DON'T Do This in Copenhagen Denmark! 🇩🇰 (What to Do Instead)

[@destinationwellknown]

Planning a trip to Copenhagen? Here are my top tips for the Danish capital 🇩🇰 Places to Stay 🏨 1. Manon Les Suites is an excellent hotel with a beautiful indoor pool: destinationwellknown.com/link/manoncph-yt 
 2. Copenhagen Strand is a lovely mid-range hotel near Nyhavn: destinationwellknown.com/link/cphstrand-yt 
 3. Next House Copenhagen is the best cheap hotel in the city centre: destinationwellknown.com/link/nexthousecph-yt Top Activities & Tours 🎟 1. Tivoli Gardens - I recommend this ticket, which includes unlimited rides: destinationwellknown.com/link/tivolicph-yt 
 2. Canal Cruise from Nyhavn: destinationwellknown.com/link/cphcanalcruise-yt 
 3. Go on a food tour with a local and experience Danish food: destinationwellknown.com/link/cphfoodtours-yt 4. Do a day trip to Malmö in Sweden: destinationwellknown.com/link/malmotour-yt Get the Copenhagen Card to get unlimited use of public transport & massive discounts on activities in CPH: destinationwellknown.com/link/copenhagencard-yt

[@Adrian-ey1bv]

I'm so glad I found this channel. Every video is an absolute joy to watch.

[@destinationwellknown]

Oh thank you so much!! What an extremely nice comment 🥰

[@mystemo1980]

Binging all the videos at the moment. Thanks for the honesty, making planning very straightforward !

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot 🙏🙏

[@jbarroso966]

I am about to watch all your videos about Copenhagen because you are saving me so much research time as I plan my trip in a few months! Thanks so much.

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot for your comment! That’s so nice to hear 🤝

[@KomoyaFreya]

Your vibe is so lovely it makes the information better 😂❤

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot 😀

[@Prepix4ever]

Thanks for your videos ! i am going to Copenhagen with my kids in 10 days and all of your videos are very instructive and helpful for me :)

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot for your comment - that’s so great to hear 🙌🇩🇰

[@BanffshireProf]

Agree. But I love a walk along Larsens Plads and Ofelia Plads and do it every morning when I'm staying at the Admiral.

[@destinationwellknown]

How is the Admiral these days? From the outside, it looks so 'cold' and dark, but I've heard it's an excellent hotel?

[@BanffshireProf]

The Admiral is wonderful. I stay there every time I am in Copenhagen, which is usually at least twice each year. Rooms great, food excellent, and staff first-class (in fact the waiters in SALT have become friends over the years). Gud bevare kongen etc etc.

[@thealbatross9487]

I'm watching all your videos of Copenhagen. They are so informative and helpful! Could you do one on where, as a visitor, one may eat without breaking the bank?😅😅

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot! Yea that’s a great idea - I’ve got it in the pipeline, hopefully I’ll have it online in a few weeks time 🤝

[@00vini7]

Loving your videos, thankyou sir. We're visiting Copenhagen next weekend and I feel like a local already 🙂

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks mate, that’s great to hear 🙌

[@TheCuriousOranj]

If you do one of the boat tours, they will pass by the mermaid anyway, so will save you the walk out there. My favorite part of my brief visit to Copenhagen was just wandering around Christianhaven and Nyhavn and sitting along the canal on a sunny afternoon having a cold beer watching everyone enjoying the sun.

[@destinationwellknown]

Good tip - and I agree, that is one of the best things to do in Copenhagen

[@nayeefachowdhury]

Valuable advice! Thanks very much!

[@destinationwellknown]

Thank you 🙏

[@finnvoyager]

Thank for great tips! I haven’t been in Copenhagen yet but it looks like place worth for visit 😊👍

[@destinationwellknown]

It sure is 🙌

[@KingFozzie1]

Finally visiting soon, thanks for the information

[@destinationwellknown]

Have a nice trip 🙌

[@KingFozzie1]

@@destinationwellknown Thank you 🙌

[@tsvetelinasolakova4299]

I agree with your list and opinion about the city. For the mermaid - I always joke that the little mermaid is more little than mermaid :) For a great view of Copenhagen I would always recommend people to go to a or Vor Frelsers kirke in Christinashavn. I think the view from there is much better than the round tower.

[@destinationwellknown]

Excellent advice there 🤝

[@andrewguy1525]

Hi, thanks for the videos I finding them very useful for my forthcoming trip to the city, what are your thoughts on Tivoli gardens, is it worth a visit and spending time for a single traveller, or shall I just take a selfie from the outside?

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks! I think Tivoli is great - highly recommend 🙌 I should have a video about Tivoli coming soon...

