{"id":15455,"date":"2016-10-17T17:22:52","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T17:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=15455"},"modified":"2017-12-11T20:45:41","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T20:45:41","slug":"6-things-try-youre-copenhagen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/6-things-try-youre-copenhagen\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things You Have to Try When You\u2019re in Copenhagen"},"content":{"rendered":"

With its laidback atmosphere, creative neighborhoods, canals, and super fresh street food, Copenhagen is one of our favorite cities in Europe. Cozy and intimate, the Danish capital deserves at least a few days of exploring. Here\u2019s where \u2014 and how \u2014 to check out one of the Scandinavia\u2019s best-looking cities.<\/p>\n\"CyclistsCopenhagen\"\n

1. Exploring the city by bike<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Copenhagen is super flat. So flat, in fact, that half its students and workers commute by bike<\/a>. Do like the locals and make use of the capital\u2019s excellently signposted bike lanes. You can pretty much cycle everywhere, including to Frederiksberg Gardens. Right in the city center, this is a huge park where you can try your hand at rowing … and spotting elephants. Really. Play your cards right, head to the center of the royal gardens, and you might be able to get a glimpse of the big-eared species. Copenhagen Zoo is situated right here.<\/p>\n

2. Trying the capital\u2019s street food <\/strong><\/h3>\n

We absolutely love strolling around the street stalls of Papir<\/a>\u00f8<\/a>n<\/a>, an island squeezed in between the Opera House and the world-known restaurant Noma in the city center. Let the food take you on a trip around the world: Think Belgian fries double-fried in duck fat at Copper and Wheat, a pulled duck meat burger at Duck It, II Mattarello homemade pasta, and classic sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d<\/em> (open Danish sandwiches) topped with cold cuts, fried onion, or herring and boiled potatoes.<\/p>\n\"Christianborgpalace\"\n

3. Climbing the stairs of T\u00e5rnet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Just next to Christiansborg Palace \u2014 home to the Danish Parliament and some regal events \u2014 lies the Tower, or T\u00e5rnet<\/a> as the Danes call it. We love climbing up the stairs to the platform and restaurant to enjoy the view of Copenhagen from a completely new angle. On a clear day you can see all the way to Sweden. If you\u2019re hungry, book a table at the restaurant and order some freshly-baked rye bread and home-cooked Danish dishes.<\/p>\n

4. Having a picnic in the park<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Buy a couple of Danish pastries to go, or an ice cream with cream and jam in a cone, and hit King\u2019s Garden<\/a>. This beautiful park surrounding Rosenborg Castle is full of flowers and perfect lawns. Together with a fair share of Copenhagen\u2019s population, spend the day sitting on the grass, eating good food, and people watching. If the weather doesn\u2019t allow for a picnic, stroll around the garden and pay a visit to Rosenborg Castle, completed in 1633. Check out the Danish crown jewels and get yourself immersed in Denmark\u2019s royal history.<\/p>\n\"CanalTourCopenhagen\"\n

5. Seeing the water from a canal boat<\/strong><\/h3>\n

By heading out on its idyllic waterways by canal boat<\/a>, you\u2019ll see some of the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks, including the futuristic-looking Copenhagen Opera House, Amalienborg Palace \u2014 the winter residence of the Danish royal family, the glittering Black Diamond library, and the one and only Little Mermaid statue.<\/p>\n\"TivoliGardensCopenhagen\"\n

6. Loving food and the good things in life<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Danes are known for enjoying the good life. With a capital that\u2019s home to some of the best restaurants in the world and one of the prettiest, old-fashioned (in a good way!) amusement parks \u2014 Tivoli Gardens<\/a> \u2014 Copenhagen makes the perfect base for eating and drinking like a king and<\/em> spending a day riding roller coasters.<\/p>\n

Some of our foodie picks include sharing food and eating whatever the chef decides to bring to our table at Manfreds on J\u00e6gersborggade 40; opting for a tasting menu that typically includes Asian dishes like lobster with Thai ginger and oyster sauce at Kiin-Kiin, and munching on organic ice cream made with the help of nitrogen at Istid in the hip, multicultural N\u00f8rrebro district.<\/p>\n

At Tivoli, spend the day screaming as you hang upside down riding The Demon, then calm things down a bit on the Ferris wheel or by strolling by the lake in the pretty gardens.<\/p>\n

Want more inspiration? Find additional ideas for your entire Scandinavia trip as you explore Norway<\/a>, Denmark<\/a> and Sweden<\/a> throughout our Inspire blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\t