Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is considered as the ‘friendly old girl of a town‘. This is a big city with lots of opportunities for shopping, nightlife, culture, etc. At the same time, the city is ideal for being intimate, easy to navigate and safe.
Climate
The best time to visit Copenhagen is during the warm period. Therefore the city gets large number of visitors during early May – late August.
How to Reach?
You can reach to Copenhagen by plane, by train, by bus, by cruise ship, or by ferry. The Kastrup Airport of Copenhagen is the largest international carrier of Scandinavia. There are lots of low cost carriers fly to the airport. The city enjoys an excellent and frequent rail links between capital and the rest of the places. Train is available in every hour.
Compared to train, traveling in a bus is cost effective in Copenhagen. Lots of buses are also servicing in this city. However there is no intercity bus terminal in Copenhagen. So if you are planning to travel in a bus in Copenhagen, you must make sure the exact location of the bus stop. Ferry services are available between Copenhagen and Oslo so this will also be an excellent method to reach the city.
If you want to enjoy the beauty of this city, bicycle is the best medium of transportation. It is the fastest and the most flexible way. Around 40% people in Copenhagen are using bicycle. There is a well developed and separate bicycle lanes in this city. The are also allowed to ride on both ways in one-way streets in Copenhagen. You can also travel in a taxi, which is abundant throughout the city. The standard of taxis in Copenhagen is also excellent.
What to see in Copenhagen?
Copenhagen has a rich culture and the visitors here are eager to see the small and big museums in this city. You can enter in most of these museums for free once in a week. Even if it is difficult to understand the sign postings, visiting museums will be highly interesting. Danish National Gallery, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Arken Museum of Modern Art, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, etc are some of the famous museums in Copenhagen.
Science and Natural History
Copenhagen is a good place to deepen your knowledge. If you are planning to spend your holidays with your kids, several places can be considered for increasing knowledge and entertainment. Experimentarium is a well renowned science museum in Copenhagen. Zoology museums, geological museums, Neils Bohr’s study room, Copenhagen Zoo, etc are highly entertaining.
Beach Life
Another highly entertaining activity on Copenhagen is beach life. There is a lot of improvement in the quality of water in inner harbor. In order to provide an excellent entertainment opportunity to visitors, the municipal administration has invested lots of money to improve the quality of beaches. If the weather is favorable, Charlottenlund Fort will be the best for you. You can also visit DGI Byen, Copencabana, etc as well.
Shopping
Copenhagen is also one of the best destinations for shopping. Tourists invade the streets of Copenhagen during summer and Christmas seasons. The opening and closing time of shops in Copenhagen is strictly restricted by law. You can purchase lots of things as per your budget.
All these attractions and peculiarities of Copenhagen make this city a favorite tourist centre for travelers all over the world.