Explore Copenhagen - A local's Travel Guide

[@thenordicadam]

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[@Real_MisterSir]

Something I always suggest people to do when visiting Copenagen, is to simply walk from one end of the canal to the other - but each time there is a bridge you cross it and keep walking on the opposite side. This gives a great diverse and constantly shifting perspective, with lovely views and a direct path to any major area of interest. Then at the end you can hop on the ferries that use the same ticket system as the busses and metro, and get back to the center :)

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Lovely thoughts.

[@dswenneker]

I'll take that advice when I visit next month :)

[@anne_bckmnn]

That’s a lovely idea! Does that mean I can use the citypass for busses, the metro and the ferries?

[@Real_MisterSir]

@@anne_bckmnn Yes that is correct, they all utilize the same system. If you have a city pass, or you use the transit cards that can be filled up, then they work for busses, metro, ferries, and trains in the city and other connecting areas :)

[@anne_bckmnn]

@@Real_MisterSir Thank you :)

[@michaelj7069]

I love seeing these same places again. I spent a month in Denmark in 2022 and I need to go back. I can't tell you why but it's the happiest I have ever been. Absolutely perfect.

[@thenordicadam]

Ah that’s awesome to hear, you’ll definitely have to go back! Thanks a lot for watching 🙏

[@ileneroizman7567]

I'm planning a trip to Copenhagen, and this is the best video tour I've seen so far! Really gives me a sense of what it feels like to live there, rather than being a tourist. That's the kind of experience I'm seeking.

[@thenordicadam]

Thanks a lot for your lovely comment - this is what I aimed for, so I'm glad you think so. Have a great trip!

[@tarusina]

finally, a LOCAL guide to the city!

[@BRANDRUMZ]

I agree, I’ve only ever been to Jutland - but KBH seems cool enough, yet every podcast or youtube personality isn’t Danish! I think it’s as simple as Janteloven, Danes are the last people to want to stand out doing this on KZbin, or in general for the most part 😂 Great opportunity though for those who do!

[@egorvodopyanov9264]

I visited Copenhagen twice and enjoyed a lot, in addition to what we saw in the video i was impressed by modern architecture, design stores, people riding the bikes at +10C with only T-shirt on them

[@thenordicadam]

Hahah, love it! Thanks a lot for watching :)

[@grasshopper6655]

Magical Copenhagen. One of my favourite cities in the world. Love love love it and can't wait to visit again.

[@markr8690]

Visited Copenhagen from Scotland, Glasgow. We did everything you suggested except go into the parliament building and the second garden from your video. Copenhagen is the most beautiful city I have ever been to. Most wonderful holiday i have ever had. People are nice and private and a very relaxed pace of living. Your video was great.

[@thenordicadam]

That's really great to hear - Im glad you enjoyed the city!

[@rafarcone]

Adam, my name is Rafael, and I am a tour operator in South America based in Rio de Janeiro, and I am promoting South America for danish travel agents so it makes my trip to Copenhagen a mix of work and leisure, your tips are fantastic, thank you very much!

[@sandramurray5879]

I spent a fantastic week in Copenhagen in February 2022. It was chilly but beautiful and I didn't want to leave. The Little Mermaid was gorgeous and my partner and I enjoyed having coffee in Lagkagehuset. Walking in the streets was such a pleasure as was our trip to see La Boheme at the incredible opera house. It was so well done that I cried all the way through it. I have bought language books and listen to Rasmus Seebach sing, but it is a difficult language to try and learn although it's lovely to hear it spoken.

[@jandamskier6510]

How very sweet of you to find our language lovely!

[@mortenovergaard7397]

you should try and listen to kim larsen, to get to know the danish language. for example the "tik tik" song by him..

[@sandramurray5879]

Thank you Morten, I will do that.@@mortenovergaard7397

[@sandramurray5879]

I've just listened to him and I love this song. It's so upbeat and a pleasure to listen to.@@mortenovergaard7397

[@ScottRizz]

I will spend 2 days in Copenhagen in August 2024, and this balance of local & tourist is perfect, thanks!

