"Copenhagen Diary | The Colorful Fairytale City of Hans Christian Andersen

| The Colorful Fairytale City of Hans Christian Andersen. Come to Copenhagen to experience a Nordic fairytale! The city's colorful houses and canals complement each other perfectly. Cycling through Andersen's hometown, you'll encounter centuries-old castles and stylish cafes at every turn—it's so beautiful it feels unreal!

🌟2-Day Fairytale Itinerary:
Day1:
📍Nyhavn Canal: Copenhagen's postcard-perfect colorful houses. Best visited in the morning for ideal lighting. All canal-side restaurants are great—we recommend Iluka (super fresh seafood).
📍The Little Mermaid Statue: Just a 20-minute walk from Nyhavn. Though small, it's the city's iconic landmark.
📍Design Museum: Discover the beauty of Nordic minimalist design. The souvenir shop is worth browsing.
📍Rosenborg Castle: Houses the Danish Crown Jewels. The free-entry gardens are perfect for picnics.
📍Torvehallerne Market: Great for dinner—try open sandwiches and Danish craft beer.

Day2:
📍Christiansborg Palace: Climb to the top for a 360° city view.
📍The Round Tower: Europe's oldest functioning observatory with a unique spiral ramp.
📍Strøget Pedestrian Street: Scandinavia's longest shopping street. The Illum department store rooftop has a viewing platform.
📍Superkilen Linear Park: Instagram-famous spot with surreal colorful grounds perfect for photos.
📍Copenhagen Contemporary Art Museum: The building itself is an artwork. Free entry on Fridays.

🍽️Food Recommendations:
✅Smørrebrød: Traditional Danish open-faced sandwich. Try Restaurant Schønnemann.
✅Danish Pastries: Locals' favorite bakery is Juno the Bakery.
✅New Nordic Cuisine: Book 3 months ahead for Michelin 3-star Geranium.

🚲Transport Tips:
Rent a bike—the city has safe dedicated cycling lanes.
The Copenhagen Card covers most attractions and public transport—great value.

📸Photo Tips:
Nyhavn is least crowded early morning.
Light-colored clothes look best against colorful backgrounds.
Don't forget a travel adapter (Denmark uses two round-pin plugs).