Guide · 10 Places
Copenhagen
Greater Copenhagen, Copenhagen, and Greater CPH
Before You Go
May to August offers the best weather with temperatures from 18-25°C (64-77°F) and long days. June brings nearly 17 hours of daylight. Winter (December-February) is cold but cozy with Christmas markets, though days are short and temperatures average 2°C (36°F). September and October offer pleasant weather with fewer crowds.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens can enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian, and many other nationals can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within the Schengen Area. Verify requirements at um.dk.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is Scandinavia's busiest hub, just 8km from city center.
By Train: Direct connections to Hamburg, Stockholm, Oslo. The Øresund Bridge connects to Malmö, Sweden (35 min).
By Ferry: Services from Oslo and Baltic ports.
Language
CommunicationDanish is the official language, but English is universally spoken - Copenhagen is one of Europe's most English-friendly cities.
Currency
Money mattersDanish Krone (DKK). Denmark is largely cashless - cards accepted everywhere. Exchange rate: roughly 7 DKK per USD.
Getting Around
Local transportMetro: Modern 24-hour system with four lines. Zone-based pricing, around 24 DKK for city center.
Buses: Comprehensive network, same ticket system.
S-trains: Commuter trains to suburbs.
Bikes: One of the world's most bike-friendly cities. Bike lanes everywhere.
Walking: Compact, pedestrian-friendly center.
From the Airport
Arrival infoMetro: Direct M2 line to city center (15 min, 36 DKK).
Train: DSB trains to Central Station (13 min, 36 DKK).
Bus: Multiple routes, same pricing.
Taxi: Around 250-300 DKK (20 min).