Came to Copenhagen approximately a year ago, I changed into a piece skeptical with this tiny town. What Copenhagen have beside the landmark colourful port? I had asked a neighborhood man in Tinder and he simply responded firmly, "relies upon on what do you need. Check out those masses of bars!" Okay, bars are everywhere I bet.
Like some other capital cities in Europe, Copenhagen additionally has plenty of museum and a few sightseeing places (in which I assume a piece uninteresting). I genuinely don't without a doubt like museums and any historic building like citadel or vintage church. What I enjoy is touring places where the locals are, mingling with them whilst relaxing, and no longer usually have to test have to-go to field all of the time.
Almost a year, backward and forward Herlev-Copenhagen, I found out Copenhagen is absolutely monotonous. Since my region handiest have buses going to N?Rreport Station, so that is the maximum cushty route I favor to seize the city. But, that is also distinctly tedious by stopping in Norreport station or Str?Get, taking walks alongside the pedestrian until Kongens Nytorv and say good day again to Nyhavn, where is constantly crowded by travelers.
Back to the answer of Tinder guy, simply Copenhagen gives enough fun things we want. However, the pleasures itself every now and then nevertheless boring while all you can do every weekends just purchasing, looking container workplace, or bar crawls (sure, this is the right region certainly!).
So, what else I can revel in in Copenhagen apart from the ones dull exercises in the weekends?Within the equal place? For me, the designs and locations for striking out wherein I can spot the Danes! I'm so rewarded by many stunning points of interest and studies I get with the aid of ventured off the center and head over to the districts that surround it, especially at some stage in the push hours of the principle vacationer attractions. Think you could see how the locals stay with the aid of strolling round Str?Get or Queen Louise Bridge? Think once more.
Scandinavian design in Denmark
Indubitably, Copenhagen is one of the layout towns in Europe. Danish layout which is easy, fashionable, and so formidable can be enjoyed in a few corners of Copenhagen. Danes are surely so interested to layout indeed. If you have got chance to take a glance their homes, maximum in their fixtures, indoors furniture, or appliances are coming from the maximum costly Danish dressmaker's manufacturers. For instance Normann, Kay Bojesen. Georg Jensen, and some other well-known names.
One of the best places to enjoy Danish design is Design Museum Denmark , about 3 km from the city center. Although this is kind of "old" museum, but the exhibitions are far from dull. The exhibitions which are mostly furniture are colorful and so refreshing for eyes. My friend who had no interest of any design, terribly enjoyed all the things in this place when she visited. Good reason for young people (under 26-year-old) to be here, even they're not student, is free entrance.
Other places to enjoy Danish design are some local design stores in Copenhagen. If I just want window shopping without (or less) spending money, I will come to interior furnishings stores like Normann Copenhagen , Illums Bolighus , or the 4th floor of Magasin du Nord . One of my favourite places is Sostrene Grene where the stores spread out around Denmark. In Copenhagen, there are four stores and one of them is located in Strøget. Besides good for pocket, the goods are so cute and typical Danish design. Can't take my hands off to grab all the things!
Skip the ancient museums
As well as design, Copenhagen also has a lot of places and buildings with a very creative and unique architecture. For those who dislike checking around the museum like me, I am more likely to recommend The Black Diamond , cool library in the waters of Copenhagen. Besides collecting a lot of books, The Black Diamond also hold art exhibitions, concert venue, and relaxing café with water and Cirkelbroen (round bridge) views.
The other place is 8TALLET , a unique architecture and modern apartment located in Ørestad, not far from Copenhagen airport. Because this is apartment, there are some rules to be respected for residents before visitors can see around or eat in the café. Ørestad to Bella Center itself is actually a residential area where does have many modern architectural, unique, and colorful buildings like Tietgen Dormitory , VM Houses, VM Mountain, or more hip and luxurious Bella Sky Bar & Restaurant .
Back closer to the center, Superkilen Park in the neighborhood of Nørrebro, is one of the must visit places in Copenhagen. So different from another shady and green parks, Superkilen presents a public area with super fun and colorful floors. From the undulating black and white to rosy boxes in the area closer to the main street. Trust me, this is lovely yet non-mainstream spot for your next Instagram posts!
Stay away from actual touristic spots
Talking about hanging out and quality time, the Danes are very fond to hygge concept, which can't be translated into English directly. However, hygge can be associated with happiness, comfortable, and intimate feeling with relatives or lovers, usually during bad weather.
In Copenhagen, hangout spots are mostly created to be super hyggelig and also scattered everywhere. From the hip ones with lots of Danes, to the well-known also for travelers. As I said above, I personally prefer hangout where the locals are than mingling with tourists. Although in the center, actually there are some specific places beyond the tourists' radars. Most customers speak Danish, even the waiters and the cashier are very fluent in English. Rather than straight along the pedestrian of Strøget, many hidden gems actually just in the alleys around it.
Another famous area where has lots of choices to eat and drink is Vesterbro, a neighborhood not far from the main station of Copenhagen. An area hipster named Kødbyen or Meatpacking district is well-known by locals enjoying simple Danish meal or just drinking with friends in the weekends.
Other famous neighborhoods are Nørrebro, Osterbro, and Frederiksberg. I personally know Vesterbro, Nørrebro, and some parts of Nørreport station. Cool spots where I can find so many young Danes are indeed in those areas. While Frederiksberg, well-known as an upper class area with more elegant and classy choices for eating or hanging out.
Craving for another? One eating place option for locals and tourists is Papirøen or Paper Island in the harbor area of Copenhagen. The island itself is actually better known with street foods and so crowded during the summer. Even in winter, many people have to queue waiting for the empty chair in the room. If in perplexity where to eat around Copenhagen, I suggest just come to this place. Check around to see the booths that sell a lot of food options, from vegan to a typical Italian dessert. But sometimes, I'm double confused what should I eat if there are so many choices like that.
Copenhagen is undoubtedly expensive. Putting my bum in different local cafés every weekend is also not a solution to be happy (even I am). Spending money wisely is all I have to remember whenever taking my card and inserting it easily in the cashier. So, if the weather is (totally) good, take my friends for short picnic is kind of alternative. Many Copenhageners will also picnic in the park, port, or beach, when the sun shines at its best. Meet the Danes in Amager Strandpark, Ofelia Plads, Operaen, Arsenaløen, or Islands Brygge. Most of them are usually just tanning in the sun, biting their strawberries, or drinking beers which have just purchased from the nearest supermarket.
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