Copenhagen
7 – 12 July, 2023
We decided to go back to Copenhagen because our previous trip there was only for a half-day while on a cruise. My maternal grandfather’s ancestors all hailed from Denmark, so I had that connection as well. The flight from London to Copenhagen was quick and uneventful for the most part. We did have major issues at Heathrow trying to get our bags checked in. Needless to say, British Airways has been added to our list of airlines to avoid at all cost. None of their kiosks were working and the customer service reps tried to blame the issue on the app we were using. Just an unnecessary headache. Our hotel was a 20 minute Uber ride from the airport. Our room was super spacious and offered beautiful views of the canal and stunning sunsets.
On our first full day, we took a stroll over to Rosenborg Palace. We’d been inside it on our previous trip, so this time we just walked around the exterior and enjoyed the adjacent park. From there we had a delicious lunch of sushi then we rented some electric bikes and went exploring. I’m not exaggerating when I say that everyone rides bikes in Copenhagen. You see more bikes on the street than cars.
We ended up in an area called Nordhavn. This is where the locals go throughout the summer to swim and layout. It was strange because there is no sand or beach, just sidewalks and piers. I stuck my hand in the water, and decided against swimming. It was freezing. We did make a discovery there that made my husband happy beyond belief. It was an incredible ice cream shop called Moo Moo Isbar. They made the most delicious vegan ice cream and they even had gluten-free waffle cones. My husband hasn’t eaten ice cream from a shop in ages. I am not exaggerating when I say that we went there every single day we were in Copenhagen. It was that scrumptious.
The City
Every night we would walk around the city, exploring different areas. We loved this part of our trip. There’s something very special about taking in the sights when the sun starts to set. On our second day, we took a canal tour. This is probably the most popular thing to do in Copenhagen. It started from the famous Nyhavn Canal and took us all around the city. I think this is a great way to start a trip. It gives you a general idea of where things are, and it helps you decide on places you want to go back to.
After the canal tour, we stayed at Nyhavn and found a charming restaurant that dated back to the 16th Century. The food was delicious and the inside of the restaurant was so interesting. The entire canal is full of these brightly colored, historic buildings.
Christiansborg Palace
The following morning it was very rainy, so we spent the time exploring the Christiansborg Palace. We debated on whether or not we should go since we’ve toured tons of castles all over the world. There gets to be a point where you see the same stuff over and over. Thank goodness we decided to go. This palace was absolutely gorgeous. The library was exquisite and by far my favorite room in the entire palace. The Great Hall filled with ultra colorful tapestries was incredible too. I loved how ornate every thing was but I also really enjoyed how different it was from other palaces I’ve visited. The use of bright colors was unexpected but I loved it.
Tower and Canals
On our last full day in Copenhagen, we packed in a lot of activities. First thing in the morning we climbed the 400 steps to the top of the tower at the Church of our Savior. The climb is half the adventure. There were some really narrow passages and super steep ladders. It offered a beautiful view of Copenhagen. Definitely recommend getting there as soon as it opens. We had the tower to ourselves on the climb, but by the time we descended, a lot more people showed up.
After our climb up the tower, we spent the next couple hours in a small, electric boat. Vic did a great job navigating us through the narrow canals. Pretty sure we went down at least one that we shouldn’t have. It was so low that we literally had to hunch over so we wouldn’t hit our heads. We also got into a bit of scary situation when a big canal boat came up behind us and showed no signs of stopping. I thought for sure we were going to crash into one of the boats tied up along the side of the canal. Thankfully, Vic proved to be a sea worthy captain.
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The Food
Our trip wouldn’t be complete without some info about the food. Much like London, there were tons of options. They had pretty much anything you might want. We ate a lot of delicious fish, no surprise there. Of course, the vegan ice cream was our favorite sweet treat. Below we’ve got fresh cod, my typical breakfast while in Copenhagen, sushi, pizza, quesadillas and chicken skewers. Everything was made fresh, and they really seemed to care about the way they prepared everything. We clearly didn’t go hungry.
Overall, we truly enjoyed our time in Copenhagen. It’s a lovely city that is easy to get around, no rental car needed. The people were friendly and the streets were clean. I would definitely recommend this as a place to go and take your time exploring. Great place to visit.
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