Copenhagen, what a wonderful city! I had wanted to visit for a long time after reading about it and admiring it from afar. Finally, when I visited, it exceeded all my very high expectations.
The best way to explore the city is by bike. The different bike rental services deserve a post of their own. I’ll work on that. For now, I’ve created a minimap of Copenhagen that links seven of my favorite places in the city. The selection is eclectic and perhaps not particularly original, but I think you’ll love it. Let me know what you think.
The entire route takes 34 minutes without stops, but you can spend the whole day on it. In addition to the recommended stops, you’ll see wonderful places, such as Rosenborg Castle; the iconic buildings and boats of Nyhavn; the Broens Gadekøkken street food area; Noma; and the Contemporary Art Center. You’ll also see a thousand beautiful architectural details, animals, and plants that will amaze you. Enjoy!
Editado e ilustrado por Ana Laya.
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1. Glyptoteket Ny Carlsberg
This wonderful space has summarized its reasons to visit very well: “10,000 works. 6,000 years of history. More than 100 annual events. A living museum.” However, it’s more than just the sum of its parts. The Carlsberg legacy is a charming place that combines art, architecture, nature, and a love of science. Its terrace has great views. It’s definitely worth a visit!
📍Dantes Plads 7, 1556 København · MHFF+52 Copenhagen
Tue, Wed, Fri-Sun 10-17h · Thr: 10-21h
2. Torvehallerne KBH
It’s a small but great market. There are a variety of places where you can find fruit, vegetables, fresh fish, and flowers. You can also sample seafood, smørrebrød, tapas, wines, coffees, oatmeal for breakfast, Mikkeller beers, and other craft beers from small breweries around the country, as well as the incredible tacos from Hija de Sanchez, a taqueria owned by Rosio Sánchez, former pastry chef at Noma. You can also sharpen your knives or buy kitchen utensils from an amazing craftsman located in front of Hallerne Smørrebrød. I loved watching him work. It’s a place that, in addition to being varied, spacious, well-lit, and well-designed, is committed to zero waste.
📍Frederiksborggade 21, 1362 København · Open Mon-Fri: 10-19h, Sat-Sun: 10-18h · 🚇: Nørreport St.
3. Jardín Botánico
In recent years, I have developed a fondness for botanical gardens and try to visit the local one in every city. In Copenhagen, the visit was wonderful. The Botanical Garden is an oasis surrounded by green spaces, a lake, and a hill with clearly labeled plants. There is also a rhododendron quadrant where endangered species are preserved. Many species of rhododendrons are rare, and some are endangered. In this space, the Botanical Garden cares for them and helps preserve them for the future. Inside the legendary Palm House, a greenhouse built between 1872 and 1874, is the largest Danish collection of rare plants from around the world, as well as a unique butterfly conservatory. I had never visited one before.
📍 Gothersgade 128, 1123 København K, Denmark· Everyday 8h30-18h.
🎟: Adults: 115DKK (~15,42€) · Kids / Students: 50 DKK (~6,7€)
4. Nebbiolo Winebar
Nyhavn is undoubtedly the most photographed place in Copenhagen—just ask Unsplash—and, like any postcard icon, it’s full of tourist traps. If you’re looking for a break from the crowds, head to Nebbiolo, an Italian bar with tables in the sun located on a quiet side street just around the corner. They serve original spritzes made with Italian Contratto liqueur, as well as a great selection of Italian wines and delicious antipasti. It’s ideal for a sunny pit stop.
📍 Store Strandstræde 18, 1255 København · Sun-Thu: 15-00h, Fri-Sat: 15-02h
5. Operaparken / Restaurant Væksthuset
As described on its website, the Opera Park is a beautiful place: “Designed like a stage, it has a background, middle ground, and foreground.” Its diversity is part of its charm and importance. The park is home to various plant species and “solo trees,” as well as excellent conditions for birds and insects. Each season offers new experiences, from cherry blossoms in spring to the lush perennial garden in summer and the yellow and red backdrop of autumn.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a special afternoon tea menu. You can continue to enjoy the park through the large windows and connect with nature through the small subtropical forest inside. It’s also worth noting that the spectacular Opera House is right next door and well worth a visit.
📍 Ekvipagemestervej 18, 1438 København K, Denmark · 🍽: Væksthuset Restaurant · Mon-Fri: 10-23h, Sat-Sun: 09-23h.
6. Copenhill
Just a 10-minute bike ride from Nyhavn is Copenhill, a hill, plant, and ski slope with some of the best views of the city and the ocean, as well as Sweden. Copenhill. It’s a unique place to go skiing, hiking, or climbing, or to enjoy a snack high above the city. Copenhill, also known as Amager Bakke (literally “Amager Hill”), is a waste-to-energy plant that is key to Denmark’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025. Copenhill was named Building of the Year 2021 at the 14th edition of the World Architecture Festival.
Amager Bakke hosts many events throughout the year, so it is advisable to check its website before visiting to see if the facilities are available and, if you want to ski, to make a reservation.
📍 Vindmøllevej 6, 2300 København · Mon: 12-18h, Tue-Fri: 12-19h, Sat: 10-18h, Sun: 10-17h · info@copenhill.dk
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7. La Banchina
It’s a special and beautiful place to enjoy coffee or wine, take a dip in the pool, attend a yoga class, relax in the sauna, or simply relax and let time pass while contemplating the blue surroundings. All of their products are organic, biodynamic, and locally sourced, and their wines are minimally processed.
📍 Refshalevej 141, 1432 København · Everyday: 08-22h
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