Explore Copenhagen - A local's Travel Guide

29 places in this vlog

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1. 1:58

   Frederiksberg

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Frederiksberg

   Few tourists come here, so it feels like local Copenhagen.

2. 2:23

   Frederiksberg Gardens

   🌳 Park · Frederiksberg

   The zoo's elephants can be seen for free from inside the gardens.

3. 2:34

   Copenhagen Zoo

   🚡 Activity · Frederiksberg · brief mention

   The elephants can be glimpsed for free from Frederiksberg Gardens.

4. 2:46

   Frederiksberg Palace

   🏰 Palace · Frederiksberg

5. 3:04

   Frederiksberg Allé

   🏢 Landmark · Frederiksberg

   Has Parisian vibes and was once reserved for the king and his court; a good area for lunch.

6. 5:10

   City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen)

   🏢 Landmark · Indre By · brief mention

   A handy spot to park your bike before exploring the centre on foot.

7. 5:48

   Gammel Strand

   🏛️ Historic site · Indre By

   Look below the water to spot the underwater statue of Agnete and the Merman.

8. 6:04

   Agnete and the Merman

   🏢 Landmark · Indre By · brief mention

9. 6:14

   Christiansborg Palace

   🏰 Palace · Slotsholmen

   Buy a ticket to tour the old royal rooms.

10. 6:32

    Royal Library Garden (Bibliotekshaven)

    🌳 Park · Slotsholmen

11. 7:01

    Nyhavn

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Nyhavn

    Do as locals do: grab a sandwich and a beer and sit by the canal.

12. 7:33

    Broens Gadekøkken

    🛒 Market · Christianshavn

    Walk to the end of Nyhavn on the right side and cross the bridge to reach it.

13. 7:51

    Ofelia Plads

    🏢 Landmark · Indre By

    Offers a great view of the Royal Danish Opera House.

14. 8:00

    Copenhagen Opera House

    🏢 Landmark · Holmen · brief mention

15. 8:03

    Amalienborg

    🏰 Palace · Frederiksstaden

16. 8:23

    Marble Church (Frederik's Church)

    ⛩️ Temple · Frederiksstaden

17. 8:36

    The Little Mermaid

    🏢 Landmark · Langelinie

    Called quite underwhelming; watching tourists crowd the tiny statue is the fun part.

18. 8:58

    Kastellet

    🏛️ Historic site · Østerbro

    Free and open to the public; just around the corner from The Little Mermaid.

19. 9:18

    Nyboder

    🏛️ Historic site · Nyboder

20. 9:32

    King's Garden (Kongens Have)

    🌳 Park · Indre By

21. 9:45

    Rosenborg Castle

    🏰 Palace · Indre By

22. 10:02

    Torvehallerne

    🛒 Market · Indre By

    Good for picking up ingredients if you plan to cook yourself.

23. 10:21

    The Lakes (Søerne)

    🌳 Park · Søerne

    A lovely place to sit and people-watch.

24. 10:57

    GoBoat

    🚡 Activity · Indre By

    Recommended over the large canal tour boats.

25. 11:15

    Hey Captain

    🚡 Activity · Indre By · brief mention

    An option if you want a private tour without driving yourself.

26. 11:22

    Tivoli Gardens

    🚡 Activity · Vesterbro

    Entry is about $22, plus around $38 for a ride pass; expensive but worth it.

27. 11:49

    Christianshavn

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Christianshavn

    Much less busy than Nyhavn.

28. 12:02

    Church of Our Saviour

    ⛩️ Temple · Christianshavn

    Climbing the spire costs about $10.

29. 12:20

    Christiania

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Christianshavn

    Worth reading up on its history before visiting.