We biked in the cold and rain for what seemed like forever until we got there. But you know what? The destination was so worth it. We locked our bikes up and began walking. In front of us was a canal filled with ice blue water with all different sized boats tied to docks. On either side of the canal were dozens of townhouses, each a different, more vibrant colour than the next. It was breathtaking, picturesque, monumental. There were probably a hundred people sitting at tables along the canal in front of the townhouses enjoying drinks, food and each other’s company. There was laughter, there was silence and there was awe. Walking around that canal and taking in all of its beauty is a memory I will never forget. 

I had the opportunity to spend four incredible, fun-filled days in Copenhagen, Denmark, where a dear friend of mine was studying abroad. Since I was living in Southern France at the time, I was easily able to visit her. And as an added bonus, it was her 21st birthday so we had a lot of celebrating to do!

The beginning of my trip started out rather unfortunately, but it soon turned into a trip of a lifetime and certainly one I will always cherish.

When I first arrived, I was to meet my friend, Kate, on the train platform connected to the airport. However, due to a lack of communication, a bit of stupidity on my end and some overall bad luck, Kate never showed. It took me running back into the airport for wifi to figure out that Kate was trying to get ahold of me to make sure I hadn’t hopped on the train without her

When she finally got there, we both got back on the train and headed toward the city centre. Then, as luck would have it, Kate had to jump off the train at the first stop to scan her train card and wouldn’t you know it, the doors closed before she could jump back on. I imagine the look on my face was one of pure horror! Luckily, I was smart enough to jump off at the next stop and wait for Kate on the next train to be able to jump right back on and continue our journey into the city.  The lesson here, folks, is to thoroughly plan out how you’re meeting up with someone at an airport and to stay in an area where you have service or wifi.

When we finally got to her apartment, our bad luck ended, we rested up and then headed out to check out the city.

The rest of the trip went much more seamlessly and I had an absolute blast! We biked everywhere we went, which was all over the city. And it’s a LARGE city! We saw most of the tourist sites, visited the famous brewery, had drinks at some really unique bars, spent relaxing mornings in cafes, tried the local fare, and took a million pictures! It was time well spent with a good friend, making memories in a city where everyone bikes everywhere, and where people from all over go to have fun.

Things I recommend to do to in Copenhagen:

• Have a beer (or two) at Carlsberg Brewery. They have a self-guided tour that is incredibly informative and historic. As an added bonus, you get two free beers at the end! And, they have horses you can pet!
• Take pictures of the Little Mermaid. It’s over 100 years old and right by the water.
• Check out Rosenborg Castle, which was a summer home for the Danish royalty during the Renaissance.
• Walk around Nyhavn! It’s colorful, picturesque and probably the most well-known part of Copenhagen.
• Visit Christiania. It’s a freetown in the city of Copenhagen with a population of about 1000 people. Inside, the purchase and consumption of marijuana is non-criminalized and the police seem to turn a blind eye altogether. The city is walled and no photography is allowed inside.
• Get some food at the Paper Island public market.
• Try a Danish Hot dog! I’m telling you, I don’t care if you don’t do anything else in Copenhagen, but try a Danish hot dog from a street vendor.
• Relax with some java at a Coffee Shop. The Living Room and The Coffee Collective were recommended to me!
• Get in touch with your inner child at Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park in the city.
• Do some walking on Strøget, which is a large pedestrian walkway filled with a plethora of stores.
• Grab a drink at one of the many unique bars in the city. Kind of Blue (a jazz bar with a Hygge feel) and Bo Bi (oldest bar in the city) were recommended to me. If you’re into clubs, the meatpacking district has quite a few fun ones!

As you can tell, there are a TON of things to do in Copenhagen. It is a city full of history, Hygge, bikes, and truly beautiful people. You’re bound to have a fantastic time! And seriously, try the Danish hot dog.

This blog post was written by the fabulous Hannah Morth. Check out her website and join her Facebook group.

 Hannah Morth is a Personal Business and Life Coach and founder of Limitless Millennials. She specializes in helping millennial minds create, monetize and succeed in their online businesses! And of course, she loves to travel!