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I’ll say it bluntly: Copenhagen is one of the least stressful cities in Europe when it comes to this stuff, and that’s not an accident. Public toilets are everywhere if you know the pattern—train stations, big squares, waterfront areas—and most are either free or take card, which is very Danish...

I’ll throw in a few that actually made me stop talking for a minute. Stegastein above Aurlandsfjord is the obvious one, but it earns the hype: you drive almost all the way up, park, and walk maybe two minutes onto the platform. Early morning or late evening is best—midday gets slammed with buses...

For 1–2 days in Copenhagen, I’d say walk your legs off in the centre on day one, hit one solid museum instead of five mediocre ones, and save the waterfront and parks for when your brain needs a break. The city really shines when you stop treating it like a checklist and just wander, preferably...

Budget eating in Copenhagen is basically a game of timing and ego management. Lunch menus are your friend, food halls are great if you resist the urge to sample everything, and bakeries can carry you surprisingly far for not much money. I also lean shamelessly on supermarkets for ready meals and...

This lines up with how I’ve survived Copenhagen transport without accidentally donating money to the fine system. Rejseplanen plus the Rejsebillet app is the least painful combo, and the City Pass is usually worth it if you’re hopping around all day instead of pretending you’ll “just walk.”...

This matches what I’ve used in Denmark and it’s refreshingly straightforward once you stop panicking. The key thing people miss is 1813 in Copenhagen—you’re actually supposed to call before showing up at the ER unless it’s truly life-threatening, which feels weird until you try it. I’d add that...

This is basically my experience too: roaming is the lazy winner if your plan includes Denmark, but always check the fine print unless you enjoy surprise bills. eSIM is my usual choice because I like landing with data already working, and coverage has been solid in cities and along main routes...

This explanation is painfully accurate: if you don’t have CPR and MitID, MobilePay is basically a closed club and tourists aren’t on the guest list. In real life, cards and Apple Pay work almost everywhere, and the rare “MobilePay only” moment usually happens at flea markets or tiny coffee...

This breakdown is spot-on, and honestly Copenhagen makes airport transfers refreshingly drama-free. I usually default to the metro because it’s idiot-proof even after a long flight, but the train is faster if you’re aiming straight for Central Station with luggage. Buses only make sense if they...

This grouping-by-area advice is exactly how you avoid spending your Stockholm trip underground on trains instead of actually seeing the city. Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, and nearby viewpoints are an easy walking cluster, while museum-heavy areas like Djurgården deserve their own half-day...

This is a smart approach, because Stockholm punishes overambitious itineraries with sore feet and zero enjoyment. For one day, I’d walk Gamla Stan into Södermalm, pick one solid museum, and call it a win; with two days, add an archipelago ferry or a long waterfront walk if the weather behaves...

This is all true, and the real Stockholm budget hack is accepting that lunch is king and dinner is a luxury sport. Weekday lunch specials can feel downright reasonable, while dinner in tourist-heavy areas like Gamla Stan is where wallets go to die. I also lean hard on supermarkets and food halls...

This pretty much covers it, and the SL app is honestly your best friend unless you enjoy queueing like it’s a cultural experience. Tickets are time-based, not distance-based, so once it’s active you can hop on and off without thinking too hard — just make sure it’s valid when inspectors appear...

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For maximum ocean drama with minimal effort, places like Kråkenes fyr are hard to beat: short walk from parking, sheer drops into the Atlantic, and paths clear enough that you don’t need mountaineering ambitions. Parts of Lofoten around Uttakleiv and Haukland also deliver big sea cliffs with...