Indre By, which directly translates to ‘inner city’, is the heart of Copenhagen. The city center is historic, iconic, and full of life. As you’ve probably imagined - this is a highly coveted place to live in Copenhagen. Indre By has a picturesque island-like quality with the lakes and harbour almost completely surrounding it; this was a very intentional design when hundreds of years ago Indre By was surrounded by a moat and walls, containing what was once the whole city of Copenhagen. Today you can see an intricate blend of old and new in the city centre - with everything at your fingertips. There are plenty of notable attractions and areas downtown. Some that you’ve probably heard of are Nyhavn, Tivoli, Strøget, and the Round Tower. Palaces, parks, and iconic buildings are plentiful downtown - when you’re there, you’ll quickly realize which locations are touristy and which ones are local hot spots. On a nice day, there is almost nothing better than sitting by the canals in Copenhagen and watching the boats go by. Grab some coffee or beers and sit alongside Christianshavns Kanal or Frederiksholms Kanal, the latter right outside your door.