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View of Zurich old town from above.

How to Spend 2 Days in Zurich for First Time Visitors

Posted by By Krista 15 December 2022
Spending 2 days in Zurich is a great way to get a feel for this historic city and taste some of its incredible food.
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View of village in valley with waterfall.

Beautiful Scenic Drives Near Zurich With a Camper Van

Posted by By Krista 1 December 2022
Here are some unique driving routes near Zurich that you can take with a camper van.
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The @visitcopenhagen Discover Card is one of the c The @visitcopenhagen Discover Card is one of the city’s best kept secrets 🤫 The card includes access to 80+ attractions in Copenhagen and within the Capital Region. It also includes unlimited public transportation (to and from the airport as well) 👍🏼 We used the 72 hours card which costs €124/919 DKK and can be downloaded right to your phone using their app 🎟️ Here are the attractions we used the Discover Card for as well as their standard entry fees ⬇️ Tivoli Gardens (200 DKK) Rosenborg Palace and Treasury (140 DKK) Stromma Canal Tour (109 DKK) Kronborg Castle (145 DKK) Church of Our Saviour (69 DKK, need to book a time slot online in advance) Amalienborg Palace (120 DKK) Ruins under Christiansborg Palace (80 DKK) The Royal Kitchen (70 DKK) The Royal Stables (80 DKK) The National Museum (130 DKK) Glyptoteket (125 DKK) City Pass Large (200 DKK) Total approximate savings: €75/549 DKK Do you use city cards for attractions when you travel? 🇩🇰 • • • • • • • • • • #copenhagen #visitcopenhagen #discovercard #copenhagencard #visitdenmark #denmarklife #denmark🇩🇰 #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #travelblogger #travel #historyblogger #historicplaces #historicplaces
Take this as your sign to visit Copenhagen this wi Take this as your sign to visit Copenhagen this winter! ❄️ While there may not be a lot of sunlight to enjoy, there are still plenty of things to see and do around the Danish capital to keep you busy. This includes stopping at several cozy cafes along the way ☕️ Copenhagen was also a great city to try out my new watch from @augustbergofficial (Serenity Petite – Royal Purple Rose Gold) and attempt to blend in with the fashionable locals ⌚️ Would you visit Copenhagen in the winter? 🇩🇰 • • • • • • • • • • #augustberg #copenhagenstyle #copenhagenfashion #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #visitcopenhagen #historyblogger #girlslovetravel #copenhagenlife #royalcopenhagen #luxurywatches #copenhagencity #copenhagenwinter #wintertravel
Did you know that you can enter @christiansborgslo Did you know that you can enter @christiansborgslot for free? 🤩 By purchasing the @visitcopenhagen Discover Card you’ll have access to many of the main attractions in Copenhagen, including several important historic landmarks. Transportation is also free! 🎟️ As well as the Royal Reception Rooms, your ticket will grant you access to the Royal Stables, the Royal Kitchen, and the ruins under the palace (which I’d highly recommend going to) 👑 The Discover Card is available for 1-5 days and starts at €67 💶 Have you tried this city pass in Copenhagen yet? 🇩🇰 • • • • • • • • • • #christiansborgpalace #copenhagen #visitcopenhagen #visitdenmark #denmarktravel #copenhagenlife #kristatheexplorer #royalpalace #travelblogger #traveltips #historyblogger #historicplaces #copenhagentips #copenhagensecrets #girlswhotravel #travelmore
If you’re spending time at the Copenhagen Christ If you’re spending time at the Copenhagen Christmas markets, you definitely need to try some of the food and drinks 🎄 Here’s everything we ate and drank at the Copenhagen Christmas markets this year, including price and location ⬇️ Traditional Danish Puffs - 40 DKK (Nyhavn) Flæskesteg Sandwich (pork) - 95 DKK (Thorvaldsens Plads) Small bag of chestnuts - 40 DKK (Thorvaldsens Plads) Cinnamon bun - 35 DKK (Tivoli) Raclette Sandwich with ham - 120 DKK (Tivoli) Honey Heart - 35 DKK (Tivoli) Potato and cheese pierogies - 80 DKK (Thorvaldsens Plads) Hot chocolate - 60 DKK (Tivoli) Grand total: 505 DKK or €68 Would you try any of this food? 🇩🇰 • • • • • • • • • • #copenhagen #visitcopenhagen #copenhagen🇩🇰 #copenhagenlife #copenhagenfood #copenhagenfoodies #copenhagenfoodguide #copenhagenchristmas #copenhagenchristmasmarket #christmasmarket #christmasmarkets #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #travelblogger #christmasvibes #foodblogger
Copenhagen has some of the best Christmas markets Copenhagen has some of the best Christmas markets in Europe so it’s definitely worth planning a weekend getaway here in December ☃️ Here are some of the top Christmas markets in Copenhagen to explore ⬇️ Tivoli Gardens Thorvaldsens Plads Højbro Plads H. C. Andersen Christmas Market Nyhavn Christiania Christmas Market Kongens Nytorv Christmas at Kronborg (50 minute train ride from Copenhagen, one weekend in December only) Have you been to any of these magical Christmas markets in Copenhagen? 🇩🇰 • • • • • • • • • • #copenhagen #visitcopenhagen #copenhagentravel #copenhagenlife #christmasmarket #copenhagenchristmasmarket #denmark #visitdenmark #copenhagenbible #copenhagen🇩🇰 #kristatheexplorer #nyhavn #travelblogger #traveltips #travel #historyblogger #christmastime
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