How to see Copenhagen Beyond the Obvious

Almost every Scandinavia trip starts in Copenhagen and it's easy to see why. But most visitors spend their time in the same few streets, see the same sights, and leave having only scratched the surface of one of Europe's most extraordinary cities. Join me as I sit down with Rikke, founder of Copenhagen Free Walking Tours, who has been showing visitors the real Copenhagen since 2011. She knows this city as only a local guide can and in this episode she takes us well beyond Nyhavn and The Little Mermaid to uncover the Copenhagen that most tourists never find - the hidden stories, the neighborhoods where locals actually live, the food you absolutely cannot leave without trying, and why Copenhagen just won the most livable city in the world award once again.  **Places mentioned:** Copenhagen Museum: central location, full history of the city Tivoli Gardens: one of the world's oldest amusement parks Rosenborg Castle: the only proper Renaissance palace in Copenhagen Amalienborg Palace: where the royal family actually lives Assistens Cemetery, Nørrebro: green space, picnics, and graves of American jazz legends Superkilen, Nørrebro: architectural park built from objects brought from around the world Frederiksberg Garden: free elephant spotting from the zoo next door Christiania: the 50-year-old free state social experiment Christianshavn: the island neighbourhood built on sunken ships Cisternerne, Søndermarken: underground art gallery in a former water reservoir Carlsberg Neighbourhood: former brewery turned arts and residential quarter The Meatpacking District, Vesterbro: bars, restaurants and atmosphere in the old slaughterhouses Buca Bakery: multiple locations, orange zest cinnamon snail Lagkagehuset: the famous bakery whose original location was once Copenhagen's women's prison Organic hotdog stand, near the Round Tower: the green one, fully organic, multiple sausage options GoBoat: electric solar-powered self-drive boats on the canals Hey Captain: social sailing with conversation built in **LINKS + MENTIONS** Copenhagen Free Walking Tours Thomas Dambo's Forgotten Giants I Am Queen Mary statue  Follow Rikke on Instagram: @guidedtourscopenhagen **LOVE THIS EPISODE?** Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Scandinavia Travel Tales: @scandinaviatraveltales Follow Olivia's Instagram: @livguine