Find out which is better and their overall performance in the city ranking. I went to visit a friend in gothenburg, and in the same trip visited stockholm and copenhagen, its extremely easy to get around between them. Loft can sleep four adults and is located above vipps head office in a historic building dating from 1901. Stockholm copenhagen takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes. Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change. Trains leave copenhagen and cross the massive oresund bridge into malmo, sweden, before continuing on to stockholm, almost flying over the water before descending into an underwater tunnel. Train travel from copenhagen to oslo takes more than 8 hours and there is no overnight connection. Scandinavia travel guide copenhagen, reykjavik, stockholm, helsinki, oslo.
However, having lived in both sweden and copenhagen i can tell that there are a cultural difference, which tips in favor of copenhagen. During this itinerary of 6 nights and 7 days, you indulge in sightseeing, absorbing the rich culture and history of the. Copenhagen, reykjavik, stockholm, helsinki, and oslo are five of the most popular cities in europe. Top 10 stockholm is your pocket guide to the very best of swedens capital. Locals guide to food, drink and hotels in copenhagen. In copenhagen youll find modern design, old city center, good food, great vibe especially if the weather is nice and everybody spends time outdoors. If youre planning a road trip to stockholm, you can research locations to stop along the way. That said, copenhagens train system was simple and straight forward. Copenhagen is the capital of the happiest nation in the world, shelters the planets most bicyclecrazed residents and claims author hans christian andersen and the little mermaid.
Both countries seemed to have super friendly people. Im looking to book a trip to either place within the next month or two for an extended weekend. We are young 30yr old couple traveling europe next july and will be going to either copenhagen or stockholm before our trip to croatia. Norway is a little bit more expensive than sweden in my experience. From copenhagen to stockholm, including the danish riviera. Apr 01, 2015 and sweden, with a population of less than 10 million, has more tales to tell than you might expect. Copenhagen vs stockholm copenhagen forum tripadvisor. A highspeed train connects copenhagen and stockholm, shuttling passengers from one city center to the other in about five and a half hours. This list also includes some of the best nonfiction books about sweden, plus a few travel guidebooks. Jul 25, 2018 get a copenhagen card if you are going to see a lot of sights, use a lot of public transportation, andor are traveling with kids under 10 then this card might save you money. Copenhagen vs stockholm two tresoria city challenge cities compared 2. Generally, if you have an option to travel between these cities by boat or cruise, take that route as it is often the most economical, and makes for amazing photo op too. We stayed nearly six days and didnt see everything we would have liked.
I would definitively choose the train, out of the same reasons i always take the train between toronto and montreal friendlier for the environment, gives you time to thinkwork, etc. Gothenburg is nice, but it doesnt have much to see. The bridge makes the journey between the two cities and countries a mere 20minute one, meaning day trips are ideal, so get set for a 48hour trip with our guide. Copenhagen looks very european, and its rosenborg palace built in the early 1600s is certainly different than anything i saw in the united states of america. Nyhavn and frederiksstaden denmark travel guide rough. Hi, was curious on your thoughts regarding whether copenhagen or stockholm would be a better base city for a trip to scandinavia. Locals guide to food, drink and hotels in copenhagen, stockholm, oslo and reykjavik. If you are starting from copenhagen, take an overnight cruise to oslo.
Copenhagen is the city of hygge pronounced hoogah, a danish word that roughly translates as cosiness. A trip to copenhagen and stockholm in 2017 youtube. Discover the highlights of the from copenhagen to stockholm, including the danish riviera itinerary, created by the fodor s editors. Trips from copenhagen to stockholm are most popular in july, with the most tours doing this route then. Nyhavn and frederiksstaden denmark travel guide rough guides.
What is the difference between stockholm and copenhagen. Four days is a nice amount of time to see the city and explore the surrounding area. However, depending on when you book it, taking the train can be more expensive than flying. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by trippy members. Copenhagen central station kobenhavns hovedbanegard is the main railway station in copenhagen, denmark and the largest railway station in denmark, although norreport station has a larger passenger throughput if urban strain and metro services are included. It will give you free access to over 70 museums, discounts at shops and restaurants, as well as free public transportation throughout the city. This exact same questions pops up every 34 months in here and the answer is pretty much the same every time in the copenhagen forum. Unfortunately, many travelers dont have the time to spend extended periods of time in these cities. Top brochure of 8day scandinavian tour package from copenhagen. Id recommend you to stay a few days in stockholm and a few in copenhagen. I am sure if you post the question in the stockholm forum which you may already have done you will get a different answer but taking a look at some of the.
I would avoid the city tour buses which we thought were expensive and get a good guide book and either walk or make use of the water bus which you can take to one stop, explore a bit and walk. This often is achieved by setting dinner tables with candles, a surefire way to create a relaxing atmosphere. I suppose youll get quite the opposite responses in the copehagen forum, encouraging you to spend more time there, so in short wherever you spend the extra day, you wont regret it, both cities are magnificent. Denmark is expensive but from what i heard when i was there sweden is even more so the general atmosphere in denmark is great. Copenhagen is smaller, more cozy, and more friendly. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails.
