Copenhagen - Denmark

Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark – a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe.  The city is situated on the east side of the country on the island of Zealand (Danish: Sjaelland).  The former capital city, Roskilde, is also on Zealand and site of the Viking Ship Museum.

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Attractions in Copenhagen include the Tivoli Gardens and amusement park, Christiansborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace – home of the Danish monarchy.  The Langelinie Promenade is the location of the famous Little Mermaid statue (based on a fairytale by the author Hans Christian Andersen).

Copenhagen also boasts many interesting museums, churches and cathedrals.  The nearby suburb of Frederiksberg is home to the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain factory.  The world’s oldest amusement park (opened in 1583) is Bakken, situated north of Copenhagen.  After all that sightseeing why not relax with a canal boat ride through the city. 

Getting around the city on public transport is fairly easy and the standards are high. Cycling is a popular way to see Copenhagen and bike rental is available for use in the inner city for a small fee.  However, if a cycle is found outside the inner city a fine may be levied.  Nearby islands can be reached by ferry or air. 

From Copenhagen it is possible to visit Malmo, Sweden, by crossing the Oresund Bridge.  Note:  Cyclists are not permitted on the Oresund Bridge, or the Great Belt Bridge (which joins the islands of Funen and Zealand). 

Visitors to Copenhagen can enjoy golf on the many well-maintained courses, as well as fishing, and all manner of water sports including sailing and windsurfing.  Hiking and mountain biking are also popular activities.  

The unique and controversial ‘Freetown’ Christiania is a neighbourhood of Copenhagen and popular with many tourists.  The inhabitants come from all walks of life and are known for practising yoga and meditation.  They have their own rules for peaceful living – which do not include a tolerance of hard drugs. 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Useful travel advice from the Foreign & Commonweath Office for travel to Copenhagen. Click Here

Before your trip to Copenhagen we recommend a visit to the website of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for the latest travel advice as part of their ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign. Their information contains a wealth of useful advice, including:

• Public transport advice
• Visa and passport requirements
• Driving in Denmark
• Drug use in Denmark/Copenhagen
• Healthcare
• Employment in Denmark
• Embassy contact information (lost passports)
• Carrying cash into or out of Denmark
• Telephone number for emergencies is the euro-wide 112.
  
   The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid in Denmark but should never be used as a substitute for comprehensive travel insurance. 

Useful website:  http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/

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You are strongly advised to visit the FCO website for updated travel information and general travel advice before you travel.