Q: What is Copenhagen best known for?

Copenhagen is best known for being the capital of Denmark . That means it's home to the royal family, who reside in the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces in the heart of the city. And since it's located in the Øresund Strait, Copenhagen has been one of Northern Europe's major commercial centres since the 17th century. That history is what makes it such a rich city break destination, with a rich architectural, culinary, and cultural heritage. If you head to the Frederiksstaden district, you'll see complex Rococo buildings, including the Amalienborg, the Royal Danish Playhouse, and Frederik's Church. Meanwhile, Nørrebro is lauded as the place for food – not just for its various international restaurants, but also for trying local dishes like Fiskefrikadeller (fried fish cake), the open sandwich smørrebrød, butter cookies, and spandauer (what we know as the danish). And if you like festivities, you'll love traditional Danish festivals like J-Dag – ‘Christmas Beer Day' – where you're encouraged to down a pint to kick off the Christmas season.

Question 1

What is Copenhagen best known for?

Accepted Answer

Copenhagen is best known for being the capital of Denmark. That means it's home to the royal family, who reside in the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces in the heart of the city. And since it's located in the Øresund Strait, Copenhagen has been one of Northern Europe's major commercial centres since the 17th century. That history is what makes it such a rich city break destination, with a rich architectural, culinary, and cultural heritage.

If you head to the Frederiksstaden district, you'll see complex Rococo buildings, including the Amalienborg, the Royal Danish Playhouse, and Frederik's Church. Meanwhile, Nørrebro is lauded as the place for food – not just for its various international restaurants, but also for trying local dishes like Fiskefrikadeller (fried fish cake), the open sandwich smørrebrød, butter cookies, and spandauer (what we know as the danish). And if you like festivities, you'll love traditional Danish festivals like J-Dag – ‘Christmas Beer Day' – where you're encouraged to down a pint to kick off the Christmas season.

Question 2

How long does it take to fly from the UK to Copenhagen?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from the UK to Copenhagen generally takes a little under two hours, which will vary depending on air traffic, weather conditions, and where you're flying from. If you're coming from Bristol or Edinburgh, expect to be seated for around an hour and 55 minutes. Flight time may be 10 minutes shorter if you're departing from London or Manchester.

Question 3

Is Copenhagen expensive?

Accepted Answer

As a Scandinavian destination, Copenhagen is generally a pricier destination than other city breaks. Locals benefit from higher average annual salaries and extensive public infrastructure, so standard prices here will seem expensive to visitors. However, visiting Copenhagen is worth the price if you want to enjoy a city that boasts an amazing quality of life, friendly locals, delicious food, and enhanced safety for tourists.

Visiting during spring instead of summer can lower ticket prices, and you'll avoid the packs of tourists that usually raise expenses in the city even further. If you're visiting Copenhagen as part of a packaged easyJet holiday, you can get a Best Price Guarantee on accommodations and even buy a Copenhagen Card, which provides free access to a whopping 80 attractions and public transportation at a very reasonable price. There are also lots of free things to do in the city, such as visiting its various green spaces.

Question 4

Is Copenhagen good for tourists?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Copenhagen offers something for everyone. Since it's one of the safest cities in the world, solo travellers can definitely feel at ease even when exploring the town at night. And if you're a foodie willing to splurge, you can feast at one of the city's 15 restaurants with at least one Michelin star.

Family holiday? There are lots of attractions your tots will love, such as Tivoli Gardens amusement park and the supervised playgrounds and picnic areas at most green spaces in the city. Fans of The Little Mermaid can even have their photos taken with her statue at the Langelinie promenade! And if you're headed to Copenhagen for a romantic getaway, plan to attend concerts at Kastellet, explore Copenhagen's canal network, or head to Dyrehaven Woods for a romantic stroll.

Question 5

Is three days in Copenhagen enough?

Accepted Answer

Three days in Copenhagen is the perfect amount of time for exploring the city. You can spend your first day familiarising yourself with Copenhagen through guided or self-paced tours on foot, by bike, or through hop-on, hop-off buses. After seeing all of the city's major attractions, you can then spend your next 24 hours exploring the spots you're interested in the most. For example, history buffs can spend an afternoon at the National Museum of Denmark, while skateboarders can try out the skate park at Superkilen. Your remaining time can then go towards day trips from Copenhagen. You can sample seafood at the nearby fishing village Helsing&oslash;r, admire Denmark's natural landscapes from the cliffs of M&oslash;ns Klint &ndash; or even cross the bridge that connects Copenhagen to the Swedish province of Malm&ouml;!

Question 6

What do the Danish call Copenhagen?

Accepted Answer

Similar to how Germans refer to Munich as Munchen and Italians call Rome Roma, the Danish call this city something completely different in their language: København. This name comes from Old Norse, a parent language of modern Danish. Here, the city was called Kaupmannahǫfn – ‘merchants' harbour.'

Question 7

What is so special about Copenhagen?

Accepted Answer

Many visitors consider Copenhagen special for two reasons. For one, it's not just the capital of Denmark – it's the capital of the happiest country in the world. Locals enjoy great income equality along with some of the lowest work hours in Europe, resulting in an extremely ideal work-life balance. There's good public infrastructure and a strong social security net. What's more, the city welcomes people of every creed, orientation, and ethnicity. All those happiness benefits trickle down to visitors, making Copenhagen a special place to visit.

That's not to mention the fact that Copenhagen is currently considered one of the most sustainable cities in the world. The best way to get around is by bike, and the city invests in public heating and cooling systems for efficient energy use. And, of course, around a full quarter of the city is covered in green spaces. It's now one of the only cities in the world that can boast a 45% recycling rate and 83% use of renewable energy – making Copenhagen very special, indeed.

Question 8

What time zone is Denmark in?

Accepted Answer

Denmark is in the Central European Time Zone. This is GMT+1, putting it one hour ahead of the UK.

Question 9

Where in Europe is Copenhagen?

Accepted Answer

You'll find Copenhagen in the Northern European region of Scandinavia. It sits on the eastern shores of Denmark, facing Sweden across the &Oslash;resund Strait.

Question 10

Which airports fly direct to Copenhagen?

Accepted Answer

Many major UK airports fly directly to Copenhagen. That includes Bristol, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, and Manchester airports, from which you can fly with easyJet.

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