Coming to Copenhagen

It's a little hard to say since we don't know what most interests you. But the Little Mermaid is very popular (if she's back in town, she's on loan right now I think). The Tivoli Gardens. Eating polse (street hot dogs) and pastries for breakfast (some of the best ever). Christianshaven is also high on many people's list but not really on mine. Eating ice cream along one of the canals is also a favorite people watching pasttime of mine.

Our trip to Copenhagen was one of my very favorites - there are so many things to see there - depends on your interests. I'm normally not a hot dog lover, but I do agree with the above poster - those hotdogs are fantastic! We like museums and there are great ones there. I did follow the Rick Steves' book suggestions - they were very good. If you like art, we found an art museum a bit outside of Copenhagen that was fantastic! Also, we loved the Danish Versailles - can't remember what's it's called. It's in Rick's book.

I agree - it depends on what really interests you. But, you mention pubs, local places.... The entire downtown area from the Town Hall Square as you walk on one of the world's longest pedestrian streets, "Stroeget", towards the King's Square is nice. In the late afternoon/evening, many Danes meet down in Nyhavn (near the harbour) for a beer and good talk/laughter. A place full of atmosphere. Are you going in April? then both Tivoli Gardens and the world's oldest amusement parc (my favourite) north of
Copenhagen - Bakken - easily accesible with suburban trains (S-train) to Klampenborg station is worth a visit, but as an evening trip the better. http://www.bakken.dk/english.html If you are interested in Danish design, visit the department store of Illums Bolighus, neighbour to world famous Georg Jensen silversmith's flagship store, right on the "Stroeget". Hop on a harbour cruise. There is even a public waterbus (yellow motorboats) which takes you around the harbour without a tour guide. have fun in Copenhagen!

I loved the national history museum and the Nazi resistance museum. Nyhavn is a great area, and Tivoli is wonderful, except for the crowds. Copenhagen is one city where I enjoyed the hop on hop off bus. Although the commentary was really lame (at least it was ten years ago), it does give you a good overview of the city and lit's an easy way to see all the fabulous buildings. It's also an easy way to get out to the Little Mermaid, which is kind of disappointing, but you just have to do it. At least I felt I did.

If you are interested in Vikings, the Vikings Museum in Roskilde ( 1/2 hr west by train) is wonderful.

Sharon - do you mean the Louisiana Art Museum north of Copenhagen? A very worthwhile visit for modern art and Elsingor just north of there is a wonderful town to visit (with Kronberg Castle).

The art museum I was referring to is Ordupgaard Art Museum - short distance north of town. It is really nice!

I spelled it wrong - It's Ordrupgaard Art Museum. Look it up on Google. Great!

You don't have much time. In April you will probably need to plan indoor activity - coming from Arizona it's likely to seem both cold and dark. We visited in July/August so we could plan for decent weather. If you like museums, the National Museum is great. I started at the oldest exhibits and worked my way into the 1700's. If you like classic art, the Glyptotech would be my first choice. The building itself is beautiful. If you like palaces, I'd suggest Rosenborg Slot (with the crown jewels). Another downtown choice is Amalienburg Slot. If you like castles, we liked Kronborg in Helsingor best. We didn't have time to visit Fredericksborg but I know many like it best (but I think the gardens are a big draw and not sure about those in April). If you like cathedrals, our first choice was Roskilde. For shopping and hanging out, the Stroget between city hall and Nyhaven is the place - but I'm hesitant to suggest it in April. If you get nice weather, I'm sure it will be going strong. If you're into hippie stuff, Christiania is the place. For views of viking ships and building techniques, the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde is worthwhile. It looks like Tivoli will be open on weekends when you're there. In April, again, the crowd probably depends heavily on the weather. We bought 72 hour Copenhagen cards at the Airport information booth when we arrived, then took the train into the center. If you stay near Nyhaven, the Metro is much more direct. The cards were great for us, they included many museums, Tivoli, plus transportation on busses, metro, and trains - which we used for both Roskilde and Helsingor (as well as Hornbaek beach on the north coast of Zealand).

Great! Thanks to all for the great advice. I can not wait to leave next week. Anyone know of a website(s) for discounts on such attractions like Tivoli Gardens or other hot spots in Copenhagen. Also, does anyone know that if it is true the Danish eat Whale and or seal? If so, where would one look for that type of food?
Thanks again everyone and look forward to hearing from you! Damion