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Travel Guide
Copenhagen
Seaport with the fairy-tale factor
02 Quick view 04 Getting around Copenhagen 09 Calendar of events
02 Denmark 05 Top 10 sights 10 Hotels
03 Travel etiquette 07 Shopping in Copenhagen 11 24 hours in ...
04 Health 07 Restaurants
04 Phone calls & Internet 08 Nightlife
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Quick view
Copenhagen: Seaport with the fairy-tale factor
From the colourful waterfront houses of Nyhavn to the hipster cool of Nørrebro,
Copenhagen is one of those rare cities that really does have something for
everyone. For culture vultures, there are museums galore, while those in need of
retail therapy will be spoilt for choice. Foodies will swoon at the many
Michelin-starred restaurants, and the young (and young at heart) will adore the
beautiful Tivoli Gardens. In short, this is one city that should be right at the top of
your must-visit list – it’s impossible not to fall in love with wonderful Copenhagen.
Denmark
General knowledge
Country overview
Denmark is a secret utopia of tidy cities, picturesque countryside, efficient
infrastructure and commendable public services, and is a country whose only fault
is lack of winter sunshine. Museums, festivals, architecture and shopping will
easily distract the most enthusiastic of visitors, and for those looking to take it easy,
the outdoors offer endless opportunities for country walks and seaside breaks.
Denmark's capital Copenhagen is a remarkable city with well-preserved medieval
streets, renowned art galleries and Michelin-starred restaurants. Finding
something to do is never a problem and if all else fails, just admiring the streets
with a hotdog in hand is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
Geography
Denmark is the smallest Scandinavian country, consisting of the Jutland
peninsula, north of Germany, and over 400 islands of various sizes, some
inhabited and linked to the mainland by ferry or bridge. The landscape consists
mainly of low-lying, fertile countryside broken by beech woods, small lakes and
fjords. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are also under the sovereignty of the
Kingdom of Denmark, although both have home rule.
The Faroe Islands is a group of 18 islands in the North Atlantic inhabited by a
population of 49,709 (2013), whose history dates back to the Viking period. Fishing
and sheep farming are the two most important occupations. Tórshavn, the capital
of the Faroes, is served by direct flights from Copenhagen. During the summer
months, there are direct flights from Aberdeen and Glasgow.
General knowledge
Key facts
Population: 5556452
Population Density (per sq km): 129
Capital: Copenhagen.
Language
The official language is Danish. Many Danes also speak English, German or
French.
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Currency
Danish Krone (DKK; symbol kr) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of kr1,000,
500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of kr20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 and 50
øre.
The 25 øre coin was removed from circulation in October 2008 but will be
accepted by banks until 1 October 2011.
Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz. Continental two-pin plugs are standard. On many campsites,
110-volt power plugs are also available.
General business opening hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (some offices close earlier on Fridays).
Country information
Listed below are the public holidays for the period January 2020 to December
2021.
2020
Nytår (New Year): 1 January 2020
Skærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday): 9 April 2020
Langfredag (Good Friday): 10 April 2020
Påskesøndag (Easter Sunday): 12 April 2020
2. Påskedag (Easter Monday): 13 April 2020
Kristi Himmelfartsdag (Ascension Day): 21 May 2020
Pinsedag (Whit Sunday): 31 May 2020
2. Pinsedag (Whit Monday): 1 June 2020
1. Juledag (Christmas Day): 25 December 2020
2. Juledag (Boxing Day): 26 December 2020
2021
Nytår (New Year): 1 January 2021
Skærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday): 1 April 2021
Langfredag (Good Friday): 2 April 2021
Påskesøndag (Easter Sunday): 4 April 2021
2. Påskedag (Easter Monday): 5 April 2021
Kristi Himmelfartsdag (Ascension Day): 13 May 2021
Pinsedag (Whit Sunday): 23 May 2021
2. Pinsedag (Whit Monday): 24 May 2021
1. Juledag (Christmas Day): 25 December 2021
2. Juledag (Boxing Day): 26 December 2021
All information subject to change.
Travel etiquette
How to fit in
Social Conventions
Normal courtesies should be observed. Guests should refrain from drinking until
the host toasts his or her health. Casual dress is suitable for most places but formal
wear is required at more exclusive dining rooms and social functions.
Smoking is banned on public transport and in public buildings. Smoking is only
allowed in bars smaller than 40 sq metres (131 sq ft) and most restaurants and
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pubs have designated outdoor smoking areas.
