City trip Copenhagen
Københaven, or Copenhagen, is the charming capital of Denmark and the country’s largest urban centre. Anyone who has ever travelled to Copenhagen will be amazed by the city’s flair.
Copenhagen is known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The city simply radiates warm hospitality. Denmark’s culture of “hygge” – a concept of cosiness and well-being – can be felt everywhere, be it in the cosy cafés or on a stroll through the city streets.
The city offers architecture fans a variety of architectural styles, from magnificent Renaissance palaces to avant-garde architecture. Rosenborg Palace and the Christiansborg Palaces are just some of the historical sites. At the same time, modern buildings such as the Royal Library, known as the “Black Diamond”, characterise the cityscape.
Copenhagen is a green city with beautiful parks and gardens that invite you to relax. The city’s canals give Copenhagen a unique charm and offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the city from the water.
The Danish capital is also a paradise for foodies. Copenhagen offers something for everyone, from traditional Danish dishes to gourmet restaurants.
One of the best things about Copenhagen is its bike-friendliness. The bicycle is an essential part of the Danish lifestyle and you simply cycle everywhere here.
The capital of Denmark is so different from the mostly rural regions. Many young people live here, there is a rich cultural life and yet you can escape the hustle and bustle in a short time. It doesn’t take long to reach relaxing regions along the Öresund.
Discover sights during a city trip to Copenhagen
Sure, Copenhagen is a big city, but some of the most beautiful sights are relatively close together, so you can explore Copenhagen on foot.We set out and visited some of the most famous places.
The roof of the Church of the Redeemer (Vor Frelsers Kirke) looks like a giant snail and my personal highlight of the Copenhagen visit was climbing up the church tower and visiting the roof of the spire.
Rundetårn, the Round Tower, is located in the city centre of Copenhagen. Today, the Round Tower of Copenhagen is one of the city's tourist attractions, but it was originally built for astronomical purposes.
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Copenhagen travel information
Arrival in Copenhagen
By plane
Copenhagen Airport is located only about 12 minutes from the city’s main train station on the island of Amager. Most European destinations can be reached easily from there. There are also flights to some overseas destinations.
From the airport, you can easily get to the capital by train or metro.
By train
Trains run between Copenhagen and Hamburg several times a day. There are also regular train connections to Sweden.
By bus
There are numerous long-distance bus connections to Copenhagen, which are regularly offered by various bus operators.
By car
If you want to travel by car from Germany to the Danish capital, you have two options:
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- by ferry from Putgarden to Rødby or by ferry from Rostock to Gedser and then by freeway
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- from Flensburg across numerous bridges and smaller islands, some of which are subject to a charge
From Sweden you can drive over the Öresund Bridge to Copenhagen.
By ship
There is a daily ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen.
In addition, cruise ships regularly dock in the port and you can make trips from Copenhagen by cargo ship.
By bike
The Berlin-Copenhagen long-distance cycle route ends in the Danish capital and the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route passes through the city.
On the way in Copenhagen
Public transport
The S-Tog (suburban train), a very modern metro and buses run through Copenhagen. Tickets are available from vending machines, ticket offices and on the bus.
In the inner harbor, there are also water cabs that can be used with public transport tickets.
By bike
In Copenhagen, people ride bicycles. Everywhere in the city there are bicycle lanes on the streets and at intersections the two-wheelers even have the right of way on the blue corridors.
Copenhageners are quite fast on their bikes and if you are not in the flow of traffic, you will be asked to turn right with the bike bell.
Directional and lane changes must always be shown with hand signals. A flat hand held up next to the head with the palm facing forward means that the cyclist is slowing down and stopping without leaving the lane
On foot
The city center and the Christianshaven district can be easily explored on foot. In part, there are extensive pedestrian zones and beautiful promenades away from the traffic.
Best time to travel to Copenhagen
Spring (April to June):
These months are ideal for visiting the city when the temperatures are pleasant and nature comes to life. The days get longer and you can enjoy the parks and gardens in bloom. You can expect the following temperatures:
- April: Average temperature between 3°C and 9°C. Around 11 days of rain.
- May: Average temperature between 8°C and 16°C. Around 10 rainy days.
- June: Average temperature between 11°C and 20°C. About 10 rainy days.
Summer (July to August):
Summer is the warmest time of the year and perfect for outdoor activities, boat trips in the canals and visits to the many pavement cafés. However, be aware that this is also the peak tourist season and it can get crowded in tourist areas. When visiting, you should expect the following temperatures:
- July: average temperature between 14°C and 22°C. About 10 rainy days.
- August: Average temperature between 14°C and 21°C. Around 11 days of rain.
Autumn (September to October):
Autumn brings cooler weather and fewer tourists. It’s a good time to explore the city at a quieter pace. The autumn colours in the parks are often very beautiful. Visitors can expect the following temperatures:
- September: average temperature between 11°C and 17°C. About 11 rainy days.
- October: Average temperature between 7°C and 12°C. About 14 rainy days.
Winter (November to March):
During the winter months, it is cold and the days are short. However, this is also the time of cosy Christmas markets and beautiful Christmas lights in the city. If you like snow, this can be a magical time to visit Copenhagen. The following average temperatures can be expected in Copenhagen in winter:
- November: Average temperature between 3°C and 7°C. About 15 rainy days.
- December: Average temperature between -1°C and 3°C. About 16 rainy days.
- January: Average temperature between -2°C and 2°C. About 14 rainy days.
- February: Average temperature between -1°C and 3°C. About 13 rainy days.
- March: Average temperature between 0°C and 6°C. About 12 rainy days.