It is the city you will love from the first moment you walk through it. Its parks, its architecture, its exclusive royal touch, its aromas, its colors, the bicycles that replace cars, the gourmet restaurants, its culinary vanguard and its awesome design, rank it as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a city that resembles a modern fairy tale. Centuries ago it was a Viking fishing village and now it is a city with a modern simplicity that at the same time looks like a fairy tale.
Currency: Danish Krone
Calling Code: +45
Nearest airports from city center: Copenhagen Airport (11km), Odense Airport (177km), Aarhus Airport (231km), Billund Airport (267km) and Aalborg Airport (428km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** TIVOLI GARDENS (Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 Copenhagen V)
Visit one of Europe’s leading theme parks that opened in 1843 and features a fairytale setting. The lake, the fountains, the beautiful gardens, the oldest wooden roller coaster in the world (1914) and the historic buildings make up a magical setting.
*** LITTLE MERMAID (Langelinie, 2100 Copenhagen Ø)
The 175 kg sculpture on the rock next to the river Langelinie is the symbol of the city. Made of copper and granite and inspired by a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
*** AMALIENBORG (Amalienborg Slotsplads 5, 1257 Copenhagen K)
It was built in 1760 and is the residence of the Danish royal family. In the octagonal square where it is located you will see four identical buildings of rococo architecture. Be sure to go at 12.00 when the spectacular changing of the royal guard takes place
*** NYHAVN
It is the trademark of the city and one of the most photographed parts of Copenhagen. The historic “New Port” will delight you with its colorful 17th century merchant houses, its romantic canals, wooden sailing ships, etc. Walk where Hans Christian Andersen lived and was inspired by many of his famous works.
*** THE NATIONAL MUSEUM (Prince’s Mansion, Ny Vestergade 10, 1471 Copenhagen K)
It is housed in the 18th century “Prince’s Palace” and you will have the opportunity to see the History of Denmark, from prehistoric times, the Viking period to the present day.
*** ROSENBORG CASTLE (Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 Copenhagen)
Built in 1633. Τhe entire Danish treasury and the most valuable treasures of the Danish kings and queens are guarded here.
*** CARLSBERG BREWERY (Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, 2500 Copenhagen)
Visit the place where J.C. Jacobsen founded his brewery way back in 1847. Now, the old premises are a unique place to visit and see the History of Carlsberg beer.
*** NEW CARLSBERG GLYPTOTEK (Dantes Plads 7, 1556 Copenhagen)
It opened its doors in 1888 and is one of the leading art museums in the world. Enjoy collections of sculpture, paintings and antiquities from Greek, Roman, Egyptian and beyond art. Be sure to visit the “Winter Garden” of the museum.
*** CRISTIANSBORG PALACE (Prins Jørgens Gård 1, 1218 Copenhagen)
The palace is used by HM The Queen for official functions, but is open to tourists. See the royal reception rooms with the Great Hall and Tapestries, the Royal Stables, the Royal Kitchen, the chapel of Christiansborg Palace. It is a palace that has been opened in 1928 and its construction started in 1733. The place was for more than 800 years the center of power of Denmark.
*** FREDERIK’S CHURCH (Frederiksgade 4, 1265 Copenhagen)
It was designed in 1740 and is one of the most characteristic sights of the city. It opened in 1894 with considerable delay and the results were impressive. Both its interior, and its exterior with the largest dome in Scandinavia, will leave you speechless.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Visit the Rundetårn, which is the Round Tower and was built for astronomical purposes.
*** A good choice for art lovers is the National Gallery of Denmark, where you will find exhibits from the 14th century to the present day.
*** It is worth a walk to the Botanical Garden, with its huge collection of plants.
*** Copenhagen City Hall is worth a visit.
*** The Zoo is a place you will love!
*** Copenhagen has impressive churches, such as Vor Frelsers Kirke, Copenhagen Cathedral and Grundtvig’s Church.
*** You should definitely go to the Christianshavn area which is made up of small islands.
*** Søndermarken is a picturesque park that you will fall in love with.
*** The Hans Christian Andersen Statue is a must see.
*** A visit to Kongens Ave, the oldest park in the city, is a must.
FOOD AND DRINK
The city belongs to the gourmet culinary destinations on the planet, with many Michelin stars adorning several of its restaurants. Be sure to try the smørrebrød which is an open rye bread sandwich topped with a variety of toppings and served with herring, salmon, shellfish, eggs, raw beef and more. You can eat the special Danish hot dog, but also the traditional smushi, kartofler, stegt flæsk med persillesovs, frikadeller, flæskesteg and karbonader. Of course you can find other cuisines to taste from the Mediterranean, Asia, Africa, USA and Latin America. It goes without saying that you should accompany your food with a nice glass of wine or one of the local beers.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find several hotel or accommodation options for all budgets, both in the city center and a little outside the center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** The Demon is an amusement park that will delight young and old alike!
*** The Rutschebanen is also nice, which will fascinate you and make you feel like little children.
*** The Planetarium is a place worth visiting.
*** One of the hidden and beautiful corners of the city is TorvehallerneKBH, which is a market with seasonal delicacies.
*** You should definitely go to the National Aquarium Denmark and see over 20 thousand sea creatures.
*** If you like shows, then make sure to book a ticket and experience the magic of the Copenhagen Opera House.
*** For your shopping visit Strøget which is the most famous pedestrian street with many shops and consists of consists of four streets Frederiksberggade, Vimmelskaftet, Amagertorv and Østergade.
*** The Nørrebro neighborhood is also ideal for your shopping.
*** There are large shopping malls such as Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall, Field’s, Bernikow Gården and Frederiksberg Centre.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike or by metro.
CITIES NEAR COPENHAGEN
Major cities close to Copenhagen are Farum (22km), Malmo (44km), Helsingborg (55km), Odense (165km), Aarhus (190km) and Esbjerg (298km).