Health
Health
Main emergency number: 112
Contractual physician of Lufthansa
Dr. Taudorf, Uffe
Gruts Alle 14B
2900 Hellerup
Denmark
Tel. +45-3962-8026
Please note that Lufthansa accepts no responsibility for the treatment nor will it
bear the cost of any treatment.
Phone calls & Internet
Phone calls & Internet
Telephone
Country code: +45
Mobile telephony and Internet
Since June 2017, EU citizens traveling within the EU, and also in Iceland, Norway
and Liechtenstein have been able to use their cell phones and surf the Net without
incurring any extra charges: In other words, customers pay the same price for
phone calls, text messages and data volume as they do at home. Restrictions do
apply to the constant use of SIM cards abroad, however, and caps may be set on
data packages. For full details, contact your mobile telephony provider in your
country. Travelers using a SIM card from a non-EU state do not benefit from the
new arrangement.
Free Internet access via Wi-Fi is possible in many busy tourist spots. When using
public Wi-Fi networks, it is a wise precaution to ensure encryption of all
passwords, credit card details and banking TANs entered. Use of a VPN app or
security software to check the safety of a hotspot is recommended.
Getting around Copenhagen
Getting around
Public Transport
Copenhagen has one of the simplest and easiest-to-use public transport systems
in Europe, with bus, train and metro all part of a single ticket system. The main
hubs are Central Station (København H) and Nørreport Station but you can pick up
tickets at most stops or online. Fares are metered by zone. Day tickets are also
available and there’s a 24-hour Copenhagen Card, available from the visitor centre
(Vesterbrogade 4A), which, along with transport, includes free admission to 60
museums.
Taxis
With such good public transport, there’s little need to take taxis which are also
prohibitively expensive. If you do need one, Dan Taxi (tel: 7025 2525;
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www.dantaxi.dk) is the main provider and operates clean and comfortable cabs.
Top 10 sights
Top 10 sights in Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid
A must-do for first-time visitors and a must-avoid for everyone else, Copenhagen’s
Little Mermaid is pretty but fairly underwhelming.
Langelinie www.mermaidsculpture.dk
2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Christiania
A trip to Europe’s oldest hippy commune might not sound up to much but
Christiania is, in fact, wonderfully entertaining. Vibrant, quirky and enormously
colourful, it’s a relaxed place to spend an afternoon.
Christiania www.christiania.org
1407 Copenhagen
Denmark
Tel: 3295 6507 (information centre)
Tivoli
Opened in 1843, Tivoli is the oldest theme park in Europe and boasts a roller
coaster that’s a century old and still safe. Enchanting at night, every Saturday sees
traditional fireworks let off over the park.
Vesterbrogade 3 Opening times:
1630 Copenhagen Sun-Thurs 1100-2300
Denmark Fri-Sat 1100-0000 (mid Apr-mid Sep,
Tel: 3315 1001 last two weeks in Oct, mid Nov-Dec)
www.tivoli.dk
The National Museum
Set in a beautiful white-painted palace, the National Museum is home to a
comprehensive collection of artefacts charting Danish history from prehistoric times
up until the Victorian era. Most impressive of all though, is the 37m (121ft) Viking
ship found in Roskilde Fjord.
Prinsens Palæ, Ny Vestergade 10 Opening times:
1471 Copenhagen Tues-Sun 1000-1700
Denmark
Tel: 3313 4411 www.natmus.dk
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Despite the name, this gorgeous gallery has nothing whatsoever to do with beer
and everything to do with art. Two separate collections encompass ancient and
modern pieces, including more than 40 by Gauguin.
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Dantes Plads 7 Opening times:
1556 Copenhagen Tue-Sun 1100-1700
Denmark
Tel: 3341 8141 www.glyptoteket.dk
Frederiksborg Castle
Spread across three islets on the castle lake in Hillerød, Frederiksborg Castle is a
royal home built in the Dutch Renaissance style by King Christian IV. Crammed
with royal memorabilia, the palace grounds also include a beautiful botanical
garden.
Møntportvejen Opening times:
3400 Hillerød Daily 1000-1700 (Apr-Oct)
Denmark 1100-1500 (Nov-Mar)
Tel: 4826 0439
www.frederiksborgslot.dk
National Aquarium
Along with hammerhead sharks, moray eels and other tropical varieties of fish,
Denmark’s vast tanks also contain local species and offer a fascinating snapshot
into life at the bottom of the North Sea.
