The Danish capital Copenhagen is beautiful – and expensive. DW reporter Aisha Sharipzhan has some ideas about how to have a good time there without splashing the cash. Her tips range from city sights, through public transport to lunchtime deals.
Maybe you’ve got some too? Share them in the comments!
00:00 Nyhavn
00:44 How to get around? Public transport
01:05 Rent a bike
01:35 What to see? Free sightseeing tour
02:33 Museums: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
02:49 What to eat and drink?
03:10 Reffen street food market
03:25 Pastries
03:36 Danish fastfood: Pølser
04:00 Where to stay?
04:22 Discover Nørrebro, Vesterbro and the harbour
05:16 Harbour boat tour
05:28 Parkin garage and gym Konditaget Lüders
05:58 Tivoli and Bakken amusement parks
CREDITS:
Report: Aisha Sharipzhan, Anne Termèche
Camera: Marko Borowski
Editing: Philipp Czegka
Contains footage from @visitcopenhagenofficial
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So, this is Copenhagen’s most popular spot. All the tourists come here to look at the colourful houses on the waterfront and to get their pictures taken. Welcome to Copenhagen! This area here is Nyhavn. The 17th century harbor has always been an entertainment district. In former times for sailors, and now today for tourists. It’s become quite the expensive hangout. Copenhagen is notorious for its high prices, from accommodation to food and drinks to going out, it all adds up really fast. So my challenge is to spend as little money as possible while also enjoying what the city has to offer. Let’s go. To get yourself from A to B on the cheap, the best option for public transport is to get a day pass. It costs about 80 Danish crowns, which is about 11 Euros, and the ticket is valid for 24 hours. A pretty good deal! This is super cool. It’s like a roller coaster. Or get around like the local Copenhageners. In Copenhagen you can easily get around by foot or even better by bike. And there’s plenty of options to rent bikes out here, whether it’s just for a couple of hours or even for a couple of days. A rental bike costs around 13 Euros per hour or you can rent one for the whole day for less than 20 euros. The infrastructure in Copenhagen is superb, which makes cycling a lot of fun! And safe! – even for tourists. And this way, you can easily see the main sights on your own. But if that’s not enough, stop by the city hall at around 10 in the morning. If you don’t want to miss the main sights, a sightseeing tour is always a good idea, especially if it’s free. You’ll recognize the free tours by the guides’ colorful umbrellas. Payment is voluntary and donation-based. After an hour and a half with these tour guides, you’ll become a true Copenhagen expert! There is one thing, you are going to notice on our tour. The absence of all medieval buildings. That is because the city has burnt down twice. Any questions? Shall we go that way? Let’s go that way. Let’s go that way. If you are a fan of museums, many of them in Copenhagen are free on Wednesdays. So make sure to check that out. The Glyptothek here is one of the city’s top museums. With one of the largest private sculpture and art collections in Denmark. Sightseeing has got me feeling peckish. But dining in Copenhagen is quite expensive. A simple dish and drink can cost about 25 Euros, a cappuccino well over 5 Euros, and even water can easily cost 3 euros. Make sure to have a waterbottle with you, so you can refill it at different spots around the city. and save some cash that way. Cheers! But don’t worry, there are also some other cheap options. I recommend going to one of the street food markets. The biggest one here is Reffen, right at the harbor. There you can get some delicious food for about 10 Euros. Or stock up at the bakery! Danish pastries are just heavenly. A pastry like this costs about 3 euros. This is my choice. Okay, I’m definitely gonna go for this one here. This Danish hot dog is called a Pølser, and has a lot of yummy toppings. A typical Danish fast food. For about 5 euros, I’m in! Allright, let’s try my very first Pølser. Oh ya, that’s really good. Then there is the matter of staying overnight. Hotels in Copenhagen can easily cost 200 euros per night. If you’re fine with shared bathrooms and bedrooms, then I would book a hostel. That way you can get a place to sleep for as little as 50 euros a night. Are you up for some cool, trendy neighborhoods? Then Nørrebro and Vesterbro are the places to be. Cool mixtures of the old and the new. You’ll find that it’s totally laid-back here. This attitude towards life has a name: Hygge. Be sure to take a trip to the harbor. You’ll find waterfront areas everywhere that invite you to chill out. And they often include spots to go for a swim! This is so cool. It’s a beautiful day today and people are just chilling here, sunbathing, going for a swim at the harbour. And there are many spots like this round the city. They are constantly checking the water quality. And when the water quality is good, why not? Why not go for a swim? And it’s for free. Remember my tip about the day ticket? This yellow boat is a water bus, and you can ride it with your day ticket! And cruise through the harbor, saving about 100 Danish crowns, or 14 euros, for a seat on a tour boat. Another insider tip that’s free: The roof of the parking garage Konditaget Lüders in Nordhaven. Wow! This is unexpected. It’s probably the coolest outdoor gym in town. A great place to get a workout in, or simply hang out in the sun. Not an insider tip, and not free either, is the TIVOLI amusement park in the city center. A must for many tourists. However, there is an admission fee, plus you pay extra for the rides. But there is also an awesome alternative on the outskirts of the city. I am in Bakken, the oldest amusement park in the world. And the best thing about it is that there is no entrance fee and you don’t even have to queue. There are over 50 rides here – modern and old classics. Unfortunately, they are not free, but the cheapest ride costs just under 4 euros. It feels so classic, old-fashioned and nostalgic here. I really love rollercoasters and this one here is the oldest one in Denmark. And it’s made of wood. So I’m really excited to ride it. I’ve chosen the most expensive ride for 8 euros. But it’s a must! I’m ready! Oh my god, that was way more terrifying and exciting than I expected. I was screaming the whole time. Like, oh my god, oh my god! It’s time to do the math. How much did this day in Copenhagen cost me? A metro ticket, bike rental, donation for the tour guide, pastry, hotdog, a soft drink. And roller coaster. That all adds up to about 64 euros. Not a bad deal. So, what have we found out today? You can in fact enjoy Copenhagen without completely breaking the bank and fully immerse yourself in the city. I know I’ve had heaps of fun today. If you’d like to watch more videos like this, please subscribe to our channel!
