Denmark Travel: How Expensive is COPENHAGEN?
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- In this video I explore Copenhagen, Denmark and show how much things cost.
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Denmark Travel: How Expensive is COPENHAGEN?
Just to explain the public transportation in Cph:
A single ticket for a standard city trip costs 24kr and can be bought at ticket machines around the stations (also underground!)
Copenhagen is divided into fare zones, but if you don't have a zone map, just plot in your desired destination, and the machine will tell you the price :)
All forms of public transportation in Copenhagen uses the same tickets, so if you're going by metro and then local train and afterwards a bus, you still only need that one ticket from your starting point to you final destination.
This is by far the most expensive way of using public transportation in CPH as there are a lot of discounts to get if you are planning to use it more than just a few times.
For most travelers I would recommend downloading an app called DOT-Mobilbilletter where you can buy single tickets, 10-times tickets and some day passes for the entire CPH-metro area which should be considered if you're planning a daytrip to either Elsinore or Frederiksborg Castle (or both)
The app is translated into English and is quite easy to navigate (at least I think so) :)
The 10trips are 10 two zone trips, which costs 150kr. Actually you get a stock of 20 zones to spend freely, so it is still possible to use your 10trip ticket for a 3zones trip. But then you'll end up with only 9 trips.
If you're planning to do a lot of 3, 4 or 5 zone trips you should definitely get a travel card :)
The cheapest way of traveling in Copenhagen though is to get a travel card. As a tourist you can only get these at the Central station and at Nørreport station. You load a desired amount of money to your card account, and can then use it until you run out. Reloading you card can be done at most stations (just ask some locals). When you're traveling with the travel card you need to check in at the station before boarding the train and check out when you've reached your destination. You need to check out each time you change to a new kind of transportation. But don't worry, you won't be charged double for that reason. Do remember to check out! If you don't you'll be charged a fee of 10€.
The price is almost always cheapest with the travel card. A standard 2zone single ticket is between 12-15kr with the travel card and if you're traveling to Elsinore or Roskilde the differences between the two gets even greater!
I know the public transportation system here is very difficult and not very tourist friendly! It's also quite expensive, so there's so much money to save!
In all honesty I would just rent a bike really 😂
Great information, thanks Kristian!
Gabriel Traveler I think the person you met in the metro station tried to tell you where to get a travel card :)
The red ticket machines are from the national railway company, which also operates the Copenhagen suburban trains. You can also buy tickets to southern Sweden or Aarhus at these machines :) if you're at a metro station the ticket machines are grey, and you can only buy tickets to the Copenhagen traffic area
Technically about the travel card you need to check in when starting your travel and check in again when you change bus or train Line and check out when your travel is over. It's a little complicated in the beginning but that's How it works.
Are many bicycles stolen?
Yes many bicycles gets stolen every year (mostly by the polish) but the police is mostly willing to help or you can ask to get a coverrage of the price of the bike
If going to copenhagen pair up with a local student. (they know all the good/cheap places and tricks.)
When I went to Copenhagen I bought a hot dog at the very same kiosk, can´t believe it.
You just brought too many good memories to my head...Thanks man! Great vid as always.
Me too, I believe it was at Nørreport Station
me too! hyggelig FTW
I live in Copenhagen, and often gets asked by foreigners if it's expensive. As a local it's what I'm used to, and happy to have found this video now, I can just them instead of trying to explain myself :D
Been to Copenhagen several times now (Feb '17 latest) and your summaries and observations are pretty spot on from my experience. Copenhagen is totally rock'n roll and a very "newbie to foreign travel" friendly. DO NOT get a car, get a very cheap rental bike and pretend to be a groovy European. :-)
By far the best travel guides on youtube , keep up the good work Gabriel you’ve helped me out many a time
Great, thanks a lot.
I'm going to Copenhagen in 8 days. Your videos about staying in hostels was very helpful thanks
Hello Gabe, I enjoy your 'How Expensive Is' videos. your book Gabe's guide to budget travel was great. keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot Tamar, glad you enjoyed the book.
Really enjoyed watching that look forward to the next one, big thumbs up!