[@ameliasophia447]

Thank you for your recommendations, visiting Copenhagen in 2 days for the first time can't wait

[@thenordicadam]

Fantastic! Enjoy your trip ☺️

[@scootermcgavin6538]

This video, along with others we've seen, has been very helpful for our current trip. We're actually here for a few more days and still have much to explore! Thank you for the video and the tips.

[@thenordicadam]

That's all I could hope for! Thanks for watching and enjoy the rest of your trip.

[@LordChelmsford1879]

“LOAD THE CANNON AND FIRE AS SHE COMES” Sloop boat guys from GnB

[@hsepo]

I like watching travel videos with the local person or a person from similar culture. Nice accent, voice tone. It's all part of the experience.

[@srenjensen2836]

This is exactly the places I would recommend as a local as well. If you come in november/december, you should take a stroll through "strøget" (from nørreport) to Nyhavn.

[@JaneYandell]

Thank you Adam...really looking forward to our trip and your guide has been excellent!

[@thenordicadam]

Happy it was useful! Have a wonderful trip 😊

[@aprilformosa]

Thank you soooo much! I'm going to Copenhagen next month, and this video is so helpful! Can't thank you enough.

[@thenordicadam]

That's awesome! Happy it was useful - have a great trip to Copenhagen :)

[@RTWalsh]

What a great vibe your video has! My wife and I are traveling to Copenhagen in September so this was really useful. Thank you!!

[@thenordicadam]

Thank you! Im happy you could use it - enjoy your trip :)

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Hope you enjoy your time there.

[@dualityofnature]

Amazing and most insightful video, thank you! wish it was more longer :)

[@briansieve]

Chicago is like this with 9 months of grey but in summer EVERYONE enjoys the outdoors

[@libsadlibs]

Hi! I just spent a few days in Copenhagen last week and fell in love with it! Am now obsessed with smørrebrød and have incorporated it into my weekly food routine - pickled herring and everything! Thanks for making this video!

[@thenordicadam]

I love that! Smørrebrød is the best! Thanks a lot for watching :)

[@giovannytravels5677]

I’m currently visiting this beautiful city. Thanks for all the tips !!

[@eg5869]

Great tips! Always appreciate a local‘s guide. Thanks.

[@nealthomas5346]

This is absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much, we used this guide as the basis for a weekend break and had a wonderful time 😀

[@thenordicadam]

Wow, that is fantastic to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment - I'm glad you had a great trip :)

[@WalkWithMeFinland]

Greethings from Finland 🇫🇮 Thank you for the amazing walk🙏

[@nealthomas5346]

Brilliant video! Thank you so much you have inspired us.

[@thenordicadam]

Fantastic to hear! Thanks a lot for watching 🙏

[@vlad-emanuelpetreanu2793]

Super helpfull I can't wait to try the tips im December

[@PMacAttackPMacAttack]

Very good we are going next month .

[@thenordicadam]

Fantastic! Enjoy your trip :)

[@stephenhampson1577]

Really like this perspective. Yes can find enough tourist doing these but the fact what you said about mermaid, shows it's worth listening to you. Cheers

[@thenordicadam]

Glad you liked it, Stephen! Thanks for watching.

[@teresapentimalli5139]

such a fun video … hoping all the recommendations still hold true a year later ❤ thank you for sharing

[@thenordicadam]

I believe it will! Thanks for watching :)

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Nice video Adam- Copenhagen looks amazing

[@nathancherd9109]

thank you for this guide! i might travel there someday, and i beat the map too, after many attempts, but this guide help me!

[@PedroBrazz]

I visited the city last May and I wish I couve see ir vídeo before!! Só many great placês I lost, even visiting such amazing ones!!!

[@ramosrub]

Thank you so much for this video; I'll be moving here this summer, and you gave me an idea of what to spend my time doing right off the bat.

[@thenordicadam]

That sounds awesome! Good luck with the move - thanks for watching :)

[@Norvelaful]

Thank you so much I’m visiting in a couple of weeks with my family so I will definitely use this video as a reference point!

