Some things are non-negotiable – first-timers really shouldn’t leave Copenhagen without at least once strolling along the waterfront at Nyhavn or succumbing to the twinkly charms of Tivoli amusement park. But there are plenty of other experiences to keep you happily busy too, from picnicking on board a little boat as you float through the city's waterways to climbing the spire of a baroque church for impressive views. Telegraph Travel expert Suzanne King shares the best things to do in Copenhagen.
For further Copenhagen inspiration , see our guides to the city's best hotels , restaurants , shopping , and nightlife . City centre Holmen Vesterbro Frederiksberg Carlsberg Byen Christianshavn Islands Brygge Hellerup Amager Back in the Sixties and Seventies, when other cities started bending over backwards to cater for cars, the Danes made a conscious decision to encourage cycling instead. As a result, Copenhagen is the perfect city to explore on two wheels: the streets are (mostly) flat, there are proper dedicated bike lanes and pretty much all the hotels and hostels keep bikes for guests to borrow or hire.
Insider’s tip: To avoid infuriating the locals, ride on the right-hand side of the path (so faster cyclists can pass on your left), give way to passengers at bus stops, and always raise your right hand first if you want to stop. The two glass-and-steel market halls at Torvehallerne are a must on any foodie tour of the city. There aren’t really any weak links among the 6.