Jacob Fortlingsvej 1 Opening times:
2770 Kastrup Mon 1000-2100
Denmark Tue-Sun 1000-1800
Tel: 4422 2244
www.denblaaplanet.dk
Viking Ship Museum
A 35-minute train ride from central Copenhagen, the Viking Ship Museum in
Roskilde boasts five original Viking ships and several replicas, which come
summer, are put to use ferrying tourists up and down the fjord.
Vindeboder 12 Opening times:
4000 Roskilde Daily 1000-1700 (Jul-Aug)
Denmark 1000-1600 (Sep-Jun)
Tel: 4630 0200
www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk
Copenhagen City Hall
A familiar sight for fans of The Killing, Copenhagen’s City Hall is a baroque, red-
brick edifice completed in 1905. Inside, is Jens Olsen’s World Clock, an advanced
astronomical timepiece that charts the movements of the heavens.
Rådhuset Opening times:
1599 Copenhagen Mon-Fri 0830-1630
Denmark Sat 1000-1300
Tel: 3366 2582
www.kk.dk
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Carlsberg Brewery
Get a taste of Denmark’s most famous export (other than bacon) and see how it’s
made during a brewery tour.
Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11 Opening times:
1799 Copenhagen Daily 1000-1700
Denmark
Tel: 3327 1020 www.visitcarlsberg.dk
Shopping in Copenhagen
Shopping in Copenhagen
Key Areas
Packed with quirky home-grown labels, all the international names and some of
the best homeware on the planet, Copenhagen is a shopaholic’s dream. Most of
the big brands and department stores are clustered along central shopping street
Strøget – the longest (and one of the prettiest) shopping streets in Europe.
Elsewhere, Nørrebro is a good place to browse and look for up-and-coming
names, while Værnedamsvej, tucked away between Vesterbro and Frederiksberg,
is crammed with interesting lifestyle boutiques.
Markets
Most of Copenhagen’s open-air markets close during the winter months but come
summer, nearly every district opens up its streets to traders at the weekend. Best of
the bunch is Frederiksberg which does a good line in upmarket vintage clothing
and antiques.
Shopping Centres
Ilum (Østergade 52) might be a department store but it has enough on its racks to
fill a mall. For a more orthodox experience, head to Fisketorvet (Havneholmen 5)
which has more than 120 shops. The very cool Field’s (Arne Jacobsens Allé 12) is
also worth a look.
Restaurants
Restaurants in Copenhagen
It’s home to the world’s coolest restaurant (Noma), invented sushi-smørrebrød
hybrid ‘smushi’ and runs Paris close on Michelin stars.There’s certainly no
shortage of brilliant places to eat in Copenhagen but it doesn’t always come
cheap.
Noma
If you can manage to book a table (not always easy to do), you’re in for a treat.
Strandgade 93 Price: Expensive
1401 Copenhagen
Denmark
Geranium
Copenhagen’s other Michelin-starred restaurant, Geranium does clean local food
with a twist.
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Per Henrik Lings Allé 4-8 Price: Expensive
2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
The Standard
Serving up an unusual combination of Nordic and Indian food, The Standard
doubles as a jazz club.
Havnegade 44 Price: Moderate
1058 Copenhagen
Denmark
Kødbyens Fiskebar
Industrial chic meets good cooking in the hip Meatpacking District. Be warned:
portions are small.
Flæsketorvet 100 Price: Moderate
1711 Copenhagen
Denmark
Pony
Ridiculously cool décor and a simple menu of Nordic classics.
Vesterbrogade 135 Price: Cheap
1620 Copenhagen
Denmark
Nightlife
Nightlife in Copenhagen
Danes tend to save their pennies and go out late, so little tends to happen before at
least 10pm.Once it does, however, Copenhagen’s nightlife turns vibrant with
everything from quirky bars to mega-clubs on the menu.
Ruby
Tucked away down a side street, it’s hard to find but the cocktails are worth it.
Nybrogade 10
1203 Copenhagen
Denmark
The Bird and the Churchkey
A super-cool Danish take on the London pub, complete with antique décor and a
gin menu.
Gammel Strand 44
1202 Copenhagen
Denmark
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Gefährlich
A quirky bar-restaurant-gallery hybrid in Copenhagen’s bohemian Nørrebro
District.
Fælledvej 7
2200 Copenhagen
Denmark
Madam Chu’s
Exotic Chinoiserie, a demi-monde feel and some of the strongest cocktails in the
city have made Madam Chu’s one of Copenhagen’s coolest bars.
