Rent Bikes

You can explore the city entirely by bike thanks to Copenhagen’s bike-friendly roads. The Dane’s take their cycling rules very seriously, so be sure to understand hand signals and follow traffic lights as you would when driving a vehicle.

La Banchina

This iconic spot offers the ultimate Nordic experience. You can rent a private sauna, lounge on their public dock or if you’re adventurous jump into the Baltic Sea. It’s quite the experience, especially in the winter months! The café on site offers pastries and a traditional Denmark breakfast of bread and cheese in the morning and an incredible farm to table lunch in the afternoon. They also have natural wine and coffee if you’re thirsty!

Fashion

Denmark has some of the most colorful and adventurous fashion I’ve seen on my travels. Visit my favorite local designers including Baum und Pferdgarten, Ganni and Stine Goya.

Nyhaven

This street is typically what people picture when they think of Copenhagen. While this area may be touristy, it is well worth a visit to see the colorful 17th century buildings along the canal.

Hygge

Celebrate the Danish way of life through Hygge, pronounced "hoo-gah". Simply put, it is a way to enjoy the good things in life with the people you love. This could include sitting down for a cup of coffee at a local café with a friend or grabbing a great meal with a local Dane.

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Take a 1-hour train outside the city to view some of the most exquisite modern and contemporary art along with the famous Scandinavian architecture Denmark is known for.

Boat tour

A boat tour is a great way to understand the culture and architecture of a city.

Tivoli Gardens

Bring out your inner child and visit the famous 19th century amusement park located in the middle of the city. The park is known for their food stalls and antique roller coasters.

Freetown Christiania

The commune was founded in 1971 and continues to have a 70’s feel to this very day. While there are only 1,000 residents, nearly 500,000 tourists visit each year.

Parks & Landmarks

Anywhere you go, you will find beautiful architecture and history throughout Copenhagen. A few of my favorite landmarks include the following:

• Hans Christian Andersen Grave in Assistens Cemetery

• Rosenborg Slott

• Rundetårn

• Little Mermaid Statue

Day trips

Tisvilde

Rent a local ‘Share-Now’ vehicle and drive 1 hour to the beach town of Tisvilde. Think Hamptons meets Denmark. There is a local beach bar that serves up top notch beach shack food including burgers, fish and chips and more. The owner has even perfected his own ice cream, making 10+ flavors. The most unique part about this beachside dive is their wine list. The owner himself worked in wine for several years and the wine shows it. Take my word and check it out for yourself!

After you enjoy a cold glass of champagne and a burger, head down to the white sand beach and take a dip in the crystal blue water. You’ll be amazed to find how beautiful Denmark beaches can be! If you wish to stay longer than a day, there are several hotels nearby, including Tisvilde Strandhotel and Helenkilde Badehotel. Both offer beachside luxury accommodations with great dining options on site. You’ll never want to leave!

Copenhagen is one of the safest cities in Europe. An interesting thing you may see while visiting are baby carriages parked outside restaurants, shops and in parks, away from caretakers. This is a common practice in Copenhagen, allowing young children to get fresh air (during all four seasons) while napping.

Noma

Noma has been the number one restaurant in the world five times since opening in 2004 and is known for their experimental dishes and unique presentation. The experience alone is well worth a visit to Copenhagen. While they plan to shut down Noma, the restaurant as we know it, they do plan to continue as Noma 3.0, transitioning into a test kitchen. I have a feeling they won’t be gone for long!

Slurp

Ramen isn’t the first thing I think of when thinking of the Nordics, but this may be the best ramen I’ve ever had! It is exceptionally good on a cool rainy day in the city.

Surt

Sourdough pizzas are their specialty; however, don’t miss out on their side dishes made with the freshest local produce.

Aurens Deli

A small grocery shop and wine bar that serves up local produce, cheese charcuterie and fresh bread! The menu changes daily, but you can always count on a fresh, colorful meal.

Lille Bakery

This bakery turns out fresh bread, salads, focaccia and sandwiches, making it the perfect afternoon meal after biking around the city all day.

Juno Bakery

Two words: Cardamon bun.

Frank

If a set menu and an exceptional wine list is up your alley, head over to Frank. The hardest part of your meal will be deciding what wine to choose from their top-of-the-line list.

Møntergade

This Copenhagen establishment is known for their Smørrebrød, bread topped with local favorites including pickled herring, shrimp or Danish potatoes. The possibilities are endless!

Ved Stranden 10

Take a seat at one of their dockside tables and enjoy a nice bottle of wine accompanied by some bar snacks, including fresh oysters, charcuterie and tinned fish. It makes for a relaxing evening as you watch the boats float down the canal.

Rødder & Vin

Come for the wine; stay for the hospitality. This wine bar offers an extensive list of natural wines that you can enjoy at the large communal table. On top of great wine, you can bring your own food or order a slice of Diamond Slice pizza from the shop down the street to enjoy.

Gasoline Grill

This gas station burger spot takes fast food to a whole new level!

Darcys Kaffe

Try the Danish breakfast delicacy of bread and cheese and my favorite cup of coffee in the city at Darcy’s.

Hart Bageri

You can’t go wrong with any of the pastries at Hart. However, I highly recommend trying their cardamom croissants. The owner, Richard Hart, was once a baker at Noma!

Apéro

Recently opened by the same team as Møntergade, Apero offers a relaxed wine bar atmosphere, offering dishes that include small bites, Italian inspired dishes and my personal favorite, their version of chicken and waffles topped with caviar.