Copenhagen

It's no wonder that Copenhagen has been named the world's most liveable city several times. Copenhagen is characterized by its proximity to the water, impressive architecture and extensive parks. The city simply has everything your heart desires! And you can explore it all comfortably on the back of a bike in one of the best cycling cities in the world.

07/07/2019

dear(travel)diary,

Copenhagen blew me away! In my personal city ranking, the city has therefore easily catapulted itself into first place. Not only did I find Copenhagen beautiful, but it's also a city I would live in!

Why? It's all in the mix! In Copenhagen, you're close to the sea and the forests. There are beautiful old and industrial buildings. There are lots of parks to relax in, but you can also go out. There are gourmet restaurants and stylish bars, but also cozy cafés and quaint pubs. Much of the city is modern, but it also has a historical touch. In short, Copenhagen has everything in one place.

As you can see, I love the city! So if you're thinking about where to go on your next city trip, then definitely put Copenhagen on your list! You certainly won't be disappointed!

xx Chiara

Overview:

WHat to see & discover:

Spend an evening in Reffen
Discover a city with a difference: Christiania
Head to Copenhagen's most famous corner: Nyhavn
Experience Copenhagen's trendy neighborhoods: Meatpacking District & Vesterbro
Get closer to Copenhagen life around Fælledvej in Nørrebro
Take a break in the Royal Palace Park
Rent a bike
Ride the water bus
Look out over the rooftops of the city
Visit the Little Mermaid (briefly)
Discover the many other sights

Discover the city

THE DIFFERENT NEIGHBORHOODS OF COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen is as diverse as its different neighborhoods. The best known and most popular districts of Copenhagen are:

Frederiksberg
Østerbro
Christianshavn
Latinerkvarteret
Vesterbro
Meatpacking District (Kødbyen)
Nørrebro
Freistadt Christiania

Explore them

Food & Drinks

You can eat very well in Copenhagen! My favorite places are:

Café Ipsen
Reffen Street Food
Færgecafé
Restaurant Gorilla
Kaffeplantagen
Emmerys Organic Bakery

I'm hungry

Accomodation

We booked a room in Didac and Evi's private house via Airbnb for our time in Copenhagen. The room wasn't very big or luxurious, but we had everything we needed. Our hosts were also both very nice. You can feel at home with them. We were also able to park the car for free in their street and take the metro into the city.

Costs

2 nights Airbnb in total: 94€
Bike rental day 1: 12€ p.p.
Metro (there & back) Day 1: 6€ p.p.
Day ticket public transportation day 2: 10€ p.p.
Total food for two: 220€*
Fuel costs (one way): 80€
Ferry ride (one way): 60€

*Please note: Food was expensive in Copenhagen. If you want to save money, you might want to bring your own food such as muesli for breakfast. The food was comparatively cheapest at the food trucks.

I have put together a list of all the places on Google Maps.

You can find the list here.