Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a city where cutting-edge, minimalist Scandinavian design meets incredibly preserved historic charm. It is built around a network of clean, swimmable canals and defined by a phenomenal food scene, world-class cycling infrastructure, and an overarching atmosphere of hygge. Exploring the Danish capital means shifting from grand royal palaces and historic cobbled squares to vibrant, modern waterfronts, making it a fantastic destination for striking city photography and relaxed urban exploration.

Highlights from Our Days in Copenhagen

  • Nyhavn Harbour: Walking along the iconic 17th-century waterfront, capturing the brightly painted townhouses and historic wooden ships moored in the canal.

  • Tivoli Gardens: Spending an evening in one of the world’s oldest amusement parks, taking in the beautifully illuminated gardens, vintage rides, and incredible atmosphere right in the center of the city.

  • Cycling the City: Renting bikes to explore as the locals do, taking advantage of the incredible, dedicated cycling lanes to see the city from the waterfront to the trendy neighbourhoods of Nørrebro and Vesterbro.

  • The Little Mermaid & Kastellet: Walking along the Langelinie promenade to see the famous bronze statue and exploring the star-shaped, remarkably preserved 17th-century Kastellet fortress nearby.

  • New Nordic Cuisine: Taking advantage of the city's incredible culinary reputation, enjoying everything from traditional, open-faced smørrebrød sandwiches to exploring the vibrant food stalls at Torvehallerne market.