Gabriel thanks for sharing your Copenhagen adventures...Nice to know how much it costs to visit. Have a good safe journey to Berlin. Looking forward to your videos from Germany! Thanks
It is funny to watch these videos about Copenhagen (I live 3 km from the city center). It is very different to see other people’s perception of the city and the bikes. The bikes always seem to surprise people.
The way to pronounce Copenhagen is more like copenheygen, the way you say it, it sounds German. Danes don’t have great history with Germans. ;) haha. But I’m glad you enjoyed the city.
are there anything for handicap people? like renting a mechanical wheelchair for an older person? in a small town in Tennessee near to me you can rent one for your grandparents or if you're handicap for yourself to rid in their downtown which is a tourist place for like $30 a day.. it was a nice edition to have for people who can't walk well
I will be studying abroad in Copenhagen starting January to July! Do you have any tips for me? I’m Canadian and have never been to Europe.
Very informative video Gabriel, thanks a lot
Thanks for the awesome vids! Going there in late June...
i love that you show everything haha 😀
Hey are you from Copenhagen????
That generator hostel looks so clean! I’m impressed.
I love your videos...! Thank you for making them!
Something tells me that you won't be in Copenhagen long with those prices. But, it looks like a beautiful city. Prices are in line with the touristy areas of Southern California. I think after getting ahold of a map in a new country you/we need to get ahold of a local resident and find out where to eat and buy stuff...like any other country. 😉
Well done man.Am showing love from Suzzara,Italy.
Can’t wait to get there!
Good shout staying at the Generator Hostel, honestly the things they had there made the trip so much better
that was brilliant. so useful. thank you!
Love Your Videos! You’re Awesome Man! I’m addicted to the videos now! Take care brother!
Cool, glad to hear it, thanks for watching.
Thanks so much for posting :)
Love the video and you capture everything which some people tend to cut out. I was In Copenhagen last year for a 11 hr layover, heading back to California from Prague. I gotta say it was pricier than London and Prague in my European trip but I fell in love with the city. That's a pretty neat Hostel you stayed at, reminded of the Copenhagen Downtown Hostel which had the similar style and amenities for half the price. Watching this video made me miss Copenhagen and hoping to visit again in the near future. Keep up the great videos!
Very informative video. Thanks.
Denmark is such a happy friendly place.
Who are u kidding? maybe for a short term, but if u have to live there for a logterm, not so much.. I left Dk to live in Thailand for a year, Denmark is a good place to earn some good money.
The ladies there are hot!!
Love it here .. dont have to worry about much+
@@alanpetersen5061 It always depends on yourself! When you smiles to the world - the world smiles to you. You must work on that :-)
@@rrbuller OG BLIVER DER !
I'm surprised by the quality of such a cheap camera. Good to see an update on the quality of your videos. Now you need something to help stabilize your videos (such as a gimbal stabilizer). Video quality makes a huge difference when it comes to bring ppl to your channel. Also, you could do a review on this camera. You'll be surprised to see how many ppl look for camera reviews.
cool, thanks for the flix bus tip, I'm sure to give that a try
Such an amazing trip , I like it
very helpful stuff visiting copenhagen
The Whopper at 60. We are all so greatful. Love your sense of humor!
I enjoy your solid relaying of your experiences and impressions.
Thanks.
Thanks lots for this. :D
I am going to Copenhagen in a few months so it is great to see your video on it.
I love these videos
i love denmark..such a beautiful place
A very nice and informative video. I live just 10 minutes away from the Metro station you visit in the video (Nørreport station) and 39 kr for a pint of beer is only common in the city center. Jump on bus 5C heading north towards Husum Torv or Herlev Hospital and jump off at Nørrebros Runddel or a stop later at Stefansgade (takes approx. 10-15 minutes by bus depending on the traffic). In this area you'll find a lot of local bodegas and bars where you can buy beers for 15 kroners or even less. But be aware Danes drink a lot :)
Excellent, good to know.
you're the best Gabriel i like to see you and Guatemala again God bless you
Thanks!
Hei bro, your video quality is very good. Very clear
Great, thanks, glad to hear it.
