Top 5 Things to see and do in Copenhagen this October
So as the autumnal days draw in and Halloween approaches what does northern Europe’s capital of cool have to warm those dusky days? This is the time of year to embrace Copenhagen's hygge culture and transform the season into the place with the hottest days and nights in Europe.
So what’s this seriously exciting city got to offer to float our boats in October?
Tivoli Gardens
Every visitor to this atmospheric city should make a bee line for the world-famous Tivoli Gardens. Not only is this place an amazing feast to the senses but this renowned amusement park packs a real punch when it comes to creating a spooky haven for Halloween whether youíre faint of heart or really like a horrorfest.
For three weeks in October, this fantasy land is transformed into a pumpkin-tastic paradise. Here can experience first-hand what 20,000 pumpkins look like in one spot, carve pumpkins, get lost in a hay bale maze and feast on seasonal treats to make your mouth water. But if you like your Halloween more horror then heart-warming then make a date with The Haunted a ride for those aged 18 or over, it sounds truly terrifying. There's also a chance to take a selfie with a zombie and if you're up for some hair-raising horror then make a date with the Monster's Night Out Parade on 28 October and see horrid hoards dressed for mayhem in a celebration of all things horrifying- if you can take the fear factor!
The Halloween extravaganza kicks off on 13 October and runs until 5 November. For more information please visit Tivoli here
Copenhagen Blues Festival
For the aficionados of cool out there it doesn’t get much better than the Copenhagen Blues Festival (24-29 October). This annual event is famed for the quality of its world-class musicians both national and from around the globe that descend on this uber cool city to play some of the best blues music in the world. You will have a chance to find new and emerging talent as well as hearing the magic of experienced musicians weaving their magic. And what makes this even better is each live show is at one of sixty venues scattered around the city so you'll have a chance to get under Copenhagen’s skin. To find out more visit www.copenhagenbluesfestival.dk
Marina Abramovic at Louisiana
For lovers of modern art the gorgeously designed and located Louisiana art gallery, just a short train ride from central Copenhagen is hosting an exhibition called The Cleaner of the ground-breaking contemporary artist Marina Abramovic until the 22nd of October. Not only is the artist hailed as a daring genius around the world for using her body as the centre of her work but the setting of what must be one of the world’s most beautiful art galleries should be right up there on your hit list. For more information visit Louisiana's site here
LiveSea Battle
If you want to have a quick dip into history while enjoying some spectacular drama then look no further than a live sea battle taking place in Copenhagen harbour from 19-20.00 on the evenings of the 20 and 21 October. Here three massive ships will fight it out at as dusk settles on the city’s stunning harbour. This is not to be missed and can be seen for free or if you want to really get up close and personal then VIP tickets are available. For more information please visit here
Afro-Cuban Music Festival
If you like your music a little more up tempo then you're in luck with an Afro-Cuban music festival to intoxicate your senses and get those hips moving. There will be live music and dancing so dust off your heels (Cuban or otherwise) and prepare for a two nights of breath-taking performances. This celebration of technicolour world of Afro-Cuban music takes place over the 21-22 October at Onkel Dannys Plads. Find out more here
So don’t despair as the autumn nights roll in, simply make a date with one of Copenhagen’s jaw-dropping selection of October fun.