Why visit
Copenhagen is design, food, and cycling. Nyhavn's pastel façades, Tivoli Gardens, Christiania's alternative zone, and Noma-descended restaurants across the price range.
Copenhagen at a glance
City population
660k
Metro: 2.1 million
Elevation
14 m
46 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Copenhagen
Airport
CPH
Copenhagen Kastrup
Founded
10th century
Getting around
Metro (driverless, 4 lines), S-train, buses; 62% commute by bike
Signature dish
Smørrebrød, frikadeller, flødeboller, Danish pastry (wienerbrød)
Neighborhoods for travelers
NyhavnVesterbroNørrebroChristianshavnØsterbro
Denmark at a glance
Country center
56.0°, 10.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
43,094 km²
16,639 mi²
Country population
5.9 million
137/km²
Subregion
Northern Europe
Currency
Danish krone (kr)
DKK
Dial
+45
Language
Danish
Demonym
Danish
Internet
.dk
UN
Member state
ISO code
DK / DNK
Where in the world
56.0° · 10.0°
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Did you know
- Copenhagen is home to the world's oldest amusement park: Bakken, dating to 1583. Tivoli is the second-oldest.
- The city has a goal of being the first carbon-neutral capital in the world by 2025.
- More people commute to work by bicycle than by car: 62% of Copenhageners cycle daily.
- Denmark has the world's oldest continuously used flag (Dannebrog, adopted 1219).
- LEGO is Danish: the name comes from "leg godt" (play well). The company makes enough LEGO bricks per year to encircle Earth 5 times.
Bordering Denmark
Traveler notes
- Rent a city bike. Copenhagen is bike-first
- Reffen street food market is Scandinavia's best
- Sunday markets in Nørrebro
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Frequently asked about Copenhagen
What currency is used in Copenhagen?
Copenhagen uses the Danish krone (kr), ISO code DKK.
What languages are spoken in Denmark?
The primary language is Danish.
What is the international calling code for Denmark?
The calling code is +45.
What airport serves Copenhagen?
Copenhagen Kastrup (IATA: CPH).
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