Wow, $16 for a burger and fries. Oh well, the price one pays for the pleasures of travel. Happy trail Gabe. Love your videos.
Again...that’s pretty average and standard
I pay for that in Manhattan and I live in nYc
Gabriel, enjoy your travel videos very informative. How do you make a living? How are you able to travel to all these cities workout working a job?
I admire your tips... thanks
Lol.... "1 time" massage means one hour massage 😅😅 I'm from Copenhagen and i really enjoyed seeing your vidio man 👍
get a bike share membership for like a day or week or however long your staying in whichever european city you're in and you wont regret it
just looked up berlin's bike share system and its called nextbike and it's 3 euro per day or 15 euro per week for unlimited rides. Give it a try.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOUUUU !!!!
thanks for explaining money and cost, interesting
Pro tip: if you turn left instead of right when leaving your hotel you will hit a burger joint (gasoline grill) which is considered one of the 25 best burgers in the world
Do you stabilize your camera? It's so stable haha!!
That hostel looks great! The lockers below the bed are such a good idea.
It seems so pricey though! We did an airbnb in Copenhagen and it worked out super cheap - like £29 per night for two of us I think :)
But it was in Soborg - so we needed to bus in each day. It was good for a private room though!
It looks so nice in May - we visited in January and it was so cold and got dark so early! We really want to go back in summer!
Are you planning a trip to Christiania at all? We loved it there :)
Love the way you say “kroner” lol
you can buy it at the metrostations, also the copenhagen Card is very worth for money. A museums are included in hovedstaden region, accept Bornholm island
Im going for 3 nights during the weekend in mid January, how much CASH do you think I should have? or is Cash NOT preffered?
good vid fam
Cool Video! :) Keep up the good work! :)
yeah it can be abit costly around in Denmark, but the prices of food and what els gos hand in hand with the hourly salary. where alot of places is between 120 - 130kr around 20$
I like the videos. Not so much for the pricing, but seeing everything is cool.
Well, a danish hostel is usually a bit overprice (taking advantage of turists even though the prices arnt robbery). If you buy Beer at the Netto (discount) shop you visited you could easily get a 6x pack beer can pack (2 litres) for $10 if its a "nice brand" or half that if its just their own beer label. Also if you stay clear of the usual turist trap "fine restaurants" that normal people dont visit either then you can easily find the usual chinese, thai, pizza, barbecue, fryup or similar cheapo shop with more human prices. That being said food prices is at a all time high in Denmark.
I mean if you visit other cities around Denmark you'd see that it isn't nearly as expensive as inner Copenhagen
My favorite place I have traveled to
yup, Generator is quite spendy as it is touristy priced. there is a shop across the street and around the corner that are much cheaper if you want beer or snacks.
How much does a meal usually cost in the surburban area? The prices he pointed out in the videos are relatively similar to the prices where I live and I find it expensive tbh.
There are many great youth hostels in Copenhagen. Luxury for cheap. The Generator that you stayed at has a really nice large lounge with an outdoor terrace adjoined. Always met great random open and friendly travellers while I stayed at Generator. Super central location but in a relatively quite side street. The DanHostels and Wakeup Hostels are other good options, maybe better in some respects.
If you are traveling on a budget, dont spend too much on mainstreet of copenhagen the shops there serve great and tasty food of course, but it's also high prices. If you just need a quick lunch you can stop by any "netto" or "Fakta"
Awesome i need more tips for denmark
If you have any plans to come back to Kobenhavn check out CPH Downtown Hostel, if you book through their website your evening meal is included in the price. Usually something simple, Pasta Bolognese or Soup but free is free!
love your videos i think 3 to 4 days would be good to visit but ive been to iceland and holland and would prefer to do iceland again with pools and more exotic scenery
Dude! I didnt know you were coming. I would totally have put you up! Im on the outtermost edge of the CPH burbs. Ping me if you come back!
Heard about a card called Hostelling International, what is it for and is it required for international tourists planning to stay at a hostel?
Thanks!
The Hosteling International organization isn't very popular anymore. It was used more often years ago but now you don't really need the card. I don't have one.
