| Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, has become one | | | | tours the various tunnels and canals that connect |
| of the hottest tourist spots for travelers in recent | | | | Copenhagen. Guided tours are available in a variety of |
| years. The huge variety of things to see and do in this | | | | languages. |
| city, coupled with its cultural diversity and richness, | | | | 2. The Danish National Gallery. For those with an |
| makes it a great destination for budget travelers and | | | | interest in art, the Danish National Gallery promises to |
| backpackers. | | | | be a feast for the eyes. Even for those who would |
| Be it museum tours or partying the night away in a | | | | not call themselves art buffs, this gallery demands a |
| great nightclub, Copenhagen offers you a world of | | | | visit because of the many paintings by masters like |
| possibilities. | | | | Picasso and Matisse to be found here. |
| Practicalities | | | | 3. Take the History Tour in Copenhagen. A great way |
| For the backpackers who want to see the best of | | | | to get acquainted with the rich historical past of |
| Copenhagen, spring is widely considered best season | | | | Denmark, this tour takes you around the many |
| to set foot in the city. This is the time of the year | | | | museums and buildings of historical interest. The |
| when the city most comes to life, with the color of the | | | | backpacker interested in knowing the city and paying a |
| blossoming vegetation matched by the exuberance of | | | | visit to all the important sites will this tour makes |
| the city's inhabitants, who fill their air with their urbane | | | | completing find his or her checklist eminently |
| chatter. | | | | straightforward! |
| Before you start exploring the city, it's important you | | | | 4. Enjoy the Beach: After you have had a feel of |
| find a place to stay for the night. Luckily, there's no | | | | historical and cultural Copenhagen, you should check |
| shortage of excellent Copenhagen hostels that offer | | | | out the fun to be had on the beach. Copenhagen is |
| great comforts at affordable prices. Bed and Bath is | | | | famous for its manmade harbor baths, Copencabana |
| one such hostel. Situated in the lap of nature, it | | | | and Havnebadet. |
| provides homely facilities and a sociable air for | | | | 5. Have a glass of beer in an authentic Copenhagen |
| backpackers to enjoy. | | | | bar. The locals of this city are known for their love of |
| Things to See and Do | | | | a drink, so checking out bars like Charlie's Bar and |
| Having found a place to rest your head for the night, | | | | Noerrebro Bryghus can be the key to having a good |
| you'll probably find yourself heading to one of the | | | | time in Copenhagen. |
| following attractions in Copenhagen with pleasing | | | | Apart from these, there are a lot more things in |
| inevitability... | | | | Copenhagen that the backpacker be foolish to miss. |
| 1. The Copenhagen Canal Tour. One of the most | | | | From nightclubs to age-old (yet still safely functioning!) |
| exciting ways of seeing the city from a boat as its | | | | amusement parks, Copenhagen seems to have it all. |