Our travel plans kicked off, as usual, over dinner when Yaya and I felt the urge to explore again. Denmark had always been on my list of destinations to visit soon, yet somehow, I never made it there. Surprisingly, despite its proximity to London—just a 1 hour and 20-minute flight away—it wasn’t until 2015 that I finally went. I had always been eager to check out Copenhagen, so booking our trip was really exciting.
While searching for flights to Copenhagen, I stumbled upon an unbelievably cheap one-way ticket from London for just £9! Even though I constantly hunt for flight deals, prices like these still amaze me, especially since Copenhagen used to be quite expensive to fly to from London. The drop in flight prices is fantastic news for travelers.
I’ll share how we spent an amazing long weekend in Copenhagen, including where we stayed and what we did, so you can enjoy it too. It’s truly an extraordinary city.
We picked Hotel Kong Arthur, an amazing hotel right in the city center. The beauty of the room stunned us, with a cozy snug and study area perfect for blogging. They even offered a complimentary “cosy hour” between 5-6 pm with free wine, which thrilled me to no end!
We arrived on a Friday evening to a room so comfortable that it was tough to leave, but Copenhagen was calling, and we had to explore.
In Copenhagen, we used Copenhagen Cards, which spared us the stress of spending extra money to see the sights. These cards granted us free entry to 74 museums and attractions, offering an abundance of places to explore without any hassle.
The card costs about 400 Danish Krone (£50/€50/$60) for adults for 24 hours and is available both online and in the city, with discounts for kids.
After getting the Copenhagen Card App, I knew my first stop had to be Tivoli Gardens. It brought out the kid in me as I dashed around the park, hopping on every ride and indulging in sweets. Tivoli is the world’s second-oldest amusement park, dating back to 1843, and is centrally located near the main train station.
Tivoli is a nostalgic marvel with fantastic family-friendly and thrill rides. I must admit, I screamed quite a bit! My favorite ride was the Rutschebanen, a 101-year-old wooden rollercoaster designed around a snowy mountain – it was amazing! Fun fact: Tivoli inspired Walt Disney to create Disney World, and you could easily spend the whole day there.
Following Tivoli, we strolled through the city and soon found ourselves at Thorvaldsen’s Museum. Bertel Thorvaldsen, a celebrated artist from Copenhagen, spent over four decades in Rome honing his skills. Walking through the museum felt like a glimpse of Rome, with stunning sculptures all around.
The Copenhagen Card included entry, so we decided to pop in quickly and were glad we did, even with our tight schedule. We may not have stayed as long as we’d liked, but a brief visit is still highly recommended during your trip to Copenhagen.