Eastern Europe will seem like India pricewise after Scando mate! LOL! Are you in Berlin now Gabe?
Sounds good to me, looking forward to that. I'm on a bus right now, will be in Berlin in a few hours.
Generally, don't do your shopping or dining in the city center. There are so many tourist traps there. Avoid or expect to get ripped off!
Hey Gabriel! Love your videos! If you ever need music for them just let me know!
Thanks, I'm always looking out for new music, feel free to post a link.
6:25 for anyone wondering of this mysterious behaviour, the danish was just trying politely in a somewhat humerous face (as you can see on his face) - he told him the name of the restaurant: ''Gammel Mønt''
Americ is expensive too .. Visit there in 2015 .. when looking at the exchange rate most daily product cost more than in Denmark.
I love how some people pronounce Copenhagen ''Copenharkken'' to sound fancy and linguistically competent. Truth is Copenhagen is gibberish, it doesn't mean anything in Danish, there is no right way to pronounce it, and if pronounced with Danish vowels it would sound drastically different. People figured the city's Danish name ''København'', which translates roughly into ''tradesman's harbour'', would be tricky to pronounce, hence Copenhagen. Us Danes use the common pronounciation.
Yeah! :-D sounds quite amusing and so off. The English just took the German name for København I guess. They couldn't be bothered.
Free Information Zhe German name is Kobenhagen.
købe..buy ? so Buying harbour !!.
@Mr Mr I'd agree with Kristian Brandts translation as it's quite spot on. At times when translating you'll encounter words that can't be directly translated because of different grammatical rules and/or connotations.
I assume you're danish and you just have to understand that København doesn't mean Køb-en-havn. The name København comes from the old danish word Køpmannæhafn from the middle ages but have evolved with the language. There is a few different interpretations of the name but the most believed one is Købmændenes havn which would translates into... you guessed it - Tradesmen Harbour.
@Mr Mr I'm danish, living in Copenhagen and I do know what the name means. Please do a little research and realize that what you're saying are factual wrong.
EDIT:
denstoredanske.dk/Danmarks_geografi_og_historie/Danmarks_geografi/K%C3%B8benhavn/K%C3%B8benhavn
www.eremit.dk/ebog/khb/1/khb1_2.html
Being a dane it's so hilarious to watch them tourist videos :D
Gabe, why did u quit using the camera u just bought? Im curious :)
I don't like the quality as much vs. the Iconntechs (which I used for this video). The Iconntechs looks crisper and clearer to me and the stabilization seems to be better. The Canon Powershot doesn't seem as clear and also it's super sensitive to wind noise. The one advantage with it seems to be that it's better in low lighting. What do you think, did you prefer the Iconntechs or Canon? (I used the Canon in all the videos in Oslo.)
Its much better in low lighting, thats normal. Ofc the canon has no stabilization but i think its a step up from an action cam. Also, operating a "normal" camera requires a tiny bit more skill. You've been used to handling an action cam for quite a while now, you havent used your olympus since ...i cannot even remember :))... Point being : if you wanna stick to what you are doing now, the iconntechs its more than enough, but since you already bought a new camera you can start playing with it, finding different shots, experimenting with it :)
I kind of wished I'd splurged and gotten the GX7 which was in the store where I bought the Canon. But it was $700 instead of $200....and also this was at a store in Las Vegas that they don't have where I'm from, so I was concerned if I had any problems with it about returning it. But I'll definitely upgrade to a really good vlogging camera sometime this year. I'll have to play around with the Canon some more and try out the different settings. I think it does have some stabilization, that seemed to be the case with some of the settings.
Also the Iconntechs camera is a lot smaller, more discrete and easier to hold. It barely looks like a camera, just a tiny little piece of plastic. But the Canon has zoom capability, whereas I can't zoom in with my other two cameras. I really need a camera with all the best features of my three cameras, combined into one.
I was there years ago . I live in Europe in the north of France next to Germany and they seem to be a little higher in price then my area
Awesome video! I loved your Morocco trip! Keep it up! Love your videos
Great, thanks a lot.
