Suzanne Kenzer - Freelance Travel Journalist
Ready to swap your Paris-London loop for a city that blends fairy-tale grandeur with everyday ease? We head to Copenhagen with travel journalist Suzanne Kenzer to unpack a long-weekend plan that hits royal palaces, storied museums, waterfront strolls, and a dining scene that’s as welcoming as it is ambitious. Think crown jewels at Rosenborg, the lifeguard change at Amalienborg, and a canal cruise past Nyhavn’s candy-colored facades—all within walking distance and perfect for first-timers.
Food lovers get the inside track on smørrebrød done right, why reservations matter even for casual spots, and how Copenhagen’s 26 Michelin stars reflect a city obsessed with quality without the fuss. We wander Tivoli Gardens for vintage thrills, nighttime lights, and weekend fireworks, then step into day trips that elevate your itinerary: Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Shakespeare’s Elsinore, and Roskilde’s duo of the Viking Ship Museum and the royal tomb-filled cathedral.
We also tackle the practicals that make or break a short stay: the best shoulder-season windows, how layers beat forecasts, when to walk versus ride, and why the Copenhagen Card streamlines transit and admissions. Learn how to handle Danish kroner in a mostly cashless culture, what tipping really looks like, and which souvenirs travel well—Royal Copenhagen porcelain, Georg Jensen design, licorice, butter cookies, and Lego for the win. If you’ve been craving a European city that feels both grand and grounded, this guide gives you everything you need to plan with confidence.
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0:20 Welcome And Guest Intro
1:47 First Impressions Of Copenhagen
3:11 Royal Palaces And Crown Jewels
6:48 Museums And Nyhavn By Water
9:18 When To Go And What To Wear
10:26 What Copenhagen Tastes Like
12:13 Dining Culture And Reservations
13:36 How To Get Around The City
15:05 Tivoli Gardens And Lego Roots
18:06 Why It Belongs On Your List
18:46 Day Trips To Kronborg And Roskilde
23:19 Hans Christian Andersen And The Mermaid
24:26 Where To Stay And Neighborhoods
27:20 Biking Culture, Clean Harbors, Parking
30:45 Shoulder Seasons And Tivoli Tips
32:06 Copenhagen Card And Money Basics
34:11 What To Buy And Where To Shop
36:23 Resources, Articles, And What’s Next
35:40 Gratitude And Ways To Connect
For more information:
visitcopenhagen.com
*Articles coming this fall on familytravelck.com & roundtripcolleenkelly.com
**Disclaimer: King Christian visited Amsterdam. Finland is a Nordic country.
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