[@thenordicadam]

Glad you liked it! And I hope you enjoy your trip :)

[@susosu6070]

Thank you so much. It’s my luck to get a local guide here. 😊 Thank you 🙏🏻

[@kevincozby]

Thanks for the video! We will be visiting in December and are looking forward to the Christmas vibe.

[@thenordicadam]

Awesome! Hopefully we'll get some snow, that really enhances that vibe :) I'll have a video about the Copenhagen Christmas markets out soon. Thanks for watching!

[@AnneHewitt]

This was great! My husband and I are traveling to Cpenhagen and Malmo in July. We will definitely rent bikes.

[@thenordicadam]

Glad you liked it! Enjoy your trip :)

[@greenhao]

Absolutely great video. Looking forward to see more Denmark from a local aspect.

[@thenordicadam]

Really appreciate it, thank you!

[@robertlakey6659]

That was extremely helpful. Thank you for this video. I'm going to Copenhagen in December and can't wait to go. Just wish you could show me around personally when I'm there

[@thenordicadam]

I'm happy the video was helpful! I'm no tour guide unfortunately, just a regular guy making some videos about my city :) I know there are plenty of great tours, and free walking tours with very competent people! Thanks a lot for watching, I appreciate it - have an amazing trip. I will be making videos about what to do in Copenhagen during Winter in the future as well :)

[@briansieve]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@wayne350]

Going at the weekend and found this very helpful. Thanks!

[@thenordicadam]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip :)

[@elliehygge5838]

Thank you so much for this video, Denmark is one of my favourite countries in the world. And visiting Denmark is on my bucket list! Love this country, this city :)

[@thenordicadam]

Glad you enjoyed it - Hope you get to visit soon :)

[@juliosousa2247]

Amazing Video, thank you!

[@thenordicadam]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

[@luizafcampos]

Best video about Copenhagen!

[@thenordicadam]

Glad it was useful! Thanks for watching :)

[@nefariou5]

thanks for the great video, looking forward to going there and will follow your guide

[@thenordicadam]

Happy to hear it! Enjoy your trip :)

[@polleepops2012]

briliant, im going at the end of September for three days

[@thenordicadam]

Enjoy your trip!

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Next time please include the details, like how much are entrance tickets for everything. This will help the tourists to plan and budget.

[@daffyduk77]

Great video thanks! Tak !

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Thanks Adam, with your help, from California we are in your city currently. (9/29/24). We enjoyed a lot but weather made us stay the hotel room for more than 2 days. Thanks again,. Good bye take care be safe. Allah bless you.🤲. Javed.

[@thenordicadam]

Im happy if it was helpful - and glad the weather is finally turning around (a bit). Enjoy your stay!

[@LetsShareEurope]

Great, informative video! Brings back my good memories of Copenhagen 😊

[@thenordicadam]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it - and Copenhagen :)

[@PeaceDweller]

Copenhagen looks like a fusion of Amsterdam and Oslo.

[@thenordicadam]

That's not a bad way to put it :) All great cities!

[@PaulThomas-z7g]

That was really useful. Thank you

[@BFNLIONBUZZ]

Such creative videos you’ve on this channel. I just subscribed!

[@thenordicadam]

That really means a lot - thank you! 🙏

[@dinke19]

Thanks for the video, as I'm in Copenhagen right now I find it very useful and it matches much more to my interest than majority of those videos created by your fellow YT colleagues which are actually tourists in your town. Btw nice bike you have, I used to have one with the same gearbox (I believe it's Shimano Nexus). I wonder if you can rent such bikes in Copenhagen?

[@thenordicadam]

Im glad you liked it - and thank you, this was my exact intention! - And yeah, it's an awesome bike. You could try going to a local bike shop around where you're staying in Copenhagen. Many offer rentals for tourists as well, and then they might not 'just' be those standard bikes. Enjoy Copenhagen!

[@genekelly8467]

Thanks for your excellent video. Regarding Nyhaven: the blue building to the right of the HongKong restuarant-did that used to abe a jazz bar? Thanks again!

