Moon Copenhagen & Beyond

Whether you're sipping coffee by a canal, exploring regal palaces, or discovering the real meaning of hygge, get to know the Danish capital with Moon Copenhagen & Beyond. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries designed for visiting top sights and local favorites, whether you have a few days, a week, or longer Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Stroll cobbled streets and bike along picture-perfect canals. Watch the changing of the guard at Amalienborg, picnic on the grounds of the Frederiksberg Palace, or spend an afternoon at the iconic old-school amusement park Tivoli Gardens. Snack on open-faced rugbrød (rye bread) sandwiches or delicious Danish pastries and check out Copenhagen's vibrant nightlife Get outside the city: Escape the crowds with an easy day trip or short overnight stay. Visit the renowned art collection on the shores of the Øresund, unwind in the Swedish coastal city of Malmö, or stroll the old-fashioned fairground in Kongens Lyngby Trusted, expert advice from Copenhagen resident Michael Barrett Background information on the city's history and culture, plus handy tips for getting around, traveling sustainably, avoiding crowds, and supporting local businesses Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout, plus a fold-out mapIn-depth coverage of neighborhoods, like the Inner City, Vesterbro, Nørrebro, and Christianshavn, and nearby areas, including Kronborg, Kongens Lyngby, Malmö, and more Explore at your own pace and savor the city like a local with Moon Copenhagen & Beyond.   Want to experience more of Scandinavia? Try Moon Norway. Exploring more of Europe? Check out Moon Iceland or Moon Rome, Florence & Venice.
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Michael Barrett grew up in Sudbury, a market town in rural southeast England, though his roots are in working-class London. He uprooted to Denmark in the mid-2000s, initially to second city Aarhus, where he studied journalism and the Middle East before later relocating to Copenhagen. The move to Denmark came about through serendipity, but the influence of the Scandinavian country is now as much a part of Michael's character as his London accent - which sounds a bit odd in Danish - and his affection for Suffolk cider. He wrote sports articles for his student newspaper in the United Kingdom, but his first real journalism gig was in Lebanon in 2012, where he contributed as a freelance staff writer with the Beirut franchise of Time Out Magazine. Back in Denmark, Michael began reporting in 2015 with The Local Denmark, an English-language news media aimed at international residents and others interested in Danish goings-on. He went on to become editor for both The Local Denmark and its sister site The Local Norway. Michael is a fully-fledged rye bread aficionado, provided there is no remoulade or curry dressing involved; and he has been known to grumble for entire mornings over the cold Danish winters. He has not once complained about the glorious light, late summer evenings.