Copenhagen, Denmark In Pictures

While in Denmark, Sheila took 311 photos. Below is a sampling of some of those from Copenhagen. The full set is on Flickr.

Places To Visit In Copenhagen, Denmark

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Copenhagen Downtown Hostel

The rooms were small, but quite clean. The cleaning staff -- no, they don't clean the rooms every day -- were present most of the time, and did an excellent job keeping the common areas (shared bathrooms, for instance) quite clean, even with frequent use by people with, er... questionable hygienics. 

Rundetaarn - Round Tower

The Rundentaarn, or Round Tower, is... well... a round tower. Visitor can walk up the corkscrewing paved path -- not steps -- for eight "turns" to get to the top. Once there, you're rewarded with some stunning views of Copenhagen from one of the highest vantage points. Of course, the day we were there, it was windy and cloudy. Welcome to Denmark.

Botanical Gardens at the University of Copenhagen - Garden

With everything freezing outside, we stepped into the fabulous Botanical Gardens. It was humid and warm inside -- just what we needed. The Gardens have two different levels so you can see down through the canopy level. This is a true research garden available for teaching and general information. It was absolutely beautiful inside. 

Christiania - Self-Governing Society

Christiania is an area within Copenhagen that is self-governing, which promotes self expression. The area has been around for more than 30 years. There are restaurants, stages, schools, etc... There is a calm about the area. No photography is allowed within the area. I wish we had more time to explore. 

Founders House - Coworking Space

Founders House treated us right! One quick outreach, and general manger Zenia invited us down to experience one of their demo nights! Founders House is in the middle of "Startup Village" a collection of places that have grown up around one another. They've a cool warehouse vibe with plenty of meeting rooms, private offices, and a general purpose area that's big and spacious. 

Noho - Coffee Shop & Coworking Space

Noho makes you forget that coworking spaces can be professional, but not stuffy. Hip, but not hipster. And open, but not chaotic. It's exactly the kind of space smart, savvy entrepreneurs want to work.

Audio Expeditions For Copenhagen, Denmark

It's not quite a guided tour, but we did record a couple of episodes of our podcast while we were in Copenhagen. Give 'em a listen and see if you can retrace our footsteps.

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Visiting Copenhagen’s Marriage-Ending Museum
Visiting Copenhagen’s Marriage-Ending Museum

Pro tip for married travelers: You’re not going both like everything along your journey. So when you find yourself with a bad back in a place that bores you to tears, try not to be a total jerk to your partner who’s rather enjoying the experience. Just not with you. #truestory

Hiding the Prostitutes in Copenhagen
Hiding the Prostitutes in Copenhagen

We spent three weeks in Copenhagen in February of 2015. And we didn’t see a single prostituted. Maybe they were hiding out in an ambulance designed for sex workers?

Barrels, Beers, Buddies, and Burgers
Barrels, Beers, Buddies, and Burgers

Fair warning: This episode will be all over the place. Our last week on our own in Denmark was... well, it's hard to label. I mean, how many people get to experience craft beer, innovation, random kindness of strangers, and beating a cat out of a barrel as they travel the world?

Beaches, Bikes and The Original Mr. Potato Head
Beaches, Bikes and The Original Mr. Potato Head

Sheila had a crappy week. My attitude at the museum wasn't helping. But the trip to the beach was nice. For my part, I'm much happier with the length of this episode. Here's hoping you are, too.

A Kokkedal A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
A Kokkedal A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Well that didn't take long. Less than a month out of the states, and I needed to see a medical professional. This week's show is dedicated to my experience with socialized medicine, which every traveling foreigner probably worries about just a little. Spoiler: I didn't die.

Video Diaries Shot In Copenhagen, Denmark

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It's Not All That Hostel in Copenhagen
It's Not All That Hostel in Copenhagen

Quirkiness and our own failure to properly plan aside, The Copenhagen Downtown Hostel is fine. The purpose -- a cheap, safe, and clean place to sleep -- is served. The rest we can handle. It's quiet enough, the other patrons seem friendly if not a couple of decades our junior, and the staff attentive.

Best Craft Beer Bars in Copehnagen
Best Craft Beer Bars in Copehnagen

A quick rundown of the three best craft beer bars we've discovered in Copenhagen. Hooray! We found them! 

Photobombed by Puck?
Photobombed by Puck?

We briefly walked by the Ny Carlsbert Glyptotek. It's a pretty nifty museum, of which we had no idea of when we walked by earlier today. It's rather fun to do a sort of reverse discover via Google Street View when you find something as you're wandering around, not quite lost.

Food Choices In Copenhagen, Denmark

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Gorm's - Eatery

Gorm's in ToRVEhallerne has a small menu, but what they do have packs a ton of flavor. The pizzas were incredible and the pizzaklappere --  basically a pizza sandwich -- was amazing. 

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Emmerys - Pastry & Coffee Shop

Emmerys is just a few meters from the hostel, which made it super convenient. They also had outstanding coffee, very fresh pastries (in Denmark, a danish is called vienna bread, oddly enough), and a damned find hot chia. 