[@kcsnew]

Liked and subscribed, best video on Copenhagen. How many days you need to cover all the places you listed ? We are a couple reaching this beautiful marvel Copenhagen in May first week. Do you have any recommendations on where to stay ? Cheers 😀

[@thenordicadam]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. 2-3 days you can comfortably see all of this, depending on how much you want to do in a day :) Honestly, it's hard to go wrong with where to stay, as Copenhagen isn't that big. If you find a hotel that looks nice within your budget, go for it. If you stay in the city center (Indre By) you can basically walk everywhere. If you stay in other parts you could bike around or just hop on the metro. Hope you enjoy your trip!

[@kcsnew]

@@thenordicadam Thank you 👍

[@aa.c1370]

Love it. This make me miss Dk. I once lived near Jægersborg Dyrehave. Hope you can make video in dyrehavn soon.❤

[@thenordicadam]

That's a lovely place indeed! I will be back in Denmark soon and will be making loads of videos from all around the country in the coming months - Dyrehaven included :) Thanks a lot for watching.

[@aa.c1370]

Yey! Thanks. Looking forward to it. :)

[@skygaz3r]

Really helpful, thank you!

[@discoverabhi9624]

Hey Adam, I must say I loved your video, your positivity and how nicely you presented your beautiful Copenhagen city for travellers. My favourite part was when you spoke while riding your bike and coming towards the camera on the street. It was a beautiful scene to watch. I also really enjoyed looking at your cinematography and camera movements of shooting several places in Copenhagen specially the scenes of Tivoli Gardens. What camera and lens do you use? and How did you do it? Watching Tivoli shots were like so clear, excellent video quality and it felt like you are so close to the rides. Very nice video and helpful for travellers. Keep up the good work!

[@thenordicadam]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it :) In this video, some is filmed with a Gopro - but the more broll clips are filmed with a Fujifilm X-T4 - and the Tivoli clips in particular, with a zoom lens, 55-200mm - actually filmed from outside Tivoli, haha :)

[@peachii1192]

Wow I love your sympathic vibe!

[@thenordicadam]

Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

[@marlo7218]

Thanks for this. I will be there in Copenhagen next week and wondering where to rent a bike . I am staying near the airport. Thanks for your time and information!

[@thenordicadam]

There are plenty of places to rent a bike, local bike shops often do short terms as well - and often your hotel can help you with the closest (or even have some themselves). There are also the city bikes you can rent with an app, like Donkeybikes. Have a great trip!

[@marlo7218]

@@thenordicadamGreat - thanks a lot for the tips!

[@panikiczcock2891]

Very useful video, thanks!

[@thenordicadam]

Happy you liked it! 🙏

[@sylaz4341]

Great video! Could you recommend one of two best restaurants for enjoying traditional smørrebrød and if you don 't mind telling witch restaurant is the one you showed a picture at 5:02 in this video?

[@thenordicadam]

I really like; Kanalcafeen, Schønnemann and Ravelinen. I think that one is actually from a restaurant in Aarhus, it was just the only footage I had of some good looking smørrebrød at the time :)

[@gafaspinhole]

Thank you!!! Great video!!

[@Kautkasi]

Hej! Nice overwiew! 👍 I've bin there many times. Once with ship its worth it, if you're not from Venice. ❤

[@thomashovgaard3134]

Fun fact: If you stand at the right place in Frederiksberg Gardens, the elephants can get a free view of the monkeys

[@natashashava]

You should definitely make a video abouft Cristiania 😊 great content thanks!!

[@Patric076]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@indragurung4710]

Great video. Thanks

[@thenordicadam]

Hope it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@serendipity4364]

Please make a full nice video of real estate property that people live in and houses for sale...there are no such videos of Copenhagen...please make one..we want to see it ❤

[@thenordicadam]

Hi! I actually just made a video like this - about my own apartment in Copenhagen, you can find it on my channel. Thanks for watching :)

[@waltervangoethem7440]

i love you video gr walter from belgium

[@gunar2426]

hey just a suggestion.. place your names on the top or center.. it is not legible with the captions turned on.. other than that its a lovely video.. ive saved most of the places to google maps.. will check them out

[@thenordicadam]

Thanks for your comment, and good point! Didn't think about the captions when I added the names - will do for future videos. Thanks for watching.

