| Impressively varied Copenhagen is famed for its high | | | | around the city; all you need to do is leave a single coin |
| standard of living. With numerous districts packed full | | | | as a deposit. After that, the bike is yours until the end |
| of alluring architecture, cultural attractions and bustling | | | | of the day, when you return it to any CityBikes |
| street life, it's unsurprising that the city is considered | | | | drop-off point and collect your deposit. This is definitely |
| something of an undiscovered European gem by its | | | | one to take advantage of! |
| inhabitants and visitors alike. | | | | Visit the Museums |
| It's also unsurprising that prices in Copenhagen are | | | | Copenhagen is renowned for its artistic output and |
| sky-high - a fact that can make visiting the city a | | | | historical heritage, which makes museum going in the |
| worrying prospect for the budget-minded backpacker. | | | | city a sheer delight. Fortunately, access to many of the |
| Fear not, however, for there are many cheap and free | | | | big museums (such as the National Museum and |
| things to do in Copenhagen. As long as you plan | | | | Statens Museum of Kunst) is completely free to the |
| accordingly, exploring this wonderful city on a limited | | | | general public. |
| budget is more than possible. | | | | Copenhagen also boasts many small, contemporary, |
| Stay in a Hostel | | | | and very definitely cool galleries. Most of these waive |
| Booking a Copenhagen hostel proves a great way to | | | | their normal entrance fee on Wednesdays, making it |
| cut down on accommodation expenses. Hostels are | | | | by far the best day to do a spot of art gazing! |
| almost always cheaper than hotels, and they often | | | | Explore Christiania |
| make for a more enjoyable stay too. After all, what | | | | Once upon a time, Christiania was world famous; a |
| better way is there to experience a city than alongside | | | | 'freetown' at the forefront of the 70's hippy movement, |
| likeminded backpackers? | | | | people flocked here to join in the peace-and-love |
| Danhostel Copenhagen City is a great example of a | | | | movement (while, of course, smoking a prodigious |
| hostel in Copenhagen. It's extremely affordable, friendly, | | | | amount of hash). |
| and exceptionally well situated (on the edge of the | | | | Today, the township has come back under the rule of |
| Vesterbro, Copenhagen's young and hip quarter). | | | | the Danish Government to some extent, although it |
| Plenty of other places prove equally advantageous for | | | | notionally maintains its 'freetown' status. Whatever the |
| the budget traveler arriving in the city. | | | | case, this remains a fascinating living museum. Gaze at |
| Take a Bike (Literally) | | | | the homemade houses and the prevalent urban art, |
| Copenhagen's excellent CityBikes scheme makes | | | | and try to figure out just how Christiania is governed |
| traveling around the city both enjoyable and completely | | | | today. It's a compelling mystery to most! |
| free. The instantly recognizable blue bikes are dotted | | | | |