[@MrCristian12332]

Iam going on a cruise, i hope i can pick up the right excursions

[@alnoimi]

You are amazing man ... keep it up

[@destinationwellknown]

Thank you so much! Will do 🤝

[@eskildscott7841]

when i went to Copenhagen i decided to go up into the christiansborg palace tower instead of the round tower and i´m glad i did the views where amazing and you could see above the fence and it was even free. So i would personally consider the round tower a tourist trap as well considering there´s a much better option:)

[@destinationwellknown]

Haha, I see what you did there 😀 And the tip on Christiansborg Palace Tower is very good! However, I can't really recommend it myself as I went there a year ago when I was researching for my 'things to do in Copenhagen' guide, and I was showing a friend from the UK around. It was truly a dreadful experience of waiting for ages only to be treated like an inconvenience by the most unfriendly staff I've ever encountered... The view is excellent, though.

[@eskildscott7841]

really? i agree that it takes some time that´s true but man i did not have the same experience ig it really just depends if you get unlucky @@destinationwellknown

[@Gert-DK]

Actually, the round tower is more than a view.

[@pastapalads5598]

The ramp is lovely in the round tower though to be fair.

[@patrilaur]

I'm coming to Copenhagen this July, thanks for such an informative video. I've been here before but I wanna find something new this time, haha

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot for your kind words 🙌

[@lz3618]

Your videos have been very helpful, thanks! Do you have any tips to buy a DATA SIM card in Copenhagen?

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks! I’m afraid I don’t, sorry 😫

[@prapapanbualek5706]

Everybody has their own likes and dislikes, but the fact that the Little Mermaid statue has been there for 111 years to date and is still attracting millions of visitors to see her speaks success for itself. Mr. Carl Jacobsen was a genius. Any child would be thrilled to see the statue and relate it to the fairy tale story they read. I think adults also get that feeling. Denmark is a very beautiful country indeed.

[@snobgoblinDK]

I mean, the statue is literally called the LITTLE mermaid :D We are very literal here in Denmark.

[@destinationwellknown]

Hahaha, true 😀

[@nt7686]

I am coming to Copenhagen this weekend and thanks for the two tips with the round tower and the marble arch. But just one question is the bicycles free or do you have to pay?

[@abdinaaleeye1471]

Thank you..

[@elgreco75]

Since it was our first time in Copenhagen we wanted to see the Little Mermaid, even though we knew it was overrated as an attraction. What made it easier is that we biked from our hotel in Nyhavn to the Little Mermaid Statue. Took far less time, even with stopping at the Anglican church and fountain you showed in your video for a few pictures it took less than half the time there. Made the experience more bearable. The statue is very underwhelming, crowded with many rude tourists. Take some photos spend about 5 minutes there then off you go. I would say if its your first time in Copenhagen go by bike if you can/physically able, have someone drive you, or take a bus, walking there is not fun. Either way make sure to see the fortress while you are there, that's amazing.

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the little mermaid 🤝

[@lopaisate]

Watching tourists be disappointed by The Little Mermaid is a canon event. We cannot interfere 😂

[@destinationwellknown]

Hahaha 😝🤝

[@vikibobula8930]

"Loreley" is our/ in Germany "Little Mermaid" sitzing on the Rock in the River Rhein. Not soooo crowded like in Copenhagen, but still there! It is a Rock massif near St. Goarshausen on the Rhine river. Actually not so lovely, till today it is a dangerous corner for the Ships to pass the Rock.The Statue is similar to that in Copenhagen, but not the tale behind it. First poems and legends from earlier days, later followed by a girl figure as a statue that can be admired. The most famous is the poem by Heinrich Heine. It shaped the figure of the Loreley as a kind of mermaid who, like a siren, captivates the Rhine boatmen with her song and her beauty, whereupon they perished due to the dangerous current and the rocky reefs. .... My idea was really for my first trip to Copenhagen to see "The little Mermaid"!, but not with all the visitors on the same time as reported, we will see!)

[@Thorano]

I don't get why people get surprised when they find out that the LITTLE mermaid is LITTLE. Its name isn't The Huge and Enormous Mermaid.

[@lorraineforrest5266]

It’s not a disappointment at all my brother brought on back from a school trip 60 years ago and I still have it

[@destinationwellknown]

Brought what back? 😀

[@param2386]

I am coming in December.. it can’t be that bad

[@destinationwellknown]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@dyseskytten1]

I understand the sentiment and idea behind the video but, while I agree the Little Mermaid shouldn't be on your to do list in Copenhagen, the other places right near where the statue is - which you also mentioned - are worth seeing. If you are on a bike (or even if you are on foot) then ppl could go west afterwards to the lakes which is a must imo.

