Copenhagen v. Dublin?

[anna7602]

I have the opportunity to go to either of these cities for a few days this summer, but probably not both. I have friends in each and would have a free place to stay. Both friends might also end up visiting me in Paris, so it's not really about who I would get more quality time with. Both friends are only there for the summer. It really comes down to one city v. the other.

Which would you choose and why? I've never been to either. I think flights from Paris (where I live now) would be comparably priced to both cities.

[mbcdefg]

I was in Dublin for four days, and I was ready to move on to the rest of our trip after two days. I've heard similar comments from others who've been to Ireland ... the countryside is really much more interesting than Dublin.

I've never been to Copenhagen, though, so I can't compare the two. This probably wasn't very helpful for you, sorry.

[frlcb]

Copenhagen, unless you plan on traveling outside of Dublin.

[sunshinedaydreams]

May 29, 2012 17:37:00 GMT -5 frlcb said:

Copenhagen, unless you plan on traveling outside of Dublin.

This is my feeling, too, based on our experience in Dublin and advice I've heard from other people. I can give you a better answer in a few weeks when we return from Denmark.

[wise_rita]

All things being equal I'd pick Copenhagen, though I always let prices guide my way.

[baconista]

I actually really like both cities! I don't think there is a wrong choice. I am surprised at the Dublin-hate. I think it's a fun city:)

[frlcb]

May 30, 2012 13:34:43 GMT -5 baconista said:

I actually really like both cities! I don't think there is a wrong choice. I am surprised at the Dublin-hate. I think it's a fun city:)

definitely not dublin hate, i just think the rest of ireland is better, and i think as a city copenhagen is better than dublin. but i like dublin!

[Deleted]

Copenhagen. It is a wonderful city with a lot to do

[aurora]

I've never been to Dublin but I really enjoyed Copenhagen, and as a rule I don't like cities at all. We ended up walking around all day and just stopping at whatever seemed interesting. I didn't know anything at all about Danish history before we went so I learned a lot. Also, super easy to get around just speaking English.

[phillyrunner]

I've never been to Dublin, but I have been to Copenhagen and really enjoyed it! We spent three nights there and I felt like there was enough to see and do in that time.

[CloudBee]

I have been to both, and would most definitely suggest Copenhagen. There is so much to do, and I enjoyed the city more. Both are pretty busy cities, but Dublin really felt like a drinking city, where as Copenhagen had a large variety of things to offer.

If you choose Dublin, book a day tour into the countryside/coast, or rent a car.

If you go to Copenhagen you don't need to get out of the city to get your time/money's worth of the experience. There are some great tours though, on viator.com

[CloudBee]

You have a child, right? Another reason to do Copenhagen. I found Copenhagen to be family friendly, while Dublin was lacking in that area. (Though Dublin does have a zoo.)

Copenhagen has Tivoli (Google it if you that doesn't sound familiar. It's the most amazing theme park. It's quant, and just lovely. Imagine stepping into a movie back in the 1900's. The place holds so much charm, and is nothing like an American amusement park. It's also a plcae you can go for an hour, or a day. If you bring the kiddo, I would suggest getting a pass and going a few times. We went in merely for dessert, then again to watch the outdoor ballet.

Dublin's restaurants just did not feel family friendly to us at all. Most casual restaurants are loud pubs. The countryside and coast are beautiful, but that's about it.