You dont really need cash in Denmark, I've not used cash since the 90s
thats outdated info. More and more shops don't take any cards at all, especially small food shops in the street. Only cash or mobile pay.
it is fine if you use a local credit card but using a foreign credit card we get hammered by one time fees so cash is king for travelers
Olivier L., exactly! Using cash is best for travelers. I only use my card for the occasional convenience. It's not a problem. You can use cash to get transport tickets in the 7 Eleven above Nørreport or go to the train station.
Bitcoin or credit card
Last time I was in Denmark practically all atms and devices that took credit card completely stopped working, it lasted for a couple hours, it was awful
if you go to open heat i strongly recommended you resavade sleeping space. if DS personnel whis to conrole every aspect of oyur wisithing to get a room thier first for.
Surprisingly heavy traffic in the city
I was expecting a lot more expensive like Iceland, but it turns out to be quite affordable, actually cheap because Danish make more wage than where I live - Helsinki, Finland
Nice video, so helpful since I m visiting there next week. How is the communication with people not speaking a single word in Danish like me?
You'll be fine, most Danes also speak English.
It's not that eating out is expensive here but you where in the inner city that's like Manhattan prizes
Also, I have to point out. This is Copenhagen, alot of things are more expensive. If you go to some of the smaller cities around Denmark, alot of things get cheaper
The wages are high that’s why everything is expensive , a bus driver in Denmark makes the same as a school teacher in London
Btw time in danish means hour. So the massage is 470 kroner per hour
I think airbnb is a much better option tbh. A private room in the centre for 25 to 35,-.
How is the diversity in this social atmosphere? Like how well do different people get along there?
That restaurant was like super cheap compared to normal restaurants in Copenhagen btw I’m danish ...hej hvordan går det
Heck yeah dude! We had so much fun in Copenhagen. Loved the video! Make sure you check mine out! Lastly... what action camera is this? The audio is pretty kick ass!
Cool, thanks. I actually forget which camera I used to record this one, but camera info is always listed in the description below the video.
No Updates on Second Channel Gabriel Kundalini , Any Plans to Come India specially Himachal?
No plans to go back to India for now. But I was just there a couple months ago, exploring south India.
I appreciate your video. Thank you for your insight about cost and value.
I like this video the prices aren't that bad definitely a better country than USA we could learn a lot
thanks
the music intro , that electronic music . somebody knows the name ? please
It's "Smart Riot" by Huma-Huma (music info is always in the description below the video). It's a free song available in the CZcams audio library.
IT is a good idea to simplify the dollar and can be confusing.The amount of bikes how on earth do people find there bike amongst all the other bikes perhaps some kind of tracking device ,?
Christopher selleck some just have there Name on it.. like a sticker or somthing... Btw im from Denmark :p
Is finding your way around cycling easy
I'm actually stayin at the generator
No way, in Copenhagen you mean? Funny. I'm now in Berlin.
i notice that some hostels have an age restriction, have you had any problems with that ?
Yeah I read the description before booking to make sure. A couple times I booked hostels and noticed after booking that I was over the age restriction. But in both cases they didn't say anything.
I don't know how you get around money-wise.. but big ups keep on going :)
Thanks. This video pretty much explains the situation: czcams.com/video/D5joCrtdLWs/video.html
Then if you make allot of money from youtube did you get effected by the recent youtube scandal? (don't know really what the fuss was about, but allot of youtuber got less money and dropped in subscribers)
Yes I got hit pretty hard by it, saw a 50% revenue drop through the month of April. Fortunately things seem to be coming back to normal now, for me anyway. I talked about it in this other video: czcams.com/video/pgxuXkQWcB4/video.html
Thank you for your reply, you are very engaged in your community and that is really appreciated! I just missed you when you where here in Sweden i would love to show you around next time.
Still cheaper than US cities in my opinion. A hot dog in philly or frisco more. Im just going off the dog haha food seems reasonable
Damn, 50 usd for a hostel night, too expensive man, i cant imagine how much for a hotel night then
I know, that's way too much for a hostel. I'll be heading for cheaper places in eastern Europe soon.
That’s average