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Nørrebro Bryghus - Brewery & Restaurant

If you want great beer and a nice place to eat, you should try Nørrebro Bryghus. Fantastic beer, but a very different vibe. This is a very upscale Copenhagen brewery/restaurant. Think Stone World Bistro, but on a smaller scale.

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Thai Asien Take Away - Eatery

Wow! Is all I can say. This tiny Thai restaurant packed flavor into everything they made. We stepped up to the counter and ordered. 

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The Viking House - Restaurant & Pub

Hey, if you have to eat at one obvious tourist trap while you're in town, the The Viking House isn't a bad option. The food is decent, not terribly overpriced, and they have a variety of local beers. None of them are craft beers, however. 

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Grillen Nørrebro - Restaurant

Grillen Nørrebro looks like an American upscale burger joint. It has the same vibe, feel. And we can't be 100% sure, but it seemed like guy in charge of the kitchen was American, which obviously helps.

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Juicy Burger - Restaurant

Juicy Burger is a trendy, tiny restaurant in the Meatpacking District. It really feels like you've stepped into a kitchen than a restaurant, and that's on purpose. You eat in and around the kitchen, without any distinct "tables" or other things really denoting where you eat versus where they cook.

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Bars & Pubs In Copenhagen, Denmark

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Cafe Falken - Pub

In Copenhagen, small traditional pubs are called bodegas. Cafe Falken is just such a place. The beers are cheap (20 DKK each or $3.00 USD), smoking is permitted, and has a "pool" table. 

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Nørrebro Bryghus - Brewery & Restaurant

If you want great beer and a nice place to eat, you should try Nørrebro Bryghus. Fantastic beer, but a very different vibe. This is a very upscale Copenhagen brewery/restaurant. Think Stone World Bistro, but on a smaller scale.

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Ølsnedkaren - Craft Beer Bar

Ølsnedkeren (it translates to "beer carpenter"), is a funky little Copenhagen brewpub on Griffenfeldsgade. It's the reigning champion in our book of craft beer bars in Copenhagen, filled with locals, a friendly staff of beer nerds, and an amazing assortment of their own beers that are on near-constant rotation.

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Charlie's Bar - Cask Beer Bar

Charlie's Bar specializes in casked beers from the UK. Their selection is deep, but it's not very broad. But that's OK, as they keep a wide range in stock. Even hop-heads like us found beers to love!

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Lord Nelson - Craft Beer Pub

Not too far from Nørreport Station, Lord Nelson is another craft beer pub in Copenhagen worthy of a visit. Many rotating taps of craft and casked beer are the norm at this tiny, low-ceilinged pub. And beyond beer, they had a few different local cider selections, should you find yourself traveling with those who aren't quite as into beer as you are. Which sucks for them.

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Fermentoren - Craft Beer Pub

Situated right near the Meat Packing District, Fermentoren isn't all that easy to find. But their beer selection makes it worth the effort. A dozen or so taps of local, high quality craft beer are always available, and the staff knows their stuff.

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Funder - Coffee Bar

Funder was a great little spot for a pastry and cup of coffee. The pastry was fresh and the coffee was steaming and strong. This small coffee shop has a warm and inviting environment. We were offered seating with another group and even after we left without paying (they wait until after you've eaten to have you pay and Evo thought I paid and I thought he paid and in reality neither of us paid), we came right back and settled up with a few laughs along the way. 

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Jernbanecafeen - Bar

This bar has been around since the 1930s and has a rich history. We stopped in for quick shot of Gammel Dansk -- traditional Danish drink -- before our train. The atmosphere was fun and friendly and the shot wasn't bad either. 

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Noho - Coffee Shop & Coworking Space

Noho makes you forget that coworking spaces can be professional, but not stuffy. Hip, but not hipster. And open, but not chaotic. It's exactly the kind of space smart, savvy entrepreneurs want to work.

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The Viking House - Restaurant & Pub

Hey, if you have to eat at one obvious tourist trap while you're in town, the The Viking House isn't a bad option. The food is decent, not terribly overpriced, and they have a variety of local beers. None of them are craft beers, however. 

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People Who Made Copenhagen, Denmark Special

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Dr. Jakob Nielsen
Dr. Jakob Nielsen

The best doctor in Copenhagen. Hands down.

Hjörtur Smárason - Innovation Embassy
Hjörtur Smárason - Innovation Embassy

Meeting Hjörtur Smárason was a highlight of my trip. Along with his partner Erik Micheelsen, they're linking up fantastic coworking spaces through Innovation Embassy. They're deep in development of an entirely new platform to enable collaboration around the world, and I'm excited to see what they have to offer.

Alex Berger - VirtualWayfarer
Alex Berger - VirtualWayfarer

Alex is a budget hostel/backpacker who left Arizona in 2011 to pursue his Master's Degree in Copenhagen, Denmark. Since that time, he's become a prolific travel writer and photographer, and maintains a wealth of information at his site, VirtualWayfarer.com.