Travel Stories

Copenhagen

- wildlife and nature
- activities
The best day trips from Copenhagen to explore more of Denmark (and beyond)
7 min read • Sep 6, 2022
Learn about Denmark's history of kings and Vikings, explore its lovely landscapes, and discover a world apart from its cosmopolitan capital.
- destination practicalities
- tips and advice
13 things to know before going to Copenhagen: get a local's perspective
5 min read • Aug 27, 2022
Get a local's perspective on all the big things you need to know before visiting Copenhagen.
- destination practicalities
- accessible travel
Copenhagen is easy to get around – here’s how
4 min read • Aug 11, 2022
Don't worry about your carbon footprint when getting around Copenhagen. Choose from a variety of sustainable public transport options or go on foot.
- festivals and events
- art and culture
The best times to visit Copenhagen, for long summer days, festivals and winter hygge
7 min read • Aug 4, 2022
With its cool reputation and plentiful sights, Copenhagen attracts tourists year-round. Here are the top times to visit for festivals, hygge and fun.
- architecture
- art and culture
The best things to do in Copenhagen, from history to hipster hangouts
8 min read • Aug 3, 2022
Hipster vibes and a flourishing food scene are just two top things to experience in the Danish capital. Here are our favorite things to do in Copenhagen.
- shopping
- activities
Copenhagen's best food markets: a world of flavors under one roof
5 min read • Jul 27, 2022
Copenhagen is known for its food scene, from Michelin-starred haunts to street food vans. Here's a guide to the best bites at Copenhagen's food markets.
- public transport
- destination practicalities
Get the best of Copenhagen on a budget
6 min read • Jul 22, 2022
It’s possible to savor the restaurant, bars, neighborhoods and attractions of the expensive Danish capital on a budget. Here’s how.
- beaches
- activities
7 of the best places to swim in Copenhagen: beaches, coves and harbor baths
4 min read • Jul 19, 2022
Copnehagen has a unique swimming culture with endless opportunities for a quick dip.
- art and culture
- art
7 unmissable museums in Copenhagen
5 min read • May 27, 2022
As a world capital for art, design, architecture and food, Copenhagen offers an abundance of must-see museums. Save this list of favorites for your next visit.
- neighborhoods
- destination practicalities
The best neighborhoods in Copenhagen to find your hygge
6 min read • May 25, 2022
Copenhagen has become one of Europe's most popular destinations and its lively neighborhoods are one of the reasons why. Here's a guide to the best.
- sustainable travel
- connections
Copenhagen aims to be carbon-neutral by 2025 – here’s what that means for travellers
2 min read • Mar 23, 2020
Copenhagen is aiming to be the world's first carbon-neutral capital by 2025. Here's what this means for travellers.
- food
- food and drink
Best places to eat in Copenhagen in 2020
6 min read • Mar 17, 2020
From hearty traditional fare to New Nordic cuisine, Copenhagen offers truly world-class cuisine. Here are its best restaurants.
- history
- art and culture
How to spend a perfect weekend in Copenhagen
5 min read • Dec 11, 2019
Packed with fantastic things to see, do, and eat, Copenhagen is ideal for a weekend break. Here’s how to enjoy a weekend in the city.
- architecture
- art and culture
Copenhagen alternatives: 5 best cities to escape the crowds
5 min read • Aug 22, 2019
Denmark’s capital is trying to protect itself from overtourism. Help it out by visiting the best Copenhagen alternatives in Europe to escape the crowds.
- food
- food and drink
A guide to Copenhagen's neighbourhoods
5 min read • Jul 12, 2019
The image most often associated with Copenhagen is that of colourful buildings and tall ships lining the sparkling waters of Nyhavn. This beautiful and…
- food
- food and drink
Season's best: making the most of summer in Copenhagen
4 min read • Jun 12, 2019
Copenhagen is fantastic any time of year, but there's something special about summer in this vibrant city. The season may be short, but it can certainly…
- art
- art and culture
Best summer day trips from Copenhagen
3 min read • Jun 7, 2019
Copenhagen is always a fantastic jumping-off point to explore sights beyond the city, such as castles, parks, and even neighbouring Sweden. In summer…
- health and wellness
- connections
Parkrun: free, fun and a new way to inspire travel
5 min read • Jun 5, 2019
Free, and open to everyone, parkrun has gripped millions across the globe since its inception in 2004. So much so that every Saturday morning there are…
- food
- food and drink
Mid-morning matters: the best places to have brunch in Copenhagen
4 min read • Mar 1, 2019
Copenhagen is a city made for foodies, with hundreds of top-notch dining experiences from street food markets to Michelin-starred restaurants to tempt the…
- food
- food and drink
Winterful Copenhagen: finding the Christmas spirit in Denmark's capital
4 min read • Dec 14, 2018
The holiday season in Denmark is a magical point of light in the dark Scandinavian winter, and Danes take Christmas very seriously.
- food
- food and drink
Copenhagen on a plate: new Nordic cuisine
3 min read • Jun 13, 2018
The term 'new Nordic cuisine' still sets hearts aflutter on the international food scene, and any gourmand worth their salt (French fleur de sel,…
- food
- food and drink
Where to find hygge in summertime Copenhagen
5 min read • Jun 7, 2018
Hygge (pronounced ‘hougga’) the suddenly everywhere, difficult-to-define Danish concept of comfort and conviviality, is something you may associate with…