Spring Weekend In Copenhagen

Long weekend in wonderful Copenhagen was exactly what I needed in order to load the batteries during the April rush. My trip included lots of walking around, eating well, museums, Rufus Wainwright concert and just taking it easy.

All the spring elements were in place: trees were blossoming, birds singing, flowers blooming, the sun shining and the people smiling. 

Somewhat moderate temperatures, but you can say that spring was strongly in the air!

Nyhavn with its canals is always a great place to hang out when it is sunny weather. Either sit on the terraces of the expensive restaurants or bring your own bottle and sit by the sidewalk. Good place for people watching and just enjoying life. 

Nyhavn

There are lots of interesting areas in Copenhagen one of the being multi-ethnic Nørrebro with its vibrant street life and bars. If you like beer and good food then Nørrebro Bryghus is the place to visit!

Urban Camping 48 hour festival in Nørrebro

And you cannot talk about Copenhagen without mentioning Freetown Christiania, which is self-proclaimed autonomous neighbourhood. Very green, artistic and interesting place to visit.

My new favourite area is Vesterbro, which I just discovered. Located by the main railway station it is extremely convenient when arriving by train from Kastrup airport. Previously this area was known as red light district and for drugs, which still shows, especially in Istedgade. Well, my hotel was located in the same street and I felt completely safe. It is worth exploring this urban area as there are lots of nice houses and restaurants.
 











In a rainy moment it is a good idea to visit a museum or a few. My regular museum is Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, where I go to see the Etruscan and Egyptian sections. There is something really fascinating in those gods, burial chambers and mummies.

















And another great thing about visiting Glyptotek is the Wintergarden and Café.

Other side of the street there is Danish Design Center, which usually also has exhibitions worth visiting. And if you have few hours you should take 35 minutes train trip to Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, which is pleasant neighbourhood by the sea. Museum often has several exhibitions at the same time, good museum shop, nice garden and cafe. 

Louisiana, Gl Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk

After walking and visiting museums it is time to grab something to eat and Copenhagen is full of interesting restaurants. I was recommended to go and have brunch in Mother in Kødbyen, but as mornings were limited I went there in the evening instead and got propably the best pizza I have ever eaten.

Mother, Høkerboderne 9

Yet another great and inexpensive discovery was Vietnamese LêLê a family-runned chain.

Lê Lê's menu assortment

Lê Lê, H.C. Andersens Boulevard 8

On holidays I prefer having a brunch instead of lunch and Copenhagen has good selection of brunch places to choose from. When shopping by the Strøget I usually visit Cafe Norden or Cafe Europa. Both are quite expensive ones, but located perfectly in the way to Magasing du Nord department store.

Cafe Europa, Amagertorv 1

This weekend I also tested Barbar Bar in Vesterbro Torv and Cafe Zirup in Stranden.

Barbar Bar, Vesterbrogade 51

Cafe Zirup, Læderstræde 32

My fave bar is located in Vesterbro: Bang og Jensen, which is cozy yet trendy pub full of people. I ended up here every evening and also once for brunch as the location was so convenient and I really liked the athmosphere. 

Bang og Jensen, Istedgade 130

After a bar night the only thing to do is get a hotdog from a Pölsevagn and get a good night sleep after all the activities.