[@hughc59]

Have to agree that the mermaid is a little disappointing. I got a glimpse of her backside on my first trip there last year from a tourist cruise around the harbour, which I would highly recommend as an enjoyable introduction to the delightful city of Copenhagen. The rest of the city is stunning - I particularly like the mix of old and ultra-modern architectural styles - the "Black Diamond" must rank as one of the most beautiful modern buildings in the world. And if you have time I'd highly recommend a couple of short rail trips away from the city centre: the stunning Roskilde Cathedral and the wonderful Kronborg Slot, AKA Hamlet's Castle!

[@destinationwellknown]

Good tips 🇩🇰 I made a video about Kronborg a few months ago actually

[@janemoller]

Totally agree.

[@destinationwellknown]

🤝🥰

[@dockingtroll6801]

I dont know if I would call the little mermaid a scam. For me just not that interesting. I am danish, born in Copenhagen, lived there 40 of my 60 years and never felt the urge to go see it. Rest of the tour is what it says... A tour of Copenhagen, a little, very little taster of what it is like in this fantastic, medeval "town". It really is hard to describe the vibe, you have to feel it for yourself, and there is no chance, again in my opinion, that you will be disappointed with a walk of Copenhagen and its Inner City.... Its gorgeous....

[@tabithan2978]

Went to Copenhagen then Stockholm. The ladder was much more impressive. Though we like Copenhagen it felt like a town, Stockholm felt like a city.

[@Barbara-u5h]

Yes, expensive like NYC. .👎

[@silviatozzi]

the marble church is a copy of san pietro in rome

[@petero8893]

It is probably inspired by the San Pietro, but not a copy

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

I did not find Lille Havfrue a scam. In summer it always made a nice stroll. Actually long time ago it inspired my wife to write a story about problems that face immigrants in Denmark. And a few hundred metres from that classical statue you can find the "Genetically Modified Little Mermaid".

[@jkjsg]

I have heard that the round tower is no longer included in the Copenhagen Pass. Can anyone confirm this?

[@toonarmy00]

You are being too harsh, nothing wrong with the statue it's free to see its just a bit small. The only time I was disappointed in Copenhagen was in 2015, I convinced my parents to visit with me. My dad checked on Tripadvisor for the best Italian in CPH and it suggested somewhere near Norrebro, we went it didn't sell pizzas, how come an Italian doesn't sell pizzas? We were in the metro station heading back and there was an old women in her underwear screaming at everyone on the platform, we still talk about that night today, it just made it feel more like the UK.🤣

[@destinationwellknown]

Hahaha, wow, that does sound like an unforgettable night in Copenhagen 😅 Thanks for your comment 🇩🇰

[@Barbara-u5h]

In NYC tourists visit statue of liberty, I'm from NY, I'm planning on seeing the little mermaid. It's cool!

[@destinationwellknown]

Fair play 🥰

[@Barbara-u5h]

Yes, little mermaid. On my bucket list

[@veronicajensen7690]

the thing is all that you show esxept from the round tower -the Citadel, Gefion fountain, the English church, Frederiks church, Amalienborg and he Harbour is on the way to the little mermaid, so people should go there but see the route as the main attraction and go two different routesto and from the statue to see it all -the statue is mostly about the story not only the Hans Christian Andersen sory but how the mermaid have lost her head ect. more than once

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks for the comment, but I disagree with you on this one - it's a big detour if you'd visit Kongens Have, Rosenborg Slot, Marmorkirken, and Amalienborg to or from The Mermaid.

[@GaaraVII]

I like to walk and the little mermaid is free, will go there for sure when i visit Denmark and enjoy the hopefully good weather

[@destinationwellknown]

Each to their own 🫡🤝

[@tabithan2978]

Don’t tip. Danish law says service charges is included in bill. We were ripped off several times!

[@someone-you-do-not-know8522]

Tipping isn’t mandatory in Denmark, but it is considered nice to do if you had good service. So not a ripoff.

[@s2hull]

I was in Copenhagen a couple of weeks ago and stayed in Nyhavn at the admiral hotel, so of course we had to do the walk to see the little mermaid. Was it a disappointment? Slightly, but as a tourist, it’s something that people ask about: “did you see the little mermaid?!” My mom, who went to Copenhagen in 1962, and said “she hasn’t changed a bit”. So, people go to tell others back home that they saw her. It’s not really a “trap” since it’s free, but I wouldn’t go out of my way if I had to spend more than 30 minutes walking to see it- there is lots to see on the way there. All that said, the boats coming in to see it are truly a scam. I’m sure they advertise to tourists that they give an up close and personal view, but they only get the backside. Oh, and Gasoline Grill was a bit of a disappointment, and food is ridiculously expensive. Other than that, Copenhagen is amazing and we will definitely be back to see more.

