Stockholm vs Copenhagen: Islands-archipelago or Tivoli-hygge?
Stockholm strekt about 14 islands with ABBA-museum and Vasa-schip. Copenhagen is hygge in topvorm: Nyhavn-harbor, Tivoli pretpark, Christiania alternatief stadsdeel.
Stockholm
Stockholm strekt zich uit about 14 islands in the Oostzee: gele and rode facades, design-museums (ABBA, Vasa), and the highest levenskwaliteit-scores ter world.
Flight from NL: €90 return
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Copenhagen is hygge-culture in topvorm: New Nordic restaurants, colorful Nyhavn-harbor, vrijstad Christiania and Tivoli amusementspark. A or the gelukkigste cities ter world.
Flight from NL: €80 return
View Copenhagen →Best time to visit compared
Stockholm
June to August: 18-22 degrees, lichte zomernachten, all terrassen open. May and September are quieter. December has Christmas markets + snow, magical but cold. Vermijd January/February (donker and -5°C).
Copenhagen
May to September: 15-22 degrees, all fietsroutes open, lichte nights. December is Tivoli-Christmas market magie. January and February are donker (8 hour licht) and cold.
Flights + transfer from the Netherlands
Stockholm
Directly from Schiphol to Stockholm Arlanda (STO) in 2 hour 15 minutes. KLM, SAS. Arlanda Express €30 or bus €10 to center.
Copenhagen
From Schiphol to Copenhagen (CPH) in 1 hour 25 minutes. KLM, SAS. Metro to center €5 in 15 minutes.
Costs compared
Stockholm
Hostels from €30, mid-range hotels €130 to 180, vacation rentals €150 per night. Food: lunch €15, dinner €30 to 45, kanelbulle €4. Tip: Saluhall is cheaper than restaurants.
Copenhagen
Hostels from €30, mid-range hotels €130 to 200, vacation rentals €150 per night. Food: smørrebrød €15, lunch €20, dinner €30 to 50, biertje €7. Stadsfiets free with Bycyklen!
Who is it for?
Choose Stockholm if you are...
Eilandhopper, design-fans, ABBA + Pippi Langkous-lovers.
Choose Copenhagen if you are...
Hygge-zoekers, foodie-couples (sterrenrestaurants), fietsers (city is plat).
Our verdict
Copenhagen is something cheaper. Stockholm has lake variatie. Best or May-September.
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