Copenhagen has many great attractions, so a good strategy is to pick a small “core list” and group places by area to minimize travel time.
A practical first-timer approach:
• Choose 2–3 “top attractions” (paid) that match your interests.
• Add 1–2 walkable classics (often free to see from...
With 1–2 days in Copenhagen, the best approach is to keep it simple: combine a walkable “core” area with 1–2 key highlights per day.
Day 1 (classic Copenhagen):
• Explore the most walkable central areas and waterfront spots.
• Choose one major museum/experience that matches your interests.
•...
Copenhagen can be expensive, but it’s still very doable on a budget if you pick the right format for meals.
Budget-friendly strategies:
• Make lunch your “main meal” — lunch options often provide better value than dinner.
• Use bakeries/cafés for breakfast or a light meal.
• Consider street...
Copenhagen ticketing is zone-based, and the easiest approach is:
• Use the official journey planner to check routes and zones.
• Buy tickets in the official ticket app or at ticket machines.
Planning your trip:
• Rejseplanen is Denmark’s official journey planner.
Buying tickets:
• Rejsebillet...
Info only (not medical advice). If someone is in immediate danger, call the emergency number.
Key numbers in Denmark:
• 112 — emergency number (ambulance / police / fire).
• 114 — Danish police service number (non-urgent enquiries and reporting).
• 1813 — medical helpline in the Capital Region...
The best option depends on your phone and your current plan. Here’s a simple way to choose:
Option A — Roaming (easiest)
• If your home plan includes Denmark at a reasonable price, roaming is the simplest: nothing to install, works immediately.
• Always check roaming limits/costs before you...
Short answer: most tourists cannot set up MobilePay as a new user.
Why:
• Creating a MobilePay account requires a Danish CPR number and verification with MitID (and you’ll typically add card and account details during setup).
• If you don’t have CPR/MitID, assume you won’t be able to create a...
Copenhagen has solid official resources for both public toilets and free drinking water.
Public toilets:
• Use the City of Copenhagen’s interactive map of public toilets. It’s the fastest way to find the nearest option and see details.
Free drinking water:
• Copenhagen tap water is safe to...
The quickest and simplest options from CPH to central Copenhagen are usually the Metro or the regional train.
1) Metro (very frequent, easy)
• The metro station is connected to Terminal 3.
• It runs frequently during the day and evening and also operates at night.
• Great if you’re heading to...
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