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Tips and comments from a local who lives in central Copenhagen and who worked at several museums for many years:
– For cheaper food options (do NOT go for the outdoor food markets – its too expensive. Go to Vesterbro and Nørrebro for smaller local cafes and takeaway shops.
Extra note: Eating out is generally expensive in Denmark as many Danes eat at home.
– All for these videos makes biking around the city seem fun and easy – it's not. It's a kill or be killed type of culture. Many tourists get fined as they do not know the bike laws. They are almost as "complicated" as the driving laws. So do your research. Don't be surprised if cyclists will yell at you.
Extra note: Also be careful as a pedestrian and do not walk onto the bike lanes ! – Its dangerous even for us Danes.
– For free view points go to the tower at Christiansborg Palace (there is however at security check) or go to Our Savior's Church at Christianshavn.
– As other people write in the comments there are cheaper options for the channel tours – e.g. the "netto boats" . However, if you want it even cheaper, go for the local "harbor busses", they are part of the public transportation system and will be covered by your day passes.
– Go for a Copenhagen Card if you want to use unlimited transportation AND museum visits.
– Many museums DO NOT have free entrance during Wednesdays – not even Glyptoteket, which is shown in this video – It's free admission every LAST Wednesday in the month. The National Museum of Art (SMK) sometimes have fridays for free admission – those events are called SMK Fridays. Usually there is a theme and drinks and sometimes dancing – So that is your chance to try and get drunk and look at art at a museum.
– If your are a vegetarian visit Morgenstedet at Free Town Christiania. It's been there for 20 years and the food is local produce!
– If you love second hand clothing and homeware – go to Amager! the city part has so many places – Small shops etc. In the outskirts of Amager is a place called Blå Hal with is full of second hand finds!
I have many more comments, but this is it for now 😂
Nyhavn is a tourist trap!
What is the usual amount to tip in the free tours?
If we are earning kuwati dinar, pounds, USD or Euro then we can visit these countries otherwise not 😆 tooo expensive
3:00 you can also just go in netto and buy cold water for 50 cent
4:05 you can easily get a nice hotel for one at scandic for only 115 euros
Boring
You still have to eat additional real meals, coffee, pay for accommodation, and other drinks if that's something you would want to do during your holidays. Expect 100 to 130 euros per day overall for a decent stay on a budget. But it's totally worth it, it's the best city in Europe for sure.
’A sightseeing tour is always a good idea, especially if it is free’ … Well these ‘free tours’ are not free as you have to tip the guide, which is not an authorized guide and has to pay a fee to the agent. I wonder why DW is promoting irregular work, without a proper payment and unfair competition with the real guides who have studied passed an exam to become authorized guides.
Went there for the first time last weekend, for four days. I already miss this city!
An interesting spot not shown in the video is Fristad Christiania (free).
Imagine going to Copenhagen and then all the "main sights" are a few random houses and a water fountain. Thank God I have the option to travel for most of my life… This place is complete and utter bull:(
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Superb Tips.
are all there shops closing down like they are doing in other western cities if not why not
wait we have water taps around the city to fill up water? wth? i've lived here for 8 years didn't know that. No wonder i either buy a bottle and refill at home or go to fisketorvets water tap on the ground floor where they have free unlimited water to drink from and they have their own cups too. Oh well might look out for these water taps around the city. Do u guys know where they are located so i know where to go when i'm about and about?
Wants to save money… Goes to; Raffen… Probably the most expensive food vendors in the entire city.
I need to change money there or can i buy everything online with my phone?
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Do you know your not just a beautiful but jolly lady keep it up god bless you ❤
Thank you for making such a helpful video – Much appreciated 🙂
I'm an American tourist planning to visit Denmark, so this was somewhat helpful. Honestly, I wasn't quite impressed. The city simply doesn't look grand or glamorous . It appears quite ordinary with little to do. Also, for future travel videos, it would help if you actually showed more sites rather than focus the camera on the "reporter" trying to act cute.
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I would love to use a bike with a big seat to get around with
Nothing is on a budget there
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because of capitalism peoples have try to find cheap way to traveling. Give them human right what they deserve
As a local – PLEASE don’t rent the bikes here! It’s super annoying for the people commuting to/from work and it’s dangerous if you’re not used to that kind of bike traffic!
Thank you for the guide 😍❤!
many thanks for the great video
One question, is there any zombies there?
Tip for hotels- off season you can get room in normal hotel with private bathroom for $65 just 10 minutes walk from central station. Alternatively there are plenty of good hotels for about $70-85 with good breakfast included in neighbor city of Malmo Sweden- which is 35 minutes train ride from Copenhagen central station or CPH airport. 24h pass cost about $30 and valid for all trains and metro/buses within Malmo and central Copenhagen area. So you can stay in Malmo and also enjoy walking its beautiful old town and take train to Copenhagen- this is what I plan to do to save money on hotel in August.
It's Copenhagen not MOSCOW
It's not burning Moscow it's just Copenhagen 😢
Strange, no shamblers or any signs of wreckage..
Denmark hotels and cuisine are not worth it. Take the 30 minute train over to Sweden and stay there. Sweden is the epicenter of Scandinavian culture. The people are very hospitable, and everything that a tourist would find intriguing in Denmark, you will certainly find in Sweden at a sane, reasonable cost. I absolutely love Sweden. Denmark has priced itself out of viability except for a day trip.
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