Copenhagen & Malmo

I got to the airport in Copenhagen very late this evening, but luckily the friend I'm staying with, picked me up with her car.

She lives in Norrebro which is known as the multi-cultural area of Copenhagen (it reminded her of London, that's why she moved there). A good place to taste delicious kebabs!

The centre of Norrebro is a square called St. Hans Torv where you can find a lot of fancy bars. My friend and I went to one called 'Pussy Galore' (apparently Copenhagen has a brothel with the same name so watch out where you are heading...). They did the best strawberry daiquiri I have had in a very long time!

Note that the best way to get round Copenhagen is to use a bike. You can borrow them free of charge in the centre.

As this was my third time in Copenhagen, I skipped all the usual sights which I had seen before.

In the morning I went to the 'Nationalmuseum' which hosts a brilliant exhibition on Danish lifestyle and history throughout the centuries. Entry is free and it is right in the centre.

Afterwards I went to 'Stroget', the main pedestrian shopping street where you can find all the major international chains (H & M, Zara, mango and the like), but also some inspiring Danish fashion and furniture designers.

After a couple of days with sunshine, heavy rain started on Saturday.

I went to one of my favourite museums (I go here everytime I come to Copenhagen): The Danish Design Centre.

For a coffee, go to Robert's Coffee where you can meet lots of students (Danish & foreign).  www.robertscoffee.dk/

I highly recommend to go on a daybreak to Malmo in Sweden - you get to cross the famous Oresund Bridge which connects the two countries.

The major sight of Malmo is the Turning Torso, a masterpiece of architecture and right next to the sea. Other places to see include the city centre with the city hall square and the old castle which houses an interactive natural sciences museum (especially good for children)

If you travel by car you should head down south the coast to Skanora and have dinner at a place called 'Skanors Fiskrogeri', a fish smokehouse that also has a wonderful family restaurant attached.

I think Copenhagen is the only city with an amusement park right in the city centre. Entry is £7 for one day, but then you have to pay each time you go on a ride unless you buy an all-day ticket (ca. £20). I adivse you to go there on a morning during the week as it gets rather crowded with families and school kids later on.