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 Copenhagen is a compact big city packed with historic buildings lining its narrow cobbled streets. Here you will find a great mix of world-class gastronomy, beautiful architecture, award-winning design, clean harbour baths, the unique, free town of Christiania, and the seat of the world’s oldest monarchy. It has been named one of the best cities to live in several times, and it was the first city in the world to be named the "Bike City" by the International Cycling Union – a title to which the several hundred bike lanes bear witness.

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Emergency Medical Services: 112
Police: 114
Fire&Rescue: 115

newspaper

Copenhagen Post (in English) — cphpost.dk

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General business hours are:
Monday – Thursday 10am–6pm
Friday 10am–7pm
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday noon–4pm

population

1.37 million (2022)

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Copenhagen Visitor Centre
Vesterbrogade 4A, 1620 København, Denmark
+45 7022 2442
visitorservice.dk

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The City

Copenhagen is an ancient city, full of beautiful historic buildings and many points of interest. The ramparts and walls surrounding the centre of the city were demolished around the middle of the nineteenth century. This allowed the city to assume the peculiar architectural structure characterised by narrow stone streets that lead directly to the city centre and which are the background to numerous shops and bars.

In recent years, Copenhagen's historic architectural heritage has been enriched with modern and contemporary buildings. An example of these are those designed by the Danish and French architects Bjarke Ingels and Jean Nouvel, who gave a new touch to the old-fashioned style of the city. At the same time, many districts have been modernised as well.
Copenhagen is also known for its relaxing atmosphere. Citizens go to work by bike, they like to go out with their families, spend an afternoon in one of the city's many parks in the company of their friends, take a bath in one of the many pools in the harbour during the warmer months and take an active part in the events that animate the city throughout the year.

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Inner City

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Østerbro

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Frederiksberg

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Vesterbro

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Nørrebro

Sustainable City

Copenhagen is often mentioned as one of Europe's most environmentally conscious cities in Europe, if not the entire world. The Danish capital hopes to become carbon neutral by 2025, and it's already taken a number of steps toward this goal.

First, their buses are rapidly shifting from diesel power to electric energy. Not only does it have a strong positive impact on air quality, but also reduces noise pollution. Additionally, more roads are being built specifically for biking. Subsidised prices for electric bikes are making the switch from cars ever more attractive.

When it comes to tourism, two-thirds of Copenhagen's hotels are eco-certified. This means they use the best standards for sustainable energy, food and design. Many of the city's restaurants sell organic food.

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Green Bike Tours

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Urban Gardens and Wild Nature

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GoBoat & FriendShips

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Tours by Energy Crossroads

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Baths and Beaches

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Camp Adventure

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Nyhavn

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Amalienborg Slot

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Grand Tour from Nyhavn

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Freetown Christiania (Christiania)

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Rosenborg Slot

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The Little Mermaid

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Tivoli Gardens

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Kronborg Castle & Sweden Tour

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Christiansborg Palace

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Kastellet

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Do & See

Copenhagen is an old city with historic buildings, royal castles, beautiful parks and harbours, and plenty of attractions and activities to keep even the most eager tourist busy. The city centre is characterised by charming architecture and narrow curving streets. But within recent years Copenhagen has supplemented its architectural heritage with new, world-class architecture. It is easy to explore the city and get around, and many sights are within walking distance from one another. You can always catch a bus or take the metro to get around, or rent a bike and travel the Danish way.

Visit Carlsberg

Visit Carlsberg

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Nyhavn

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Copenhagen Highlights Bike Tour

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Amalienborg Slot

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Grand Tour from Nyhavn

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Freetown Christiania (Christiania)

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Rosenborg Slot

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The Little Mermaid

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Tivoli Gardens

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Kronborg Castle & Sweden Tour

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Christiansborg Palace

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Kastellet

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The Round Tower (Rundetårn)

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Operaen

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Louisiana Museum Of Modern Art

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Børsen

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The Blue Planet

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Tycho Brahe Planetarium

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Gefion Fountain

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Det Kongelige Bibliotek

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Folketinget

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Holmens Kirke

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Danish Architecture Centre

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Kunstforeningen GL STRAND

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National Gallery of Denmark

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Kids Copenhagen - Experimentarium

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The Danish Jewish Museum

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National Museum of Denmark

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Guinness World Record Museum

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Kunsthal Charlottenborg

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Hirschsprung Collection

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The Karen Blixen Museum

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The David Collection

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Dining

Copenhagen is the leading gastronomy capital of Scandinavia. The city has more Michelin restaurants than any neighbouring country, 15 in total, and Copenhagen was until recently home to Noma, which was awarded as the World's Best Restaurant three years in a row.

Whether you are into bistros or Michelin-starred restaurants, there is plenty for you in Copenhagen. The restaurant scene is among the world's most distinct and innovative, and it caters to all budgets. When dining out, try the much appraised Nordic kitchen at least once. It is known for being of high quality and with a focus on using local and seasonal products.

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Peder Oxe

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Høst

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Kiin Kiin

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Ma Poule

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Restaurant Krebsegaarden

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Kokkeriet

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Bistro Boheme

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WeDoFood

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Gorilla

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Kødbyens Fiskebar

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Geranium

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Retour

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Mother

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Cafes

Curious about Danish cakes and pastries? When in Denmark, you have to try a real Danish – or wienerbrød, as it is called here. They are sold in many varieties at bakeries and cafes all over the city.