Colorful buildings with boats docked on a river, cloudy sky overhead.
A woman with long brown hair and a man with short light brown hair taking a selfie at a harbor with colorful buildings and boats in the background on a cloudy day.
A man and woman posing together on a bridge over a canal with colorful buildings and boats in the background.
A woman standing in the middle of a street with historical buildings and a domed church in the background, under a cloudy sky.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a red sleeveless top and blue jeans, standing on a city street with colorful buildings in the background.
A historic brick church tower with a clock and a steeple topped by a cross, partially obscured by a tree, under a blue sky.
A tall brick church tower with a clock and stained glass windows, surrounded by trees and an overcast sky.
A small model of a wild cat with gray fur is placed on a window sill. The fur on its back is crafted to resemble a mountain with snow, and a small flame is lit on top of the mountain. The window shows an urban street scene outside with bicycles and b
A colorful ceramic garden gnome with a red hat and blue shirt, standing on a mushroom-shaped base, placed on a windowsill next to some papers and drawings.
A display of various colorful stickers on a surface, with some greenery on the left and rainbow-colored pride flags on the right. The stickers include images of skulls, tigers, and cartoon characters, and some have text such as "BE NICE OR LEAVE" and
A woman with long brown hair wearing a red sleeveless top and blue jeans stands on a brick sidewalk surrounded by colorful flowers, with white building with black windows and white railings in the background.
A smiling woman with long brown hair, wearing a red sleeveless lace top, blue jeans, and sneakers, kneeling on a brick sidewalk next to a flower bed filled with pink and purple flowers and green bushes.
A woman sitting on a circular brick fountain in a park, with a young girl in a red dress and sunglasses in front. Behind them is a decorative metal sculpture of a tree with gold-colored balls, surrounded by greenery, trees, and a historic building wi
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a red sleeveless lace top and jeans, standing in front of a boat at a dock with a blurred background of a river and a cityscape, including a tall clock tower.
A woman with long dark hair and sunglasses resting on her head wearing a red lace sleeveless top, standing outdoors near a pond or lake in front of a fountain, trees, and a traditional Asian-style pavilion with pagoda roof.
Close-up of a hand holding a cut vegetable wrap sandwich, with a bottle of water in the background.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a floral dress, black sneakers, and sunglasses on her head, stands on a bridge with her arms resting on the railing, in front of a canal lined with boats and colorful buildings under a cloudy sky.
A woman sitting on rocks by the water with a bronze mermaid statue on a rock behind her, with city buildings and ships in the background during overcast weather.
A young woman with long dark hair standing in the middle of a city street with her hands on her hips. She is wearing a patterned dress, sneakers, and carrying a small shoulder bag. Behind her, there is a large historic building with a dome and statue
A wooden table with various Asian dishes, including a large banh mi sandwich with vegetables, a bowl of wonton soup, spring rolls, fried food with dipping sauces, a glass of beer, and an empty bottle of beer, in a restaurant setting.
Interior of a historic library with high arched ceilings, rows of tall wooden bookshelves filled with colorful books, hanging round white lights, and an art display on a long table in the center walkway.
A woman wearing a black and white patterned dress and sneakers standing on stairs inside a building with a glass domed ceiling and surrounded by lush green plants.
A neon red sign in front of a metal grid with the word 'OPEN' illuminated, hanging above a bar area with bottles and glasses visible behind the glass door of a refrigerator.
Mounted deer head with antlers on a wall behind a wooden panel.
A guard in a formal uniform with a tall bearskin hat standing next to a red British postal box on a cobblestone street in front of a beige building with white window frames.
A historic building with green rooftops and spires, surrounded by trees and a hedge in the foreground.
Interior of a grand church with white walls, tall windows, ornate golden chandeliers, and wooden pews arranged in rows facing an altar with religious statues.
Eclectic altar with religious statues, skull figurines, candles, and various decorative objects against a dark wall.
A woman with long dark hair and sunglasses on her head stands in front of a pond with fountains. Behind her are trees, flowering plants, a multi-tiered pagoda-style building, and a roller coaster with a red loop. Tall buildings are visible in the bac
Young woman in red top and blue jeans standing outdoors in a park with water fountains and traditional Asian-style pagoda in the background, surrounded by green trees and purple flowers.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a red lace top and dark jacket, posing in front of a scenic park with water fountains, a Japanese-style pagoda, lush green trees, and a roller coaster in the background.
A woman with long brown hair wearing a floral dress standing on a bridge by a river with white railing, with her right hand on her hip and her left hand resting on the railing. There are trees, a church with green spires, and a building in the backgr
A tall brick clock tower with gold accents and a gold sphere at the top, under a cloudy sky, with some tree foliage in the foreground.
A black-and-white poster featuring a person in a uniform and cap with a shocked or stern expression, holding a large patriotic-themed top hat, with animated characters from the movie Minions below.
Colorful illustration of Europe with stickers featuring popular brands, symbols, and phrases in a collage style, including a Stormtrooper mask, the Red Bull logo, a marijuana leaf, and various humorous phrases and logos.
Neon sign with the word 'Enjoy' in red and 'Coca-Cola' in white, surrounded by a yellow and red outline resembling a bottle cap.
Neon sign with a yellow fried egg and red letters that read 'Murder King' in a window display at night.
A large bronze fountain sculpture of a man riding a buffalo, surrounded by water with a cloudy sky in the background.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a floral dress, leaning on a stone railing in front of a large fountain with a statue of a woman and horses, located in a park or courtyard near a stone church with stained glass windows and trees.
Young woman with long brown hair wearing a floral dress and black sneakers, standing on a bridge with her hand on the railing, smiling in front of a fountain with a statue, trees, a stone church, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A young woman with long brown hair sitting on rocks by a body of water, with a statue of a reclining mermaid on a large rock behind her. The background includes industrial buildings and ships, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A woman in a patterned dress and sneakers standing on a city street in front of a historic building with a large dome, flanked by two buildings, some parked cars, and people walking.
A table with a latte in a to-go cup, a fork wrapped in a napkin, a menu, a smartphone, an empty water bottle, and a wrapped straw.
A plate of food with a slice of whole grain bread, a baked dish topped with melted cheese and herbs, garnished with fresh green herbs, on a table with a fork and napkin.
A woman standing on a balcony in front of a large wooden bookshelf inside a library. The bookshelf is mostly empty, with a few books on the upper shelves. The woman is wearing a black and white patterned dress and sneakers, and has long, dark hair.
A woman in a blue floral dress with black sneakers walking down stairs inside a glass-roofed conservatory or botanical garden. The background features lush green plants and a large palm tree, with several people enjoying the space.
Looking up at a square ceiling with ornate floral and geometric patterns around a central skylight.
A woman standing on stairs inside a large, ornate glass-domed building filled with green plants. She is wearing a black and white floral dress and sneakers, smiling at the camera.
Interior of a restaurant or bar with a brick wall, a metal sign reading 'HOP HOUSE' with a hop cone logo, and a row of wooden tables with candles in glass holders.
Sign on brick wall featuring a beer glass with hop and barley decorations, advertising craft beer, cocktails, sport, and Copenhagen at Hop House.
People dining at outdoor cafes along a canal, with colorful European-style buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.