This has got to be my most foolish trip ever. LOL

I’m still on that stage where I am counting countries. It would be a shame to go to Europe without adding another country on my list, right? I’ve already been to Spain. Where else could I go? I’ve already been to all the neighboring countries. That means I’ll have to fly somewhere, and since it was kinda last minute it won’t be cheap. My options were Switzerland, Denmark, and Sweden… just cause flights to these countries were the cheapest from where I was… and these flights weren’t exactly cheap. I have friends in both Denmark and Sweden, so I narrowed it down to those two countries. My friend in Copenhagen offered to show me around, and she assured me that 1-2 days is enough to see the city— that sealed the deal. I didn’t really have much time to spare since I only had two weeks off. Denmark was going to be the next country I’m crossing off my list.

And that turned out to be a good decision, in spite of the cost of the flight. lol.

For one thing, it was so easy to get to the city center from the airport. I just had to take the Metro for 4.80 euros, and it was a quick 15 minute train ride. Staying in the Old Town/ Historic Center is highly recommended because most attractions are within walking distance. Those that aren’t are still technically within walking distance… if you don’t mind doing a very long walk. If you’re not into long walks, you could easily rent a bike. Not only is Copenhagen very pedestrian friendly, it’s also very bike friendly.

The historic center boasts of a lot of beautiful architecture. Even small alleyways are a gem. You can start at the iconic Nyhavn Harbor and walk in any direction from there. There are a couple of palaces and museums in the historic center that are worth checking out if you’re into those. The iconic Little Mermaid statue is fairly close. It’s only about a 25 minute walk away from Nyhavn Harbor, and the harbor offers fantastic views. Personally I found it overrated, but it’s something one just has to see when in Copenhagen so I checked it out.

Once you get bored of the Historic Center, the Tivoli Gardens is also nearby. It’s also about a 25 minute walk from Nyhavn but on the opposite direction. It’s worth checking out if you’re into Amusement Parks.

For foodies, Reffen is highly recommended. It’s about a 45 minute walk from Nyhavn— kinda far, I’d admit. But I didn’t notice the long walk due to the many interesting sites along the way. It’s also a great place to unwind after a long walk. Here you’ll find various food stalls serving different local and international cuisines. It’s easy to spend a lot though, especially if you’re not paying with cash. Paying with cards isn’t a bad thing. In fact this is one of the things I loved about Copenhagen. Cards are accepted EVERYWHERE! Even small shops and stalls accept cards, I didn’t have to worry about getting local currency. The problem is, Copenhagen isn’t exactly a cheap destination— and this is evident with the prices of food in the city. It may be hard to keep track of expenses if you keep swiping your card. There’s so many delicious choices in Reffen, it’s easy to spend a lot of money in this place! At times there are performers onstage, so this is a great place to hang out. You can just sit by the river and chill all day. This place is open from Spring to Fall and I’d recommend checking it out.

Another place worth checking out in Copenhagen is Freetown Christiana— simply because it’s so much different from the rest of the city. It’s a Bohemian community that was founded in the early 1970’s. It’s a self governing, autonomous community. They have their own laws, and it’s notably the only place in Denmark where recreational use of Marijuana is “legal“. Well it’s not exactly legal, but it’s sold freely and the cops seem to turn a blind eye. So if you want to get high, this is the place to be lol. There are a number of stalls/ shops openly selling marijuana on “Pusher Street“, you can’t miss them. I’ve been told the Police do raids on occasion, but you’d definitely know beforehand if there’s police presence nearby… there’s gonna be some commotion. Christiana is not just about weed of course. This is a very interesting place with a very different culture. The food is great, it’s all organic and locally grown. There are lots of artists selling artwork and handicrafts. I’d recommend spending at least a few hours here.

Overall, Copenhagen is a great city to visit. There are a lot of interesting sights, and these are fairly close to each other so it won’t take long even if you decide to see all of them. It’s a great option for those who don’t have much time to spare, but want to see as many sights as possible.