[@kevincozby]

We will definitely skip the statue when we visit your beautiful city next month!

[@destinationwellknown]

I’m glad! 😀🙌

[@bentebunting9568]

I agree to disagree, she is worth the visit, a beautiful walk along with the other things he mentioned, like the Gefion fountain and its story and the citadel

[@chrisure4327]

We in Bondi, Australia had a Little Mermaid cemented on a large rock at North Bondi many years ago. It's gone now.

[@destinationwellknown]

Too bad - it could have been a world famous monument 😖😀

[@garybrazzel5909]

Im going for New Years

[@TVWJ]

Not a scam, but a more a disappointment. However, if you go for the walk over the nearby walls behind the English church, the Frihedsmuseum, and the Gefion fountain, which are actually quite nice, then you just happen to pass by the mermaid, but haven't really wasted your time ;-)

[@timj.316]

Also Scam würde ich nicht sagen. Es ist immerhin kostenfrei. Ich bin von Amalienborg hingelaufen und über das Kastell und Rosenborg zurück. Der Gasoline Burger war OK, aber nicht unter den Top 3 die ich hatte. Ende Oktober ist da aber auch kühl gewesen. Wer die Kronjuwelen von England gesehen hat, könnte hier etwas Enttäuscht sein.

[@anetawhotravels]

I am still going to see her :)

[@destinationwellknown]

Each to their own - have a nice trip to Copenhagen 🇩🇰

[@MichaelTheDane]

The little mermaid is not a scam, it has the size it has, and it is called the LITTLE mermaid, so what do people expect, the statue of liberty 🙄

[@destinationwellknown]

I really hope they don't as the disappointment would be even bigger 😀

[@stinekarlsen]

And it`s a thing that you can see for Free. So naahhh, it Isnt a scam.

[@Wolfofthedesert]

I would rather see the true mermaid😂😂😂. Way up Copenhagen guide 🤙

[@vilks7657]

Wouldn't call it a scam because it's for free. It's more like a disappointment. But it still is where the city is famous for , so it is a must-see after all 😉

[@nicole_w_s]

I've got a trip booked to Copenhagen in less than a month now and the little mermaid didn't even make my initial draft list of things to do 🤣

[@destinationwellknown]

Haha, that’s good to hear 😂 So… is the little mermaid on your to do list after watching this video? 😀

[@Sigart]

I don't think The Little Mermaid is a scam... exactly? It's just... way overhyped for what it is. Which is a small sentimental statue.

[@destinationwellknown]

Overrated tourist trap might be a better wording 🤠

[@Sigart]

@@destinationwellknown It just might XD

[@kirstenpalmbo3192]

Calling The Little Mermaid a "tourist trap" or a "scam" is misleading! The Little Mermaid is a simple, beautiful, little statue sitting on a rock in the water. We Danes love her very much! Tourists are not promised anything except to see/ look at the sculpture, so if more was expected, that's on the tourist! Besides, it's free!

[@FuncleB]

I'm in Copenhagen this October. I've got four days and got limited mobility, travelling alone. I've found your videos very helpful, thank you. I'll be avoiding the Little Mermaid, seems a bit pointless after your explanations on this video. I'll be getting my Copenhagen Card and visiting as many things as possible ha.

[@kickstartnetworking3347]

He reminds me somehow to Jim Carrey

[@destinationwellknown]

Hahaha 😂

[@kennethhansen2946]

As a Dane, I completely disagree. Why should bigger always be better? The little mermaid is a fragile little creature. She lives in the sea, and we should all be happy that we can get this glimpse of her. So do go there, and get your very own picture taken with the real little mermaid. I promise you... It wouldn’t be the same, if they turned this into a Tivoli, and built a 10 meter high mermaid.

[@Lizzi-nw6rv]

Probably is a waste of time but I can't come to Copenhagen and not see it 😊

[@destinationwellknown]

Haha, fair! Don't say I didn't warn you 😀

[@nerdgurl402]

Same! I’m grateful for the information so I know what to expect but I still want to go.

[@KlausKokholmPetersen]

The little mermaid isn't exactly a scam. It's just overrated.

[@Gert-DK]

I wouldn't call the mermaid a scam, but it is overrated A LOT.

[@ThunderMemes5454]

I would say the biggest disappointment 😅

[@destinationwellknown]

Haha yeah 🫣🤝

[@mercedesaudivw]

ikke Tolbod, Men Toldbod

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot 🥰

[@lailana3325]

People who get disapointed in the little mermaid are dumb. Its a life size statue of the LITTLE mermaid, wtf do they expect, the statue of liberty? ugh

[@destinationwellknown]

I really hope they don't as the disappointment would be even bigger 😀