Copenhagen

The Danish capital, Copenhagen, on the Baltic Sea island of Zealand, holds a special place in the country in many respects. It is by far the country’s largest city, surrounded by a vast, densely populated metropolitan area, and dominates the country like few other capitals. Copenhagen is often seen as one of the symbols of Denmark as a whole. Last but not least, Copenhagen is an international tourist magnet.
Copenhagen is one of the very few capitals without an imposing skyline. Nevertheless, it has a vibrancy reflected in its ability to be old and wonderfully young at the same time. Copenhagen rarely seeks the limelight, yet everything about the city is worth showing off. On sightseeing tours and walks, you can sense this combination of pride, reverence and a certain degree of vanity, along with the energy of the more than 2 million people in Greater Copenhagen and their determination to make their mark economically and politically, as the seat of the monarchy, and, naturally, as a tourist destination.

Old Copenhagen is concentrated between Tivoli amusement park and the world-famous Little Mermaid. The legendary pedestrian street “Strøget” also runs through this area, past Copenhagen City Hall. From here, Copenhagen’s main sights are within easy reach, including the four royal palaces of Charlottenborg, Christiansborg, Rosenborg and Amalienborg; the changing of the guard at noon; the old Stock Exchange; the Parliament; and Christianshavn, built in the Renaissance style.

Copenhagen’s centre is crisscrossed by canals, inlets and, in places, very ancient moats. Boat trips on the water are regularly accompanied by large cargo ships and ferries, while venerable traditional sailing ships are a common sight near Nyhavn.

There are plenty of ways to explore the city without getting your feet wet: in its many museums, through cultural experiences, at spectacular events, in its theatres, in the new opera house and even in Copenhagen’s nightlife. The city’s history, art, monarchy and modern technology are presented in an accessible way, often in German. Copenhagen’s greatest charm lies in its many green open spaces, which offer a pleasant break and picturesque surroundings time and again as you explore the city.

Find a wealth of information here:
Copenhagen City Guide