Copenhagen is a city that used to be better associated with business trips than leisure travel, but recent years have seen the Danish capital attracting ever more international visitors with its fine balance of history, cultural attractions and nightlife.
If you've never visited Copenhagen before, you've been missing out on one of Europe's cultural powerhouses. The local museums and galleries are renowned for containing some of the finest works in the continent, including those of local artist Christen Købke, and the city's culinary side has also made big splashes recently with some of its restaurants being awarded prestigious honours - including famous eatery Noma being declared 'best in the world' by one panel.
However, even with such a multitude of things to see and do in Copenhagen, you shouldn't feel you have to rush to get it all done. Taking time to acclimatise yourself to this wonderful city can be time well spent, and making the circular walk from the old centre of Kongens Nytorv and the Nyhavn canal-side area, past the royal palaces of Amalienborg and the Kastellet citadel towards the Rosenborg gardens, can give you a glimpse of several facets of what make this city great.
If you're keen to dig a little deeper, visiting the National Gallery of Denmark, which features the works of many of the masters in addition to special exhibits that change throughout the year, could be a good bet. Located nearby is another intriguing art gallery with a more singular focus, namely the personal collection of tobacco magnate Heinrich Hirschsprung, which offers a more personal insight into the Danish Golden Age of painting at the Hirschsprungske Collection.
Once you've exhausted the day at Copenhagen's museums and galleries, you'll be spoiled for choice with places to spend the long summer evenings. The Nyhavn area is the centre of the city's nightlife, and the best place to enjoy locally brewed Carlsberg, while more cultured visitors may wish to round off their day with a trip to the modern opera house in Copenhagen's dockside area.
If you want to get even more out of your trip to Denmark, arrange your hotel Copenhagen stay to coincide with the biggest event of the calendar - the Whitsun Carnival, taking place between 21 and 23 May each year. This popular festival features parades, open air concerts and markets in many locations throughout the city, and can add another layer to your travel experience.
Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
