Copenhagen guide

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Hostelworld Guide for Copenhagen

Copenhagen, the largest city and capital of Denmark, is hugely popular with visitors thanks to a mix ofmodern attractions and old school charm. From the Little Mermaid to the free-town of Christiania, this city

has its own unique character, where historical buildings rub shoulders with slick shopping streets, and thisis all brought together by a network of canals. It's an easy city to get around, with a particular fondness for

bicycles and a great public transport system. Whether you're looking for a wholly cultural experience orsomething a little more hedonistic, Copenhagen will provide.

In this Guide...

Useful InformationAfter Dark

Places to EatTop Attractions

Budget TipsWhere to Shop

The Essentials Climate

Getting There

By plane: Copenhagen Airport is in Kastrup, a town8km southeast of the city. Trains depart from thestation at Terminal 3 for the city centre at regularintervals. The journey takes around 12 minutes.

By train: If you come to Copenhagen by train, you'llmost likely arrive in Central Station. Frequentservices connect the city with other parts of

Denmark, as well as many European cities.

By bus: Central Station is also the main hub forbuses arriving in Copenhagen. Services run fromhere to all over Europe, with Eurolines operating thebulk of these.

Getting Around

On foot: Copenhagen's a flat city, so it's easyenough to explore on foot. A lot of the mainattractions are within walking distance of each otherand the city centre.

By S-Train/Metro: The S-Train runs on 7 lines withall the trains on the network passing throughCentral Station. Metro services run daily from5am-12pm, and all night on Thurs-Sat.

By bicycle: Public city bikes, lots of bike paths andflat roads, make cycling a great choice for gettingaround Copenhagen.

Copenhagen facts

Name: Copenhagen, which is the capital ofDenmark, is known as København in Danish.

Location: You'll find the city of Copenhagen onthe island of Sealand, one of many islands thatmake up Denmark.

Population: Around 1.7 million people live inthe Greater Copenhagen area.

Area: Copenhagen is the largest city inDenmark and covers an area of over 88 squarekilometres.

Founded: The city was officially founded in1167.

Copenhagen has a mild maritime climate, meaningit's generally cold in winter and warmer in summer.The coldest months are January and February, withtemperatures sometimes dropping below zero.Usually, the city gets snow in winter. July is both thehottest and wettest month in Copenhagen. Highstend to hover around 18ºC and there's about 71mmof rain. August and September are also wet months.

Good to know...

Language: DanishCurrency: Danish Krone (DKK)Electricity: 220 Volts AC/50Hz, 2-pin plug.Area code: +45 (Denmark), no city code.Emergency codes: Ambulance 112, Fire 112,Police 112.Time Zone: Central European Time (GMT +1)Central Post Office: Tietgensgade 37Main Tourist Office: Wonderful CopenhagenTourist Information, Vesterbrogade 4A

Embassies

USA: +45 3341 7100Canada: +45 3348 3200Australia: +45 7026 3676South Africa: +45 3918 0155UK: +45 3544 5200Spain: +45 3542 4700Germany: +45 3945 9900Italy: +45 3962 6877New Zealand: +45 3337 7702*France: +45 3367 0100

*Number is for the General Consulate

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Cheap Eats After Dark

Ems Deli, Frederiksborggade 10, Nørrebro Alongwith its breakfast and brunch offers, this café alsohas a wide variety of sandwiches, bagels, pastriesand coffees. The music playing inside is quite lively,and a cup of coffee here is a great way to shake outthe cobwebs first thing in the morning. Open Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm.

Let them eat cake

Conditori & Café Hans Christian Andersen,Rådhusarkaden, Vesterbrogade 1 Denmark isknown for delicious Danish pastries, and thiscafé is a great place to try one. These, andother tasty treats, can be enjoyed with a pot ofcoffee, which can be refilled at no extra charge.Sandwiches and salads are also available.Open Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.

Sunset Boulevard, Købmagergade 43, Strøget Agreat place for lunch, Sunset Boulevard serves hotand cold sandwiches, and a selection of salads.Meal deals made up of a sandwich, fries and a

drink are good value. The interior's pretty funky too,w i t h l o t s o f p lac es t o s i t . O pen Mon -S a t 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm.

