Copenhagen in Reality: Does Copenhagen Look as Picturesque as on Instagram?

Instagram is full of colorful pictures of Copenhagen. But what does the Danish capital really look like? We checked out three of the most popular spots - we went to see the old harbor Nyhavn, strolled around the 16th century Rosenberg Castle and had a blast at the famous Tivoli amusement park. What do you think: Is Copenhagen as beautiful as it looks on Instagram?

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[alboy]

I visited Copenhagen this August and I would say that it’s even better than what’s you see in instagram.

[m_smart]

I was born and raised in this city, i still love it every day i walk out my door, and walk these streets. ❤🇩🇰✊🏻

[stacyochoa-luna]

I visited Copenhagen back in 2014 and I fell in love with it. The food, the people, the culture, the scenery…it was all a great experience for me. It is better than what you see on Instagram, in my opinion.

[tabletikmaminkin]

This capital is not only beautiful for tourists but one of the best for living in

[PranavAnand]

Pictures don't do justice to the beauty of the city in person! I'd totally go for a trip again 🤩

[Themillenial]

Tivoli is magical. Nice decor during fall/halloween. Can only imagine the beauty during Christmas!!!

[nickyliu]

If you're staying for at least 3 days and want to see as much as possible in a short time frame, I recommend the Copenhagen Card. It includes free entry to lots of tourist attractions, museums, including castle Rosenborg and Tivoli, and free public transportation in the greater Sjælland area.
I went to Copenhagen early summer, and I spontaneously took a day trip to Elsinore and saw castle Kronborg and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, which was on the way.
It was a blast! Hadn't have that much fun in years on a vacation. Beautiful city, good vibes, only second to my hometown Vienna!

[AB-dlvz]

Been there 20 times at least! Totally recommended! Danes are great when it comes to design 👌

[africabyliesel]

Copenhagen is absolutely gorgeous in summer

[iamgroot]

I’m from Lebanon 🇱🇧 and i have absolutely no idea why i have fallen in love with Copenhagen and Denmark… i wish someday i’ll be able to visit it.

[Siopaoko]

As a Filipino I only know Denmark because of Michael Learns to Rock and Danish Butter Cookies. I never thought the capital as these awesome and beautiful my goodness.

[socialghost]

Did you really make a video basically called “does Copenhagen look like the pictures you see of it?” ….just as an obvious excuse to get a company paid trip to Copenhagen?

I wish I could convince my boss to give me a company paid trip to Copenhagen just to confirm that it looks like the pictures….best job ever!

[peterknutsen]

4:25 One thing to note is that the 20 euro ticket to get into Tivoli doesn’t mean free rides. This requires an armband per person, which probably costs 3 times as much on top of the 20 euros. Or you can buy a number of tickets, maybe in sets of 20, if you don’t think you need the armband… The food, drink and candy inside Tivoli is also very expensive.

[billbirkett]

I lived in Copenhagen and can confidently say that I almost never spent any time in Nyhavn, if I was ever downtown I would be going to Christiania or near Tivoli. Or having a picnic in Assistenskirkegård.

[SandraMurray-cdtb]

I was in Copenhagen in February and it is even more beautiful in reality. Lovely, laid-back people and the Opera House is amazing. I saw the best La Boheme that I have ever seen and the audience had a very friendly vibe. I can't wait to return to Copenhagen.

[Malvasala]

I found Copenhagen amazing, really worth a visit.

[amannaikwade]

But you still didn't answer the question. Are they really picturesque as they show on instagram? 😐

[xfzmt]

Visited Denmark in 2015 and rented a place in Copenhagen for 3 weeks. Loved the city and I can't wait to visit again (or even better, move there).

[josematthew.]

Waiting for 4K HDR uploads from DW especially in these kinds of Travel contents 🤞🏻

[Earth]

YouTube videos (most of them) is a relatively reliable source if you want to know how it looks like in real life, for those who cannot afford to visit.