Alice Bzowska talks us through her favourite attractions in the beautiful city of Copenhagen,  the pearl of Scandinavia.

Copenhagen, or the ‘Merchant’s Harbour’ as it translates to, is steeped in rich history dating back to the 11^th century, and this lively yet relaxing port town is oozing with character from the brightly coloured townhouses lining the banks of the canal to the strong aromas of the unique delicacies wafting out of quirky cafes. With an exciting shopping district, historic architecture and a dynamic and varied nightlife, visiting Copenhagen for a short city break in spring is perfect as the temperatures east of the North Sea slowly begin to rise and the streets come alive with people sipping on the most famous beverage of the city – Carlsberg.

With plenty of must-see attractions it can be tricky making decisions on where to go and what to see in Copenhagen. Having spent an incredible few days there, I fell in love with its friendly people and distinctive vibe, and got a good sense of what the city has to offer. Here is my selection of the top five Copenhagen attractions.More...

I was an Erasmus student in Denmark the first time I visited Copenhagen (Kobenhavn). I really didn't know what to expect from the Danish capital, and I was astonished how great the city is. The town is renowned for its quietness and its environmental side, where the bicycle and the pedestrian are kings.

We were a small group of friends so decided to take the cheapest option - stay in a hostel. But here we had to face the hard reality: even staying in a hostel is expensive in Denmark! However, the hostel was huge, comfortable and very clean. Even the view from our room was amazing; in fact we were on the fifteenth floor and had a wonderful view over Tivoli Park and the city centre. As the window ledge was very large, we even decided to take our breakfast on it to enjoy the view!

Our visit of the city started in Stroget with Rådshuspladsen More...