Riz Raz, Kompagnistraede 20, Straedet Offeringall-you-can-eat buffet specials, the difference withth is res taurant is that i t s buf fe t is ent i re lyvegetarian. You can choose from a huge range ofhot and cold dishes, while there are also somemeat dishes on the main menu. Open dai ly,11am-12am.

Mama Rosa, Østergade 57, Strøget Found onCopenhagen's main shopping street, this restaurantoffers mostly Mexican and Italian dishes. There aredaily lunch specials, set 2-course tourist menus and4 different 3-course menus. It's a colourful spot,

with bright tablecloths and potted chilli plantscont inuing the Mexican theme. Open dai ly,11am-12am.

The Scottish Pub, Rådhuspladsen 16, nearTivoli Check out the backpackers' nights held hereon Mondays and Tuesdays to sample the drinks onoffer and to meet travellers from all over the world.There's live music six nights a week and a DJ onFridays and Saturdays. Brave souls might like to tryone of the pipes, which hold four litres of Carlsberg,more than enough to have you dancing up a storm.Open Mon-Thurs 4pm-3am, Fri-Sat 4pm-5am, Sun 4pm-2am.

Vega Musikkens Hus, Enghavevej 40, VesterbroHere you'll find both the Ideal Bar and Vega musicvenue and club. The Ideal Bar hosts events likepoetry slam nights, which are fun even if you can'talways understand what's being said. Lots of bandsfrom all over the world play in Vega, making it oneof the best places in the city to see live rock music.Open Wed 9pm-1am, Thurs-Sat 9pm-5am.

The Dubliner, Amagertorv 5, City Centre Livemusic every night of the week and TVs showingmajor sporting events are just part of what makesthis such a popular bar. Inside you'll find a mix oflong benches, tables and couches under a bigdome skylight. You can take your beer to the seatsoutside too. Open Mon-Thurs 10am-2am, Fri-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 12pm-1am.

Gay/Lesbian Copenhagen

Copenhagen has a pretty large and lively gayscene. Some of the more popular placesinclude Centralhjørnet (Kattesundet 18), whichis the city's oldest gay bar, Rocco (Axeltorv12E) and Cosy Bar (Studiesstraede 24), whichis popular with both gay and straight people.VELA (Viktoriagade 2-4) is a bar specificallytargeted at lesbians.

The Moose, Svaertegade 5, City Centre Slightlyoff the beaten path but still close to Strøget, this baris smal l and smokey ins ide. I t has a greatatmosphere and friendly staff. Happy hours are longhere, lasting from 9pm to closing time on Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday. Open Mon-Wed 1pm-6am,Thurs-Sat 1pm-7am, Sun 1pm-3am.

Rosie McGee's, Vesterbrogade 2A, VesterbroSpread over 2 floors, Rosie McGees has 4 barareas and 3 dance floors, one of which vibrates. OnFridays, this bar of fers a select ion of drinkspromotions. Check out the musician playingacous t ic gu i tar ins ide dai ly . Open Mon-Fr i 12pm-1am, Sat 12pm-5.30am, Sun 12pm-4.30am.

Don't Miss Mark Your Calendar

The Lit t le Mermaid, Langelinie The L i t t leMermaid, introduced to the world in 1913 andcreated by Edvard Eriksen, is one of the mostrecognisable landmarks in the world. Sculpted inbronze and based on the Hans Christian Andersencharacter, she's visited by around a million peopleeach year.

Canal Tours Lasting about an hour, these canaltours are a great way to get a different view of

Copenhagen. From the water you'll see some of themain attractions and learn lots of interesting facts.You'll also pass underneath some of the very lowbridges stretching over the canals. Tours run from March-Dec, opening hours vary; admission 60 DKK.

The Round Tower, Købmagergade 52A, CityCentre Completed in 1642, this tower is Europe'soldest functioning observatory and is 35 metreshigh. Walk up the spiral ramp, climb the last fewstairs, and then step outside for great views outacross Copenhagen. Open 7 days, May-Sept 10am-8pm, Oct-April 10am-5pm; admission 25 DKK.

Carlsberg Visitors Centre, Gamle Carlsberg Vej11, Vesterbro Here you can see the largest

collection of beer bottles in the world, which rightnow consists of around 18,000 bottles. Here you'lllearn about the production of beer and the history ofCarlsberg. End the trip by enjoying your two freedrinks. Open Oct-June Tues-Sun 10am-4pm,July-Sept 7 days 10am-4pm; admission 65 DKK.

