We were in 7 countries in a month. Ok Europe is so small, one could do 30 countries in a month 😂 That will not be a pleasant trip, don’t do it. Our seven were by chance. This is how we popped –
Countries #1-4: see this post
Country #5 Denmark!
I had always imagined Copenhagen to be this chic, quietly classy Scandinavian city. It was exactly that.
While I can see why it is considered the most livable city in the world (people here judge themselves on their Hygge (how content they are)), we did not find it the most visitable. There were still a few things that we found very cool when we stopped following ChatGPT suggestions.
Just a side note: While people may value happiness and not wealth here, Copenhagen is so expensive, that to be happy everyone needs to have some wealth at least. It was perhaps our most expensive $/day holiday ever. But Swiss bunny was like yolo, it is my birthday and your half birthday. Yolos and ChatGPT’s recommendations are very expensive.
We went a dinner recommendation by ChatGPT – Marv & Ben. An unassuming exterior and quite expensive, but my god worth it. Just the thought of their sour dough bread has made me hungry again.
The next day we began our big walk around Copenhagen. We went from breakfast place to breakfast place all recommended by ChatGPT only to find long queues – it is sending everyone to the same places! We ended up having breakfast at a local bakery and it was soo good.
What struck us the most were the locals on the water – having breakfast with prosecco in small groups on their boats, high on Hygge (pronounced Hoogah).
Drawing pleasures from the small things in life is considered a success in Denmark.
Next we walked to Torvehallerne – an indoor and outdoor food market – another recommendation from youknowwho – it was really nothing special. Just outside it, we saw people in wheelchairs playing basketball faster than I could ever – the happiness in the city was tangible.
I was really keen to see some Danish design. Again ChatGPT sent us to some random shops. What we found ourselves was better than its recommendations. So we stopped following it and found things to do on our own and this is when the fun actually began.
We chilled by a canal in the afternoon for a bit. The sun was finally out but we still needed our jackets for the wind was cold cold cold. Just in front of us some Danish kids were happily jumping in the harbour. Buhr. Viking genes I guess.
After 15 k steps with a twisted ankle on cobblestone streets, my knee gave in, and I could only hop (literally) to the dinner place (from the Uber).
The next day, although I could only limp around we still saw a lot. We first went to Copenhill, the garbage incinerator of Copenhagen which they have turned into a hill for climbing and skiing!
Next we went to Christiana Freetown. They say there are no rules here – everyone is free to do what they want as long as they do not disturb the freedom of anyone else.
The place was covered in cool graffitti and electic art. I was loving it until I saw crows eating plastic trash. Then we saw all the cigarette butts, trashed bottles, and a strong smell of Hash in certain nooks. So much freedom comes at a price.
Next stop: Reffen food market. What an amazing place!
From Reffen we limped our way to the taxi boats (called harbour bus; a cool experience) to go to the Danish design museum.
It was nice – but after coming back we went to the Vitra Museum in Germany. If you have to choose one, go to the Vitra.
Will we pop again in Copenhagen? Who knows but what a wonderful weekend (Thanks to Swiss Bunny’s parents for childcare).
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