How to spend 3 days in Copenhagen

🗺️🗺️ Itinerary

Day 1: Classic Copenhagen
•Check-in: Next House Copenhagen
•#historicallandmarks Visit: Rosenborg Castle & The King’s Garden (perfect for a first stroll)
•Walk: Along Nyhavn Harbor – the colorful postcard-perfect canal
•Evening: Canal Cruise (1-hour relaxing tour – great for all ages)
•Dinner: Restaurant Tight or Skagen Fiskerestaurant (family friendly options)

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Day 2: Royal Touch & Cultural Gems
•Morning: National Museum of Denmark (has interactive kids’ sections!)
•Lunch: Try traditional smørrebrød at Aamanns Deli
•Afternoon: Amalienborg Palace + Guard Changing Ceremony
•Evening: Tivoli Gardens – magical lights, rides, and shows for all ages

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Day 3: Local Life & Hidden Treasures
• Morning: Climb The Round Tower + stroll along Strøget (shopping street)
• Lunch: Torvehallerne Food Market (tons of food stalls for every taste)
• Afternoon: Visit Kastellet fortress & The Little Mermaid statue
• Optional: Carlsberg Brewery (has playground areas too – fun for adults and kids!)
• Dinner: Cofoco or Madklubben Vesterbro (modern Danish cuisine – book ahead)

📍📍 Must-Visit Attractions
• Nyhavn Canal
• Rosenborg Castle
• Tivoli Gardens
• Amalienborg Palace
• The Round Tower
• National Museum of Denmark
• The Little Mermaid Statue
• Torvehallerne Food Market
• Frederik’s Church (Marble Church)

🥘🥘 Must-Try Food
• Smørrebrød – open-faced sandwiches
• Frikadeller – Danish meatballs
• Stegt flæsk – crispy pork (ask for halal/vegetarian alternatives if needed)
• Rødgrød med fløde – Danish berry dessert
• Kanelsnegl – cinnamon rolls
• Coffee & Hot Chocolate – try Andersen Bakery or Coffee Collective

🏠🏠 Accommodation

Next House Copenhagen
• Chic, affordable & central
• Family rooms available
• Cozy shared areas: cinema room, lounge, rooftop bar

📷📷 Photo Spots
• Nyhavn (colorful buildings & boats)
• Rosenborg Castle gardens
• The Round Tower view
• Tivoli Gardens at night
• The Marble Church (interior & exterior!)
• Little Mermaid statue

📣📣 Tips
🚶♀️ Copenhagen is walkable – bring comfy shoes.
🎟️ Book online tickets for Tivoli, museums, castles to skip lines.
🍽️ Make dinner reservations, especially on weekends.
💳 Most places are card-only – don’t rely on cash.
🚲 Bike rentals are cool but not always ideal with small kids – walking is safer.
🗣️ English is widely spoken – no stress with Danish.

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