37 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Copenhagen, Denmark

These 37 tips to know before visiting Copenhagen are what I wish I knew before my trip to Copenhagen, Denmark. Hopefully these travel tips will help you from making some of my mistakes when traveling through Copenhagen!

Time Stamps:
00:00 - How to get around + money saving tips
2:27 - Cultural things to note
4:28 - Food recommendations
7:15 - Places you shouldn’t miss
10:16 - Which areas to stay

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[LarsPallesen]

That was probably the most well informed guide to Copenhagen I've ever seen from an American tourist. Some very good advice in there. Tip of the hat from Denmark.

[Blocker_Dev]

I live in denmark and yes it is expensive, but 7 DKK is only 1 USD. And we love all travelers❤

[jettenielsen]

Native here. If your stay is short I would recommend a canaltour. It is not free, but it does give a view of many sites. And as another commentor said, there is the tower at the parlament building, it is free, but be aware that it os closed on mondays.

[Homievegetable]

This is the best advice I've ever seen, tho when it comes to style you do you that's why the style is so great here in Copenhagen

[christianandersen]

Next time you visit Denmark, you should try and go outside Copenhagen, to Fyn and Jylland and some of the smaller islands. They are amazing, and don't worry about language barrier. Most Danes speaks and understand English even in the rural areas

[hellaceDK]

As a dane, 10/10 spot on. but you can allways find lower cost food, ect. and still have good quality food / coffee, and public transport ( s-tog ) s-train makes it easy to stay outside cph and go in by train 15-20 min.

[RasMosi]

Oh my ... you are single handedly redefining the cool, polite and knowledgeable American tourist!! Thank you so much for your video, welcome anyday, anytime :D Kærlig hilsen fra Danmark!
Just a little fact, from the part where you see The Little Mermaid, in the background is the "Kongeskibet Dannebrog" the Royal Danish yacht (The King's yacht).

[finncarlbomholtsrensen]

As an owner of a "Rejsekort" (Travel Card) I just point it at the Blue Dot pillar at the station, and name the number of travellers, if more than one, and then check out the same way when arriving at my goal! Very simple. It is for all kinds of transport, trains, busses, also Harbor Boats (part of the system) and underground. Finn. Denmark

[freja]

sitting at nyhavn with a cold beer from a kiosk on the harbor is nice c:

[sej]

Your tips are pretty spot on. I especially like your warning about bikeriding, since this is a big deal to us locals😉. What I don’t get, is your feelings about “dresscode”? Except when going out to dine, the casual clothes are all you need. We are not fussy as long as you put on a little more than just swimtrunks…By the way: When you walk across town - look up. We have the most beautiful old architecture, and a lot of little detalils on the facades. So don’t miss out😊

[sweetgrasshopper]

I'm sorry to hear you've missed the rooftop terrace at the Danish Film Institute! It's just across the King's Garden in Gothersgade. They have some cool movie related activities, a smashing view, and even the elevator (take the one in the back) ride has a cool surprise! It doesn't cost anything to go there unless you want a drink or a meal at the rooftop restaurant.
Come back some other time!

[kennethAmos]

I love this vlog 😊
And hopefully you guys will come back to Denmark and see other city and places in Denmark 😊

[tdez]

Thanks for the tips. My 12-year old birdwatcher and I will be staying in Amager in 2 1/2 weeks. We plan on going to Amager Naturpark, and Jaegersborg Dyrehaven. Some of the places you mentioned will definitely be added to our list.

[vast]

Tip #1 Denmark has the highest tax on all goods, it is 25%, wether you buy food, clothes or electronics all products have 25% tax.
When you go outside Copenhagen and a stall at a farm you will need cash and it is based on trust as most of the times you won't find a person at this stall.
Where to stay you can to go to a campside and rent a (hikers) cabin during the summer months. That is cheaper then staying at a Kro or Hotel.
Btw Denmark is more then just Copenhagen. You can go to Odense to visit the house where Hans Christian Anderson was born.
Or visit the 'Damestenen' near Svendborg.
Or visit Skagen where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea clash together and on the beach of Skagen there is a sunken WWII bunker.
Denmark has Legoland near Billund (also a second airport).
Denmark has their own soda called Faxe Kondi named after the town Fakse.

[bzdtemp]

A few extra tips.
1. Tipping isn't mandatory or even expected in Denmark (and much of Europe). You can tip if you like, but don't just put on a % on what you buy and this goes everywhere be it food, the hotel, a taxi and so on. Everybody gets a decent wage, so tips are a bonus not a must to put food on the table of those serving you.
2. If you want to use a metro card, then get it at the airport - no reason to first spend on a ticket from the airport. There is cards that covers transport and admission to museums and more - totally worth it.
3. Lots of great bakeries, no need to go for just the one.
4. Don't forget to also venture out of Copenhagen, there is lots to see just short train rides away.
5. With very few exceptions restaurants don't have short time slots for their customers, so there is time to enjoy as there isn't a rush to free the table for the next customers. This also means that service will not be on top of you all the time, so if you need something feel free to ask.

[carlosesteban]

I love your videos, very well informed and very clear and honest. I'm tgoing o Europe in May next year, and I'm finishing my trip in Copenhagen, so it will be my first time. One useful tip will be to get an idea of prices, I live in The San Francisco Bay Area, and I know we are kind of expensive, comparing to areas in the US or even in some areas in Europe, but having an idea about prices will be a good idea, knowing that you said is very expensive to eat at a nice restaurant but how expensive it is? Thank for all your videos! Keep up the good work! I'm excited to visit Copenhagen for the first time!! How about the tipping culture?

[hejmuesli]

8:11 One tiny correction: You can't swim in the water by the Planetarium (or any of those three connect lakes). You can, however, swim in the harbour area.

[l.t.]

Wow, this was all super solid! - a Copenhagener

[eilifnrgaard]

As a local, I have to say: You nailed it! 👏

[rajeshgandhi]

As a kid who loved reading those fairytales, Little Mermaid is very much a reason for why we are visiting Copenhagen….to each his own !