If you ever go to Copenhagen, don't forget to...

Often times you travel to or live in a place, and it's not until you leave that you realize how amazing it was and how many things you didn't do. So here's a list of things that make CPH amazing, affordable, things I wish I did more, and some things I wish I did but never got to...I will be sure to add lists for other countries I visited as well, look out for them :)

COPENHAGEN!!

Food
-Fransk Hotdogs at any Pølser stand, I like the one at Kongens Nytorv, 25 dkk
-Schwarma- the only food you can afford, great late night option, 20-40dkk
- Taco Shop- if you miss Tex-Mex, opened by an American, the meal, 75 dkk, but will fill you up, guaranteed, don’t care who you are.
Nyelandsvej 65, 2000 Frederiksberg, Danmark‎ - 3819 9292‎
-any bakery on Store Kongensgade-cheap deals
-Café Mocador- great lunch place, not too expensive for Denmark standards but good food
-pizza places off Borgergade-deals from 2-4pm i think...
-MJ Coffee-good place to people watch
-Porno Pizza for affordable pizzas, huge sandwiches, late night…
-ice cream shop in Frederiksberg Center, 2nd floor, 15/20 dkk
-bagels from CBS, the order by the kg food at CBS-the cheapest meals you will ever eat in DK
-$5 Burger special if you miss America, can’t remember the name of the restaurant, near Strøget
-Ida Davidson-I hate smørrebrod as much as the next non-Dane, but I have to admit they were pretty amazing here...a michelin rated restaurant, it was a bit of a splurge, 100 dkk for one smørrebrod, but I think it was worth it for some truly Danish food.
on Store Kongensgade


Shopping
-Søstrene Grene- cheap random stuff, for decorations, houseware stuff, things you don’t need but think are cute, just go look around, I never left without buying something.
in Frederiksberg Center by CBS, or on Strøget aka Shopping St
-10 Kroner Store, like a dollar store, by CBS
-IKEA-decently priced food, cheap household items, fun place to play…
-Ginatricot, Vero Moda are actually affordable local brands for clothing

Groceries
-Super Brugsen-usually more expensive but they have weekly specials, I think their quality was better, nicer atmosphere to shop at. Good alcohol deals…
-Aldi-dirt cheap food, obscure brands. Danske Pilsner will be your cheapest/shittiest beer
-Føtex-convenient, near CBS, good for random necessities
-Netto-convenient, open more hours usually, pretty cheap
-Magasin-for “American” peanut butter, meaning not organic. And a lot of imports for those who can’t live without them, or if you are looking for a certain item

Bars
-Wall Street- convenient location, cheap pool, 20dkk beers, lots of IB students go
-Café Retro- nonprofit café, good atmosphere for a chill night of hanging out
-Happy Pig-10dkk shots
-Dakota(not sure the real name)-haha, our go to place b/c it was 18 and up, so the HK kids could get in, there is a cover charge though, but can negotiate with them if you have a big enough group
-Fidels- a little classier, really good cocktails and great bartender, about 65dkk + for a cocktail
9 Dronningens Tvaergade
-Nexus at CBS, go for happy hour, bogo beers
-Sam’s Bar- karaoke
-Ice Bar- expensive, but should try it once, unique experience
-LA Bar, Vega, Scala


Things to Do
-Tivoli- buy a season pass and it gets you into all the concerts, a pretty good deal. Also go for Halloween and Christmas.
-Picnic in Frederiksberg Have- everyone does it, makes you feel like a local :)
-Carlsberg Tour- get 2 free beers
-Nyhavn by night
-Go up the Round Tower for sunset
-Beach-not the best beach in the world, water is cold, but there are jellyfish in the water that don't sting.
-Ice skating at the outdoor rinks during Christmas-bundle up!
-bike ride through the city

Tips for CPH:
-essential clothing items: black leather boots, black scarf, scarves in general, skinny jeans, heavy winter jacket, flats or some sort of non tennis shoe
-we did a lot of dinner parties just to have something to do as a group and its too expensive to eat out
-anticipate depression for the sunless winter days
-bring an umbrella
-don't cross the street when the walking man is not green...
-always carry a bag for groceries
-travel a ton, but make sure you get some time in CPH too, don't let it be a foreign place to you when you leave 4 months later
-just wander around the city, especially during the sunny days, CPH is one of the safest places you will ever go, take advantage of that.

All I can think of for now...feel free to ask questions if you want to know more specifics, I'll add to the list as things return to my memory. Enjoy Copenhagen, it's a beautiful place.