2 Days in Copenhagen mid-November
Sep 27th, 2015, 04:23 AM
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2 Days in Copenhagen mid-November
I need a few more miles for status, and have some time in mid-November to do a 4-day weekend. I have narrowed down to a few choices and the leading contender is Copenhagen.
My reasoning is:
- If I'm going to take a trip to earn status, I might as well go someplace enjoyable instead of just spending a day inside an airport
- Copenhagen is on my list of places to see, and this would be a good scouting trip for a future, longer visit
- I understand some of the Christmas markets open the weekend I'd be there (flying in on the 12th, out on the 15th) and I've always wanted to experience a european Christmas market
On another forum, I was advised against Copehnagen, with the poster warning it would be too cold, rainy and foggy to enjoy. I have always felt that even a bad day in a great city is still a good day. I don't care a bit about beaches or, for that matter, warm weather. Am I completely missing the mark with this plan?
I would love to hear thoughts from those who have visited Denmark during mid-November.
Thanks in advance.
Jenny
My reasoning is:
- If I'm going to take a trip to earn status, I might as well go someplace enjoyable instead of just spending a day inside an airport
- Copenhagen is on my list of places to see, and this would be a good scouting trip for a future, longer visit
- I understand some of the Christmas markets open the weekend I'd be there (flying in on the 12th, out on the 15th) and I've always wanted to experience a european Christmas market
On another forum, I was advised against Copehnagen, with the poster warning it would be too cold, rainy and foggy to enjoy. I have always felt that even a bad day in a great city is still a good day. I don't care a bit about beaches or, for that matter, warm weather. Am I completely missing the mark with this plan?
I would love to hear thoughts from those who have visited Denmark during mid-November.
Thanks in advance.
Jenny
Sep 27th, 2015, 04:38 AM
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Can't speak to CPH in November but it is a terrific city to visit and 4 days would be a nice amount of time. Great food--recommend Geist highly. Plenty of quirkiness. Decent shopping. If it's on your list, I say do it.
Sep 27th, 2015, 04:55 AM
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Weather in November is typical late fall weather -it can't be TOO cold or they would have snow instead of rain. Days will be short, but you're there for the city not looking at scenery, so it should be fine. The only thing you might miss is Tivoli - I'm not sure if it's open that time of year.
We love Copenhagen at any time of year and I wouldn't hesitate to visit then.
We love Copenhagen at any time of year and I wouldn't hesitate to visit then.
Sep 27th, 2015, 06:23 AM
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Winter is a good time for experiencing "hygge". Scandinavians have a way of making things cozy, so yes it might be rainy and cold or windy or foggy, but it might also be cold and sunny, either way there will be the feeling of coziness.
Tivoli is open from Nov 15. If you have found Christmas markets already open that weekend , that's great. The best markets are in Germany IMO, but the Danes do have beautiful Christmas decorations and shops like Magasin and Ilums Bolighus have Christmas decoration departments where you can buy things like "nisse". The patisseries eg Conditori La Glace might have Christmas goodies by then but I am not sure, it could be a little early.
It's rare that there is snow in November, but it can be very windy so if you want to do daytrips out of CPH,I would recommend renting a car.
It might be a little early for Julebord (Christmas buffet, very traditional and recommended), some hotels and restaurants serve it from late Nov/early December but I have found one on the ferry from Denmark to Sweden from Helsingoer. You stay on the ferry back and forth and have lunch and just remember to get off in Denmark when you finish. The crossing is 15 mins and you can see Hamlet's Castle whilst in Helsingoer. It is a nice daytrip from CPH. You have a choice of breakfast or lunch. Don't forget to try authentic Danish pastries, they are not the same as the imposters we get abroad.
https://www.scandlines.dk/spise/oresund/jul-ombord.aspx
Tivoli is open from Nov 15. If you have found Christmas markets already open that weekend , that's great. The best markets are in Germany IMO, but the Danes do have beautiful Christmas decorations and shops like Magasin and Ilums Bolighus have Christmas decoration departments where you can buy things like "nisse". The patisseries eg Conditori La Glace might have Christmas goodies by then but I am not sure, it could be a little early.
It's rare that there is snow in November, but it can be very windy so if you want to do daytrips out of CPH,I would recommend renting a car.
It might be a little early for Julebord (Christmas buffet, very traditional and recommended), some hotels and restaurants serve it from late Nov/early December but I have found one on the ferry from Denmark to Sweden from Helsingoer. You stay on the ferry back and forth and have lunch and just remember to get off in Denmark when you finish. The crossing is 15 mins and you can see Hamlet's Castle whilst in Helsingoer. It is a nice daytrip from CPH. You have a choice of breakfast or lunch. Don't forget to try authentic Danish pastries, they are not the same as the imposters we get abroad.
https://www.scandlines.dk/spise/oresund/jul-ombord.aspx
Sep 27th, 2015, 02:24 PM
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Julie, NY and Odin, your replies were incredibly helpful! I think you have just confirmed that I would indeed have a great time, regardless of a little inclement weather that might be possible. Thanks for your input!
Jenny
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