One fine day Donovan was looking at cheap flights since we have a long weekend before going to Poland, and he found flights to Copenhagen, so here we are for a 3D2N short trip (technically speaking we only had two full days because we left early in the morning on the last)!
DAY ONE
After sleeping over at Kaunas (Lithuania) 's airport for a night, we finally arrived in Copenhagen!
Alighted from the train to city center at Central station for about 36 krones and it was freezing cold... the wind speed was about 19 km/hr and it was around 6°C? Halp.
The central station not only looked great and rustic on the exterior, its interior was amazing as well.
Central Station
Københavns Hovedbanegård
Alighted from the train to city center at Central station for about 36 krones and it was freezing cold... the wind speed was about 19 km/hr and it was around 6°C? Halp.
The central station not only looked great and rustic on the exterior, its interior was amazing as well.
Central Station
Københavns Hovedbanegård
I loved the streets of Copenhagen so much; it's clean and calm, and the biking culture is the best I have seen so far in Europe. Besides having clearly marked out paths for the bikes, I don't feel threatened by the incoming bikes unlike when I was in Amsterdam. Also, the person at the front of the group will always be the "leader", using hand signals to guide the rest behind especially when they reach the traffic light.
Also, while we were walking to our hostel from the central station, we saw this middle-aged guy dressed in slightly torn clothing and holding a plastic bag full of random stuff. We thought he seem suspicious and we should be careful just in case. He suddenly stopped and bent down to pick something up. We thought that it was money, but he merely just picked up a key and put it at the ledge beside him so that if the owner come searching for it, he/she can easily spot it.
I FELT SO GUILTY FOR JUDGING TOO SOON. Do not judge a book by its cover. But then I also felt so heartwarming to see others being so helpful.
That aside, we stayed at Danhostel, which was really comfortable and it felt a little like a hotel especially the toilet hahaha. It was about 54 Euros for two nights per person in a 6-bed dormitory with a private toilet. The view at the canal right beside our hostel was amazing too.
Danhostel
H. C. Andersens Blvd. 50, 1553 København V, Denmark
After taking a quick nap, we walked to the Botanical Garden to check out the palm house and the little hills in it.
Botanical Garden
Gothersgade 128, 1123 København, Denmark
For lunch, to save money, we bought ham, cheese and bread from the supermarket and chilled at Torvehallerne market. Besides groceries, the market also has lots of food stalls selling stuff like salmon, fish and chips, sushi, but to us it was a little pricey :(
Torvehallerne Market
Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 København, Denmark
Checked out Christiansborg Palace and the City Hall which were in the city center.
Christiansborg Palace
Prins Jørgens Gård 1, 1218 København, Denmark
City Hall
Rådhuspladsen 1, 1599 København, Denmark
We also visited many churches and cathedrals.
Copenhagen Cathedral
Nørregade 8, 1165 København, Denmark
Church of Our Saviour
Sankt Annæ Gade 29, 1416 København, Denmark
Afterwards, we headed to Rosenborg Castle which was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606.
Rosenborg Castle
Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 København, Denmark
Checked out The King's Garden which was right beside the castle.
The King's Garden
Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 København, Denmark
I googled about Tivoli Gardens to see some pictures of lighted Chinese pagodas at night, but to arrive and see that it was a theme park though we peeked through the gates and saw that there are really some parts of it that resembled a Chinese garden.
Tivoli Gardens
Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 København V, Denmark
St. Peter's Church
Sankt Peders Stræde 2, 1453 København, Denmark
For dinner, we ate at this kebab place and the prices were relatively more affordable. My fish and chips were around 62 krones and Don's tacos (?) was about 38 krones.
Strøg Shawarma
Frederiksberggade 5, 1459 København, Denmark
Finally checked out the famous Nyhavn, and unfortunately the skies were so grey due to the bad weather and the pictures aren't as nice.
Nyhavn
København K, Denmark
We had to wait for a while to get an empty spot to take photos hahaha.
DAY TWO
The second day was way better, less cold and beautiful clear blue skies!
Because it is the last day where we can spend our money, we decided to splurge a little. Bought lunch at this Asian food stall (there were quite a lot of Asian food boxes like that along the streets) and we were allowed to sit upstairs though the second level is for the Chinese buffet. I don't have the exact location of it but its along the streets of Zara and Lego if I didn't remember wrongly.
We both ordered the same thing - stir fried beef with vegetables, noodles and fried prawn at 35 krones each!
Headed over to LEGO and I just realised that LEGO originated from from Billund, Denmark. The LEGO Nyhavn building was amazing and there were many interactive corners for kids to have fun!
LEGO
Vimmelskaftet 37, 1161 København, Denmark
Church of the Holy Ghost
Niels Hemmingsens Gade 5, 1153 København, Denmark
We then slowly made our way to the mermaid and we walked passed many parks too! Luckily for us, we say many blooming flowers (unfortunately not cherry blossoms)!
Churchillparken
Churchillparken 7, Frihedsmuseet, 1263 København, Denmark
Gefion Fountain
Churchillparken, 1263 København K, Denmark
Mermaid (The Little Mermaid)
Langelinie, 2100 København Ø, Denmark
The Langelinie Park was supposed to be a #2 spot for cherry blossoms unfortunately we were too early in the year as it was too cold...
Langelinie Park
Nordre Toldbod, 1259 København, Denmark
In the park there was also a fortress where you can check it out; however it is rather huge and there is only one entrance so you have to walk one big round just to get out.
Kastellet Fortress
Gl. Hovedvagt, Kastellet 1, 2100 København, Denmark
While walking back to the City Center we saw a plane-boat landing on the waters...
In Churchhill park there was also this small little church!
St. Alban's Church
Churchillparken 11, 1263 København K, Denmark
And on our way back we checked out the most magnificent church (in my opinion) as well as Amalienborg Palace (they have changing of guards daily at 12PM but we missed it)!
Marble Church (Frederik's Church)
Frederiksgade 4, 1265 København, Denmark
Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg Slotsplads 5, 1257 København K, Denmark
We also visited Christiania where it is supposedly a hipster "free town" and they developed their rules without the Danish government. I don't have much pictures in it because it was a little scary because there were stalls selling mushrooms and cannabis and they were touting customers. I heard that if they catch you taking pictures of them they will scold you.
Freetown Christiania
Prinsessegade 1422 København K
Finally had that dinner at Scurry Hub at a super affordable price 65 krones and I couldn't finish my food because it was too much. Don ordered Green Curry and I ordered Penang curry (tasted more like Nonya Curry) but it was really good!
Scurry Hub
Fiolstræde 30, 1171 København, Denmark
Then that street was where I spotted my dreamcatcher shop (as most of my friends might know that I collect dreamcatchers everywhere I go; it is truly a stressful and expensive hobby). I literally gave up and I guess when you aren't searching the thing you've always wanted just appears. Wew. I got a huge red dreamcatcher at 39 krones.
Tessies
Fiolstræde 14, 1171 København, Denmark
We wanted to catch Nyhavn at sunset so we were a little early and decided to chill at the waterfront (facing the Copenhagen Opera house) a little. Don left to walk around because it was too cold for him LOL.
Copenhagen Opera House
Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 København K, Denmark
Had some money left and we decided to treat ourselves to some churros! I wanted soft serve but she ran out of it so I got chocolate as the topping instead... it was 55 krones :(
Gelato Rajissimo
Nyhavn 19 (504.67 mi) København, Denmark 1051
And YAY, caught the sunset to end off our trip to Copenhagen!
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