2. Spend an afternoon at CopenHot

Hot tubs and saunas are an essential part of Nordic culture for their physical and mental benefits. CopenHot or Little Siberia, is located on a rooftop overlooking the old industrial shipyard. It is the perfect place to find ease in the middle of the buzzing city.

There are a number of different hot tub or sauna options to book depending on what you are looking for. They also offer cold tub options if that is your thing.

Check out their website for more info: https://copenhot.com/

3. Go on a Beer Walking Tour with Politically Incorrect Tours

A food or alcohol tour is a must when visiting any new city. What better tour is there when you combine alcohol and dirty jokes? Sounds like a good time to me!

Politically Incorrect Tours offers a Beer Walk Tour of the Vesterbro neighborhood, known as one of the coolest areas of the city, every day from 4:30-6:30pm. Our guide took us to different parts of the neighborhood, chatted about the history, told some politically incorrect jokes as we sampled different local beers. We sampled 9 beers, totaling about 1 liter. It was a really unique way to see the city and try local Danish alcohol.

You can book the tour using my Viator Link:

4. Go shopping at Ganni Postmodern

Gianni is a fashion brand that was founded in Copenhagen. Their designs are known as bold and bright, which is very different from traditional Scandinavian style. The brand has become so popular that stores are popping up worldwide and has been seen on many celebrities ranging from Miley Cyrus to Emma Chamberlain.

The Ganni store is located in Christianshavn, which is easily accessible and central to many sights. It is the perfect place to find a unique outfit for yourself or bring home to a loved one.

Visit their website: ganni.com

5. Visit the DesignMuseum Danmark

I am not someone who particularly loves museums and history, so if you have similar feelings, this is the place for you. The DesignMuseum Danmark is a quirky, modern, unique place to admire the beauty of Scandinavian design.

There are a number of different themed rooms throughout. Some of those rooms featuring furniture (lots and lots of chairs), clothing, and spaces that really made you think outside the box (one room had a hanging banner that said “What if you can book your death like an Airbnb.” Trippy, right?).

It was cool, refreshing, and something totally different than a typical history or art museum.

And if all else fails, it is an excellent place to get an insta-worthy photo.

Check out their website: https://designmuseum.dk/

6. Climb to the top of the Church of Our Saviour

If you are looking for a gorgeous, panoramic view of the city, you need to visit the Church of Our Saviour in Christianshavn. After climbing 400 steps, this baroque church rewards you with some of the beautiful views of Copenhagen. The ascend takes about 15 minutes to complete, depending upon your activity levels and mobility. It is well worth it.

If you are visiting the city during high season (June-August), it is recommended to buy tickets in advance.

https://www.vorfrelserskirke.dk/

7. Rent a Boat from GoBoat

Copenhagen is situated in the middle of beautiful canals so when visiting the city, going on a canal tour should be on the top of your list. However, instead of taking a super touristy canal tour out of Nyhavn, I would recommend renting a boat through GoBoat.

GoBoat is a private boating experience where you can either be your own captain or hire a captain to take you around the canals. It is a much more intimate, fun, and relaxing way to see the city from the water instead of being crammed on a tour boat.

We rented our boat for 1 hour and were able to see 2 different canals during that time frame. You can rent for longer if that fits your schedule better.

Book your boat here: https://goboat.dk/en/copenhagen

8. Visit TorvehallerneKBH Market

TorevehallerneKBH Market is a foodie paradise. Located in Indre By and across from the Norreport metro stop, this food market features nearly 80 different vendors selling a wide range of different produce, flowers, and prepared foods. The glass building itself is such a vibe too. Be sure to come hungry and give yourself time to admire all the different options.

Be sure to check out these vendors:

• Grod- porridge

• Coffee Collective- coffee shop

• Hallernes Smorrebord- open-faced sandwich

• TheDogHouse- Danish style hot dog

• Sushi Lovers- sushi

For vendor information and more: https://torvehallernekbh.dk/

9. Get lost in the magic of Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens is an amusement park located in the middle of the city. It is beloved and enjoyed by people of every age. Between the rides, colorful flowers, concerts, theater performances and restaurants, it is truly a place that inspires everyone.

Fun Fact for my Disney lovers- Tivoli is said to have inspired Walt Disney and his theme parks. Pretty cool, right?

Be sure to check the website before your visit to confirm Tivoli is open during your stay.

For more info/ to purchase tickets: www.tivoli.dk

10. Wander around Christiania

Christiania is a self-proclaimed autonomous district in Copenhagen. It runs completely separate from the city with their own rules and regulations. It is really quite a quirky, unique place to explore. Every street you wander through has something eye catching to see.

Here are few awesome stops to make when you visit Christiania:

• Christiania Art Gallery

• Green George the Troll (this is really awesome if you have children with you. We did not have kids with us and I thought it was pretty awesome too haha)

• Christiania Bryghus, The Lab Brewery

• Sunshine bakery for a piece of ‘dream cake’