[@BobbyLegs]

are the canal tours available on Mondays?

[@thenordicadam]

Absolutely. They run every day, as far as I know. In summer months it can be a good idea to book online in advance - but it is possible to show up at Nyhavn and buy tickets in person.

[@sophiarendanilsen9176]

Love it

[@skeche]

That is the beautiful floor mat @4:30

[@thenordicadam]

Hahaha, right? 🤣

[@christinepeilingtan1409]

awesome 🤗🧧🈵🈵✈️✈️✅

[@subterraneanMe]

This is very helpful as I have been trying to find the walking tour in Copenhagen for a few days but not getting what I could truly understand. May I ask you? Between April and May, which month should I visit Copenhagen? Based on your comments, May is better than April? Does April get rainning a lot?

[@thenordicadam]

Im happy you found it helpful! Both months would be fine - but there is a better chance of nice weather in May. But it could be raining a lot both months. But May is usually when we (sometimes) start getting weather that reaches 20c.

[@meliq13]

Hi, Adam! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thank you so much for the video! I've a question for you...I have NO idea how to ride a bicycle (I've tried for like 20 years and still can't. I've given up). Are there adult tricycles that people can ride?

[@thenordicadam]

Hmm, good question! It's not something I've really seen (nor can I find any on Google). Cargo bikes are pretty common and you can rent those, but honestly I'm not sure they are easier and they come with other problems, like, you taking up 80% of the bike lane. But could be worth a look? Alternatively, I believe the Danish Red Cross offer free bicycle lessons for adults. Could be worth giving it one last try?: hovedstaden.rodekors.dk/red-cross-copenhagen/bicycle-training/

[@JudyKim-y8x]

Fantastic❤thx

[@fabiovalv]

Thank you so much for your video. :) Do you think I can do this itinerary in a day or two? I will probably have a day and a half in the city. I was planning to take a metro to the rådhuspladsen and walk up. Do you think I can see most of this places in a day?

[@thenordicadam]

Hi Fabio, yes, it is possible to do in a day. However, that will be quite rushed and you won't have a lot of time to enjoy each place, and you'll probably need some breaks, food etc. The Inner City part is a great and you can do a lot of that in a day for sure, depending on your preferences. Starting at Rådhuspladsen is perfect and then walking around to all the cool places you like. If you want to enjoy museums and places like Tivoli where you'd spend several hours, it will of course take some time away from other things. Enjoy your trip!

[@fabiovalv]

@@thenordicadam Thank you very very much for your response. I will arrive in the city around 4PM so I will have the afternoon and the next full day to explore the city. I will have to make it work. lol I've bought a ticket to the Rosermborg and the Maca museum. I think will be the only ones I'll visit. Thank you for all the tips and great videos. Hugs from Brazil. :)

[@thenordicadam]

@@fabiovalv Sounds awesome! Copenhagen is great because many of the cool things are very close to each other, so winging it is not too bad an option, haha. Have some plans, as you do, and then see how much you manage to do. Thanks for watching!

[@Mondra829]

Hey, thanks very much for the video, it was helpful! Do you recommend purchasing the Copenhagen Card as a tourist for 1/2 days?

[@thenordicadam]

Im glad you liked it! The Copenhagen Card can definitely be worth it, if you plan on visiting at least a few of the included attractions. Take a look at what's included and if that's something you are planning on doing. Have a great trip!

[@KiwiCatherine]

Great video

[@yehzay]

Hi Adam, great day. Do you conduct bike tour or walk tour in person? I’ll be in Copenhagen this October 20-23. Trying my luck if I can hop on to your tour if there is any

[@thenordicadam]

Hi! Unfortunately I don't.. But thanks for asking :) There are a bunch of great tours (even free) you could do in Copenhagen. Have a great trip!

[@yehzay]

@@thenordicadam takk

[@gomeshmueli6345]

Thanks!

[@thenordicadam]

Enjoy Copenhagen!

