Sunday, October 14, 2012

Visiting Charming Copenhagen, Denmark

After enjoying ourselves so much in Stockholm, we weren't sure what to expect landing in Copenhagen.  We had heard it was a charming city, and we soon realized why.  Our hotel was right on the New Harbor or Nyhavn street, which is so beautiful.  The colorful architecture bounces off the tiny canals, and Nyhavn is lined with outdoor restaurants.

The shopping in Copenhagen is fantastic!  They have a bunch of high end stores, but what I really liked were the smaller shops.  I found a shoe shop called Scarpa.  They specialize in leather shoes designed in Denmark but made in Italy.  The sales gal told me I would only find them there, so I was sold.  I bought a pair for 30% off and love them!

TL and I also enjoyed the microbreweries in Copenhagen.  Different spots near the water sold really good beer that we enjoyed.  There is a lot to see and explore in this city - and we did the best we could in the 3 days we were there.

One of the must sees (although it's tiny) is the Little Mermaid.  It's one of the most photographed sculptures in the world.

 Where we enjoyed our drinks our first night there.
 Little coves off of Nyhavn
Our "charming" hotel, Nyhavn 71
The Little Mermaid
Celebrating my Scarpa shoe purchase with a guinness. :)
Having drink sand watching the water taxis shuffle people between the islands.

Copenhagen is beautiful... if you're visiting the Nordic Countries, it's definitely worth a visit, even if just for a day!

11 comments:

Claire said...

Oh how lovely! I would love to go to Copenhagen one day!

Jodi said...

I love reading about your trip. So pretty. Looks like it was cool while you were there too. Good deal on the shoes. I love having things from places I visited that I can actually use.

Shauna said...

Love these pictures & hearing about travels. This charming city looks like a must see place! I love all the colors :) Have a great day. xx ::: Shauna ::: www.shaunawyrick.com

Jax said...

Love the brightly colored buildings and streetscape! You look so chic with your guiness just sitting there on the patio looking fabulous! :)

Jax said...

Love the brightly colored buildings and streetscape! You look so chic with your guiness just sitting there on the patio looking fabulous! :)

Leslee said...

Great eye and angle on your captures! Love the architecture in your travel photos...

Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

It seriously looks like something out of a storybook! And you look like a model with your Guinness in hand!

Anonymous said...

Wow!! How beautiful! I love the colors of the buildings! So charming!

Now lets see the shoes you bought!!! :-)

Nicole Marie said...

i love everything about this !... except for the guiness.. yucky! hahah

Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...

I've always wanted to go there and see the little mermaid! It looks absolutely amazing. You should submit some of these photos to travel magazines!

Tricia said...

Your trip truly looks amazing! I've heard such incredible things about Copenhagen. You guys definitely look like you are enjoying every second of your travels. Love it! :)