Copenhagen – home to probably the most photographed setting in Europe…I was lucky enough to visit this beautiful city last Easter. Competing with Amsterdam for the city of cyclists, Copenhagen has a bustling culture and is great destination for a long weekend. Here are a few favourites from my travels…

Places to go

Nyhavn
If you didn’t take a picture of Nyhavn, did you even go to Copenhagen? The old port has a row of beautifully coloured buildings (the best food and drink spot), waiting to pose for the perfect picture. There’s a great ice cream and waffle parlour (Vaffelbageren) on the corner next to the road bridge – enjoy a scoop (or two) as a reward from all your picture posing!
Top tip: Walk down towards the harbour front and turn right – it might seem like you are walking away from all the action, but hidden away along the front are some mini trampolines: great fun after a day of sightseeing!

Tovehallerne

Whenever I book a holiday, one of the first things I do is look up the best food spots – especially if it involves anything sweet! Tovehallerne is a great indoor food market, with stalls selling a variety of food and drink – whether you’re the sweet or savoury type, you won’t be disappointed! It this tickles your taste bud, you can find out more at http://torvehallernekbh.dk.

Now, I know some of you may think I am crazy recommending porridge, but I can honestly say Grød (translating as ‘mush’) takes the porridge game to a whole new level! The trendy porridge bar has a few venues around Copenhagen – I visited their bar inside Tovehallerne and was happier than Goldilocks with my apple-caramel combo; definitely worth a visit.

King’s Garden

On my final day in Copenhagen, I had time to relax in this beautiful garden in the heart of the city. A perfect place to spend a chilled afternoon, King’s garden is the oldest park in the city. Puppet theatres and other events are often held here during the summer months; the park is also home to a range of statues, including the popular Hans Christian Andersen (who lived on the Nyhavn street!).

The extended to-do list:

1. Tivoli Gardens – unfortuntely, I didn’t have the chance to visit the famous theme park, but i’ve heard it’s well worth a visit for any thrill seekers!
2. Hire a bike – Live like a local and make use of the plethora of cycle paths around the city – it’s probably safer to ride than walk and get in the way!
3. Amalienborg – The Queen’s Winter redidence; time it right and you can see the marching of the guards!
4. The Little Mermaid statue – based on a character from the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, you can find the mermaid perched on a rock along the water front. For me, I wouldn’t be disappointed if I had missed it, but it’s a popular sight!
5. Freetown Christiania – a community that live by their own rules…
6. Malmo, Sweden – Less than 30 minutes from Copenhagen airport, the Swedish coastal city offers the perfect day trip from busy city life! Plus, you get to tick off another country all in a day!

Copenhagen is the perfect city break and somewhere I would love to visit again one day. We managed to get very cheap flights from London through Ryanair so it’s worthwhile checking for any deals in the new year.

Happy travels! K x