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Itinerary (NEED TO EDIT)

Copenhagen, Denmark

Berlin, Germany

Malmo, Sweden

Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

Activities

Copenhagen, Denmark

http://www.visitcopenhagen.com

Hidden passageways

  1. Yorks passage

  2. X

  3. X

Christianborg Palace

  1. 800+ years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court

Royal Library

The Ancient Baths

  1. Ancient bath house

Agnetta and the Mermen

Royal Library Gardens

  1. Garden haven, small pond, looks like a medieval garden with hedges

Superkilen

  1. City block painted red and pink, public park in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark

Stroget Shopping Mile

  1. 5 minutes from Christiansborg

  2. Shopping area with boutiques, cafés, and restaurants

TorvehallerneKBH

  1. Fresh food market

  2. Urban, covered marketplace featuring stalls with local produce, gourmet foods, beverages & desserts

  3. Website

Pastry Place

  1. DANISHES

Castles!

  1. 8 different castles

  2. Website

Nyhavn Harbor

  1. Nautical vibe, colorful shore-side with tall ships docked along the quays

Danish Architecture Centre

  1. First permanent exhibition on Danish architecture

  2. https://dac.dk/en/

Tivoli Gardens

  1. Amusement park dating from 1843

  2. A review video says it’s pricey

Christiana Commune

  1. Functioning alternative society

  2. A neat place to explore and buy weed

  3. Cars are banned, bicycles are the main mode of transport, and horses roam free

Carlsberg Brewery Tours

  1. Brewery

  2. Temporarily closed for renovation until autumn 2023

Cisterne

  1. Underground art

The Round Tower

  1. Astronomy tower from 17th century

  2. $6 per person

Berlin, Germany

Malmo, Sweden

  1. Malmö Castle

  2. Malmö Castle was built from 1537 to 1542 on top of ruins from an old fort

  3. It is the oldest preserved Renaissance castle in Scandinavia, and today it is used for a variety of different experiences and exhibitions

  1. Historical Square, Lilla Torg

  2. Square located in the centre of the city, close to the main shopping square “Stortorget”

  3. Created in 1590 and was used as a shopping square then and still is today

  4. Area has small shops and cafés

  1. Stortorget

  2. Shopping square

  1. Malmö Saluhall

  2. Food counters serving ramen, ice cream, falafel & poke in a repurposed dockside industrial space

  1. Triangeln

  2. Eclectic, urban mall offering eateries and high-end stores

Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. Northern Lights

  2. Priority

  3. Food Tour

  4. Cost is about $100 for 3hr tour - which is about the cost of 3ish small meals (tacos, burger, entrees all cost about $45 each)

  5. Blue Lagoon Iceland

  6. About:

  7. Hot springs with geothermal seawater

  8. Plethora of volcanic landscapes, rising pillars of steam

  9. Winter months (December-February) offer the chance to see the Northern Lights

  10. Getting there:

  11. 15 min drive from Keflavik Airport

  12. 45-minute drive from Reykjavik

  13. Visitors can also take a bus or a guided tour from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon

  14. Reservations:

  15. Will want to book asap

  16. Must book several months in advance to ensure your space, likely will be turned away at the door without a reservation especially during peak tourist season (June-August)

  17. Things to note:

  18. It’s a requirement to shower naked in public before entering the lagoon, to ensure that the highest hygiene standards are maintained. Though uncomfortable for some, nudity is not taboo in Icelandic culture, so worry not; no one’s looking.

  19. Towels and swimsuits are available for rent, visitors are also welcome to bring their own towels and swimsuits

  20. Hours:

  21. January-May, 08:00-21:00

  22. June 1st -August 20th, 07:00-24:00

  23. August 21st - January, 08:00-22:00

Food

Copenhagen, Denmark

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/capital-region/copenhagen/restaurants

  1. Pastries, danishes

  2. Hot dogs

  3. Smørbrød (open faced sandwich)

  4. Fish

  5. Pork

  6. Danish beer

Alouette 1 Michelin Star (And a Green Star) - Modern Cuisine $$$ https://www.restaurantalouette.dk/

The Samuel 1 Michelin Star - Create Cuisine $$$ https://www.thesamuel.dk/

formel B 1 Michelin Star - Modern Cuisine $$$ https://formelfamily.dk/

Marchal - 1 Michelin Star - French Contemporary (Good for Lunch) https://www.dangleterre.com/

Hart Bageri

Berlin, Germany

  1. Turkish and Greek food

  2. Currywurst

  3. Doner kebab

  4. Jelly donut

  5. Beer with flavor added

  6. Eisbein - pork knuckle

  7. Bouletten -

  8. Kassler - thick boiled ham

  9. With cheese noodles

  10. Ka- Potato pancake with applesauce on top

  11. Turkish simit (pastry) with Turkish tea

  12. Turkish bakery breakfast (sukush? Turkish?)

  13. Dong Xuan Center - viatnamese food store

Bourdain spots:

  1. No Reservations

  2. Prater Beer Garden

  3. Konnopke's Imbiss

  4. Rogacki

  5. Hasir Ocakbasi

  6. Bräustüberl Weihenstephan

  7. Parts Unknown

  8. Fleischerei Domke

  9. Michelberger Restaurant

  10. Zum Schusterjungen

  11. Lichtblick-Kino

  12. Compact cinema, seating 32 people, showing documentaries & foreign-language films with subtitles

  13. Try turkish and greek food

Bourdain:

No Reservations

  1. Prater Beer Garden

  2. Konnopke's Imbiss

  3. Rogacki

  4. Hasir Ocakbasi

  5. Bräustüberl Weihenstephan

Parts Unknown

  1. Fleischerei Domke

  2. Michelberger Restaurant

  3. Zum Schusterjungen

  4. Lichtblick-Kino

Malmo, Sweden

Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. Kjotsupa

  2. Lamb (Stew)

  3. Hot Dog (Lamb)

  4. Seafood (Lobster Soup)

  5. Skyr (Cake)

  6. Fermented Shark

  7. Ice Cream

Lava at Blue Lagoon

Flight Info

Copenhagen, Denmark

Berlin, Germany

Malmo, Sweden

Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

Stay Info

Copenhagen, Denmark

  1. Copenhagen Downtown Hostel

  2. Generator Hostel

  3. Steel House: https://www.steelhousecopenhagen.com/

Berlin, Germany

Hostel, Airbnb

St Christopher’s Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz

https://www.st-christophers.co.uk/berlin/alexanderplatz-hostel/?checkIn=2023-10-03&checkOut=2023-10-06

Generator:

https://staygenerator.com/hostels/berlin

Malmo, Sweden

Hostel, Airbnb

  1. Can be a day trip

Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

Hostel, Airbnb

Hotel at airport

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