Why visit Denmark?
1. ORGANIC FOOD
Copenhagen, and Denmark in general, is very big on organic food. The country takes the lead in organic food consumption in the entire world. So you can expect your food to be fresh and produced locally.
Also, Danish people generally eat a lot of meat and fish. Probably due to the cooler climate they live in and the ports nearby. When we visited Nørreport, it was evident how much meat and fish Danish people actually eat. For breakfast, it isn’t unusual to eat bread and cheese. Sandwiches, or Smørrebrød, is also very big in Denmark. I personally didn’t try typical Danish dishes. For the most part, we mainly ate sandwiches and our version of tapas.
2. FRIENDLY LOCALS
People in Copenhagen typically stayed to themselves, but we did encounter many friendly people. On day two, we got breakfast at a bakery not too far from our Airbnb. The woman working at the bakery couldn’t understand English. And, of course, we didn’t speak Danish. But, she was patient and didn’t take offense to us pointing at what we wanted.
Although we did meet one person who didn’t speak English, many people in Copenhagen do speak English. Especially the closer to the city you are.
3. TRANSPORTATION
Since Copenhagen is a relatively small city, we spent no more than $15 on transportation. Also, our Airbnb was fairly close to the city center, so we often opted to walk. We didn’t see the point in wasting money on public transportation if it wasn’t necessary. The only times we used public transportation was when coming to, and from, the airport.
If walking for long periods isn’t your thing, then biking is a great alternative. I noticed how many residents rode their bikes everywhere, it was cool to see how eco-friendly Copenhagen is.
Money saving tips
Denmark is very expensive. When originally buying currency to prep for this trip, I thought taking out $50 for two and a half days would be enough. I soon learned that it wasn’t. The currency exchange for the Danish krone was somewhat confusing. My friends and I found ourselves taking more money out by the afternoon on day two. Just be aware of what you’re spending your money on.
- Cook Your Meals: If you pick an accommodation that has a kitchen, utilize it! Since eating out in Denmark can be very pricey, we cooked a lot of our meals.
- Rent a Bicycle: This is an inexpensive way to get around Denmark. There are bikes everywhere, specifically in Copenhagen. Also, you get a great leg workout!
- Use Public Transportation: Since Denmark can be expensive, I’d suggest using public transportation to save money.
Safety in Denmark
We walked around Copenhagen early in the morning and late at night. And at no point did we feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Although, I know that Denmark has been named one of the happiest countries in the world. So, maybe that also affects crime?