All thrills, no spills

Tivoli Gardens, Vesterbrogade 3 TivoliGardens is one of the world's oldestamusement parks. It boasts the highestcarousel in the world, 40 restaurants, 3 open-airstages and an aquarium. Opened in 1843, thepark is visited by around 4.5 million people

annually. Open 7 days at 11am Apr 17th-Sept 21st, Oct 10th-19th, Nov 14th-Dec 30th; admission 95 DKK.

February - Copenhagen Fashion Week Th eDanish Fashion Institute organises this event,where established and emerging Danish designerscan showcase their work. Another Fashion Weektakes place in August.

March-April - NatFilm Al l of Copenhagen'scinemas take part in this festival where Danishdistributors show everything from Hollywoodblockbusters to small indie movies. Retrospectives

and Danish films are important to the festival too.

June - Distort ion D is tor t ion is b i l led as a'celebration of Copenhagen nightlife' and runs over5 days. It was founded in 1998 and showcasessome of Copenhagen's different cultures, includingmusic and fashion. The club and street scenes arealso on display, with lots of parties held across thecity.

July - Roskilde Festival Famous international actstake part in this well-known r ock music festivalalongside up and coming Nordic bands. Roskildehas been around since 1971 and today, bands playon 7 different stages over 4 days.

July - Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2008 marked

the 30th anniversary of this festival. It has grown toencompass over 900 concerts in 100 venues, withmore than 200,000 visitors.

July-August - HamletScenen Every year KronborgCastle hosts a selection of performances of some ofShakespeare's best-loved works.

August - Kulturhavn The Kulturhavn, or CulturalHarbour, fest ival takes place each year andprovides locals and visitors with a wide range ofactivities to take part in. The festival l asts for 3days, covering music, dance, theatre and more.

August - Copenhagen Cooking Over 10 days youcan sample some of the most delicious cuisine

Copenhagen has to offer. The festival also includeswine tasting sessions, a cooking competition andother special events.

September - Golden Days This major festivaltakes place at locations across the city. It wasdesigned to promote Copenhagen's cultural side,from music to film to dance to museum visits.

November - CPH:DOX This is Scandinavia'sbiggest documentary film festival. For 10 days, thecity plays host to documentaries from all over theworld. Seminars and forums also take place.




Neighbourhood Watch Retail Therapy

Hellerup A short trip from the city centre on theS-Train, this part of Copenhagen is filled with thingsto see and do. You can visit the fun science centrecalled the 'Experimentarium', walk along by the sea,or check out the many exclusive boutiques andstores along the tree lined streets. There's a goodchoice of places to eat and drink here too.

This is our town

Christiania This 'free town' has been inexistence since 1971 and is built on theconcepts of communal living and alternativelifestyles. You'll find many stalls here, offeringhandmade jewellery, scarves, food and drink,and more. There's a large stage area too,where many different bands play. Tours Sat-Sun all year at 3pm, Jun 26-Aug 31 every day at 3pm; admission 30 DKK.

Nyhavn A more touristy area, Nyhavn canal leadsout into the harbour and is flanked by lots ofrestaurants. At one time, writer Hans ChristianAndersen lived here. Why not join the locals, and sit

beside the canal with a traditional sausage fromone of the many 'pølser' stands nearby.

Cha r lo t t e n lund The beaut i fu l beaches inCharlottenlund, just outside the city and close toHellerup, are only a small part of this area'sconsiderable charm. Here, you can also take a walkin the Charlottenlund Park or stop by DanmarksAkvarium. This aquarium houses over 300 speciesfrom sharks to anemones.

Vesterbro Not just the home of the red-light district,Vesterbro has a lot going for it in terms of popularspots to eat and drink, as well as places of interest.Along Enghavevej, you'll find a mix of small shops,cafés and bars. While in this area of the city, youcan also vis it the Carlsberg Brewery, one of

Copenhagen's most popular attractions.

Illum, Østergade 52, Strøget In operation since1891, this huge department store is a treasure trovefor serious shoppers. Spanning five floors, it's hometo over 450 Scandinavian and international stores.And for those worried about the bank balance, you'llbe happy to hear that shopping in Illum is tax free.Open Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, 1st Sun of every month 12am-5pm.

