Step into a world of ice

A stone's throw from the Metro station at Kongens Nytorv, an experience awaits that will make the hairs on your arms stand on end. At Icebar Copenhagen, the walls, bar counter, sculptures, and drinking glasses are made of ice and snow from Torneälven in northern Sweden.

The temperature is a constant -5 degrees, so you will be given a cape and mittens before stepping into the atmospheric surroundings, where the light makes the ice sparkle.

However, Icebar Copenhagen is not a place where you can hang out all day. Admission is for half an hour and includes one drink – otherwise it gets too cold.

Visit the polar bears at the Zoo

Take the Metro to Frederiksberg Allé, from where it is only a short walk through Frederiksberg Garden to the Zoo, where you can see the polar bears up close.

The Arctic Ring reflects the natural habitats of polar bears in the Arctic: the tundra, the glaciers of the ice ages, and the deep blue polar sea. This allows you to observe polar bears on land and swimming in the water from the floating acrylic tunnel and learn more about these large, impressive animals.

Mmm... Christmas soft ice cream and Christmas ice cream cake

At Ismageriet, they go all in on Christmas, even though it may not be peak season for soft-serve ice cream and ice cream cakes. Take the Metro to DR Byen and look forward to sinking your teeth into all the flavors of Christmas at Ismageriet Amager.

Try, for example, their Christmas soft ice cream with cherry soft ice cream decorated with Christmas foam, chocolate elves, and glittering gold balls. Or take home the large Christmas ice cream cake X-MAS, which consists of orange crunch ice cream, cherry sorbet, and Ismageriets famous ice cream almond ice cream on top. Hidden inside the ice cream cake is a gold caramel almond, so it's ready to serve on Christmas Eve.

Enjoy the cold thrill of the harbor

If you're up for an ice-cold winter swim, just take the Metro to Copenhagen Central Station. The Kalvebod Bølge dip zone is open year-round and perfect for winter swimming with a view of the harbor.

Bring a thermos of coffee or hot cocoa with you, so you can sit on the cozy wooden benches and warm up afterwards. Otherwise, it's not far to the cozy cafés of Islands Brygge.

Swimming is at your own risk.

Feel the rush on skis, snowboard, or sled

The Danish winter may be slow in coming, but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying cold winter experiences: At CopenHill, you can ski, snowboard, and whizz down the toboggan run.

The nearest metro station is Christianshavn, from where a bus will take you the rest of the way to the city's large ski slope. Everyone is welcome, and you can ski, snowboard, and sled all year round—while enjoying the best view in town.

CopenHill recommends that you book in advance for skiing and snowboarding. If you want to sled, just show up.