Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, one of the Scandinavian countries, along with Norway and Sweden. Denmark is famous for its wind and windmills, canals, birthplace of LEGO, lots of bikes, and for being named the happiest country in the world. Here are our quick travel info tips for planning a visit to Copenhagen.
Travel Info: Copenhagen
Why Visit
Exceptional museums, castles, a unique amusement park, and restaurants all in a small area for easy walking around the city
History going back to the Viking Ages, many Viking voyages started out from this area
Lovely architecture combined with wide boulevards, plus a calm and peaceful quality, gives a good feeling of Old Europe
Known as the “City of Fairy Tales,” Copenhagen was the home of Hans Christian Anderson
Easily combined with a day trip to southern Sweden
Recommendations
Make Danish with the Danes, a fun experience learning techniques of baking danishes from a chef
Eat herring, it’s a delicious and meaty fish, try the Herring Plate at Hyttefadet in Nyhavn
McJoy’s Scottish Pub, excellent atmosphere, food, and Guinness, also outdoor seating
Kastellet, a star-shaped Fortress from the 17th century, well-preserved and very scenic
What to Know
Currency: Danish Krone
Time Zone: Central European (CET), +6 hours from New York City (EST)
Plug-in Adaptor: Standard EU plug-in
Language: Danish, many people also speak English
Weather: Sunny and pleasant temperatures with long days in summer; cold, windy, snowy, and short days in winter
There are many bikes, heads up!
What to See
Colorful tall homes along the waterfront in the Nyhavn neighborhood, with many great café restaurants
The small and very photogenic Little Mermaid Statue perched on a rock in the harbor
Rosenborg Castle, a ticket for the self-tour covers all floors of the Castle, be sure to see the Crown Jewels in the underground vaults
The historic Botanical Gardens has 27 glass houses, including one for Arctic plants
Visit the LEGO House in Billund, 3.5 hours drive / train / bus from Copenhagen
What to Do
Watch the Changing of the Guard as they march from Rosenborg Castle to Amalienborg Palace from 11.30 – 12.00 daily
Tivoli Amusement Park offers fun for the whole family with creative and fun rides, open spring through fall
Walk down Strøget, a pedestrian-only street in the Old City, for shopping, cafés, and souvenir shops, wander into neighborhoods on either side for unique vintage shops
Visit TorvehallerneKBH, a small covered food market with unique stalls
Jump on a train or rent a car to see the countryside and coastline of Denmark
Take a ferry to Sweden for a day trip
Key Phrases
Hello: Hej
[high]
Please: Vær så venlig
[ver soh ven-lee]
Thank You: Tak
[tahk]
Yes: Ja
[yeh]
No: Nej
[nigh]
Two Pints of Guinness, please: Two Pints of Guinness, vær så venlig
Cheers: Skål
[skoal]
Skål!
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2 responses to “Travel Info: Copenhagen”
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Saving this, as Denmark is on my list
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Wonderful, I hope it’s helpful 😊
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