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Two Days in Copenhagen this November - Advice Welcome!

Posted by (Massachusetts ) on

My daughter is studying in Copenhagen this fall (college junior) and I'm visiting her for a long weekend in November (I've never been). I take a red eye on Thursday, arrive Friday AM, spend Saturday & Sunday, and fly out Monday afternoon. So we basically have Friday night and then the weekend to explore. I know it will be cold (I'm from Massachusetts so that's fine!) - but she's done none of the touristy stuff and we'd both like to do as many of the "must sees" as we can. She is very interested in seeing the Nutcracker (Royal Ballet) so I will get tickets for that probably on Saturday evening (but there are also matinee options).

Please send any/all advice on what we should see / do / eat, and so on. Thank you!

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Copenhagen is a wonderful destination; I hope your daughter studies also the Danish lifestyle and culture.

Of course the must-sees depend on your special interests - here a selection of the most popular sights. Not so much mentioned in this list are Danish food and design. Smørrebrød is a great lunch option. I recommend to start with a HoHo tour for a commented overview - and you can hop off or on where and when you want.

I recommend to have also a look at November events - Christmas and light events start mid November.

In November be prepared for little bit limited daylight durations (link).

Have a great journey. It would help others if you publish a little trip report here after your return.

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***TorvehallerneKBH Food Market.—Fantastic fresh food market with many of the stalls indoors. Danish open-faced sandwiches that look like artwork

***Rosenborg Castle—One of the best Royal castles anywhere in Europe.

*** Nyhavn —- Historic Sailor’s Quarter with two buildings Hans Christian Andersen lived in. ( Nyhavn 20 and Nyhavn 67).

***. Tivoli Gardens— The historic amusement park that inspired Walt Disney to build Disneyland.

*** City Hall Square. One of Copenhagen’s great public spaces at one end of its famous pedestrianized shopping street “Stroget.”

*** Sankt Peders Bageri. ( St. Peter’s Bakery)
Not just Copenhagen’s oldest bakery- this is the oldest bakery in Denmark dating from 1652. Mouth-watering pastries and cinnamon rolls. Near Copenhagen University at Sankt Peders Straede 29. Open 7:30am-5pm. Monday-Saturday.

Have fun in Copenhagen!

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