Tell me about Copenhagen!

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Best things to do? Things to miss? Places to eat? Cool experiences? Off the beaten track secrets? Tricks to stick to budget? (I know it's Denmark, we're prepared, we have money but it would be nice to have a balance between splurge and save, especially on meals).

Staying in the meat-packing district and have a week to play with, in winter so rules out some outdoorsy stuff. 2 adults, no DC.

Thanks in advance!

During winter and especially Christmas I wouldn't miss a trip to Tivoli. Have a gluhwein to warm you up, check out the light display, go on some rides if you fancy it, but Tivoli is lovely even if you don't fancy being spun around all over. They also have some nice restaurants in tivoli, often with 'special' menus like the Xmas lunch menu (and lots of schnapps).

Trip to nyhavn is essential, to see the iconic multicoloured buildings - do it on the cheap like the Danish teens and take a couple of beers with you to drink whilst sitting on the wall, or pay ££££ to eat/drink at one of the cafes along the road. Pretty sure you can get a boat from here to have a tour by boat. Or walk to the royal palace not far from Nyhavn to see the guards, then stroll to the harbour and have a look at the new opera house.

I'd also head over to christianshavn to have a look at the church and you can pay a bit to do the dating climb up around the spire. Not for the vertigo sufferers, but an amazing view of the city from up there.

Christiania is fun to look around, and free, and you can buy all your cannabis leaf design paraphernalia here at one of the stalls set up for the tourists to the hippy area.

You can hire bikes to get round Copenhagen really easily - lots of people on bikes and the roads are geared up for bikes. I wouldn't really let cold weather put me off being outside - plenty of coffee shops, street food stands all over to get yourself warmed up. If you need somewhere inside the experimentarium is good for a day.

Thank you!!

My husband (who is Danish) can't walk past a hotdog stand in Copenhagen. He'd say it's a must have, and a bargain meal for a couple of krone.

Bike Mike cycle tour!

We have only been in summer, so I am not sure what is open but would add the design museum, and get a train up to Helsingor for the castle. You could also do a day trip to Roskilde or Sweden.

It might be worth getting a tourist card if you plan on paying for lots of admissions. You can also use these on the buses.

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Bike Mike cycle tour!

Did you watch the Copenhagen episode of Travel Man??

We loved wandering around Torvehallerne for cake, coffee and people watching. Tivoli in winter is stunning as well.
Boltens food market for some food on the go.

If you plan to do a lot of sightseeing and visit a lot of attractions then I highly recommend you get the Copenhagen Card.
Definitely take a canal tour. Most include stops at the main sights, including the opera house, Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid. They’re free with the Copenhagen Card.
I’d also recommend dropping in to Christiana just to experience it, but I wouldn’t stay long. There are some rules that you should also follow, such as not taking photos. Look out for the list of 'do's and don'ts' at the entrance.
The Church of Our Saviour has the best views of Copenhagen if you ask me, but don’t do it if you’re afraid of heights!
Louisiana museum is a little gem tucked away north of Copenhagen by the seaside, so it’s a perfect place to spend an afternoon after a morning at Kronburg Castle.
Street stalls, such as hot dogs and sausages cost around 35 DKK. If you want to eat cheap, stick to them. You’ve got to eat smørrebrød at least once while you’re in Copenhagen and one of the most popular spots is Aamann’s Deli. Steer clear of touristy Nyhavn and head to studenty areas like Nørrebro or Vesterbro for lower-priced restaurants and cafés.
Don’t buy bottled water. The tap water is drinkable and tastes ok too.
There’s also the weekly food market in the Meatpacking District on Saturdays and Sundays.
Copenhagen has a city bike hire scheme called Bycyklen, with hire for 12 DKK per 20 minutes. Each bike has a built in GPS tablet marking places of interest. You can create an account in advance on their website or using the tablet.

Amazing responses, all noted. Thank you!

We loved it the Hippy Village and Church that has a staircase up the outside of the spare are worth seeing.
theculturetrip.com/europe/denmark/copenhagen/articles/christiania-13-things-to-know-about-copenhagens-hippie-free-town/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Our_Saviour,_Copenhagen