Copenhagen, Denmark, is a city that will charm you with its famous castles, gardens and parks, monuments, art, and much more. But don’t be surprised if you have to wait in lines and deal with a bunch of tourists to see it all. If you want to take a more relaxed option and still have the best time in Copenhagen, consider doing these non-touristy things.
Enjoy Art at Cisterns in Søndermarken
Those who want to experience art in a completely different way should head to Cisterns in Søndermarken. This is an underground art gallery situated in the city’s defunct subterranean water reservoir. The place organizes rotating exhibitions including a special annual event in which international and local artists gather to create site-specific artworks.
Ski at the CopenHill
You can ski in Copenhagen even if there is no snow. The city’s artificial ski resort CopenHill, built on top of a power plant, is open all year round and offers a similar experience to real ski resorts except the snow is swapped for a slippery artificial surface. Tourists rarely bother to check out this experience but locals definitely enjoy it.
Bike Along The Harbour Circle
The Harbour Circle is an eight-mile-long trail and cycling path situated on the city’s waterside that offers amazing views along the way. While you can opt to check it out by walking, a better option is taking a page from the locals’ book and using a bike.
Relax at the Dyrehaven
Dyrehaven, which translates to Deer Park, is a nature resort that is bellowed by locals who visit it for relaxing walks, picnics, and various outdoor events. If you are lucky, you can even get close to one of the 2,100 friendly deer that call the resort their home.
