COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Tivoli Gardens
Designmuseum Danmark
Sights
Tours
Shopping
Eating
Drinking & Nightlife
Information
Getting There & Away
Getting Around
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is not only the coolest kid on the Nordic block, it also gets constantly ranked as the happiest city in the world. Ask a dozen locals why and they would probably all zone in on the hygge, which generally means coziness, but encompasses far more. It is this laidback contentment that helps give the Danish capital the X factor. The backdrop is pretty cool as well: its cobbled, bike-friendly streets are an enticing concoction of sherbet-hued town houses, craft studios and candlelit cafes. Add to this its compact size and it is possibly Europe’s most seamless urban experience.
Two Days in Copenhagen
Get your bearings with a canal and harbour tour, wander Nyhavn then seek out a classic smørrebrød (Danish open sandwich), washed down with bracing akvavit (alcoholic spirit, commonly made with potatoes and spiced with caraway). Stroll through the Latin Quarter and the Nationalmuseet and while away the evening at Tivoli Gardens.
On day two, walk in royal footsteps at Rosenborg Slot and Kongens Have. Lunch at Designmuseum Danmark before exploring its extensive collection. Splurge on New Nordic cuisine at Geranium.
Four Days in Copenhagen
If you have a third day, take a trip to Louisiana, an easy train ride north of central Copenhagen. Back in the city, dine in Vesterbro’s hip Kødbyen (the ‘Meatpacking District’), an industrial area turned buzzing hub.
On day four, explore Statens Museum for Kunst and delve into Torvehallerne KBH, the city’s celebrated food market.
Next up is Berlin, a 7½-hour bus ride away.
Arriving in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport is Scandinavia’s busiest hub, with direct flights to cities in Europe, North America and Asia, as well as a handful of Danish cities. The 24-hour metro (www.m.dk) runs every four to 20 minutes between the airport and the eastern side of the city centre. Trains (www.dsb.dk) to the city centre run around every 12 minutes and cost Dkr36. Taxis to the city centre take about 20 minutes and cost around Dkr300.
All long-distance trains arrive at and depart from Københavns Hovedbanegård (Central Station).
Where to Stay
Copenhagen’s accommodation options span from higher-end Danish design establishments to excellent budget hotels and hostels, which are mainly centred on the western side of the Central Station. It’s a good idea to reserve rooms in advance, especially hostels, during the busy summer season.
The Copenhagen Visitors Centre can book rooms in private homes. Depending on availability, it also books unfilled hotel rooms at discounted rates.
TOP EXPERIENCE
Tivoli Gardens
The country’s top-ranking tourist draw, tasteful Tivoli Gardens has been eliciting gleeful shrills since 1843. Whatever your idea of fun – hair-raising rides, twinkling pavilions, open-air stage shows or al-fresco pantomime and beer – this old-timer has you covered.
Great For…
yDon’t Miss
The city views – taken at 70km/hr – from the Star Flyer, one of the world’s tallest carousels.
8Need to Know
map Google map; 
%33 15 10 01; www.tivoligardens.com; Vesterbrogade 3; adult/child 3-7yr 120/50kr, Fri after 7pm 175/100kr; 
h11am-11pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat early Apr-late Sep, reduced hours rest of year; 
c; 
g2A, 5C, 9A, 12, 14, 26, 33, 250S, 
mKøbenhavn H, 
bKøbenhavn H
5Take a Break
Jolly Grøften (map Google map; %33 75 06 75; www.groeften.dk; Tivoli Gardens, Vesterbrogade 3; smørrebrød 89-229kr, mains 179-425kr; hnoon-10pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat early Apr-late Sep, reduced hours rest of year; 
W; g2A, 5C, 9A, 26, 250S, bKøbenhavn H) is a local institution.
oTop Tip
Amusement rides cost Dkr30 to Dkr90; consider purchasing a multiride ticket for Dkr230.
Roller Coasters
The Rutschebanen is the best loved of Tivoli’s roller coasters, rollicking its way through and around a faux ‘mountain’ and reaching speeds of 60km/h. Built in 1914, it claims to be the world’s oldest operating wooden roller coaster. If you’re after something a little more hardcore, the Dæmonen (Demon) is a 21st-century beast with faster speeds and a trio of hair-raising loops.
