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bobbymoore 2:59 Mon Oct 5
Copenhagen
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Looking to go for a long weekend in December.
Any tips etc??? Is it across the bridge to Malmo????
What's good to see?
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Ron Greensward
7:45 Mon Oct 5
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Lived there for 3 years in my early 20s. Loved it. Very Xmassy that time of year, especially with Tivoli open for the Xmas market.Yes it can be a bit grey and damp. Food can be expensive but 1 x open sandwich is a lunch in itself. For breakfast just get a coffee and danish (which are amazing - nothing like the rubbish you can get here). Otherwise if you fancy Scandinavian food, and if they still do it, there is an eat all you can lunch table every Saturday lunchtime at the restaurant in the main train station, but you will need to book. An evening walk along the main shopping street fortified by julglogg is a good way of spending an hour or two, especially if you also pop into nearby bars for a beer. Otherwise you can go to Helsingborg (25 miles north) if you are into Shakespear/castles. If you are into Nordic Noir there is a Killing tour and the Bridge is worth a trip even if not interested in the TV series. If Borgen is your thing most sights are within walking distance of Central Copenhagen. Unlikely to get tours of the Carlsberg or Tuborg breweries at the weekend but possible on a Friday and they do tasting at the end.
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overbyyer
7:07 Mon Oct 5
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Infidel wrote...
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I have been living in Copenhagen for nearly five years
That explains a lot - all those dark winter nights have turned you into a cranky fucker.
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Scraper
6:34 Mon Oct 5
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Malmö is a shithole.
CPH I'd recommend Kristiania, the freetown. Buy some space cakes and Bob's ur uncle.
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Infidel
6:24 Mon Oct 5
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I have been living in Copenhagen for nearly five years.
December isn't a great time to visit -it will be cold and likely wet too.
For the history stuff, first read 'Music and Silence' by Rose Tremain and then visit Rosenborg Castle and the Round Tower.
Almost all the other historical stuff in Copenhagen is not worth the candle.
Christiania is worth a visit if only to see a social experiment that other cities should follow. I think the idea of walling off an area of the city and turning it into a commune of undesirables, none of whom you would want as a neighbour, is an excellent idea.
Camden would be my pick if we ever do the same in London.
The canal trip is very good, especially when they pass the point where the guide has to announce that this is where Nelson sank the Danish fleet in 1803 (without any losses for the Royal Navy). They sided with Napoleon, they got what they deserved.
If you are there close enough to Christmas Tivoli will be open and the rides really are surprisingly good - easily as good as any theme park in the UK but right in the city centre. And no queues - you can just walk on the rides most of the time.
Lots of great bars and restaurants. You can Google them depending on your taste.
Drop me a WHOmail if you need more.
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Alwaysaniron
6:15 Mon Oct 5
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Tivoli Garden is fab, the whole place is lovely. Great people, really friendly. You'll love it
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norwaytips
6:09 Mon Oct 5
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A long while since I was at Rosie's, Eddie. :-) It was very good when it opened, around 89-90. As was the London pub, just up the road. They used to have live music, no idea whther that's still the case.
Anyway, I like Copenhagen and there are loads of good places to see. It's a good weekend, IMO.
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Eddie B
4:14 Mon Oct 5
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Don't go to Rosie McGee's, it's fucking shit.
The Peder Oxe is a lovely restaurant.
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bobbymoore
4:13 Mon Oct 5
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Says the idiot who asked this.............. note the poor English.
If an individual has a property that was bought as an investment, ie, nobody lives there and he is just waiting for an offer. Once an offer has been accepted from the seller, but the buyer needs to arrange a mortgage (they have already exchanged contracts with the buyer of their property) how long approx would the seller normally have to wait until he receives his funds?
Cheers, PD
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Private Dancer
4:11 Mon Oct 5
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This cunt can't do anything without coming on here first and asking.
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TheGhostOfVicWatson
4:02 Mon Oct 5
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I notice a few 'expensive' comments being made. I went there last year and found it's actually cheaper than London (also noted in a survey conducted later that same year). 10 years ago it was one of the most expensive places in Europe but prices have barely risen since then. There's also a craft beer revolution going on over there and if you're into that stuff check out any of the Mikkeller Bars, Fermentoren or the Tap House. If you're into the bog standard stuff you can find places that sell Tuborg for £3 a pint and back to the good stuff I found a lot of places serve the beer in 2/3 pints with an average cost of 4-5 quid.
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Swiss.
3:58 Mon Oct 5
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Go to stockhlom. Much better and cheaper
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Joey Woodwork
3:53 Mon Oct 5
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Is alright, felt very Christmas-y.
HTH
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bruuuno
3:52 Mon Oct 5
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Shithole
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Gloucester Iron
3:50 Mon Oct 5
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Yes, it's on the pricy side compared to Blighty, but so is the rest of Scandinavia, and it's certainly no more expensive than Sweden, Finland and Norway, in my experience.
That said, it's a fantastic city with some beautiful places to see, eat and drink, and will make a good weekend break.
The bridge over the water to Sweden is good, and the train station in Malmo is more or less right in the centre of the City.
I used to spend a lot of time in Copehnhagen and Malmo for business, and used Malmo especially as a base to travel to Eslov and Helsingborg, which is just up the coast.
Always stayed at The Savoy in Malmo, which is literally across the road from the train station and has a good pub next door annexed into the hotel.
Managed to get to quite a bit of football at Malmo and Helsingborg over the years, too - have fun...
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Orange Hammer
3:47 Mon Oct 5
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Very nice city, some things cheap, but things like drinks can be quite pricey, depending where you go
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Eddie B
3:38 Mon Oct 5
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The women there are 11/10. Astounding.
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ray winstone
3:35 Mon Oct 5
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Tivoli Gardens, EOT.
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El Scorchio
3:13 Mon Oct 5
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One plus is that it's very quick, easy and cheap to get from Kastrup airport to the city centre.
The Oresund bridge is spectacular, but probably best viewed from the air. (and yes, it basically connects Copenhagen and Malmo.)
It's a nice city to visit for a weekend, but like all the Nordic countries, very expensive.
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defjam
3:13 Mon Oct 5
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:-)
Yeh i watched that, never had an interest in lego though but ended up watching the whole thing.
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bobbymoore
3:11 Mon Oct 5
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I did watch a documentary about legoland, they said it's like a mini cult.....
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bobbymoore
3:11 Mon Oct 5
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defjam 3:05 Mon Oct 5
hahaha, I'm a busy man.
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