Geography
Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a population of around 660,000 in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. Copenhagen is on the island of Zealand and the smaller island named Amager.
Climate
Copenhagen is in the oceanic climate zone (Köppen: Cfb). Its weather is subject to low-pressure systems from the Atlantic which result in unstable conditions throughout the year. Apart from slightly higher rainfall from July to September, precipitation is moderate.
Language
The mother tongue is Danish, which is closely related to both Swedish and Norwegian. In general Danes speak English extremely well, and some even German and French
Currency
The currency sign for Denmark is the Danish Krone while the currency code is DKK. In Denmark, each krone is divided into 100 ører. The coins are 50 ører, 1 krone, 2 kroner, 5 kroner, 10 kroner and 20 kroner.
Danish banknotes are available in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kroner.
In the major cities of Denmark, the Euro is also accepted in most places, but you will get more for your money and will enjoy smoother transactions if you exchange your currency to the kroner.
Transport
Bicycles and public transportation are by far the easiest and faster ways to get around Copenhagen. Also, the best way to experience the city while on the go.
Other
Denmark, like most other European countries, has 220-volt AC, 50Hz current and uses two-pin continental plugs.
TOP 6 RESTAURANTS
Radio Restaurant
https://restaurantradio.dk/en/
Julius Thomsens Gade 12 1632 Kobenhavn K
(Distance to venue: 3 km)
Norrlyst Restaurant
https://norrlyst.dk/restaurantnorrlyst/
Kompagnistræde 8, 1208 København K
(Distance to venue: 2 km)
Restaurant Lola
https://www.restaurantlola.dk/home-eng
Christianshavns Voldgade 54, 1424 København
(Distance to venue: 3 km)
Nyhavns Faergekro Restaurant
https://www.nyhavnsfaergekro.dk
Nyhavn 6 1051 København K
(Distance to venue: 2,6 km)
Cofoco Restaurant
https://cofoco.dk/en/restaurant-cofoco/
Abel Cathrines Gade 7 1654 København V
(Distance to venue: 2 km)
Huks Fluks Restaurant
https://www.huksfluks.dk
Gråbrødretorv 8 1154 København
(Distance to venue: 3 km)
TOP 5 ATTRACTIONS
The National Gallery of Denmark
(Distance to venue: 3,4 km)
The National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) features Danish and international art from the past seven centuries. No other museum in Denmark shows such a rich and varied selection of art – from the European classics of the Renaissance to the overwhelming diversity of modern and contemporary art. Here you will find gems by artists such as Mantegna, Nolde, Anna Ancher, Derain, Rubens, Matisse, Hammershøi, Munch, Abramovic, Danh Vo and Elmgreen & Dragset. It’s a place to enjoy the grand masters of art history along with cutting-edge contemporary artists and the rising stars of the art scene.
The SMK is especially famous for its beautiful collection of Danish Golden Age art, the country’s most comprehensive collection of Danish contemporary art. It also has one of the world’s best Matisse collections.
Rosenborg Castle
(Distance to venue: 3,1 km)
Rosenborg Castle was built by one of the most famous Danish kings, Christian IV, in the 17th century. The beautiful castle features 400 years of royal treasures, and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia.
Walk up the spiral steps and discover rooms filled with royal details and lavish portraits. Among the main attractions is the Knights’ Hall with the coronation thrones, decorated with narwhal tusks, with three life-size silver lions standing guard. Tapestries on the walls commemorate battles between Denmark and Sweden.
The interiors are well-preserved and invite you to take a journey in time, stepping into the shoes of the royalty that once lived here. You can see the king’s private writing cabinet, his bathroom, and view wax figures of former royal inhabitants.
Rosenborg also houses an exquisite collection of Flora Danica and one of the world’s finest Venetian glass collections, both set in tower chambers.
Christiansborg Palace
(Distance to venue: 1,8 km)
Once home to kings and queens, Christiansborg Palace now houses the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of State.
Walk though gilded rooms and decorated salons, some of which are still used by the Royal Family for various functions and events. The Royal Reception Rooms include The Tower Room and The Oval Throne Room where foreign ambassadors to Denmark are received by The Royal Couple. The lavish Throne Room gives access to the balcony where the Danish monarchs are proclaimed, with twin thrones to admire.
The Great Hall is the most imposing room in the palace. This is where you will find Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II’s tapestries.
The Danish business community marked the occasion of Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II’s 50th birthday in 1990 by ordering a gift of 11 tapestries. Bjørn Nørgaard painted the full-size sketches upon which the tapestries were woven. The tapestry series depicts 1000 years of Danish history.
Tivoli gardens
(Distance to venue: 1,2 km)
Tivoli is a playground for young and old and a spot so full of wonder that it inspired Hans Christian Andersen and Walt Disney. Whether you come for the gardens, music or rides, you’ll have a blast.
Tivoli Gardens was founded in 1843 and has become a national treasure and an international attraction. Fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen visited many times, as did Walt Disney who even found the inspiration for his own Disney World here. When the garden was founded it was placed outside the city’s moats, but today it’s located right next to the Central station and within walking distance of City hall.
Part of Tivoli Gardens’ secret is that there is something for everyone. The scenery is beautiful with exotic architecture, historic buildings, and lush gardens.
In October you can experience the amazing atmosphere of Halloween. It is one of those events that makes it totally worth the visit. The whole garden is decorated with 20.000 pumpkins, bales of straw, spiders, spider webs, scarecrows and lights! The park looks great, both day and night, but if you want to be amazed, go visit it in the evening when the whole place lights up!
The little Mermaid
(Distance to venue: 4,1 km)
Unveiled on 23 August 1913, The Little Mermaid was a gift from Danish brewer Carl Jacobsen to the City of Copenhagen. The sculpture is made of bronze and granite and sits in the water at Langelinie Pier.
It was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairytale about a mermaid who gives up everything to be united with a young, handsome prince on land.
Every morning and evening she swims to the surface from the bottom of the sea and, perched on her rock in the water, she stares longingly towards the shore hoping to catch a glimpse of her beloved prince.
The sculpture was inspired by ballerina Ellen Price, who in 1909 danced the lead role in the ballet The Little Mermaid at the Royal Theatre.
However, Ellen Price would not model in the nude for sculptor Edvard Eriksen. Thus Eriksen’s wife, Eline Eriksen, posed for the sculpture of The Little Mermaid.