The Grounds
Beyond the carousels and side stalls is a Tivoli of landscaped gardens, tranquil nooks and eclectic architecture. Lower the adrenaline under beautiful old chestnut and elm trees, and amble around Tivoli Lake. Formed out of the old city moat, the lake is a top spot to snap pictures of Tivoli’s commanding Chinese Tower, built in 1900.
Illuminations & Fireworks
Throughout the summer season, Tivoli Lake wows the crowds with its nightly laser and water spectacular. The Saturday evening fireworks are a summer-season must, repeated again from 26 to 30 December for Tivoli’s annual Fireworks Festival.
Live Performances
The indoor Tivolis Koncertsal (Concert Hall; https://www.tivoli.dk/da/haven+og+forlystelser/spillesteder/koncertsalen; Tietgensgade 30; g1A, 2A, 5C, 9A, 37, 250S, bKøbenhavn H) hosts mainly classical music, with the odd musical and big-name pop or rock act. All tickets are sold at the Tivoli Billetcenter (Service Centre; %33 15 10 01; Vesterbrogade 3 (entrance from inside the Gardens); h11am-11.30pm Sun-Thu, to 12.30am Fri & Sat during Tivoli seasons; g2A, 9A, 5C, 12, 14, 26, 66, 250S, bKøbenhavn H) or online through the Tivoli website.
Pantomime Theatre
Each night during the summer this criminally charming theatre presents silent plays in the tradition of Italy’s Commedia dell’Arte. Many of the performers also work at the esteemed Royal Ballet.
Christmas Market
From mid-November to early January, Tivoli hosts a large market (www.tivoligardens.com /en/saesoner/jul; g1A, 2A, 9A, 5C, 14, 26, 37, 66, bKøbenhavn H). Entertainment includes costumed staff and theatre shows. Fewer rides are operational but the gløgg (mulled wine) and æbleskiver (small doughnuts) are ample compensation.
TOP EXPERIENCE
Designmuseum Danmark
Don’t know your Egg from your Swan? What about your PH4 from your PH5? For a crash course in Denmark’s incredible design heritage, make an elegant beeline for Designmuseum Danmark, 250m north of Marmorkirken.
Great For…
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The vintage poster collection, including the iconic 1959 ‘Wonderful Copenhagen’ poster, depicting a duck and her little ones stopping traffic.
8Need to Know
%33 18 56 56; www.designmuseum.dk; Bredgade 68; adult/child 115kr/free; h10am-6pm Tue & Thu-Sun, to 9pm Wed; c; g1A, mKongens Nytorv
5Take a Break
The museum’s Klint Cafe, located just off the lobby, serves Danish classics and has a fine outdoor courtyard.
oTop Tip
The museum shop is one of the city’s best places to pick up savvy gifts and easy-to-carry souvenirs.
Housed in a converted 18th-century hospital, the museum is a must for fans of the applied arts and industrial design. Its booty includes Danish silver and porcelain, textiles and the iconic design pieces of modern innovators such as Kaare Klint, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton.
20th Century Crafts & Design
The museum’s main permanent exhibition explores 20th-century industrial design and crafts in the context of social, economic, technological and theoretical changes. The collection displays celebrated furniture and applied arts from both Denmark and abroad.
Fashion & Fabric
This permanent exhibition showcases around 350 objects from the museum’s rich textile and fashion collections. Spanning four centuries, the collection’s treasures include French and Italian silks, ikat and batik weaving, and two extraordinary mid-20th-century tapestries based on cartoons by Henri Matisse. As you would expect, Danish textiles and fashion feature prominently, including Danish hedebo embroidery from the 18th to 20th centuries, and Erik Mortensen’s collection of haute couture frocks from French fashion houses Balmain and Jean-Louis Scherrer.
The Danish Chair
An ode to the humble chair and an exploration of what goes into making a ‘good’ one, this permanent exhibition displays more than 100 beautifully designed chairs, including some international guests. Standing room only.
Porcelain
This detailed exhibition celebrates European porcelain and its journey from initial attempts through to the current day.
Danish Design Now
Showcasing contemporary fashion, furniture and products, this captivating exhibition focuses on 21st-century Danish design and innovation.
1Sights
One of the great things about Copenhagen is its size. Virtually all of Copenhagen’s major sightseeing attractions are in or close to the medieval city centre. Only the perennially disappointing Little Mermaid (map Google map; Den Lille Havfrue; Langelinie, Østerport; g1A, 26, 
fNordre Toldbod) lies outside of the city proper, on the harbourfront.