Gammel Strand 40
1202 Copenhagen
Denmark
ZEN
Owned by Denmark’s answer to Simon Cowell, this is where the cool crowd go to
party.
Nørregade 41
1165 Copenhagen
Denmark
Calendar of events
Calendar of events
Copenhagen Marathon
Runners from across the world travel to Copenhagen to participate in the city's
annual marathon race. The race begins and ends at Islands Brygge, but the most
popular viewing point is The Royal Library (The Black Diamond, as it’s known
locally). Runners race on a traffic-free course that can be split into three laps with
each circuit passing some of Copenhagen's best-loved landmarks where bands
and street entertainers amuse the crowds whilst participants get on with the
serious business of the race.
May 17, 2020
Venue: City course
Copenhagen Distortion
A celebration of the city's club culture and alternative nightlife, the annual
Copenhagen Distortion is a five-day music and arts festival that celebrates its
vibrant urban identity. Events take place in the city's coolest nightspots as well as a
host of surprise parties in secret locations on converted buses, canal boats and on
the streets. Music of all guises finds a home at this cool festival ranging from hip
hop and techno to the more traditional sounds of rock, folk and jazz. The event also
showcases the city's less mainstream art with exhibitions, shows and internet
presentations which adds to the festival's ambiance of creativity and youthful
energy. This popular event was first held in 1998.
June 3 - 7, 2020
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Venue: Various venues across Copenhagen
Roskilde Festival
Roskilde Festival is one of the biggest music festivals in northern Europe,
attracting nearly 200,000 revellers and a host of huge international stars. What
began as a hippy gathering in the 1970s has snowballed into an party that
welcomes the best in rock, pop and hip hop. The event also focuses on
sustainability, social responsibility and charity.
June 29 - July 4, 2020
Venue: Roskilde
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
The Copenhagen Jazz Festival is a world-renowned event that hosts over 1200
performances by artists from all over the world. Many performances are given in
the city's most historic streets and squares and along the banks of the canals.
Copenhagen's clubs and cafes join the party spirit, hosting a varied programme
ranging from traditional New Orleans jazz and swing to more contemporary,
experimental styles. Giant Jazz, one of the main events of the festival, is held in the
Old Circus Building close to the city centre.
July 3 - 12, 2020
Venue: Various venues across Copenhagen
Cultural Harbour (Kulturhavn)
Held each summer in the area around Copenhagen's pretty harbour, this fun
cultural and leisure festival offers tourists and locals the chance to learn more
about the city through a programme of dance, music, theatre and sports. A
selection of the city's many sports and leisure clubs are on hand to promote their
services with a series of free trials and demonstrations. As well as a variety of
activities on dry land such as climbing and abseiling, events also take place in the
water with sailing, swimming and kayaking organisations being particularly
popular during the three-day event.
August 28 - 30, 2020
Venue: Islands Brygge
Hotels
Hotels in Copenhagen
As you’d expect from a city famous for its passion for design, Copenhagen’s hotels
are a stylish bunch.Many, however, come with a steep price tag, and while there
are budget hotels, you’ll have to search hard to find one.
Hotel D’Angleterre
A palatial exterior conceals beautifully designed, spacious rooms.
Kongens Nytorv 34 Category: Expensive
1050 Copenhagen
Denmark
71 Nyhavn
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Perched on the Nyhavn waterfront, the hotel occupies a converted spice
warehouse.
Nyhavn 71 Category: Moderate
1051 Copenhagen
Denmark
Skt. Petri
With 268 rooms, the Skt. Petri might be huge but it’s seriously stylish.
Krystalgade 22 Category: Moderate
1172 Copenhagen
Denmark
Wakeup Copenhagen
It might be inside a modern block but the Kim Utzon interiors are second to none.
Carsten Niebuhrs Gade 11 Category: Cheap
1577 Copenhagen
Denmark
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10:00 a.m. – Fruit salad and pancakes in the sunshine
If you want to keep going all day in a city as vibrant as Copenhagen, you need a
good breakfast inside you. And if that breakfast is tasty, too, all the better! That’s
why we begin our day in Copenhagen with a hearty repast at Café 22. Located
right on the inner-city lakes, this café offers a fantastic view over the water in good
weather and is the perfect place to observe fashion-conscious Copenhageners as
you tuck into pancakes and fruit salad – in such pleasant surroundings, there’s
always time to enjoy a second café au lait. On the weekend, a well-stocked brunch
buffet draws crowds to Café 22, which is a favorite with locals and tourists alike.