Heres a roundup of the best swedish books, from worldfamous novels to lesserknown tomes that still pack a big literary punch. Denmarks capital and largest city, copenhagen has excellent transportation options for both local and longdistance travel. Apply your credit to future tours run by the same tour. This is why this box set is perfect for someone who has limited time in these amazing cities. In copenhagen things seemed expensive and i live in london. I have links to my blog entries on copenhagen, stockholm and oslo below. Indian holiday offers oslo stockholm copenhagen tour, a wellplanned tour, which offers you a chance to explore these three places. We have about 11 days including travel time, looking to go in summer 20 with a fairly open itinerary. Copenhagen is far more continental than either oslo or stockholm, and i think the natural beauty of stockholm surpasses copenhagen quite easily. I booked train tickets on the swedish railways website and printed them out at the sj machine in copenhagen station. Europe 1 week in copenhagen, oslo, stockholm help friends, i am arriving in copenhagen on the morning of aug 22nd and leaving out of stockholm on the morning of aug 29th this year. If im being totally honest, despite my new found love of stockholm, i would recommend copenhagen for your trip.
This is why this book is perfect for someone who has limited time in these amazing cities. Id thoroughly enjoyed my time here but it was time to move on. Visit the official tourism website of copenhagen for extensive information on the citys neighbourhoods and their local recommendations for each area. Heres a sample itinerary for a drive from copenhagen to stockholm. Lived in stockholm for 4 months and went on a 4 day trip to copenhagen.
Rome2rio makes travelling from copenhagen to svendborg easy. Get a copenhagen card if you are going to see a lot of sights, use a lot of public transportation, andor are traveling with kids under 10 then this card might save you money. Plan your visit to nyhavn and frederiksstaden, denmark. Imo copenhagen has a much larger list of things to do and see in and around the city. Jagabondcopenhagen oej goej mej floeje jagabondikea and abba. Lisa abend is a journalist and author based in copenhagen. The food in stockholm was awesome and i felt like the prices for food were more comparable to a big city in the us.
If you change your travel plans after you book, convert what you paid to credit. Top 10 stockholm is your pocket guide to the very best of swedens capital explore the best of stockholm, from beautiful churches, parks, and gardens to lively markets and shopping streets with our top 10 travel guide, chockfull of insider tips for. Vipp loft in copenhagen is a gigantic suite, characterized by simple nordic design with lots of natural light, exposed beams, a fireplace and a large open kitchen. I found copenhagen to be way more open to newcomers and strangers. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Mode of travel comparision chart the best and cheapest way to get from stockholm and copenhagen is to travel by bus, which will cost about 429 dkk or 70. Its hard to explain in details, as its a feeling more than a bullet list. Its airport is the largest in scandinavia and within reach of the city center. Jan 04, 2018 with 400m2 spread over two floors, vipp loft in copenhagen is a gigantic suite, characterized by simple nordic design with lots of natural light, exposed beams, a fireplace and a large open kitchen. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. Your pictures, questions, stories, or any good content is welcome. During this itinerary of 6 nights and 7 days, you indulge in sightseeing, absorbing the rich culture and history of the region, relish sumptuous food and much more. Also a couple of easy day trips to castles, vikings or southern sweden however you will also find high prices and quite a lot of. Copenhagens new luxury hotels scandinavian traveler.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. If you decide to spend more time in copenhagen, you could use the day to go to malmo to see a different side of sweden. Copenhagen is much more densely populated though while stockholm is spread over 14 islands and appears more vast. Visiting these cities is a life changing experience. And sweden, with a population of less than 10 million, has more tales to tell than you might expect. Also, copenhagen has the area where is it legal to buy and smoke weed, so thats always a plus. In town there are palaces, parks, art and history museums, a long pedestrian mall, canals, tivoli lots of putting aroundpeople watching opportunities. Stockholm vs copenhagen which is better for a 2 or 3 day trip. Very hard to advice you, when you dont tells us, what you are looking for in a place to visit. Copenhagen to stockholm train tickets by euro railways. Jul 03, 2016 locals guide to food, drink and hotels in copenhagen, stockholm, oslo and reykjavik. In my humble opinion, neither stockholm or copenhagen has great museums or great art galleries. Stockholm, olso, and copenhagen stockholm forum tripadvisor. An efficient network of trains, buses, and boats combine to make travel easy both within copenhagen and to destinations further afield.
Explore the best of stockholm, from beautiful churches, parks, and gardens to lively markets and shopping streets with our top 10 travel guide, chockfull of insider tips for every visitor. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to nyhavn and frederiksstaden. Copenhagen to svendborg 4 ways to travel via train, line. More connections are available with change in malmo including an oresundstag on the first part.
Find all the transport options for your trip from copenhagen to svendborg right here. Copenhagen is the earthy soul you need to get to know. Stockholm is home to the 17thcentury vasa warship, 70 miles of kaleidoscopic art in a subway system called europes most beautiful, and alfred. Populous cities or countries usually offer better employment opportunities because of their large economies. How to travel from copenhagen to stockholm by train, bus. Copenhagen is full of cycle paths, harbor baths, and historical sights, shops, modern architecture, and plenty of coffee and a fabulous restaurant scene. Big cities attract companies and business investment, and are usually important cultural centers and research hubs. Day to play in copenhagen with so much to do in copenhagen, we recommend the copenhagen card which provides free admission to over 60 museums and free travel on the citys buses and local trains.
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