Copenhagen isn’t just a city — it’s a mood. A place where pastel-hued harbors meet cutting-edge design, where bicycles outnumber cars, and where every cobblestone seems to whisper a story.
What did we do?
Havnegade Promenaden a park along the waterfront on our way to Nyhavn.
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| Trampoline |
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| What a 61 yr old woman 👵 should not do |
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| Bricks-in-Common The difference a brick makes |
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| The Pavillion is designed as three cross arches, each of a different size, but all with approximately the same CO2 footprint |
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| Full Length by Kirsten Ortwed |
Kajak Rutsjebane
Walked along Kalvebod Bølge (park) and watched the swimmers in the freezing cold water.
This young lady came there just to get in the water, so Rob was kind enough to take pictures for her. She doesn't have many pictures as she did not stay in very long. I only took this one picture.
Nyhavn is a postcard perfect waterfront. A 17th-century harbor lined with candy colored townhouses, wooden ships, and bustling cafés. Definitely a tourist hotspot.
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Royal Copenhagen: Palaces, Guards, and Grandeur
Amalienborg Palace is the official residence of the Danish royal family, we did not take a tour but we accidentally timed our arrival for the Changing of the Guard.
Amalienborg Palace is the official residence of the Danish royal family, we did not take a tour but we accidentally timed our arrival for the Changing of the Guard.
Christiansborg Palace & Chapel
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| Inside of the Chapel |
We purchased our tickets including a tour online days in advance for Rosenborg Castle. We had an entry time of 12:50 - 13:00. Our tour started at 13:00.
The castle was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606. It was built in the Dutch Renaissance style and has been expanded several times. A Renaissance gem housing Denmark’s crown jewels.
Our tour started Ground Floor Christian IV's Winter Room. The Winter Room, which had absolutely nothing in it. They discovered that the ceiling was not holding the amount of vistors on the above floor causing the room to sink.
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| They even removed the paintings |
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| This is the current support |
The Ground Floor consisted of Christian IV's Writing Room, Bedchamber, Toilet, The Dark Room, The Garden Room, The Marble Chamber, Christian V's Chamber, & The Stone Corridor.
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| Christian IV |
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| Christian IV' |
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| Queen Sophie Christian IV's mother |
In case you were wondering the castle has three toilets.Each toilet had its own chute directly into moat.
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| The Dark Room wax Figure of Frederik III |
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| THe Marble Chamber Swedish, Danish & Norwegian coat of arms |
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| Christian V |
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| Queen Charlotte Amalie |
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| Christian V's Chamber |
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| The Rose Room dates back to Frederik V |
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| Frederik IV's Cabinet Room |
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| Christian VI'S Hall |
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| Christian VII's Hall Christian VII never stayed at Rosenborg Castle so he never used this room |
The second floor consisted of The Great Hall, The Glass Cabinet, The Regalia Room, Tapestries
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| Celeste was our tour guide |
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| One of 12 Tapestries |
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| National Coat of Arms on the Stucco Ceiling |
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| The 3 silver lions guard the king's & queen's thrones |
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| Since 1671 all royal children have been baptized in this font |
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| Collection of glassware gifted by the City of Venice |
In the Regalia Room you will find The Wetting Trap Chair. During the 1600s and 1700s apparently people loved pranks by mechanical means.
When someone sat in this chair they were held by iron arms and their weight activated a mechanism hidden in the seat. The mechanism produced a fart like sound and then they were doused with water. Doesn't that sound like fun!
The Treasury holds the Royal collection of precious objects and of course The Crown Jewels.
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| "The Water" |
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| Norwegian Lion |
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| Surprise! I found the wine cellar. |
Jewelery Boxes
The Crown Jewels - Queen Sophie Magdalena's will of 1746 decreed that her jewelry was not to be given to one person but was always to be 'with the Crown'. There are pearls, rubies, emeralds, rose-cut diamonds 💎 and brilliant-cut diamonds 💎.
