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

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

Reykjavik, Iceland

  2. Northern Lights

  3. Priority

  4. Food Tour

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

  6. Blue Lagoon Iceland

  7. About:

  8. Hot springs with geothermal seawater

  9. Plethora of volcanic landscapes, rising pillars of steam

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

  11. Getting there:

  12. 15 min drive from Keflavik Airport

  13. 45-minute drive from Reykjavik

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

  15. Reservations:

  16. Will want to book asap

  17. 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)

  18. Things to note:

  19. 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.

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

  21. Hours:

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

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

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

Food

Copenhagen, Denmark

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

Foods to try in Denmark

  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

Foods to try in 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

Foods to try in 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

Important Info

Copenhagen, Denmark

General

  1. Mixed gender bathrooms are normal

Transportation in Copenhagen

  1. Uses officially marked taxis

  2. Denmark doesn't have Uber or Lyft

  3. Bikes are very popular and common, along with renting bikes

  4. 4 metro lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Easy way to go all over town

  5. How to get around Copenhagen

US Department of State for Denmark

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

  1. Recommend at least 6 months beyond your period of stay

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:

  1. One page per stamp

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

  1. Not required for stays under 90 days

VACCINATIONS:

  1. None

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:

  1. 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:

  1. 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)

Berlin, Germany

General

  1. Danka - thanks

  2. Skoal - cheers

  3. Prosit - drinking to one’s health

Transportation in Berlin

  1. Clever Shuttle

  2. A bus taxi: rideshare eco-taxi where you share the ride with other peeps, almost like a bus

US Department of State for Germany

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

  1. Three months beyond planned date of departure from the Schengen area including transit (strictly enforced).

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:

  1. Two pages.

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

  1. Not required for stays under 90 days.

VACCINATIONS:

  1. None

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:

  1. 10,000€ (euros or equivalent).

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:

  1. 10,000€ (euros or equivalent).

Malmo, Sweden

General

Transportation in Malmo

  1. Malmo is walkable

  2. Can walk to most landmarks

  3. Bikes are very common

  4. Most hotels offer bike rentals

  5. Bike rental apps: Donkey Bike or Malmö by Bike

US Department of State for Sweden

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

  1. At least three months beyond the period of stay

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:

  1. Space for entry and exit stamps

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

  1. Not required for stays under 90 days

VACCINATIONS:

  1. None

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:

  1. 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:

  1. 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)

Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

General

Transportation in Reykjavik

  1. City Center area is walkable

  2. Location: from Old Harbour to the Hlemmur bus terminal

  3. Electric scooters are available

  4. Bus transportation in Reykjavik is easy, cheap, and gets you to the best spots in the city

  5. Straeto, Reykjavik’s public transport company: bus routes, times, and fares

  6. Regular bus ticket: 480 kr (3.30 USD) during the day and 960 kr (6.55 USD) at night

  7. Buses travel up and down Hverfisgata street, but it's best to wander Laugavegur, the main shopping street, on foot

  8. There’s no Lyft or Uber

TRAVEL BETWEEN THE KEF AIRPORT AND REYKJAVIK

  1. Airport transport bus service:

  2. Shuttle bus is fairly priced and travels to and from Keflavik Airport frequently

  3. Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes

  4. Taxi:

  5. Starting price is around $110 USD

US Department of State for Iceland

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

  1. Three months required, six months recommended beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:

  1. Two pages required for entry stamp

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

  1. Not required for stays less than 90 days

VACCINATIONS:

  1. None

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:

  1. Any amount over 10,000 Euros or equivalent must be declared

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:

  1. Any amount over 10,000 Euros or equivalent must be declared

Flights and Transportation

General travel tips:

  1. Take photos of documents

  2. Print out to back up (passport, ID, Covid card), leave copy at home and take one with

Copenhagen, Denmark

  1. Uses officially marked taxis

  2. Denmark doesn't have Uber or Lyft

  3. Bikes are very popular and common, along with renting bikes

  4. 4 metro lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Easy way to go all over town

  5. How to get around Copenhagen

Berlin, Germany

  1. Clever Shuttle

  2. A bus taxi: rideshare eco-taxi where you share the ride with other peeps, almost like a bus

Malmo, Sweden

  1. Malmo is walkable

  2. Can walk to most landmarks

  3. Bikes are very common

  4. Most hotels offer bike rentals

  5. Bike rental apps: Donkey Bike or Malmö by Bike

Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. City Center area is walkable

  2. Location: from Old Harbour to the Hlemmur bus terminal

  3. Electric scooters are available

  4. Bus transportation in Reykjavik is easy, cheap, and gets you to the best spots in the city

  5. Straeto, Reykjavik’s public transport company: bus routes, times, and fares

  6. Regular bus ticket: 480 kr (3.30 USD) during the day and 960 kr (6.55 USD) at night

  7. Buses travel up and down Hverfisgata street, but it's best to wander Laugavegur, the main shopping street, on foot

  8. There’s no Lyft or Uber

TRAVEL BETWEEN THE KEF AIRPORT AND REYKJAVIK

  1. Airport transport bus service:

  2. Shuttle bus is fairly priced and travels to and from Keflavik Airport frequently

  3. Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes

  4. Taxi:

  5. Starting price is around $110 USD

General Prep

  1. Bring cash

  2. Alert credit cards and banks of travel

  3. Practice DuoLingo phrases (not required)

  4. Tipping not expected but rounding to 10% for exceptional service is nice to do

Budget and Personal Expenses

Copenhagen, Denmark

  1. Stays

  2. Transportation

  3. Food

  4. Other

Berlin, Germany

  1. Stays

  2. Transportation

  3. Food

  4. Other

Malmo, Sweden

  1. Stays

  2. Transportation

  3. Food

  4. Other

Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

Transportation

  1. Bus transportation in Reykjavik:

  2. Regular bus ticket: 480 kr (3.30 USD) during the day and 960 kr (6.55 USD) at night

  3. Airport transportation:

  4. Bus service:

  5. Shuttle bus is fairly priced and travels to and from Keflavik Airport frequently

  6. Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes

  7. Taxi:

  8. Starting price is around $110 USD

Stays

Food

Other

Flights and Transportation

  1. Train: Copenhagen to Malmo - $12/person

  2. Train: Berlin to Copenhagen

  3. Flight: Copenhagen to Berlin - about $100

Reykjavik

  1. Bus transportation in Reykjavik:

  2. Regular bus ticket: 480 kr (3.30 USD) during the day and 960 kr (6.55 USD) at night

  3. Airport transportation:

  4. Bus service:

  5. Shuttle bus is fairly priced and travels to and from Keflavik Airport frequently

  6. Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes

  7. Taxi:

  8. Starting price is around $110 USD

Copenhagen

Berlin

Malmo

Keflavik/Reykavik