NyhavnCanal
(map Google map; Nyhavn; g1A, 26, 66, 350S, mKongens Nytorv)
There are few nicer places to be on a sunny day than sitting at an outdoor table at a cafe on the quayside of the Nyhavn canal. The canal was built to connect Kongens Nytorv to the harbour and was long a haunt for sailors and writers, including Hans Christian Andersen. He wrote The Tinderbox, Little Claus and Big Claus and The Princess and the Pea while living at No 20, and also spent time living at Nos 18 and 67.
NationalmuseetMuseum
(map Google map; National Museum; %33 13 44 11; https://en.natmus.dk; Ny Vestergade 10; adult/child 95kr/free; h10am-5pm Tue-Sun; c; g1A, 2A, 9A, 12, 14, 26, 37, mRådhuspladsen)
For a crash course in Danish history and culture, spend an afternoon at Denmark’s National Museum. It has first claim on virtually every antiquity uncovered on Danish soil, including Stone Age tools, Viking weaponry, rune stones and medieval jewellery. Among the many highlights is a finely crafted 3500-year-old Sun Chariot, as well as bronze lurs (horns), some of which date back 3000 years and are still capable of blowing a tune.
Rosenborg SlotCastle
(map Google map; %33 15 32 86; www.kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg; Øster Voldgade 4A; adult/child 110kr/free; h9am-6pm mid-Jun–mid-Sep, reduced hours rest of year; g6A, 42, 184, 185, 350S, mNørreport, bNørreport)
A ‘once upon a time’ combo of turrets, gables and moat, the early-17th-century Rosenborg Slot was built in Dutch Renaissance style between 1606 and 1633 by King Christian IV to serve as his summer home. Today the castle’s 24 upper rooms are chronologically arranged, housing the furnishings and portraits of each monarch from Christian IV to Frederik VII. The pièce de résistance is the basement Treasury, home to the dazzling crown jewels, among them Christian IV’s glorious crown and Christian III’s jewel-studded sword.
Statens Museum for KunstMuseum
(map Google map; %33 74 84 94; www.smk.dk; Sølvgade 48-50; adult/child 120kr/free; h11am-5pm Tue & Thu-Sun, to 8pm Wed; g6A, 26, 42, 184, 185)
Denmark’s National Gallery straddles two contrasting, interconnected buildings: a late-19th-century ‘palazzo’ and a sharply minimalist extension. The museum houses medieval and Renaissance works and impressive collections of Dutch and Flemish artists, including Rubens, Breughel and Rembrandt. It claims the world’s finest collection of 19th-century Danish ‘Golden Age’ artists, among them Eckersberg and Hammershøi, foreign greats like Matisse and Picasso, and modern Danish heavyweights including Per Kirkeby.
Kongens HavePark
(map Google map; King’s Gardens; http://parkmuseerne.dk/kongens-have; Øster Voldgade; h7am-10pm mid-Jun–mid-Aug, reduced hours rest of year; c; g26, mNørreport, bNørreport) 
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The oldest park in Copenhagen was laid out in the early 17th century by Christian IV, who used it as his vegetable patch. These days it has a little more to offer, including wonderfully romantic paths, a fragrant rose garden, some of the longest mixed borders in northern Europe and a marionette theatre with free performances from mid-July to mid-August (2pm and 3pm Tuesday to Sunday).
TTours
You can’t visit Copenhagen and not take a canal boat trip. Not only is it a fantastic way to view the city, but you see a side of it landlubbers never experience. There are two outfits that operate guided canal tours during summer – Canal Tours Copenhagen (map Google map; %32 96 30 00; www.stromma.dk; Nyhavn; 1hr tour adult/child 85/43kr; h9.30am-9pm late Jun–mid-Aug, reduced hours rest of year; c; g1A, 26, 66, 350S, mKongens Nytorv) and Netto-Bådene (map Google map; %32 54 41 02; www.havnerundfart.dk; Holmens Bro; adult/child 40/15kr; htours 2-5 per hour, 10am-7pm Jul & Aug, reduced hours rest of year; g1A, 2A, 9A, 26, 37, 66). Be aware that in most boats you are totally exposed to the elements (which can be quite harsh in Copenhagen harbour, even during summer). Both operators offer tours in covered, heated boats from October to March.
