Vesterbro is the old red light district - not because of the traffic lights, but because people used to hang out in buildings and exchange money for just having fun. Uh-huh. But if you're not up for the true red light action, you can still have fun in this area by visiting the many groovy cafes and bars – or by embarking on a storytelling walk produced by a group of young writers and artists for the Museum of Copenhagen.

Museums are useful if you're keen to fill in on any knowledge gaps. The National Museum explains Denmark's history from the earliest time, and the Museum of Copenhagen illustrates the city's development from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century.

Copenhagen's jazz music community can be found in the Latin Quarter, a neighbourhood that's more than 500 years old. Its tiny streets are filled with second-hand bookstores, trendy boutiques, eclectic music stores, jazz clubs, and a candy factory that offers tours of its facility.

Kronborg Castle is situated on the sea in Elsinore, and in clear weather you can get a sneak peak of Sweden. The Castle was built between 1574- 85 during the reign of King Frederik II to keep an eye on and collect taxes from ships sailing through the narrow sound between Denmark and Sweden.

The Australian Bar is a must for all of those looking to buy cheap grog. There may not be an Aussie in sight but you will find cool DJs, live music and pool tables. All in all, a relaxed and funky atmosphere.

Mingle with the Royals at Amalienborg Palace. Known for the balcony scene of a real-life fairytale wedding, this palace is the principle residence of the Danish royal family. Every day at noon you can watch the changing of the guards in the palace courtyard – and the ground floor of one of its four rococo-style mansions is also open to the public.

Visit the Little Mermaid. Sitting on a rock on Copenhagen's waterfront near the Langelinie Wharf is the most well-known statue in Denmark – The Little Mermaid. It is rumoured that the principle ballerina from the production of The Little Mermaid modelled for the statue, which was sculpted in 1913 by Edvard Eriksen as a tribute to the Danish Ballet.

Enjoy a Canal Cruise – glide past key attractions on Copenhagen's picturesque waterways. Most cruises begin at Nyhavn, home to a cluster of pink, yellow, orange and blue-painted medieval buildings.

Visit VEGA! Situated in the heart of Vesterbro, the former workers' quarter has been transformed into a young and dynamic neighbourhood. It's filled to the brim with cafés and shops and is home to the Ideal bar, Lille Vega nightclub and Kaffee Og Vinyl.

Enjoy a cool beverage at the Absolut Icebar. A definite must and a most unique bar experience in Copenhagen. Enjoy an ice-cold vodka in a marvellous setting at a temperature below freezing!