Copenhagen
Denmark
- Safety rating
- 9.2/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September for outdoor dining, cycling, and festivals. December for Tivoli's fairytale Christmas atmosphere. June for the longest days and outdoor living.
- Population
- 0.8M
Overview
Copenhagen — Kobenhavn — is the world capital of hygge and the culinary revolution that gave us New Nordic cuisine (Noma, Geranium, Alchemist). A city of colourful Nyhavn harbour townhouses, the Little Mermaid statue, Tivoli Gardens amusement park, and perhaps the highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants on earth. And everyone cycles — always.
Top attractions
Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (day trip), Freetown Christiania, Rosenborg Castle, Statens Museum for Kunst, Strøget shopping street
Getting around
Metro and S-Tog (commuter rail) are efficient. Citywide cycling infrastructure is world-class — bikes are the dominant transport. Harbour buses (water buses) are a scenic commute option. Copenhagen is very walkable in the centre.