I spent an unexpected night in Copenhagen in a sleeping pod, but also had a chance to walk around one of the most beautiful and cleanest cities in Europe. Here’s a photo essay of Copenhagen after dark.
Copenhagen After Dark – A Photo Essay
I took the train from the airport into town, a clean, smooth, efficient, and inexpensive journey.
It was a cold night, but not bitingly cold and I thankfully had a jacket.
I got off at Kongens Nytorv station (eight stops from the airport) and found myself in the center of the city.
Walking toward the waterfront, I could not help but admire the beauty and wealth of this city. Fine restaurants and bars, well-manicured landscaping, clean streets, and well-dressed people.
There may be some seedy areas in Copenhagen–usually every city has them–but I did not see any.
My sleeping pods were not exactly spacious, but it had to be the nicest hostel I’ve ever stayed in, at least in terms of the building and location.
I did get hungry and went out looking for döner kebab (meat on a vertical rotisserie…). I found a “German” (Turkish) place called Keababery.
One durum döner (a wrap made with flatbread and filled with marinated meat, vegetables, and sauces) and two falafel later, I walked across the street to 7-Eleven (all over Denmark) to get some “green juice” which was quite respectable.
I walked back by the Hotel D’Angleterre…which runs about 1,000 USD per night, so quite a juxtaposition from my humble sleeping pod…
I also walked by a furniture sore and peered in with some envy…I love Danish modern.
Then it was back to my sleeping pod for a quick rest and a 5:00 am rise back to the airport.
With all my SAS miles, I do hope to not only route through Copenhagen on upcoming trips, but also spend more time in this beautiful city.
“ It was a cold night, but not bitingly cold and I thankfully had a jacket.”
Sounds like the start of an entry in the J Peterman catalog.
” Well-manicured landscaping, clean streets, and well dressed people”
Walt Disney took notes and Disneyland was born.
Ha, speaking of that I’ll share about my recent visit tomorrow…
I would have guessed you choosing the Steel House for the indoor pool and gym.