No matter how you look at it, Copenhagen is the center of Denmark. And for that reason, visitors to Denmark have to visit Copenhagen. Denmarks vibrant capitol is easy to navigate, and using Metro, bus and the S-train, it is easy to find your way in the different parts of town, each with a charm, soul and colour of its own.
When experiencing a new city, the usual questions always appear. Where to stay, what to eat, what to see, sights to take the children? On this page,
www.danhostel.dk will try to help you with a few suggestions for your stay in Copenhagen
PLACES TO STAY IN COPENHAGEN
The cheapest and most central way to stay in Copenhagen, is to use one of the four hostels, which are conveniently located in different parts of the town. All are members of Danhostel Denmark.
Danhostel Copenhagen City
Copenhagens largest and most progressive hostel welcomes its guest from the little skyscraper in the most central part of Copenhagen. Conveniently located at the harbourfront and next to the bridge Langebro, Danhostel Copenhagen City is open 24 hours a day all year round, and the 1020 beds are ready to accommodate guests of all ages, size and colours. The hostels 5-star- and pricewinning design will with guarantee give its guests a hostelexperience, that is something out of the ordinary. For more information: www.dgi-byen.dk
Danhostel Copenhagen Amager
Just four km from the center of Copenhagen, Danhostel Copenhagen Amager warmly welcomes its visitors with 514 beds in bright and redecorated rooms. If you want to visit the city center of Copenhagen, it is easily reached from the nearby metrostation (Bella Center Station), or if you want a relaxing day at the hostel, the big naturearea just outside the hostel is perfect for outdoor activities for the whole family. As Danhostel Copenhagen Amager also offers several indoor activities for both old and young, the hostel can be seen as an oasis of quietness in the middle of the buzzing city. For more information: www.danhostelcopenhagen.dk
Danhostel Copenhagen Downtown
From Danhostel Copenhagen Downtown you only have a short walking distance to all the attractions, you must visit in Copenhagen. The cosy hostel is located in quiet surroundings in one of the oldest squares in Copenhagen, with the fountain “Vandkunsten” as a beautiful signpost just outside the entrance. From here you only have a few minutes walk to the famous pedestrian area Strøget, to Christiansborg,, Tivoli and other classical attractions of Copenhagen. For more information: www.copenhagendowntown.com/da/
Danhostel Copenhagen Bellahøj
In green and peaceful surroundings in the part of Copenhagen called Brønshøj, Danhostel Copenhagen Bellahøj is the perfect residence to those, who wishes full speed in the daytime, and relaxing and quiet hours at nighttime. The hostel welcomes guests of every size, age or color, and whatever the guests are summercamps, businesscourses or families with children, there is only a short way to the city center with bus, the S-train or on a bicycle. For more information: http://copenhagenhostel.dk/
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen has so much to offer for tourists, whatever the trip is only for one day or a week. You will never get tired of experiencing the many beautiful attractions of Copenhagen or just follow the daily life pass by from a chair in one of the many cafes in the center of town.
Here are a few suggestions of what to see and do in Copenhagen:
- Tivoli
The amusementpark Tivoli is the most popular attraction in Denmark, and an absolute must-see in Copenhagen. Beside the many amusements and merry-go-rounds, which is especially used by tourists, the local people of Copenhagen also spends time in the beautiful, old garden in the center of Copenhagen. Tivoli changes constantly with a wide variety of exhibitions, concerts, new and exciting restaurants and much more, which altogether makes Tivoli a meetingplace for people if all ages.
- Strøget
The worlds longest pedestrian zone is a fascinating experience with a shop for everyone. Also sitting in a café or on a bench doing peoplewatching is a very popular activity with so many people from all over the world visiting this vibrant and modern street. In one part of Strøget, Købmagergade, you can also see the Rundetårn, which is a round church with an old, paved road for horsecarriages all the way to the top, build by the King Christian IV. Strøget also begins in Copenhagens main square, Rådhuspladsen, end ends in another big square, Kongens Nytorv, from where you can take a stroll to Nyhavn to enjoy a glass of good, danish beer.
- Harbour Cruise
Enjoy Copenhagen from the waterfront, and take one of the many harbourcruises to look at The Little Mermaid, the impressive Opera and enjoy the silence in the narrow canals, winding through the oldest parts of Copenhagen.
- Amalienborg Castle
See for yourself, where the Queen in the oldest monarchy in the world lives in real life, and see the balcony, from which the royal family of Denmark waves to the crowd on birthdays, weddings, baptisms and more. Eventhough Amalienborg Castle is the residence of the Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, when they live here during the winter, as a tourist, you have a unique possibility to see a magnificent castle, full of history and with the Queens Guards parading through the castlesquare.
- The National Museum
In the most visited museum of Copenhagen, you can learn everything worth knowing about Denmarks history. Meet the Vikings and the very special Tollundmanden, and learn history in a new and fascinating way with the use of live pictures, light and sound.
- Frederiksberg Have – Frederiksberg Garden
Need a few hours to relax? Then the old garden of his majesty Frederik IV is the perfect place. The lush garden is a former park belonging to Frederiksberg Castle, which you can experience in the southern end of the garden. With wide pathways going through huge areas of old, tall trees and colourful flowers with bridges, birds and big picnicareas, this wellkept garden is the most beautiful of Copenhagens many parks. In the southwest corner of the garden, it is also possible to see the elephants play outside the large elephanthouse of Copenhagen Zoo.
- Amager Strandpark – Amager Beachpark
If you want to take a swin og spend a day at the beach, then the biggest beach in Copenhagen is a very good option. Amager Strandpark has 4.6 km shoreline of wide, sandy beaches with a lagoon, an island and a metrostop (Amager Strand Station) just a few minutes walk from the beach. If you want to take the bike, Amager Strandpark is only five km from the city center.