Bike Copenhagen with MikeCycling
(map Google map; %26 39 56 88; www.bikecopenhagenwithmike.dk; Sankt Peders Stræde 47; per person 300kr; g5C, 6A)
If you don’t fancy walking, Bike Mike runs three-hour cycling tours of the city, departing Sankt Peders Stræde 47 in the city centre, just east of Ørstedsparken (which is southwest of Nørreport Station). The tour cost includes bike, helmet rental and Mike himself, a great character with deep, attention-grabbing knowledge of the city. Cash only.
Copenhagen Free Walking ToursWalking
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This outfit runs free daily walking tours of the city. The three-hour Grand Tour of Copenhagen departs Rådhus (Town Hall) daily at 11am, with additional departures in the summer months, taking in famous landmarks and featuring interesting anecdotes. A 90-minute tour of Christianshavn departs daily at 3pm from Højbro Plads. There’s also a 90-minute Classical Copenhagen Tour, departing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at noon. A tip is expected.
Louisiana Art Break
This extraordinary museum (%49 19 07 19; www.louisiana.dk; Gammel Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; adult/student/child 125/110kr/free; h11am-10pm Tue-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun; g388, 
dHumlebæk) of modern and contemporary art should be high on your ‘to do’ list even if you’re not normally a gallery-goer. Along with its ever-changing, cutting-edge exhibitions, much of the thrill here is the glorious presentation. A maze-like web of halls and glass corridors weaves through rolling gardens in which magnificent trees, lawns, a lake and a beach view set off monumental abstract sculptures (Henry Moore, Jean Arp, Max Ernst, Barbara Hepworth etc), making them feel like discovered totems.
Louisiana is in the pretty town of Humlebæk, 30km north of Copenhagen.
7Shopping
Project 4Fashion & Accessories
(map Google map; %81 92 50 80; https://project4.dk; Larsbjørnsstræde 19; h11am-6pm Mon-Thu, to 7pm Fri, 10am-5pm Sat; g5C, 6A, 14)
Project 4 is the place to go to add some Scandi style to your wardrobe. This small boutique features a collection of handpicked ladies’ fashion and accessories from a range of Danish brands such as Won Hundred, Rains and Arkk, as well as international designers. The shop is a treasure-trove of clothing, plus handcrafted jewellery, bags, eyewear and sneakers.
PaustianDesign
(map Google map; %39 16 65 65; www.paustian.com/en; Niels Hemmingsens Gade 24; h10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun)
Danish brand Paustian opened its design concept store in a renovated historic bank building just off Strøget in late 2018. Admire the stylish furniture and home accessories in a sprawling showroom, which is as much an attraction itself. Features of the bank remain, including vaulted ceilings, golden columns, and bank vaults now used to display jewellery and special collections.
5Eating
La BanchinaCafe€
(%31 26 65 61; www.labanchina.dk; Refshalevej 141A; mains 70-90kr; h8am-11pm Mon-Sun May-Sep, reduced hours rest of year; 
v; g9A, fRefshaleøen)
This tiny spot serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, cooked beautifully and served with little fanfare. The real magic is the setting, a small harbour cove with picnic tables and a wooden pier where summertime diners dip their feet while sipping vino, tucking into grub like tender barbecued salmon, and watching the sun sink over Copenhagen.
ReffenStreet Food€
(https://reffen.dk; Refshalevej 167a; meals from 80kr; hnoon-8pm Mon-Sun Apr-Sep, hours vary Oct-Mar; vc
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This harbourside street-food market is a veritable village of converted shipping containers, peddling sustainable bites from across the globe. Multiculti options include organic polenta and pasta, dosas, burgers, sushi, satay skewers and Filipino BBQ. You’ll also find a number of bars (open until 10pm or later Friday and Saturday). These include an outpost of Copenhagen’s cult-status microbrewery Mikkeller.
Wulff & KonstaliCafe€€
(map Google map; %32 54 81 81; www.wogk.dk; Sankt Hans Torv 30, Nørrebro; set brunch 129-159kr; h7am-7pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun; vc; g3A, 5C, 350S) S
Wulff & Konstali offers up one of the best brunches in town – quite an accomplishment in this brunch-loving city. Choose a five- or seven-item spread, mixing and matching from offerings such as panini with mushroom, Parmesan and truffle, and chocolate waffle with sea-buckthorn cream. Accompany with fresh juices and smoothies for a delectable dining experience. Brunch 9am to 3pm daily.
