“To travel is to live" as Hans Christian Andersen said, and today we are going to the capital of this famous Danish writer: Copenhagen. What Hans didn't say is that visiting Copenhagen maybe not be as cheap as other European cities but that shouldn't stop you from visiting it.
We are going give some tips and travel hacks that will allow you to maximize your adventure in the city of fairy tales city and we promise you a happy ending.
Discounts in restaurants
If there is one thing that makes traveling interesting is getting to know the local cuisine. If you are on a budget sometimes you tend to compromise on food and eat cheap meals that do not make justice to the local dishes.
Here is a list of apps you can try to get you the best deals and make your stomach full:
- Earlybird.dk: this app will allow you to get ⅓ cut on the price of the leftovers of more than 150 popular restaurants, therefore you will have a 33% discount. Keep in mind you can only book for the day.
- bownty.dk: with the mission of breaking your daily routine, bownty offers discounts on several leisure activities, including spa deals, amazing restaurant vouchers as well concerts.
- Too good to go: this is an app that allows you to collect leftovers from restaurants, caffés, and bakeries at a much more affordable price.
Alternatively, you can check out Copenhagen’s street food, where you can expect variety, good quality, and most important, cheap. Go check the Bridge Street Kitchen and Reffen food markets.
Discounts on transportation.
It is well known that it is cheaper to move through public transport than taxis or similar private ride companies. As such, a city pass is a great alternative to get around Copenhagen and Zealand with public transport. There are 5 types of city passes, covering different areas of the city.
Bonus recommendation
If you want to travel cheaply without feeling you’re missing out, we recommend you acquire the Copenhagen card. It is a digital card that allows you free access to top attractions, and unlimited transportation and besides, you can also bring two children under 12 for free. You can choose between two different types of COPENHAGEN CARD. Either Discover or Hop with different attraction points. Its price is from 456Dkk (62€). This card will definitely save you some bucks, and we mean kroner, if you wish to experience top paid-for attractions like Rosenborg Slot and the Tivoli Gardens amusement park.
Lastly, we are going to give a few tips on how to enjoy the happiest city in the world.
You can’t really say you have been to Copenhagen if you didn't go kayaking for free in Green Kayak, climb to the tower at Christiansborg Palace where you can see the view over the city, dance with the Danes at free open-air tango, salsa, rumba, Bollywood, swing and Latin classes, and lastly, seeing the little mermaid (you may feel underwhelmed as there are many tourists but you have to do it, it would be like going to the Louvre and not seeing the Mona Lisa painting)
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In conclusion, traveling to Copenhagen on a budget is possible with tryp.com! By using our tips and tricks, you can save money while still enjoying all that the city has to offer. Book your next adventure with tryp.com and experience the world without breaking the bank!
