Copenhagen for Americans – Dos and Don`ts

What should I know before visiting Copenhagen for the first time?

Visiting Copenhagen for the first time can seem like a daunting task. The airport is way out of the city center so you have to worry about how to get to your accommodation during check-in time. You can either take the airport train, which is the cheapest but also the slowest option, or you can take a taxi to your accommodation. Once you get to your accommodation, it’s time to explore the city center. If you’re not paying for part of your stay, I recommend seeing the sights at night. Copenhagen is known for its nightlife, and if you want to experience it, you should be out after dark.

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14 things Americans should know before visiting Copenhagen

Copenhagen is usually rated as one of the most must-see cities in the world, but Americans may not know what to expect. Here are 10 things Americans should know before visiting Copenhagen:

• Copenhagen has many museums including the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
• Copenhagen has a great nightlife.
• Copenhagen is an expensive city.
• Denmark is very green, over 33% of the country is covered with forests.
• You can take the train from the airport to the city center.
• Taxis are often the best way to get around Copenhagen.
• The weather is unpredictable.
• All churches in Copenhagen can be entered by people of all religions.
• The richest person in Denmark is the queen.
• The Danes are known for their fondness for hygge, which means they love the cosiness
• You can drink beer in public anywhere
• You can bathe naked anywhere you want.
• There are many parks for picnics
• The Little Mermaid is at the cruise terminal in Copenhagen

23 things you as Americans shouldn’t do in Copenhagen

• Don’t walk around with an American flag on your backpack.
• Don’t try to impress people by claiming you are a redneck
• Don’t order your beer with a shot of brandy
• Don’t drink too much aquavit
• Don’t say no to a Danish meal
• Don’t eat hot dogs with a knife and fork
• Don’t try to impress people by claiming to be a hipster
• Don’t take selfies with the little mermaid
• Don’t try to impress people by claiming you are a celebrity
• Don’t take peanut butter on a plane
• Don’t say no to a Danish meal
• Don’t ask for extra mayo
• Don’t be a tourist
• Don’t offend the royal family
• Don’t take a picture of a Dane without saying “smile” first
• Don’t expect a warm welcome from a Danish woman
• Don’t say “hygge”
• Do not wave your gun in the air
• Don’t shoot the Danish royal guards
• Don’t expect us to speak English
• Don’t tell the Danes about yourself
• Don’t expect to see the northern lights
• Don’t expect to find soft toilet paper in the bathroom