In this video, I take you around the city of Copenhagen, Denmark to uncover ten secret attractions and hidden places. These are places that you won’t find in most guidebooks or Copenhagen travel vlogs and blogs. Most of these Copenhagen hidden gems are known to locals only or have wild stories that you won’t hear in a normal audio guide.
From an autonomous island that may have inspired the Freetown of Christiania, to underwater statues, hidden passages, and a ruined tower named after a 13th century invader – this video shows you some really unique places to visit and you travel Copenhagen, Denmark.
I hope you’re ready to explore these unique places and my favorite hidden gems in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark! Find the locals’ recommendations, the less touristy, and the straight up bizarre sights of this historical and fascinating city.
Which are new attractions to you and what place do you want to go visit first?
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Can you also get kupon koder for other cities in denmark ? 😀 as a mainland dane im A JUST A BIT jelly.
i have never been able to see the agete and the merman….
One of my must beloved hidden gems in Copehagen, is the garden at Copenhagen town hall. It is open at day time over the summer only, and it is a beautiful and peaceful place to take a break. You go in, at the side opening in the town hall that is towards tivoli. <3
You guys are a wealth of information and I always learn something new from your videos – thank you!
Great video ❤️ I never knew the story behind “fanden er løs i laksegade”. Even though I use the expression myself. How fun! Your pronunciation is way better than you give yourself credit for. Keep it up!
A couple of more hidden gems:
The tower of Christiansborg. It is the tallest tower in Copenhagen, with a great view of the city and Øresund. Entry is free. There is an elevator.
Davids samling. Based on the private collection of mr. David, who had varied interests. One of his main interests was Islamic art, and this is what the museum has concetrated on. The foundation mr. David created is rich, and has bought many art pieces after his death. Free entrance.
You do know about Kringlegangen? Nothing to see there, it is just a wonderfully "kringlet" (lit. pretzelly, that is twisted) passage from Gråbrødre Torv to Valkendorfsgade, behind the Church of the Holy Spirit. There is a little pretzel sign above the gateway.
The area around Laksegade used to be called mayonnaisekvarteret, the mayonnaise neighbourhood. The streets there were Sturgeon street, Lobster street, Sculpin street (Ulkegade) and of course Salmon street. Now only Salmon street is left.
You could get so much closer to an understandable Danish pronunciation if you take care to say all the syllables in a name, eg LAK-SE-GA-DE and SLUT-TE-RI-GA-DE. Love the info you provide, though.
Virkelig god video, jeg ser frem til a komme hjem en tur fra Boston 🇩🇰
Snublesten på dansk (har aldrig hørt det tyske ord) 😊
Damn, you went all out for this video, Derek…really well done!
Lots of great anecdotes 😉
hello from Hundested 🌸
I am quite sure that Hans Christian Andersen also lived on the other side of the canal for a while. I believe there's a small plaque by one of the doors …… Or am I wrong? Suddenly, I'm not sure. I'll have to check it out. 🙂
Snublesten og ikke stolperstein 😀 keep up the good videos
Lovely video, several of these things are actually on the list of things I am gradually working on showing a friend who did not grow up in Copenhagen <3 Another fun fact about bird island btw, it was also used for storing plague victims during some of the pandemics.
Very good video, I subscribed :). Just wanna note that Christiania isn't really autonomous, they just tried to declare it themselves, but it didn't really work.
Love that you included the library garden, it really is a nice place to chill 🙂
Ok. That was impressive. Lots of native Copenhageners don't know all of these places.
Since you mentioned Fugleøen and Christiania, I think you might want to explore a third occupied area of the city.
This is very much not a tourist attraction. In fact, it is quite well hidden. But it is a little bit of a gem. It is called Lorterenden, and like Christiania is had been independent since the early 70ties.
To find it you need to go to Sydhavn. Find the road to kolonihaven Musikbyen. Behind that, by the water, you will find the occupied area and the local bar. And all the nice outlaws.
That's right, shhhh!
I won't tell anyone where the secret spots, hidden attractions and unique places in Copenhagen … except for the many fans and listeners you guys have, who will eavesdrop right along with me! 😉😉
About invaders, you should make a video about the times the British navy attacked Copenhagen. We call it the England wars. We beat the famous Lord Nelson. (Almost)
Guys, is the Freetown of Christiania still fully operational, and independent of the city surrounding it?
Or, is it like a tourist attraction and something that people mainly come to … gawk at?
Also, have you two ever thought about living there, if it is fully autonomous and functional?
Question, what do your right forearm tats signify, please? We first can see them at 11:21.
I know, I am VERY curious. I do this to everyone, no worries!
Another great video Derek! Big thanks to you and Mike for putting together SO many well thought out and researched videos. We are visiting this summer for my cousins wedding in Ordrup, but also plan on renting a car and driving around Jutland. I've learned so much about my birth country from your videos! I can't tell you how much I appreciate them.
Thank you for the video. It looks like you are back on track 😉
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I'd argue Christiania is neither secret nor hidden, since Copenhagen famous for the free-town and is a very popular destination for tourists. Otherwise good video 🙂
hc andersen lived multiple places in nyhavn c:
Another great hidden gem in Copenhagen is the alternative version of the Little Mermaid statue which is 750 meters away from the original. It is called The Genetically Modified Little Mermaid by Bjørn Nørgaard. Even some native Copenhageners haven't heard about it.
There's a hidden gem in this video:
You've caught the royal yacht "Danneborg mored behind the little mermaid". She's a beautiful boat!
Anyhow, all your videos are little Copenhagen gems 💎💎💎
The court building and bridge was made by Architect C. F. Hansen who was famous for several buildings, also a Church. The entrance door is impressive to walk in by, to give respect from the "customers"! And his "Classic style" hardly ever lets you see the roof. He also was a master of proportions.
Brilliant content. The library garden became very popular as the pokemon craze hit. It has the highest concentration of pokestops in Denmark 😅
I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago and subscribed today. My family and I are taking a trip to Copenhagen in about a month and love all the recommendations you have. Of course, we will be staying with a native Dane outside the City, so we will have plenty of local knowledge, but it is nice to see what is important as a tourist and as an American in Denmark. Thanks for the great content! Perhaps we will bump into you on our travels.
Krystalgade (former skidenstræde) and naboløs should be in this video
So good to see someone focusing on other beautiful places than the usual tourist hotspots. Thank you
Another great video 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Though born and grown up in Copenhagen, I learn so much from your videos. Thank you guys, you are amazing!
Many, many years ago my older sisters ex-boyfriend came to visit my parents and myself when we were living in Greve. He made a day trip into the city, and happened upon Jorck's Passage which apparantly made him gigglequite uncontrollably…. He initially read it as Jerks Passage 😂😂😂😂
Good selection of hidden gems. Several of these are among the things I myself show friends from abroad on visit.
12:23 – The Little Mermaid, she's the great grandmother of my ex-girlfriend, her great grandfather the artist.
8:17 – Jarmer's Tower. Note to adventurous visitors: Sleeping inside the ruin at night is illegal. But probably noone would notice. If you don't snore too loud. It's located in the middle of the street away from pedestrians, and you'd be hidden behind the walls.