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How to spend 3 days in Copenhagen

🗺️🗺️ Itinerary Day 1: Classic Copenhagen •Check-in: Next House Copenhagen •#historicallandmarks Visit: Rosenborg Castle & The King’s Garden (perfect for a first stroll) •Walk: Along Nyhavn Harbor – the colorful postcard-perfect canal •Evening: Canal Cruise (1-hour relaxing tour – great for all ages) •Dinner: Restaurant Tight or Skagen Fiskerestaurant (family friendly options) ⸻ Day 2: Royal Touch & Cultural Gems •Morning: National Museum of Denmark (has interactive kids’ sections!) •Lunch: Try traditional smørrebrød at Aamanns Deli •Afternoon: Amalienborg Palace + Guard Changing Ceremony •Evening: Tivoli Gardens – magical lights, rides, and shows for all ages ⸻ Day 3: Local Life & Hidden Treasures • Morning: Climb The Round Tower + stroll along Strøget (shopping street) • Lunch: Torvehallerne Food Market (tons of food stalls for every taste) • Afternoon: Visit Kastellet fortress & The Little Mermaid statue • Optional: Carlsberg Brewery (has playground areas too – fun for adults and kids!) • Dinner: Cofoco or Madklubben Vesterbro (modern Danish cuisine – book ahead) 📍📍 Must-Visit Attractions • Nyhavn Canal • Rosenborg Castle • Tivoli Gardens • Amalienborg Palace • The Round Tower • National Museum of Denmark • The Little Mermaid Statue • Torvehallerne Food Market • Frederik’s Church (Marble Church) 🥘🥘 Must-Try Food • Smørrebrød – open-faced sandwiches • Frikadeller – Danish meatballs • Stegt flæsk – crispy pork (ask for halal/vegetarian alternatives if needed) • Rødgrød med fløde – Danish berry dessert • Kanelsnegl – cinnamon rolls • Coffee & Hot Chocolate – try Andersen Bakery or Coffee Collective 🏠🏠 Accommodation Next House Copenhagen • Chic, affordable & central • Family rooms available • Cozy shared areas: cinema room, lounge, rooftop bar 📷📷 Photo Spots • Nyhavn (colorful buildings & boats) • Rosenborg Castle gardens • The Round Tower view • Tivoli Gardens at night • The Marble Church (interior & exterior!) • Little Mermaid statue 📣📣 Tips 🚶♀️ Copenhagen is walkable – bring comfy shoes. 🎟️ Book online tickets for Tivoli, museums, castles to skip lines. 🍽️ Make dinner reservations, especially on weekends. 💳 Most places are card-only – don’t rely on cash. 🚲 Bike rentals are cool but not always ideal with small kids – walking is safer. 🗣️ English is widely spoken – no stress with Danish. #familytrip #historicallandmarks #localguides #deliciousfood #copenhagen #denmark #travelguide #travel #tourism #foodie #food #burger #europetrip #northerneurope
Posted: Oct 3, 2025
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