So, I’ve been meaning to get a good map of Copenhagen, you know, something I can actually use to get around and not just stare at. I got this idea stuck in my head, so I figured, why not just make one myself? It seemed easier in my head, I gotta admit.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed some kind of base. I’m no artist, so drawing it from scratch was out of the question. I figured, why not go digital? So I hopped online. I ended up messing around, trying to snag a basic outline of the city.
Figuring Out the Details
Okay, outline… check. Now, what to put on it? I wanted the major stuff, of course – the streets I usually roam, maybe some landmarks. I started jotting down places like Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, and the Little Mermaid statue, just to get the main attractions in there. My usual haunts had to go on there too, like my favorite coffee shop and that awesome little bookstore near the canal.
Putting It All Together
The tricky part, the streets. I wanted them to be reasonably accurate, you know? Not just squiggly lines. So I spent a good chunk of time just staring, and tracing street outlines. It was a bit tedious, gonna be honest.
- Main Roads: I started with the big ones, the ones that cut across the city.
- Side Streets: Then I filled in the smaller streets, at least the ones I thought were important for getting around.
- Landmarks: Pinpointing those was actually kinda fun, made me feel like a real cartographer.
- My Places: Finally, I added my personal spots, the ones that make the map mine.
The Final Touch
After, I had a pretty decent map! It’s not perfect, and it’s definitely not professional-looking, but it shows what I need it to. I will take the map, and start wandering around Copenhagen.
