Copenhagen first strikes us as very hectic – but we reach our campsite quickly. After checking in and sorting ourselves out a bit, we set off for our first round through the city. This site is also super conveniently located near a train station, so we easily get to Østerport, where our tour begins.
The Copenhagen Citadel, with its star-shaped fortress, is the place to be that afternoon for joggers weaving through the tourist crowds. Passing by the Maritime Monument, we head to the real Little Mermaid – not to be confused with the supposedly “too provocative” version. We continue past Amalienborg and eventually stumble upon a small Thai restaurant off the beaten path – delicious and significantly cheaper than the central alternatives.
Refreshed, we make our way to Christiania – something we’ve been particularly looking forward to. It feels a bit different from what Frank remembered, but the famous vibe is still very much present. Afterwards, we return to the campsite – my sore foot is speaking up.
The next day, we start leisurely, enjoying an extensive breakfast while putting on a much-needed load of laundry. Once that’s taken care of, we head into the center, strolling through alleys and small shops, listening to a rehearsal in the Trinity Church, and relaxing in the botanical garden. Later, we continue this tranquility in the van – just cozying up.
On the following morning, we drive on. In Marielyst, we find a campsite where you can still check in online. There’s not much going on here: long-term campers are taking down their awnings and preparing everything for winter. Otherwise, it’s quiet. Just a few meters away is the sea with an equally deserted beach. The sun is still warm enough that we can bury our feet in the fine, white Baltic sand. A perfect last camping stop on this trip.
Tomorrow we’ll take the ferry from Gedser to Rostock, and for the remaining days, we’ve spontaneously booked a holiday apartment on Rügen.
Copenhagen Chaos and Baltic Bliss
Copenhagen feels pretty hectic at first, but we reach our campsite without any issues. After checking in and getting a bit organized, we’re already off for our first round through the city. This campsite is also super convenient, just a short walk from a train station, so we easily reach Østerport, where our tour begins.
The Copenhagen Citadel, with its star-shaped fortress, is the place to be that afternoon for joggers weaving their way through the tourist crowds. We stroll past the Maritime Monument and, of course, head straight to the original Little Mermaid – not to be confused with the allegedly “too risqué” version. From there, we wander past Amalienborg and eventually find a small Thai restaurant tucked away from the tourist path – delicious and much cheaper than the central options.
Afterwards, it’s off to Christiania, which we’ve been excited to see. It feels a bit different than Frank remembers, but the famous vibe is still very much alive. Eventually, we head back to the campsite – the hobbling foot has had enough for the day.
The next morning, we start slowly with a leisurely breakfast and, as a side note, finally get a much-needed load of laundry going. Once that’s sorted, we head into the city center, wandering through narrow streets and little shops, catching a rehearsal in the Trinity Church, and relaxing in the botanical garden. Later, we continue the chill vibes back in the van – just enjoying some downtime.
The following morning, we set off again. In Marielyst, we find a campsite where you can still check in online. There’s hardly anyone around: seasonal campers are taking down their awnings and preparing for winter. The rest of the place is peaceful. Just a few meters away lies the sea and an equally empty beach. The sun is still warm enough to dig our feet into the soft, white Baltic sand – the perfect last camping stop of this trip.
Tomorrow, we’ll catch the ferry from Gedser to Rostock, and for the remaining days, we’ve booked a guesthouse on Rügen Island - the place where we got married.