[@artophilic.pallavi]

Hi Adam, could you suggest me some good dining in option. Preferably vegetarian

[@cpritchett2098]

Ewell done video

[@shvtmyeyes]

Cool Video 👍👍

[@ag1805x]

How many days would you recommend in Copenhagen? I was thinking 4 days around Easter but not sure if I be all 4 days in CPH or also visit Malmo or Aarhus or any other close destinations? Any suggestions?

[@thenordicadam]

All could be great to be honest! You can see a lot in Copenhagen in 2 days, so you could easily combine it with a visit to another place. Aarhus is about 3 hours away. If you want something a little closer; Malmø, Helsingør (there's a beautiful castle) or Roskilde (has an awesome viking ship museum).

[@ag1805x]

@@thenordicadam Thanks for the suggestions. I am tempted by all these places. Will have to decide once on ground.

[@thenordicadam]

@@ag1805x That's often the best way to do it! Enjoy your trip :)

[@tiberiusclaudiusnerogermanicis]

Im going in November for a few days for the Dizzy Mizz Lizzy concert. What are your best suggestions for that time of year?

[@thenordicadam]

It's gonna be quite a bit colder. But you could still do a lot of the things from this video - just make sure to bring proper clothing. But besides that, I would definitely try to do more in door activities as well, perhaps trying to mix them in between checking out some of the spots here. If you like museums there are plenty of great ones, and even just going inside for a coffee or look at shops. Hope you have an awesome concert and trip :)

[@tiberiusclaudiusnerogermanicis]

@@thenordicadam appreciate the response. I live in Ireland so we'll used to the cold that time of year. So I'll be prepared for that, and yes love museums. So I'll be sure to check them out. Thank you, hoping it will be good :)

[@BRANDRUMZ]

What advice would you give to me for getting a job in Denmark? I don’t code, I’m no genius, but I do practice my dansk a lot. 🇺🇸 😢

[@milenaaguilar961]

What is the local food , and where do you recommend to visit to taste a Danish dish? Thank you in advance :)

[@thenordicadam]

Beyond 'Smørrebrød' (which I show in this video) - try a Danish hotdog from one of the small mobile hotdog stands. 'Stegt flæsk' is another one to try! And don't miss the great pastries, like a 'kanelsnegl' :)

[@lindahelena]

I'd like to go to Copenghagen, in May, with my husband, on a mini honeymoon! 💍

[@thenordicadam]

Sounds like a fantastic plan - the perfect time to go! And congratulations :)

[@waltervangoethem7440]

hey adam kan jou tel mi hoe a must go from de cruisterminal terminal 3 to de centerum gr walter from belgium

[@thenordicadam]

There should be buses when you arrive at the cruise terminal, where you then should get off at 'Orientkaj'. From here you can take the Metro (M4 line) directly to Copenhagen Central station. There should also be some staff to help guide you in the right direction. Alternatively, you can take a taxi - but it is about 10 times more expensive. Enjoy your visit!

[@KiwiCatherine]

However American Express card is not accepted everywhere

[@thenordicadam]

True! Visa and Mastercard work everywhere - American Express, not so much.

[@falemari5967]

Where to stay in Copenhagen?

[@MysticScapes]

Dude spent literally 0 DKK doing the tour 😅

[@RealE-ow3bv]

Beware of the shamblers

[@martinwinther6013]

Errmm.. I think you need to read up on your history of Christiansborg.. Otherwise great vid

[@thenordicadam]

What did I get wrong? This video is quite old, so apologies if I didn't nail everything. Thanks for watching!

[@martinwinther6013]

@@thenordicadam The royal family living in Christiansborg for 800 years. Yea.. That didnt happen. Absalonborg was royal residence for a few years,(read decades.. still FAR from 800 years) but Christaiansborg in the shape we know it now was only used for royals for about 50 years. I believe the total number of years the location(not considering names of the castles here)was used by royals was about 400 to 450 years. I highly recomend to go look at the cassemats and ruins UNDER the current castle. The exhibition is open to the public. The info there differ a bit from what you can find on eg wikipedea

[@thenordicadam]

@@martinwinther6013 Thanks! Yeah seems like I got something mixed. I probably got the 800ish years from how long Christiansborg has actually been there (in some form or another). Thanks for catching that. And great tip!