Best Things to Do in Copenhagen
My visit to Copenhagen, Europe’s oldest capital, turned out to be more enjoyable than I had anticipated. Copenhagen, perched on the shores of Nyhavn harbour, is Northern Europe’s most powerful metropolis. And, it is one of the oldest cities in the Nordic region! Its origins may be traced back to the eleventh century. Copenhagen, which was formerly a tranquil neighbourhood inhabited by early fishing settlements, is today regarded as the world’s most occupiable city.
Copenhagen retains every ounce of its ancient past intertwined in the exquisite nostalgia of Portus Mercatorum or Merchants Harbour. Further translated into Danish as Kbenhavn and English as Kopenhagen – Copenhagen is brimming with intriguing activities, from relaxing strolls along the river to epoch-making landmarks. Here’s a summary of the top 5 must-do activities on our list.
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The Little Mermaid Statue
The Little Mermaid Statue, like the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Merlion in Singapore, and the Manneken Pis in Brussels, represents Copenhagen. Little Mermaid appears to be a bronze sculpture stemmed from a rock in a popular area of Copenhagen’s Langelinie promenade.
This magnificent 100-year-old monument, which depicts the original Mermaid myth, has been a strong call out to tourists since the early nineteenth century. The promenade which, runs beside of Øresund strait also, offers a sight of the Nordic seaplanes stationed near the Langelinie park. On this waterside village, expect to see a lot of bicycles, souvenir shops, restaurants, and herbal garden sellouts.
The Amalienborg and Christansborg Palace
Visiting the Danish Royal Family’ residence in Copenhagen is an unforgettable experience. Amalienborg and Christiansborg Palace, both decorated in the Neo-baroque and Neoclassical architectural styles, trace Danish ancestry back to its origins.
Amalienborg Palace was purchased by the Royal family when Christiansborg Palace burned down in a fire in the seventeenth century. It was built following the lines of four similar façades with rococo interiors.
The Royal Reception, Dining Room, and Staterooms are all used by the Danish king. The adjacent Christiansborg Palace is now used by the Danish Parliament to perform governmental duties. The castle of the realm, as it is known, is a spectacular exhibition of consecutive royal history dating back to the eleventh century.
Tivoli, World’s 2nd-Oldest Amusement Park
Surprisingly, the world’s oldest and second-oldest amusement parks are both set in Copenhagen, Denmark. My amazing journey to Tivoli, the world’s 2nd-oldest amusement park, was, nevertheless, a tale of good fortune. A story that began with me getting a drink at Hereford Beefstouw and downing it while watching a classic open-air performance.
Further on, explore the splendid arcade with distinctive attractions, boutiques, and restaurants around the white Moorish Palace. The downpours speckled a little moonshine on the flowering surroundings.
The contemporary motif of this 18th-century park blew me away. But more than that, I was astounded at the number of activities held at this location! Tivoli thrives with rock concerts, film screenings, and enthralling musicals.
The Harbour of The Nyhavn
During your visit to Copenhagen, you must take a walk up the Nyhavn harbour. From Kongens Nytorv to the Royal Playhouse, Copenhagen’s 17th-century canal and waterfront neighbourhood expand to extraordinary sights. A cove bordered by lively townhouses, cafés, and restaurants from a bygone period.
I saw numerous modern and ancient Danish ships during my all-too-brief stay. Nyhavn harbour, encased in the iconic maritime roadway, is where Denmark begins to tell its ancient sea etymology. My attention was immediately drawn to wooden ships of special historical significance.
Copenhagen Culinary Drive
The best Michelin-starred restaurants in Copenhagen are at the forefront of the city’s culinary scene. Every culinary concept is far-fetched and distinct, from open-face sandwiches to meatballs, liver pastry to flavourful mussels, pork delights to Danish sweets. The ice creams of Copenhagen, in particular, are a whole new ballgame.
Danes eat more ice cream than anybody else on the planet. If you’re planning a trip this summer, make sure to stop by Gammeldags for some luscious ice cream. In a cone, this old-fashioned ice cream is a delectable combination of jam, whipped cream, and Flødebolle. Aside from that, Copenhagen has a fantastic assortment of craft beer and hawker cuisine.
Nice post.. Even after 3 visits, I couldn’t explore it fully… Still lots to see
Never been there, though visited their neighbours Holland a long time ago. Even they were biking crazy ven back then!