Strøget Made up of streets like Købmagergade,

Østergade, Amager Torv and Frederiksberggade,Strøget is the main shopping area in Copenhagen.Packed with tourists and locals, there's a hugenumber of well-known brands including Mango,Foot Locker, Puma, and Monsoon.

Let's strike a bargain

Flea Markets, various locations You couldfind genuine antiques nestled on tablesalongside china and old Smurfs figurines at oneof the city's flea markets. The Gammel Strandmarket is a little pricier than some of the others,but has a great location alongside the canal.Near Nørreport Station at the Israel Plads

market, sellers offer bargains on everythingfrom second-hand books to ceramics.

Magasin du Nord, Kongens Nytorv 13, nearNyhavn A huge department store with a longhistory, Magasin du Nord is located right in theheart of Copenhagen. Every year around 20 millionshoppers stroll through its doors. Here you'll findeverything from clothing and toiletries to things forthe house. Open Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm.

Østerbrogade This long street is located in theØsterbro area of Copenhagen. There's a greatrange of smaller stores here, with places sellingeverything from clothes to shoes to sunglasses.

Shops also offer a great selection of second-handitems.

Copenhagen For Free A Day in Copenhagen...

Walk around the King's Gardens Bes ideRosenborg Castle, this large park was created in1606, at the same time as the castle was built.Filled with trees and flowers, it's also home to alarge number of interesting statues. The gardensare visited by millions each year. Open 7 days,7am-9pm; admission free.

Wander through the Statens Museum for KunstThe Danish National Gallery is home to around

10,000 paintings and sculptures by both Danish andinternational artists including Rembrandt andPicasso. It was initially opened to the public in1896. Open Tues, Thurs-Sun 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-8pm, closed Mondays; admission free.

See Hans Christian Andersen's grave Visit theAssistens Cemetery in Nørrebro to see the finalresting places of notable Danish citizens like authorHans Christian Andersen and physicist Niels Bohr.Filled with trees and plants, it's also a peaceful parkto wander though on a sunny day. Open Nov-Feb 8am-4pm, Mar-Apr Sept-Oct 8am-6pm, May-Aug 8am-8pm; admission free.

Visit Trinitatiskirke (or Trinity Church) onKøbmagergade Inside you'll find high ceilings

elaborately decorated with hanging chandeliers. Atthe back of the church, a huge orga n faces thealtar. Choral performances and concerts are oftenheld here. Open Mon-Sat 9 .30am-4.30pm; admission free.

All about artefacts

Check out the National Museet At Denmark'sNational Museum you'll learn about the Danishpeople from the Ice Age to the present day. TheEskimo display is a must-see, from theharpoons to the animal hide underwear. There'salso a toy exhibit here, with teddy bears,dollhouses and more. Open Tues-Sun

10am-5pm, closed Mondays; admission free.

Start the day in one of the city's many cafés, like theConditori & Café Hans Christian Andersen. Try oneof the delicious Danish pastries with some coffee.

From here, why not hop on board one of the canaltours. See the city from the water and learn a lotabout the history of Copenhagen.

Pick up a tasty lunch from one of the many sausagestands (see above) scattered throughout the cityand enjoy it while sitting alongside the canal inNyhavn.

Wander along by the harbour where you'll find theLittle Mermaid statue. After that, catch the S-Trainback to the city centre.

Walking distance from Central Station is theNational Museum. It 's well worth a visit for itsdisplays of weird and wonderful artefacts, from dollsto ceremonial masks.

A f t e r a l l t ha t c u l t u re c hec k ou t S t rø ge t ,Copenhagen's famous network of shopping streets.Designer names to local brands, there's plenty here

to tempt your wallet.

Many of the streets and narrow lanes off Strøgetare filled with great places to eat. Stop at one ofthese for dinner, like Riz Raz on Kompagnistraede.

Have a drink in The Moose on Svaertegade. Smallbut with a lively atmosphere, this is a great place tostart the night, especially during its long happyhours.

If you're looking for somewhere with a bit morespace to dance, head to Rosie McGees onVesterbrogade, which has 4 bar areas and 3 dancefloors.


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