| v>Copenhagen is a top backpacking destination | | | | Carlsberg breweries. |
| offering an alternative traveling experience. The | | | | Culture |
| architecture is impressive in the medieval city and most | | | | Museums and art galleries are numerous in |
| of the attractions are free. | | | | Copenhagen. The National Museum offers a |
| Getting Around | | | | fascinating history lesson and the National Gallery |
| Travelers would do well to get on their bike during a | | | | displays exhibits dating from the 12th century to |
| trip to the city and most Copenhagen hostels can | | | | contemporary works. |
| provide information about the budget-friendly City Bike | | | | Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek contains the personal collection |
| scheme. | | | | of Carl Christian Hillman Jacobsen, son of the founder |
| It is quicker and cheaper to travel around the city by | | | | of Carlsberg, and is well worth seeing. |
| bike than by using any other form of transport. | | | | Parks |
| Stepping on to the harbor bus is also a cheap | | | | There are many green spaces in Copenhagen. King's |
| alternative to official canal tours and a great way to | | | | Garden is the oldest park in the city and is in the |
| view the city from the water. | | | | Rosenborg Castle garden. In the northeast part of the |
| Attractions | | | | city is the renaissance citadel Kastellat, enjoyed by |
| Copenhagen has a wealth of palaces, museums and | | | | locals and travelers as a historical park. |
| historical monuments for the backpacker to see. | | | | Nightlife |
| Travelers can look out of their Copenhagen hostel | | | | Copenhagen has a vibrant jazz scene and travelers |
| window and observe the baroque and modern | | | | fortunate enough to catch a music festival will enjoy |
| architecture broken by church and cathedral spires | | | | great sounds at reasonable prices. |
| such as the Church of Our Savior. Energetic | | | | Travelers wandering along Stroget will come across |
| backpackers can even climb to the very top of the | | | | an array of street entertainment in the form of |
| imposing spire. | | | | magicians, jugglers and other street performers. A |
| Frederiksstaden is where travelers will find the | | | | great night out without spending a penny will do |
| Amalienborg Palace and Marble Church as well as an | | | | wonders for a backpacker's budget. |
| abundance of beautiful 18th century mansions. | | | | Tea cafes and traditional restaurants are great places |
| Literary backpackers can head for the Royal Library, | | | | to kick back and enjoy the best of Copenhagen local |
| nicknamed the Black Diamond, which is inspired by the | | | | produce. Danish cuisine is simple and backpackers will |
| Northern Lights. Travelers should also keep their | | | | come across Smorrebrod, open Danish sandwiches |
| fingers crossed for a free sample during a tour of the | | | | and Koldt bord, which features seafood. |