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  • Planning my honeymoon next year. We're both teachers so half-term holiday in October being used. As neither of us are the type to enjoy the Maldives, a colder more Scandinavian trip is the order of the day. We both love Iceland, but been there done that. Have to fly from Manchester so looking at Stockholm or Copenhagen, but which...

  • Both are great cities but I would say Stockholm is more of a honeymoon destination....more picturesque...in a week you can do both...the trains between the two are very good with Malmo a worthwhile stop off between the two.

  • my wife and I honeymooned in Stokholm 10 years ago there is definitely lots to do and see although we went in early August and I think some of the out door attractions are closed later in the year although I think there is a build up to Christmas ,markets etc in late October . We stayed in a great hotel which I can give you the details for if you decide on Stockholm I have never visited Copenhagen so know very little about it.regards Ind

  • Stockholm, I've been a handful of times the last couple of years.. Amazing city, in both the winter and the summer..

  • Denmark.best biking.shitter weather.
    Stockholm.beautiful city.luxury destination.

  • Denmark.best biking.shitter weather.
    Stockholm.beautiful city.luxury destination.

    This but also, Copenhagen super romantic, filled with Danes who do serious romance. I like both, neither will disappoint but my heart belongs to Denmark.

  • My 12th year in Copenhagen

    • lot's of friends and relaxed chill moments can be made and remembered both places, but probably more eyecandy&aestethics in Stockholm. Visit www.fixedgear.se if you'll like to make a skidd as well :)
  • Both will be good. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Stockholm archipelago, there's good hotels and restaurants out there

  • I travel to Copenhagen frequently and have spent quite some time there. If you haven't been together then would recommend a couple days perhaps and the train up to Stockholm for the rest of the week which is very romantic :)

    Both cities are expensive so probably worth collecting as many 'inside' tips in advance to minimise the financial pain .. if you can only visit one then I would say as a tourist, Copenhagen may become painful after more than a couple days depending on your interests

    Really though, I concur that you can't go wrong, both are examples of how live should be lived in the developed world, fantastic people, superb values, quality of life and although 'expensive' , everything is done properly

  • Both cities are beautiful. Stockholm in october is usually either really wet, or quite cold. The city really lives up in summer but there is still lots to do in fall. Copenhagen is a bit more laid back but otherwise it too is a beautiful city but with a more london-ish climate.

  • My wife and I did both in 2010. Flew into Copenhagen, 4 nights there then train to Stockholm 4 nights there and flew back from Stockholm. Both places great but Stockholm is the only place we've visited that my wife said she wants to go back. If you do go to Stockholm stay at the Hotel Skeppsholmen (http://www.hotelskeppsholmen.com), like staying in the countryside yet a 10 minute walk to the middle of town.

  • Haven't been to Copenhagen, but really enjoyed Stockholm... took the missus over for her 40th. Loads to do. Even if the weather's cr@p can hang out in places like Centralbadet for a romantic day out etc.

  • I'd probably say Stockholm, because there's arguably more to do and because it's a more interesting backdrop IMHO.

    If you do go for Stockholm I would thoroughly recommend Hotel Skeppsholmen, which is on the museum island, in a quiet and leafy location but only a short walk from the centre. The rooms are fabulous (yes, I said fabulous) and the breakfast is fucking incredible. It's a so-called 'design' hotel, so every last detail is immaculate.

    Also, you'd HAVE to eat at Bakfickan ("Back pocket"), a tiny brasserie at the opera house. Great atmosphere, ludicrously delicious Swedish meatballs and not that expensive.

    I'd also recommend a trip around the archipelago as well as a cycle around some of the islands near to the centre. Beaut.

    One last tip. If you're stuck for something to do at any point, catch a film at the Skandia cinema (Drottninggatan 82). The interior was designed by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund and is proper beautiful.

  • Many many thanks for the info - looks like Stockholm to me. Would love to do a double header, but time constraints would prevent that. Thank you all!

  • I'd probably say Stockholm, because there's arguably more to do and because it's a more interesting backdrop IMHO.

    If you do go for Stockholm I would thoroughly recommend Hotel Skeppsholmen, which is on the museum island, in a quiet and leafy location but only a short walk from the centre. The rooms are fabulous (yes, I said fabulous) and the breakfast is fucking incredible. It's a so-called 'design' hotel, so every last detail is immaculate.

    Also, you'd HAVE to eat at Bakfickan ("Back pocket"), a tiny brasserie at the opera house. Great atmosphere, ludicrously delicious Swedish meatballs and not that expensive.

    I'd also recommend a trip around the archipelago as well as a cycle around some of the islands near to the centre. Beaut.

    One last tip. If you're stuck for something to do at any point, catch a film at the Skandia cinema (Drottninggatan 82). The interior was designed by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund and is proper beautiful.

    There you have it folks. Thread ends.

  • Think of going to one of these two cities in a couple of weeks for a weekend city break.

    Which would be best considering it will be late Jan/early Feb? Will Stockholm be freezing? Will all the major attractions still be open in both?

  • I've lived in Copenhagen for seven years and never been to Stockholm. And I'm not planning to go there either. My GF, and also a few friends who have also been there, consider Stockholm to be very posh and slight boring.
    But on the other hand it is supposed to be prettier, cleaner and quieter, where on the other hand Copenhagen can probably provide both continental uglyness and depravation as well as poshness.

  • ^every city where you can't buy alchohol in a kiosk 24/7 and/or can't drink it on the streets, suffer from the Stockholm syndrome you describe [ehhh what? Lol].

  • Correct!

    But also I have been told going out in general in Stockholm are similar to sitting in an airport, waiting to board the plane

  • Correct!

    But also I have been told going out in general in Stockholm are similar to sitting in an airport, waiting to board the plane

    Think you just hit the nail on the head there

  • got tickets booked for 4 days in Copenhagen soon.
    cant.fucking.wait.

    what a joyful january!!
    http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/

  • what are you gonna see/do here?

  • open to suggestions!
    did look at possibility of ferry/ ride Esberg- Copenhagen but we were like, er, lets fly and bike hire there, any advice gratefully recieved.

  • Head north by train to Louisiana, their modern art museum. Beautifully located just by the sea, think it's about 45-60 mins from copenhagen.

    http://www.louisiana.dk/dk

  • well, theres 6 days race this weekend.

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