What budget for activities and outings Copenhagen?
If you don't qualify for discounted or free admission, the Copenhagen Card is the best and most economical choice, as it includes admission to many sites and museums, including temporary exhibitions. It is particularly useful for visiting Christianborg Castle (several paid admissions).
Good to know: some museums offer free guided tours with the entrance ticket; however, English is required. Entrance to the Statens Museum for Kunst is free every Friday from 4pm to 10pm, during an evening event that is constantly renewed.
Alternatively, NewEurope Tours coordinates free visits by independent guides every day at 10am, 11am and 2pm. Meet them at the Dragon Fountain on Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. You'll easily recognize them by their red polo shirt and little flag!
You don't need a membership to work out. The www.friskissvettis.dk gym section offers free outdoor classes during the summer in Nørrebro and Østerbro. Similarly, running enthusiasts can join NBRO Running (Instagram page @nbrorunning) for their weekly workouts. Alternatively, for the best running routes in Copenhagen, visit www.strava.com.
VAT is included in the advertised price which is displayed in DKK. You can pay by credit card everywhere. Check with your bank to find out the commission charges associated with the transaction.
Entrance fees vary from 36 to 80 DKK depending on the event. You will pay about the same for drinks. You can get free tickets before midnight in most nightclubs.
What budget to eat Copenhagen?
Note, however, that the cost is generally high, and it's advisable to reserve a table at a restaurant - essential at Michelin-starred restaurants up to a month or two in advance - or in touristy places like Nyhavn. Credit cards are accepted everywhere.
The Danes are accustomed to eating lunch on the go, so this is an opportunity to do as they do and try a smørrebrød and a pølser, or indulge in the gourmet sweets and other prepared dishes - to eat in or take away - from bakeries such as Meyers bageri or Emmerys. These formulas are less expensive, but still hearty enough. Inexpensive food can be found in the large covered markets near Nørreport Station or at Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food (closed in winter, reopening in April) in the harbor area. Museum restaurants are an excellent alternative: quality food, quick hot and cold options, moderate prices.
Draught beer is the cheapest alcoholic beverage and can be found everywhere in Copenhagen, the most popular being Carlsberg or Tuborg. In Copenhagen, a draught costs an average of DKK 50. This is 34% more expensive than in France. For a cocktail, expect to pay 90 to 120 DKK; a coffee 36 DKK. The cheapest solution is to take advantage ofhappy hour. Okay, it's sometimes a bit early, between 4 and 6pm, but some places start between 8 and 9pm and run until midnight!
What is the budget for accommodation Copenhagen?
Autumn remains a season less frequented by tourists, and the weather is still mild. Prices are much lower! The apartment option is ideal for groups or longer stays. What's more, the use of a fully-equipped kitchen means you don't have to eat out too often, and the markets are full of tempting produce and ready-made meals.
If you don't mind the snoring of your room-mates, you can book a bed in a dormitory. Youth hostels offer comfort in communal areas, and on the whole, they're not bad at all. Certain advantages: conviviality and service! In principle, you'll have access to a kitchen and services such as wifi, Internet connection, laundry facilities, a library... Average budget: from €45 for a dormitory, from €65 for a single room.
Travel budget Copenhagen and cost of living
Life is expensive in Denmark in general and in Copenhagen in particular. As far as accommodation is concerned, youth hostels are the best way to keep your budget in check, costing around €35 for a bed in a dormitory. Otherwise, expect to pay a minimum of €120 for a double room in a hotel.
An interesting offer at the hotel: the "breakfast included" package. Breakfast is served as a buffet. They are very hearty, and offer both savory and sweet dishes. Like our Danish friends, you should opt for this meal, so that a snack is sufficient at lunchtime.
The average restaurant meal costs €40 per person. Water in a carafe is not offered, as is not customary here, and wine is a more expensive beverage than in France.
