is the oldest building in the central area of Copenhagen. The first record of the Lutheran church for the German community was in about 1300 but it's possible that it was first parts were constructed as far back as the 12th century. Not much is known about what the church actually looked like back then but most of it was destroyed in a huge fire around 1380 and then rebuilt around 1400. The oldest part of the church probably dates to around that time. Over the centuries parts of the church were rebuilt and numerous additions completed. The famous architech, Hans Van Steenwinkel the Elder, did extensive renovations in 1585 and the extensive Sepulchral Chapels were built over several decades and not completed until around 1680 by Steenwinkel the Younger. The massive Copenhagen Fire of 1728 destroyed a lot of the church but once again it was rebuilt and the cool and looming Rococo spire was added around 1757. The church managed to survive sieges and wars and was extensively restored in the 1990s. Today the venerable church still dominates the area. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to go inside the church but just walking around this ancient building and taking in this incredible part of history was immensely impressive and something not quickly forgotten.