Table reservation recommended.
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Sortedam Dossering 22 www.cafe22.dk
2200 Copenhagen
Denmark
Tel. +45 35 37 38 27
11:00 a.m. – From Nyhavn to Frederiksstaden
No visit to Copenhagen would be complete without a harbor boat trip – after all, the
city does go by the byname “Venice of the North.” And rightly so, since the natural
waterways and canals of the Oeresund strait – the Sound – thread their way
through extensive areas of the city. Trips begin in the harbor basin of historical
Nyhavn with its colorful buildings.Various boat trips pass by the opera house and
Amalienborg Palace on their way to Copenhagen’s famous landmark, the Little
Mermaid statue. But if you want to take in a little more of the life and architecture of
the city, try one of the trips that also passes through the eastern canals of
Frederiksstaden and stops off at Thorvaldsen’s Museum.
Nyhavn 1-71 www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhage
1051 Copenhagen n/nyhavn-gdk...
Denmark
Tel. +45 33 12 32 33
01:00 p.m. – Copenhagen’s very own fusion food
A sea trip is guaranteed to make you hungry – and will often whip up an appetite
for fish. At the Royal Smushi Café, you can enjoy fish in unusual and yet typical
Danish style. The café’s mouthwatering mix of Japanese sushi and Danish
smörrebröd is deliciously light and positively melts in the mouth. The café, tucked
away in a small courtyard right next door to the Royal Copenhagen flagship store,
is a tiny oasis of tranquility at the heart of the city.
Amagertorv 6 www.royalsmushicafe.dk
1160 Copenhagen
Denmark
Tel. +45 33 12 11 22
02:30 p.m. – Danish product design up close
How practical: You can walk right into the showrooms of the old established Royal
Copenhagen porcelain factory from the Royal Smushi Café. After watching the
shell painters at work, you only have to walk a couple of doors further down to shop
your way through the design paradise Illums Bolighus. Stocking everything from
accessories and textiles to jewelry, fashion, furniture and lamps, this department
store brings the entire who’s who of Danish product design together under one
roof.
Amagertorv 10 www.illumsbolighus.dk
1160 Copenhagen
Denmark
Tel. +45 33 14 19 41
04:00 p.m. – Nordic by nature – whistle-stop tour of
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Hay’s department store
Only a few steps away – just across Armagertorv Square and past the Stork
Fountain, in fact – we come to the Hay building. In the stylishly appointed
headquarters of the Danish design brand with an excellent export track record, you
can not only view all of Hay’s furnishings and home accessories, but also, from the
second and third floors, enjoy a fantastic view of the comings and goings down on
Armagertorv.
Østergade 61 www.hay.dk/
1100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Tel. +45 99 42 44 00
05:00 p.m. – Department store with urbane charm
Magasin is definitely the place to go if you want to see and above all to try on
Scandinavian fashions. Everyone who is anyone on the Scandinavian fashion
scene has designs on display at of this venerable department store, which also
houses its own small museum, the Magasin du Nord Museum. Stop by and be
prepared for some surprises. It’s worth it.
Kongens Nytorv 13 www.magasin.dk
1095 Copenhagen
Denmark
Tel. +45 33 11 44 33
06:30 p.m. – Danish delicatessen: first-rate food at the
Noma
A meal at the Noma does not come cheap, it’s true, but then this restaurant in a
converted warehouse right on the Sound it is held to be one of the best in the
world. Head chef here is René Redzepi, who has two Michelin stars to his name
and pampers his guests’ palates with exceptional variations on Nordic specialties,
which he prepare with produce sourced locally wherever possible, such as fish,
vegetables, berries and unusual herbs.
Strandgade 93 noma.dk/
1401 Copenhagen
Denmark
09:00 p.m. – Good music at the Pumpehuset
One of the city’s best-loved and most appealing music venues is hidden away
inside the Pumpehuset, Copenhagen waterworks’ former pump station. Rock
concerts, particularly featuring famous guitar bands, are held here all year round. In
the summer, the artists also perform in the large cobbled courtyard – the ideal spot
to relax with a cool drink to live music at the end of an exciting day in Copenhagen.
Studiestræde 52 pumpehuset.dk/
1554 Copenhagen
Denmark
Tel. +45 33 93 19 60
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