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Looking for the best tour for you? Here is a full overview of our tours, so you can pick the perfect fit Have you just booked tickets to visit Copenhagen, and are you looking for the best tour to learn about Danish history and the Danish way of life? Look no further. At Copenhagen by Mie and Friends, we offer unique and social walking tours with native Copenhageners that will meet all your requirements for a perfect day in Copenhagen – and more!  The number one most common feedback we get, is that people say our tours are like spending the day with friends. Hence the name. We know, that when visiting a new country you are not only looking to learn about the history of the place, but also getting to know the people and the everyday life. Therefor,…

Wondering where to find the best bakery in Copenhagen? We’ve got you! You might have heard of the “Danish” or Danish pastry before . But actually, the real Danish versions of pastry might differ quite a bit from what is commonly understood by a “Danish” in other countries.  For instance, for some reason Danes have a weird obsession with putting poppy seeds on pastry. Try for example the “frøsnapper” or “tebirkes”.   In the Danish language pastries are named “Wienerbrød” translated to “Viennese bread”. And as the name might suggest, we can’t take full credit for its invention as we stole a bit of inspiration from the Austrians.  Different Danish holidays are also often celebrated by hitting the bakeries for specific seasonally available desserts, such as for Christmas “Pebernødder”, “Julebolle”, “honninghjerte” and “vaniljekranse”. For New Years we have “Kransekage”. For the…

Copenhagen is a city filled with activities that can keep you busy for days. We of course understand you want to experience the landmarks of Copenhagen, but the city have so much more going on. Let us guide you to 5 of the best activities our great city have to offer you. Experience the city from the water Copenhagen is a city on the water. It is next to the ocean, filled with canals and lakes. We love being close to the water whether it’s by living in a houseboat, cruising around in some kind of floatation device or swimming in it. We highly recommend experiencing the city on the water, because so much of the Copenhagen lifestyle and the beauty of the city is simply best captured and experienced this way. Here are our best tips on different ways…

When we bring our guests on in particular our Vesterbro Beer Tour, they always know at least one very famous beer brand: Carlsberg. The Danish brewers have been a powerhouse when it comes to putting its mark on the history of beer for over 135 years now. Back in the late 1870s, J. C. Jacobsen…

The weather is becoming colder in Copenhagen and it is becoming increasingly darker and darker earlier and earlier. Winter is here and don’t you worry, Copenhagen is awesome during the winter with its Christmas lights, Christmas markets and its hygge all over. So stick it to Copenhagen’s cold and dark weather, put on your mittens,…

Spending Christmas in Copenhagen is a brilliant decision. The city comes alive with festive spirit in December, as locals and visitors alike embrace the cozy Danish concept of hygge to ward off the winter chill. Experience stunning Christmas decorations at Hotel D’Angleterre & Magasin Du Nord Make sure to visit Kongens Nytorv, one of the…

Oh, the never-ending dark Scandinavian winter that even the Vikings feared is here. Don’t despair, seize the opportunity to experience Copenhagen’s hygge from a front-row seat! All over the city you’ll be able to experience Copenhagen its stunning winter dress, so let’s guide you to some of the best Copenhagen experiences during the crisp and…

After last years dramatic and quite succesful danish participation in the European Championship that reminded Danes why we love football, and made those of us who can remember nostalgic for the summer of ’92 and our only EURO win, our expectations are high for this winters World Cup.  While the political beliefs of the host…

Despite the New Nordic hype in Copenhagen, one of the most common questions we get on our tours is where to go for proper Danish comfort food like our own grandma makes it in Copenhagen. It makes total sense: when you are in Copenhagen, you want to get an authentic peak inside what it is…

Hygge, most closely resembling the English word “cosy,” is a word used in the Danish culture to describe an atmospheric embrace. While each person’s version of the perfect hyggeligt moment can vary, there are certain characteristics that make up the essence of the word. Lighting. Warmth. Comfort. A beverage. These things bring together the essence…

Finally, get ready to pop the champagne! After 8 years of waiting and 15.5 km of digging and construction work, Copenhagen’s brand new metro line The City Ring has been completed. Copenhageners know this have been a hugely bumpy ride with the ups – the art installations on the walls was really cool, and the…

Copenhagen is a wonderful place to be – no matter where you choose to stay – but depending on whether you are down for partying, relaxing or learning you might want to consider where you want to stay during your visit. So without further ado, here is our guide to the different areas of the…