Copenhagen is really a culmination of a city with Europe’s best offerings: danishes and bakeries, charming restaurants, color houses, canals, churches, functionality – if you enjoy European countries like Belgium, the Netherlands, or Germany – I think you’re bound to enjoy Copenhagen.

View of Nyhavn in Copenhagen; December 2022

Is Copenhagen Worth Visiting?

Yes, I think Copenhagen is a very cute worth seeing and a great place for people who love art and food! However, I will say – that if you’ve traveled a lot around Europe, Copenhagen may begin to feel a little bit like “copy and paste” as it’s a very typical European city.

How Many Days Should I Stay in Copenhagen?

Honestly, unless your a museum connoisseur or want to do some non-touristy things in Copenhagen, 2 nights and 2 days is more than enough to see all of the major tourist attractions – especially since the city is relatively small and walkable.

Looking for the best things to see and do if you’ve only got a couple of days?

Here are my top recommendations for things to do in Copenhagen for a short trip or solo travelers!

nyhavn

Yes, this is tourist central in Copenhagen – but for good reason. In all of my Europe travels, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a street with that consecutive amount of cuteness.

Is Nyhavn in Copenhagen Overrated?

As someone who has seen a lot of Europe, I personally didn’t find Nyhavn to be underrated at all – in fact, it may be one of the prettiest waterfront areas in Europe. The area is lively, colorful, and surprisingly really pretty in person. Plus, in the winter – this area is adorned with cute Christmas markets that any tourist would be interested in seeing, as it’s a great way to immerse yourself in Danish culture!

If you’ve got a photographer heart and love a cute restaurant by the water – you’ll really love this classic Copenhagen spot.

The round tower

No trip to a new city is complete for me without a tower view. The one for Copenhagen is really great; it shower you that it’s a small city trying to grow.

View of Copenhagen from the Round Tower; December 2022

Is It Worth Going Up the Round Tower in Copenhagen?

Yes, if you love city views and don’t mind a small journey to the top – the Round Tower in Copenhagen is worth seeing.

How Much Does it Cost to Go Up the Round Tower?

An adult ticket for the Round Tower costs 60 Danish Kroner, which is around $9 USD.

Copenhagen is trying to build itself up!

Get a little lost in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has typical small-European city charm – very reminiscent of those in Germany. On your way to other tourist destinations, I recommend taking a moment to get lost and admire the architecture – clearly inspired from several other European countries.

Wandering Copenhagen near Christianshav; December 2022

colorful snow dusted houses in copenhagen — Look how beautiful the colors of Copenhagen are!

sun hitting colorful homes in copenhagen — The way the sun was hitting the windows…

christmas market in copenhagen with green church tower — There are several Christmas markets in Copenhagen; December 2022

stork fountain ara in copenhagen european square — Near a main square close to Stork Fountain in Copenhagen; December 2022

Christianshav

On my way to Freetown Christiana, I stumbled across this neighbor near the water and found it to be adorable.

Where in Copenhagen Are There Less Tourists?

During my time in Copenhagen, I found that Christianshav had far fewer tourists as opposed to areas such as Nyhavn. Therefore, it’s definitely worth the trip over here if you want a break away from the more main tourist spots in Copenhagen.

Freetown Christiana

I was expecting to really love this place, however – it was pale in comparison to the rest of Copenhagen for me… and smelled a little too much, if you know what I mean.

Is It Worth Seeing Freetown Christiana in Copenhagen?

Personally, this wasn’t my favorite part of Copenhagen – as it was off-beat for my taste and busy with tourists. Also, as a solo female traveler – this is where I felt the most on edge while in Copenhagen. However, it’s still worth a walk through – especially if it’s your first time visiting Copenhagen.

torvehallerne

I’m a sucker for a good market – some of the best ones being in Perth and Barcelona – and Copenhagen came through on this one!

It keeps going for a while – you can be really entertained here, and it’s the perfect place to pop inside when it’s too cold outside in Copenhagen.

Opera house

It’s pale in comparison to the Sydney Opera house – but still a nice area near the water to walk by.

green and brown buildings copenhagen — Wandering around the area near the Opera House in Copenhagen; December 2022

The royal palace

I’m not a history buff – so I usually just walk these places for photos.

View of Royal Palace in Copenhagen; December 2022.

If you like exploring, this is a place worth walking by for good – non-tourist photo opportunities!

Copenhagen is also known for fine dining and art museums – so those are good to look into while there as well. My overall takeaway of Copenhagen is that it’s like a Dutch-Germany – reminiscent of the bikes in Amsterdam and the structure of cities in Germany.

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Last updated: June 29 2025

Your Guide to 2 Days in Copenhagen