On my last day in Copenhagen, I started off bright and early to stuff as much in as possible.  It seemed like it was only me and the street washers out as I wandered around the city.  It was the perfect time to take photos, with the lack of crowds and the misty morning sunshine.

I decided to head to Nyhavn to have breakfast by the water.  Boats were tied up along the canal, their sails still down from the night before.  I walked up and down the streets that flanked the water, admiring the colorful buildings that lined each side.

I landed at Hyttefadet Pub for breakfast and got the Danish Brunch, which consisted of eggs (pass), bacon, bread, salami, cheese, jam, melon and coffee.  At $15, it seemed like a good deal, and the coffee was good, but the food wasn’t really.  My favorite thing about this café, and a lot of the other cafes in Copenhagen, is that they put blankets on the backs of the chairs in case you get cold, which adds a coziness to them.

I decided to give in and walk over to the Little Mermaid statue, which was almost a mile away.  The walk took me along the water and it was a beautiful day, but there was a crowd of other people enjoying it with me.  The walk took me past a bunch of Copenhagen’s finest attractions, including Amalienborg Palace, the Royal Cast Collection, and Gefion Fountain.

The Little Mermaid statue was swamped with people taking photos.  I stood with the crowd, took my picture, shrugged, and walked back the way I came.  Gefion Fountain held my attention much longer, with its beautiful sculpture of Gefjun, the Norse Goddess of abundance, and the picturesque church behind it.

The fountain was breathtaking, as was the scenery surrounding it, I could have happily sat there by the water all day.  Unfortunately, I was low on time, so I moved on to Amalienborg Palace, home of the Danish Royal Family.  The center of the Palace was a beautiful square containing a statue of King Frederik V and guards at every entrance.  The guards wear black jackets and blue pants, their outfits topped with the same furry black hats as the British guards.

There is a museum in the palace with artifacts from the long history of Danish Royalty that I decided to check out since it was included with my Copenhagen Card.  The museum showcased replicas of rooms within the palace filled with items owned by royal families past.  My favorite part of the museum was the large glass cabinet of royal jewels, obviously, and would have been very happy to take any of those items home with me.

I wanted to stay to watch the changing of the guards, but it was still thirty minutes away and the crowds were wearing on me.  I cut back through the square and walked over to Atelier September to get some lunch and a break from the overbearing throngs of tourists.  The trendy café had a limited menu from which I ordered a lemonade and the avocado toast and has a seat by the window.

Natural light filled the room, highlighting the simple, tasteful décor; it was a nice place to hang out for a bit.  The atmosphere was very chill, with the owner’s dog (I presume) wandering around, a black and white scruffy pup that I wanted to steal.  The food was delightful and gave me just the boost of energy I needed to keep moving.

Stay tuned for the last blog in the Copenhagen series!

Have you spent time in Nyhavn?  What did you think of the Little Mermaid statue?