Copenhagen Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Copenhagen

Where is it located?: Copenhagen is located on one of Denmark’s Islands, Zealand, on the east coast, close to Sweden.

Why do people go there?: The fantastic architecture, progressive lifestyle (this Nordic capital is home to the Christiania commune), and hardiness of this city has its draws. This is a standard stop in the Nordic circuit.

How do travelers get there?: Most travelers take advantage of their Eurail pass and head up to the city via train or ferry.

Currency: Danish krone (DKK)

City Code: n/a

Population: 1 million

Languages: Danish and English

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: Tivoli Gardens, Amager, Dragør, Strøget, Nyhavn, Slotsholmen, Vesterbro

Attractions: Tivoli Gardens, Christianshavn & Christiania, Nationalmuseet

Accommodations: Copenhagen Hostels, Copenhagen Hotels

Tourist Office: Copenhagen Tourist Office

Off-the-beaten-path: The Black Diamond, The Royal Cast Collection, Christiania, St. Pederssmede

Health Issues: No major health issue

Tips for Visiting

When to go: Because of Copenhagen’s northern location on the sea, the weather is never very warm or cold. Summers are mild and pleasant.

Common Phrases: Yes = Ja, No = Ikke, Please = Behage, Thank you = Tak for Ian, Do you speak English? = Lave jer indtale Engelsk?

City Specific Events: Copenhagen Fashion Week, Roskilde Festival, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Copenhagen Pride, Copenhagen Cooking, CPH:PIX, CPH:DOX

How to get around?: E urail is valid on the S-trains, but you’ll have to pay to use the bus.

Good to know: Copenhagen is considered as one of the most environment friendly cities of the world.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The main airport for travelers taking flights to Copenhagen is the Copenhagen Airport

Need more information?: Check out the Copenhagen travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.