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Nyhavn.
Perfect Weekend, Copenhagen, Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, Issue 81, September

Nyhavn. Perfect Weekend, Copenhagen, Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, Issue 81, September

Overview

Copenhagen is the epitome of Scandi cool. Modernist lamps light New Nordic tables, bridges buzz with cycling commuters and locals dive into pristine waterways.

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Best Things to Do

Make the most of your visit to Copenhagen with activities that explore its cool design aesthetic, colorful waterfront, and many canals and neighborhoods.


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Best Time to Visit

Effortlessly cool Copenhagen flaunts museums, cosmopolitan cafes and centuries worth of sights that'll never leave you short of things to do in any season.


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Things to Know

Discover the essence of Copenhagen’s coolness at these five independent shops.


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Transportation

You can choose from a variety of sustainable public transport options when visiting Copenhagen.


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Free Things to Do

The Danish capital can eat through your budget quickly with so many great things to do. Save some krone with these 20 free experiences in Copenhagen.


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Best Neighborhoods

Copenhagen's lively neighborhoods have made the Danish capital a wildly popular destination to visit. Here's a guide to what to find in which part of town.


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Day Trips

Learn about Denmark's history of kings and Vikings, explore its lovely landscapes, and discover a world apart from its cosmopolitan capital.


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Money and Costs

Resolving to see more of the world in 2020? You don’t have to go bankrupt chasing the dream. 


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Traveling with Kids

Danish culture gives children a beautifully natural place in society. Kids are, on the whole, neither spoilt nor overly scolded, and in Danish democratic…


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5 Shops

The image most often associated with Copenhagen is that of colourful buildings and tall ships lining the sparkling waters of Nyhavn. This beautiful and…


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Accessibility

You can choose from a variety of sustainable public transport options when visiting Copenhagen.


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