The oldest patisserie in Copenhagen is La Glace which was founded in 1870. Amongst many mouth-watering cakes and pastries, you will find the classic Sports Cake, which mainly consists of whipped cream.

There is nothing better than to grab an ice cream cone to go on a nice day. Denmark is famous for its dairy products, and you can understand why when you try local ice cream. Did you know that Danes are one of the most ice cream-eating people in the world? The average Dane eats 10 litres of ice cream a year!

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Cafe Dyrehaven

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Granola

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The Living Room

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Paludan Bog&Café

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Lagkagehuset

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Bastard Cafe

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Kalaset

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Atelier September

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Next Door Café

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Enghave Kaffe

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Bars & Nightlife

Whether you want to dance till the sun comes up or just have a beer or two with some friends, Copenhagen has plenty of establishments to choose from, ranging from laid-back bars to posh upscale clubs.

Copenhageners love to go out – especially on the weekends. Cocktails are popular, and you will find several bars where you can enjoy a skilfully crafted drink. If you are more a beer person, Copenhagen offers various pubs, bars, and breweries, too. Each neighbourhood has its own favourite spots, and, apart from downtown, Vesterbro and Nørrebro are the places to be after sundown.

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Mikkeller Bar

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Kind Of Blue

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Ruby

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The Log Lady

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Loppen

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Culture Box

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Jolene Bar

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Rust

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Vinhanen

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1105

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K Bar

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Ørsted Ølbar

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Jazzhus Montmartre

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Drop Inn

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The Barking Dog

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Shopping

Copenhagen is great for shopping, both because of the variety of the shops and because the city is compact. Start your shopping trip in the inner city. On Strøget, you will find most of the big chain stores and more exclusive shops.

Stroll down the small streets parallel to Strøget and Købmagergade where you will find vintage shops, Danish designers such as Wood Wood, Malene Birger and Henrik Vibskov, and small jewellry and ceramics shops.

Streets outside the inner city that are worth checking out are Istedgade, Gl. Kongevej, Elmegade, Jægersborggade and Østerbrogade. Enjoy, and remember your walking shoes.

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Field’s

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Wood Wood

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Normann Copenhagen

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Norse Store

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Juul's Vin og Spiritus

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Illum

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Magasin du Nord

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Henrik Vibskov Boutique

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Faraos Cigarer

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LEGO Store

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Playtype

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Storm

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Jægersborggade

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Vesterbro

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Latin Quarter

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Bredgade

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Tourist Information

Passport/Visa

Denmark can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

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Best Time to Visit

Copenhagen attracts visitors all through the year, its highest season (in terms of visitor numbers) falling on July and August. To take advantage of comfortable temperatures and avoid the bulk of tourist masses, visit in May, June or September.

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Ferry to Copenhagen from Oslo

DFDS Seaways has daily departures to Copenhagen from Oslo, and vice versa.

See www.dfds.no for more information.

Address: Akershusstranda 31, Copenhagen

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Phone: +47 2162 1000

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Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH)

Copenhagen has the shortest distance from airport to the city in Europe. It only takes 15 minutes by metro from the airport to Kongens Nytorv and 12 minutes by train from the Central Station to the city centre next to Tivoli.

The train station is located in Terminal 3, and the metro station is right above it. Tickets may be purchased directly in Terminal 3 from self-service machines of a DSB ticket sales counter.

Address: Lufthavnsboulevarden 6, Kastrup, Copenhagen

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Public Transport

The Copenhagen Metro, which has been ranked the best in the world for several years, runs between the airport and the city centre - useful for both tourists and locals. It takes just 15 minutes to get from the airport to Kongens Nytorv in the heart of Copenhagen, but you can also get off at Christianshavn or Nørreport.
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S-trains - The bright red regional "S" trains connect the suburbs and the surrounding towns with the city.
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Buses are efficient and use the same ticketing and pricing system as the S trains and the metro.
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More Information: To make itineraries visit www.rejseplanen.dk

Bike City Copenhagen

While in Copenhagen, why not get around the Danish way?

In Copenhagen practically everybody rides a bike – it is an easy way to get around and it is good for the environment. Rent a bike from your hotel or at one of the many bike rental shops in the city. One of the most popular bike rental shops is Donkey Republic. You can rent a bike and pick it up from a various amount of places, you can easily unlock it via your phone!

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Website: www.donkey.bike

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Taxi

Taxa 4x35
+45 35 35 35 35

Dantaxi
+45 70 25 25 25

TaxiNord
+45 48 48 48 48

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Post

Red post boxes to drop off your mail are scattered all over the city.

Post Office at Central Station
Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 09.00-17.00 Saturday: 12.00-16.00

Address: Hedegaardsvej 88, Copenhagen

Email: skrivpost@postnord.com

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Website: www.postnord.dk

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Pharmacy

Steno Apotek
Vesterbrogade 6C
+45 3314 8266
Daily H24

Nørrebro Apotek v/Majid Sairafianpour
Pharmacy
Nørrebrogade 8
+45 3539 8382
Daily 08.00-20.00.

Address: Vesterbrogade 6C, Copenhagen

Email: steno@apoteket.dk

Phone: +45 3314 8266

Website: www.stenoapotek.dk

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Telephone

Country code +45

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