Top 5 Things to Do in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the secret beauty of Europe, and its captivating look will amaze you. The Danish capital welcomes flocks every year at a large number. This city deserves every bit of attention, appreciation, tourists’ enthusiasm, and a will for exploration. 

This Copenhagen crowns another name, i.e., “World’s Happiest City.” And, you might wonder why this name? But it is so simple to discover why this city claims this honor.

Here we have run down the top five things to do in Copenhagen on your Europe trip:

Design Museum Danmark

Danish design forms an excellent artwork, and the Design Museum Danmark portrays that. This museum showcases unique Rococo architectural concepts. This building housed the first public hospital in Denmark. Later, the Danish government renovated the building and converted it into a world-standard museum in the twentieth century. 

The inside sections are embedded with glass, ceramics, textile, decorative art, fresco, and poster art. Also, you can see the collection of industrial designs from medieval to the present. Museum Authority gathered these pieces across the globe. 

The piece of this museum is the world’s most extensive Danish collection. And, it showcases the artworks of Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Finn Juhl, Poul Kjærholm, and Hans Wegner. Besides this, you will have other reasons to visit this museum. And, they include a workshop on hand-crafted items, a knowledgeable tour, and a guzzler garden.

CopenHot

CopenHot is a sort of spa that is beautified by frescos. But, in a real sense, you will not have any spa service; still, it will pamper you with its coolness. Moreover, this place will make up for all your demands. Here, a clump of wooden hot basins is settled right on the water in the industries-embraced neighborhood, Nordhavn. Additionally, you can rent these tubs or visit this site on their open days. 

CopenHot is the right place for warm-up and entertainment. You will have many options to cherish your time. One of the options is the Barrel-wooden basin, which is full of clean and hot mineral-enriched water. Another is the sailing spa, a greatly desired item for every tourist. It accommodates five people in its floating heated basin and navigates the watercourses. Moreover, you will overlook the harbor’s beauty when you get a relaxing and refreshing steam bath in this hot-water tub.

Nyhavn Harbor

Nyhavn Harbor lies on the rear side of Amalienborg. A street flanks this new harbor. This place is famous for summer activities. Vibrant-colored buildings in the channel pump out colors and spread to the down-hearted and dusky daily life. It is so tempting spot for visitors to shop wares and have tasty dishes in restaurants and cafes. 

You will see an anchor reminiscent of Denmark’s sailors at the end section. Even you will experience a great view of blissful museum ships and a lightship lying at the anchor. Former harbor sight was not so reputed spot in Copenhagen. Now the panoramic view and majestic vibes of the harbor make Copenhagen’s destination the most charming one.

Strøget: The Shopping Street

It will take five minutes from the Palace to reach the Stroget Shopping Mall. A stroll will take you to this fussy shopping complex. Here, you can buy colossal Danish boutiques, have coffee in onsite cafes, and dine in eateries.

Strøget is graphically very complicated and holds several roots in a crisscross pattern. And, it begins from Town Hall Square and ends at Kongens Nytorv. Also, you can take adjoining paths towards the north as they are for wayfarers.

Stalls of International brands are available here at the end of the market facing the Kongens Nytorv. You can opt out of anyone from Louis Vuitton, Max Mara, Hermes, and Prada. But if you are thinking about your budget, you do not need to worry. And, towards the City Hall square, you can do affordable shopping from H &M, Zara, and Weekday.

Christiansborg Palace

Christiansborg Palace is a crowning beauty of Slotsholmen Island. This fantastic spot in Copenhagen should be on the bucket list of every tourist’s trip. Christiansborg portrays ancient time that dates back 800 years. Currently, the Palace houses the parliament building along with PM’s office and the Supreme Court.

The Royal house uses many parts of the zenana of the Palace, but thankfully the rest of the part is open for visitors. In 1167, Bishop Absalon occupied the field and built their castle. Later on, the Danish government started the redemption of the occupied field. And, they discovered the ruins of the Bishop’s fortification and the medieval citadel.

If you want to explore more in this Christiansborg Palace, there are other exciting things to see. They include the palace Chapel, Royal Kitchen, Royal Stables, and reception Room. And, separate sections hold different opening hours. Until they are in use, tourists can’t access those sections. So you must ensure the opening times before leaving your hotel for the spot.

You can make your stroll around the city fun and convenient with numerous options for visiting notable tourist spots. It is the third most costly city in Europe. But still, your holiday will remain memorable after exploring this Scandinavian city. Also, you will have several refreshing and fresh opportunities to experience the best vine and Danish classics. So it is time for backpacking your trip to Copenhagen.  Lastly, read more about travel and Europe here.