AOCNew Nordic€€€
(map Google map; %33 11 11 45; www.restaurantaoc.dk; Dronningens Tværgade 2; tasting menu 2000kr; h6.30-9:30pm Tue-Sat; W; g1A, 26, mKongens Nytorv)
In the vaulted cellar of a 17th-century mansion, this intimate, two-starred Michelin standout thrills with evocative, often surprising Nordic flavour combinations, scents and textures. Here, sea scallops might conspire with fermented asparagus, while grilled cherries share the plate with smoked marrow and pigeon breast. AOC exclusively serves a tasting menu of ten-plus courses, and reservations should be made around a week in advance, especially for late-week dining.
nomaNew Nordic€€€
(www.noma.dk; Refshalevej 96; menu 2500kr, wine pairing 1550kr; h11:30am-close Tues-Sat; g9A)
Groundbreaking New Nordic restaurant noma re-opened in its new location in February 2018 after a one-year hiatus. A re-imagined menu presents dishes focusing on featured Nordic produce across three seasons: seafood, vegetables, and game and forest. The Scandi-style minimalist interiors and tableware were designed from scratch for the new space. Reservations are essential.
GeistDanish€€€
(map Google map; %33 13 37 13; http://restaurantgeist.dk; Kongens Nytorv 8; plates 69-279kr; h12-3pm and 6pm-1am daily; g1A, 26, mKongens Nytorv)
Chic, monochromatic Geist is owned by celebrity chef Bo Bech, a man driven by experimentation. His long list of small plates pairs Nordic and non-Nordic ingredients in unexpected, often thrilling ways. Create your tasting menu from dishes like wafers of avocado with lightly salted caviar, turbot and fennel ravioli with gruyère, or out-of-the-box desserts like poached apple with mustard seed and sweet and sour mandarin.
GeraniumNew Nordic€€€
(%69 96 00 20; www.geranium.dk; Per Henrik Lings Allé 4, Østerbro; tasting menu 2500kr, wine pairings 1400-4200kr, juice pairings 750kr; hnoon-4pm & 6.30pm-midnight Wed-Sat; Wv; g1A, 14, mVibenshus Runddel) S
On the 8th floor of Parken Stadium, Geranium is the only restaurant in town sporting three Michelin stars. At the helm is Bocuse d’Or prize-winning chef Rasmus Kofoed, who transforms local, organic ingredients into edible Nordic artworks like lobster paired with milk and the juice of fermented carrots and sea buckthorn, or cabbage sprouts and chicken served with quail egg, cep mushrooms and hay beer.
SelmaNew Nordic€€€
(map Google map; http://selmacopenhagen.dk; Rømersgade 20; meals 200-345kr, tasting menus 335-485kr; h11.30am-3.30pm Sun-Tue, to 4pm Wed-Sat, 5.30pm-midnight Wed-Sat; v; g5C, 6A, mNørreport, bNørreport)
Selma has taken the Copenhagen smørrebrød scene by storm with its innovative creations, with Danes happily baffled that a Swede (chef-owner Magnus Petersson) has such a handle on the Danish classic. His modern take on the traditional open-faced sandwiches includes a popular blackcurrant herring, which diners can pair with one of the 12 beers on tap, including from local brewer and Selma partners Mikkeller.
Copenhagen’s Cykelslangen
Two of the Danes’ greatest passions – design and cycling – meet in spectacular fashion with Cykelslangen (Cycle Snake). Designed by local architects Dissing + Weitling, the 235m-long cycling path evokes a slender orange ribbon, its gently curving form contrasting dramatically with the area’s block-like architecture. The elevated path winds its way from Bryggebroen (Brygge Bridge) west to Fisketorvet Shopping Centre, weaving its way over the harbour and delivering a cycling experience that’s nothing short of whimsical. To reach the path on public transport, catch bus 30 to Fisketorvet Shopping Centre. The best way to reach it, however, is on a bike, as Cykelslangen is only accessible to cyclists.
6Drinking & Nightlife
Copenhagen is packed with a diverse range of drinking options. Vibrant drinking areas include Kødbyen (the ‘Meatpacking District’) and Istedgade in Vesterbro; Ravnsborggade, Elmegade and Sankt Hans Torv in Nørrebro; and especially gay-friendly Studiestræde.
