Philadelphia will soon have direct access to Copenhagen with a new flight from American Airlines. Service to Copenhagen’s CPH airport launches June 6 on Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Once in Copenhagen, travelers have an abundance of things to explore. Landing at the Copenhagen Airport, visitors are an easy 20 minutes from the lively city center. One of Copenhagen’s major new attractions is the Carlsberg District. The area is centered around the old Carlsberg breweries (dating back to 1847) where visitors can join an interactive brewery history tour, visit the old stables, as well as enjoy beer tastings. The area is also home to a range of new restaurants, bars, and public spaces. In addition, the city is recognized as the UNESCO World Capital of Architecture from 2023 to 2025, and this year is the 20th anniversary of the New Nordic Food Manifesto.
Culinary Excellence
Front and center in Copenhagen is food. In fact, visitors may find themselves eating their way through the city. The inception of the Nordic Food Manifesto in 2004 by visionary Nordic Chefs laid the groundwork for the contemporary and groundbreaking Nordic cuisine that visitors to the city savor today. Cuisine is an attraction throughout Denmark and, in Copenhagen, travelers will find an abundance of culinary-related activities. From bar crawls created by top sommeliers to Michelin-starred dining experiences, Copenhagen is a feast for the taste buds.
Charming Neighborhoods
Beyond culinary pursuits are Copenhagen’s charming neighborhoods. Quintessential to any Copenhagen trip are the three “bros:” Vesterbro, Norrebro and Osterbro. Vesterbro was once known as the city’s red light district but has evolved to blend family living with hip nightlife, fashionable boutiques and more. Norrebro is a melting pot of street culture and cuisine. It’s where visitors go to enjoy ramen, shawarma and tacos. In Osterbro, travelers will find shopping, parks, trails for bike rides and the perfect place to take a stroll on the waterfront.
Frederiksborg Castle was built in the early decades of the 17th century by King Christian IV. (Photo Credit: Mark Gray)
Stunning Day Trips
When visitors have explored the amazing capital, they can discover Copenhagen’s many exciting day trips within a one-and-a-half-hour train trip.
North of Copenhagen is North Sealand. There is a good train line that connects the region, and it’s just a one-hour journey from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Visitors can explore Elsinore, an old fishing village, and the famous Kronborg Castle of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, as well as the architectural gem of the M/S Maritime Museum. In addition, guests can explore modern art at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. West of Louisiana, visitors find the largest Renaissance complex in the Nordics, Frederiksborg Castle.
Roskilde is just 20 minutes by train from Copenhagen and its cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is where kings and queens have been laid to rest. It’s also the home to the Viking Ship Museum.
Travelers to Copenhagen can also head to South Sealand and the island of Møn, known for gastronomy, history and stunning landscapes such as the white cliffs of Møn. Stop by Camp Adventure for their street-food market, a self-picking flower field and luxury yurts in the treetops. Dark Sky at Møn is an ideal place for stargazing and for people with an interest in history, the Stevnsfort Cold War Museum is the place to see.
The old town of Odense. (Photo Credit: VisitOdense)
Another perfect day trip from Copenhagen is one hour and 20 minutes by train to Odense on the island of Funen. Odense is the hometown of world-famous fairy-tale writer, H.C. Andersen, who has written stories such as The Little Mermaid and The Snow Queen. Odense is a beautiful market town with half-timbered houses and cobble-stone streets. Visitors can explore H.C. Andersen’s birthplace as well as the state-of-the-art museum dedicated to his fairy-tale world. After these fairy-tale explorations, visitors will find plenty of high-quality restaurants to enjoy.
For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.
