48 hours in........ Copenhagen!

One of the first things that will strikes you about this picture postcard city, is that it is very walkable. Some streets are very much old world with cobbled streets and colourful houses, whilst other areas are uber modern and reflect Danish chic. Nyhavn is simply beautiful. Originally an old port, with plenty of stories to tell you can easily spend a few hours just wandering the streets exploring the various shops and cafes that are there. Tivoli Gardens is also a popular spot. Open from mid-April to mid-September these gardens have been here in one form or another for 100 years and now you can jump on one of over 20 rides at this lively amusement park in the heart of the city. There are plenty of eateries as well as live entertainment, so it’s great for the whole family.

The city is also home to several beautiful palaces well worth making the effort to visit as is the Church of Our Saviour, which is an impressive example of a 17th century Baroque church. Of course, the most famous landmark is the Little Mermaid. She has sat overlooking the harbour since 1913. (Of course, Folkestone has its own version of the Little Mermaid if you find yourself down by the Kent coast, but she hasn’t been there quite as long).

Food of course is big part of the experience for me and my top tip whilst you are there is to try the local favourite “Stegt flaesk med persillesovs”, it’s crispy pork with parsley sauce and potatoes. Vegetarians and Vegan need to not worry either as Copenhagen has quite a few restaurants ready to whet your taste buds. Anyone with a sweet tooth? Well, you are in the home of the Danish Pastries!

If you are still at a loose end and want to escape the city or you have longer than 48 hours, then you can easily hop on the train to Malmo, Sweden just across the water.