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| The Queen can use any of the jewels whenever she wishes. Temporarily Removed In Use by the Queen |
They would not let me "borrow" any of the exquisite pieces.
King’s Garden
Take me to Tivoli Gardens the world’s second oldest operating amusement park in the world. Located in downtown Copenhagen next to the Central Rail Station. Our visit coincided with the Flower Festival.
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| Our first ride |
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| We needed something slower |
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| A trip around the pond |
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| Our number is up |
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| My curmudgeon wouldn't let me ride this rollercoaster 🎢 |
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| Some of the things he does for me |
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| I was allowed the smaller rollercoaster 🎢 |
Pro tip you must exchange your electronic ticket at a machine for a wristband. You may also get a stamp to leave the park to re-enter.
The City on Two Wheels
Copenhagen is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. I wanted Rob to rent one with the cart and take me around the city.
Copenhagen is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. I wanted Rob to rent one with the cart and take me around the city.
At our hotel there was an event sponsored by Red Bull where bicycles were decorated and then had to be ridden across a small bridge with a see-saw portion without going in the water. We could not get close but we were able to watch from our room.
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| This one is in the water |
Place your bets, do they make it across or fall in?
The Little Mermaid by Edvard Eriksen was erected in 1913 and was inspired by HC Anderson's The Little Mermaid fairy tale.
Things you find when you Wander:
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| Mermaid by Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen |
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| The fountain in Amaliehaven |
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| The Yellow Warehouse is an 18th-century warehouse |
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| West India Warehouse was built 1780 to 1781 for the Danish West India Company, a chartered company responsible for trade on the Danish West Indies. |
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| It nows houses the Royal Cast Collection |
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| After the Bath by Carl Aaeresleff |
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| The Swimmer by Johan Lauentius Helenus Börjeson |
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| Bottom of Ivar Huitfeldt Memorial |
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| Top of Ivar Huitfeldt Memorial |
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| Gefion Fountain |
To the Laundromat we must go. This is one of those lessons learned.
Frst it was a long walk, second Rob accidentally paid for a young mother's load of laundry (she tried paying us back but we gladly said it was on us), third we took an Uber back. When all was said and done, it almost would have been cheaper to just let the hotel do our laundry, but this is all part of our wandering adventure.
Restaurant/Bars:
Geranium – At roughly $600 pp, we did NOT eat here but it's worth the mention that it is the only 3-star Michelin restaurant in Denmark, offering an artful, seasonal tasting menu.
Cafe Europa
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| Charcuterie Plate |
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| And Spritz's |
Fru Nimb inside Tivoli Gardens
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| Danish Fjord shrimps with toasted brioche, mayo, lemon and dill |
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| Fru Nimb's creamy shellfish salad with hand-peeled shrimp, crayfish tails, trout roe and soft-boiled egg |
Restaurant Karla a Danish restaurant. It was small and completely full by the time we left. The food was good but not spectacular.
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| Filet of salmon baked with mashed potatoes and tomato served on a piece of solid oak |
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| Wienerschnitzel Breaded veal served with peas, pomme sauté and gravy |
Where did we stay? Copenhagen Marriott Hotel being a Platinum Elite Marriott member has been paying off. We received an upgraded room along with lounge access.
How did we get here? Train from Gothenburg, Sweden to Copenhagen Central Station (København H).
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| Gothenburg Central |
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| Is she weeping or playing hide & seek? |
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| Train, Train, Train |
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| Crossing the Øresund Bridge |
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| We safely arrived |
When did we visit? 29 August - 2 September 2025
June–August is the best time to visit because of long days, outdoor dining, and festivals.
December for Christmas markets and candlelit hygge magic.
According to little Ms. Google, in August, we traveled 5,571 miles by walking, driving/taxi, cruising, funicular and flying ✈️.
Copenhagen is a city that rewards both the planner and the wanderer (us).
"Me trying to say “København” like a local"
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