Float through the Danish capital's picture-perfect canals on city breaks to Copenhagen, where you'll find pretty parks, palaces and pavement cafés lining the water's edge.
Cobbled paths follow Copenhagen's sparkly-clean waterways down to the mega-modern opera house, facing the city's main castle. From here it's a short hop to Kastellet, a huge star-shaped fortress complex dotted with old churches and a windmill. The masts of wooden sailboats clatter gently alongside the pastel-coloured townhouses of Nyhavn, where locals come for a beer and a natter. At the centre of it all is Strøget, a long and twisty shopping street full of cosy coffee shops.
Best of Copenhagen city breaks for...
- Families: Kids of all ages are sure to have a giggle at Tivoli Gardens, one of the world's oldest theme parks. It's full of fun roller coasters and rides, with big flowery gardens all around.
- Active types: With wide bicycle lanes, free public bikes and a pancake-flat terrain, Copenhagen is a great place to go cycling. Don't fancy doing it alone? Then take a two-wheeled tour through the medieval old town.
- Relaxing: Get your taste buds around salt liquorice and cinnamon buns - two essential local treats - on a relaxing afternoon stroll through Østerbro, one of the city's leafiest districts.
- Romance: Climb aboard a floating restaurant near the former home of fairytale author Hans Christian Anderson, and enjoy a candlelit dinner of fresh seafood.
- Free & cheap: At midday, head to Amalienborg Palace, the winter home of the Danish Royal family, to watch the changing of the guard. This happens whatever the weather, so bring a brolly in case it rains!
Getting into Copenhagen from Copenhagen Airport
- Trains leave for the city every 10 minutes from Terminal 3. A free shuttle bus connects the railway station with other terminals.
- Avoid travelling by taxi during rush hour, when journey times can easily double.
Getting around on weekend breaks to Copenhagen
- Bicycle Free public bikes are available to borrow everywhere - just look out for the racks.
- Public transport Buses are the best option for longer journeys on city breaks to Copenhagen. Kids ride for half-price with a paying adult.
- Water taxi These boats give a great perspective on the city. Flag them down just as you would a regular cab. In winter, you'll need to book ahead.
