The essential free guide to your stay in Copenhagen

Drive

Drive

Drive Hiring a car at Copenhagen Airport is straightforward, and there are many rental companies that will be eager to oblige you. We have five destinations for you that are worth the drive and are easily manageable in a day. After all, Denmark is not that...
North

North

North Although your time in Copenhagen may be limited, there might be many good reasons for you to take a trip north of Copenhagen. Northern Zealand (‘Nordsjælland’) is more than a playground for royalty and the wealthy. It’s a place where you can also experience...
South

South

South Day trips south of Copenhagen Arken (’The Ark’) ARKEN Museum of Modern Art in Ishøj south of Copenhagen houses one of Scandinavia’s finest collections of contemporary art. The museum is a less crowded (and possibly rather less pompous) alternative to Louisiana...
Vikings

Vikings

Vikings Welcome to the land of the Viking. If you are crazy about Vikings, there are masses of things to see, ranging from actual Viking ships to totally unauthentic  – but still fun – things to remember from Copenhagen. Keep an eye out for the Viking ship  If you...
Roskilde

Roskilde

Roskilde In the early Middle Ages, when Copenhagen was no more than a fishing village, Roskilde was one of Europe’s largest towns and Denmark’s centre of power. That’s why the majority of Denmark’s royal tombs are here, as well as a collection of original Viking...
Air

Air

Air Many airports lie distant from city centres and are surrounded only by car parks and warehouses. This is not the case with Copenhagen. Here we highlight a few rewarding hours’ worth of things to see or do that lie just around the corner from the airport. What is...
Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg Frederiksberg is a fashionable district of Copenhagen which offers excellent shopping possibilities and green spaces. It’s more upscale than Nørrebro and Vesterbro. The district contains a street full of food retailers and French character – Værnedamsvej...
H.C. Andersen

H.C. Andersen

H.C. Andersen this year marks the 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen’s arrival in Copenhagen. So take the opportunity to pay a visit to Andersen’s Copenhagen. What is a city today was only a small town 200 years ago, so most of these sites are within walking...
Bread

Bread

Bread Sandwiches are unique to Danish cuisine. Even though the Swedes have their smörgås, it’s a type of food that needs to be enjoyed in Denmark – preferably in Copenhagen. This is the opinion held by Danes and not a few Swedes. Smørrebrød – the open-face sandwich...
Royalty

Royalty

Royalty The danish monarchy for dummies For most tourists, the Danish monarchy and the Danes’ relationship to their queen are a source of fascination and curiosity. Here are some of the most common questions. Why does Denmark have a queen and not a king? In 1953, the...
Nightlife

Nightlife

Nightlife Is Copenhagen europe’s greenest city? that’s hard to say. but copenhagen has both world-class climate- and ecology-related qualities. there are both visible green solutions and ones that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Take a look through the window as...
Green days in Copenhagen

Green days in Copenhagen

Green days in Copenhagen Is Copenhagen europe’s greenest city? That’s hard to say. But copenhagen has both world-class climate- and ecology-related qualities. There are both visible green solutions and ones that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Take a look through...