Den VandretteWine Bar
(map Google map; %72 14 82 28; www.denvandrette.dk; Havnegade 53A; h4-11pm Mon-Sat; g66, fNyhavn)
This is the harbourside wine bar for lauded wine wholesaler Rosforth & Rosforth (map Google map; %33 32 55 20; www.rosforth.dk; Knippelsbrogade 10; h9am-5pm Mon-Fri, from noon Sat; g2A, 9A, 37, 350S, mChristianshavn). The focus is on natural and biodynamic drops, its short, sharply curated list of wines by the glass often including lesser-known blends like Terret Bourret–Vermentino. Guests are welcome to browse the cellar and pick their own bottle. Come summer, it has alfresco waterside tables and deckchairs for sun-kissed toasting.
NebbioloWine Bar
(map Google map; %60 10 11 09; http://nebbiolo-winebar.com; Store Strandstræde 18; h3pm-midnight Sun-Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat; W; g1A, 66, mKongens Nytorv)
Just off Nyhavn, this smart, contemporary wine bar and shop showcases wines from smaller, inspiring Italian vineyards. Wines by the glass are priced in one of three categories (75/100/125kr) and even those in the lowest price range are often wonderful.
JaneClub
(map Google map; www.thejane.dk; Gråbrødretorv 8; h8pm-late Thu-Sat; g5C, 6A, 14, 150S, 350S, mNørreport, bNørreport)
With its plush armchairs, chesterfield sofas and soundtrack of jazz and blues, you’d be forgiven for thinking your name is Don Draper. But it probably isn’t and you’re definitely not on the set of Mad Men. You’re at Jane, a hotspot, speakeasy-style bar with craft cocktails and a craftier bookshelf. As the night progresses, watch it open to reveal a hidden dance floor.
AncestraleWine Bar
(map Google map; %60 40 74 14; http://ancestrale.dk; Oehlenschlægersgade 12, Vesterbro; h4-11pm Mon-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat)
Ancestrale wine bar is tucked away on a quiet residential street just off Vesterbro’s main strip. Featuring exposed brick, candlelight and good hospitality, Ancestrale is a perfect place to soak up some Danish hygge. Founded by alumni of acclaimed restaurants Noma, 108 and Radio, Ancestrale offers not only a nice range of wines, but also a selection of Nordic-inspired small plates.
8INFORMATION
DISCOUNT CARDS
The Copenhagen Card (www.copenhagencard.com; adult/child 10-15yr 24hr 399/199kr, 48hr 569/289kr, 72hr 689/349kr, 120hr 899/449kr), available at the Copenhagen Visitors Centre or online, gives you free access to 72 museums and attractions in the city and surrounding area, as well as free travel for all S-train, metro and bus journeys within the seven travel zones.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Copenhagen Visitors Centre (%70 22 24 42; www.visitcopenhagen.com; Vesterbrogade 4A; h9am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun Jul & Aug, reduced hours rest of year; W; g2A, 5C, 6A, 12, 14, 26, mKøbenhavn H, bKøbenhavn H) Copenhagen’s excellent and informative information centre has a superb cafe and lounge with free wi-fi; it also sells the Copenhagen Card.
8GETTING THERE & AWAY
AIR
Copenhagen Airport (%32 31 32 31; www.cph.dk; Lufthavnsboulevarden, Kastrup; mLufthavnen, bKøbenhavns Lufthavn)
BUS
Copenhagen is well connected to the rest of Europe by daily (or near-daily) buses. Flixbus (www.flixbus.dk) runs services throughout Europe, including into Sweden and Norway. Destinations, timetables and prices are all online. Flixbus has dynamic pricing, so it pays to book ahead, and the routes may use stops that are different to the main bus stations, so check your options.
TRAIN
DSB Billetsalg (DSB Ticket Office; %70 13 14 15; www.dsb.dk; Central Station, Bernstorffsgade 16-22; h7am-8.30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm Sat & Sun; bKøbenhavn H) is best for reservations and for purchasing international train tickets.
8GETTING AROUND
The best way to see Copenhagen is on foot. There are few main sights or shopping quarters more than a 20-minute walk from the city centre.
Copenhagen vies with Amsterdam as the world’s most bike-friendly city. The superb, city-wide rental system is Bycyklen (City Bikes; www.bycyklen.dk; per hr 30kr). Visit the Bycyklen website for more information.