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City guide · Denmark

Copenhagen

A photograph of Copenhagen
Photograph · Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0

Copenhagen's compact centre sits around Indre By, with the harbour separating it from Christianshavn and Amager. Frederiksberg lies west as a separate municipality inside the urban fabric, while Norrebro and Osterbro extend north of the centre. Major visitor areas are connected by metro, trains, buses and cycle routes, and most central clusters remain practical to explore on foot.

Practical information
Language spoken
Danish
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+45
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Danish krone (DKK)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C, E, F and K · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public drinking water is monitored by Danish authorities

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
Not recorded
Getting around
Walking, cycling, metro, train and bus
  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
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  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: seasonal closure recorded
  8. August: seasonal closure recorded — this month
  9. September: seasonal closure recorded
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 2 Museums 69 Places of worship 0 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 30 Nightlife 685 Family attractions 11 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 11

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. The Blue Planet
    01 1 hr 30 min

    The Blue Planet

    The Blue Planet, known locally as Den Blå Planet, is Denmark's national aquarium and a major attraction in the Copenhagen area. It replaced the previous aquarium in Charlottenlund and opened as a new purpose-built facility.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
  2. Copenhagen Zoo
    02 1 hr 30 min

    Copenhagen Zoo

    Copenhagen Zoo, known locally as Zoologisk Have København, is a zoological garden in the Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen. Founded in 1859, it is among the oldest zoos in Europe.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
  3. Harbour Bath Islands Brygge
    03 1 hr 30 min

    Harbour Bath Islands Brygge

    Havnebadet Islands Brygge is a harbour bath facility situated in the Islands Brygge district of Copenhagen, Denmark. This open-air swimming complex allows visitors to swim in the clean waters of Copenhagen's harbour.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
  4. Bonderen
    04 1 hr 30 min

    Bonderen

    • Notable
    • Family attraction
  6. Glaecier
    06 1 hr 30 min

    Glaecier

    • Notable
    • Family attraction

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

How the city is laid out

Indre By contains the historic centre, main shopping streets, palace district and inner harbour. Christianshavn sits across the water, Vesterbro lies west of Central Station, and Norrebro and Osterbro extend north. Frederiksberg forms a green western district with its own centre. The harbour is both a boundary and a transport corridor, so combine waterfront sights by side before crossing repeatedly.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Walk or cycle for short central journeys and use metro, trains and buses for longer trips. Visit Copenhagen states that the metro operates throughout the day and night and connects the centre with major neighbourhoods and the airport. Harbour buses are part of public transport and serve waterfront journeys. Buy the correct ticket before boarding and use the journey planner for zone-dependent trips.

Checked 2026-08-26

Common questions

How many days should I spend in Copenhagen?

A fixed duration is not recorded. Plan by cluster: Indre By, Christianshavn and the harbour, then Vesterbro, Norrebro, Osterbro or Frederiksberg according to interest.

Can I walk around central Copenhagen?

Yes. Indre By and the inner harbour are compact enough for walking. Cycling and public transport are useful when moving between outer neighbourhoods or across the wider city.

Does Copenhagen have an all-night metro?

Yes. Visit Copenhagen states that the metro operates throughout the day and night, connecting the centre with major neighbourhoods and Copenhagen Airport.

Are harbour buses part of public transport?

Yes. Harbour buses use the public transport system and provide a practical waterfront connection as well as a view of the city from the water.

How do I reach central Copenhagen from the airport?

Metro and regional trains both connect the airport with the city. The better choice depends on the destination neighbourhood, so check the official journey planner before departure.

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Copenhagen