Probably, if you are here, you have already decided travel to Copenhagen and even, it is possible since you have the tickets in your hands.
If this is so, we assure you that in this destination you will find one of the best getaways, and a trip to Copenhagen is perfect both for a weekend getaway, and for a slightly longer trip, like the one we have done to Copenhagen in 4 days.
If you have not yet decided and you are doubting between Copenhagen and another destination, we also advise you to continue reading, hoping to help you with this post to finish deciding you and to know one of the most charming cities that we assure you, will not disappoint you.
Best time to travel to Copenhagen
Although we would dare to say that any time is good to travel to Copenhagen, if you are looking for good weather, the best option is through the months of June, July and August, when temperatures tend to be higher and good weather is usually more likely.
Since it is not a very visited city, even if you opt for these months, keep in mind that you will not find much crowding, so travel to Copenhagen In high season it should not be a problem.
Another of the moments that we believe must be incredible for travel to Copenhagen It is Christmas, since in addition to the possibility of enjoying the city with nine, you can live and stroll through the incredible Christmas market that takes place in the Tivoli amusement park and that by the photos we have seen and what they have told us , it's like being inside a Christmas story.
Tivoli Gardens
Transportation in Copenhagen
The transport in Copenhagen is incredibly comfortable, as well as very efficient and with which you can reach virtually any corner of the city, also having a great advantage and that both the metro and the bus use the same ticket.
Even, as we mentioned in the post how to get from the airport to Copenhagen, it is connected to the city through the subway in a journey of about 20 minutes.
Metro in Copenhagen
With two lines available, the subway reaches practically all the places to see in Copenhagen that are essential and also works every day of the year 24 hours a day.
Bus in Copenhagen
Although less used by tourists, it is convenient to know that there are buses that cover the areas of the places that the subway does not reach and that, as we mentioned earlier, they share a ticket with the previous one.
Cab
This is another of the transport options in Copenhagen, although taking into account the effectiveness of the above, that the distances are not very large, since most things to do in Copenhagen are close to each other and that the prices of Taxis are quite high, we believe it is the least recommended option.
Types of transport tickets
- As we mentioned before, the tickets for the subway and the bus are shared and the price depends on the distance you travel, which is established by zones and that you can see on the maps of the stations. Depending on the areas, one price or another is paid.
- Please note that the minimum amount of a ticket is 24DKK for adults and 12DKK for children under 16, which corresponds to the 2-zone ticket.
As an overview, something to keep in mind is that the center of Copenhagen is zone 1 and the airport zone 4, but all points of interest are between zone 1 and 2, so the maximum ticket you will pay It will be 24DKK. - Depending on the number of areas you are going to travel, the ticket has a different validity. For example for zones 2 and 3 it is 60 minutes and for 4,5 and 6 it is 90 minutes and during this time, you can combine trips in the same areas with either subway, train or bus.
One-way ticket
The price of the single ticket, as we mentioned earlier, depends on the areas you travel, having the cheapest price of 24DKK, which is for zones 1 and 2 and 108DKK the most expensive, which includes all areas.
Something to keep in mind is that before boarding the transport, you must validate the ticket on the machines, since if you do not, if a reviewer enters, they can fine you.
24h ticket
With the 24-hour ticket you can travel unlimitedly for one day on all public transport, in all areas.
The price is 130DKK.
City PASS 24-72 hours
This pass includes zones 1 to 4 (airport) and is valid for 24 or 72 hours.
Price 24h: 80DKK
Price 72h: 200DKK
Copenhagen Card
Keep in mind that if you have the Copenhagen Card, this includes free and unlimited public transport during the days you have hired it.
Flexcard 7 days
This card, although we understand that it is probably the least suitable for tourists, includes unlimited trips over 7 days.
Price for zones 1 and 2: 250DKK
Price for all zones: 675DKK
Although it is convenient to know all these data about transport in Copenhagen, we in the 4 days that we have been in the city, we only needed it to go from the airport to the city, so it is possible that if you make a getaway to Know the tourist places, you should not use any special ticket.
How to get from the airport to Copenhagen
All information on how to go from the airport to Copenhagen here.
How to go from the airport to Copenhagen
Travel insurance in Copenhagen
Another of the tips for traveling to Copenhagen It refers to health and if there is something important in any trip, it is to make it safe. For that nothing better than having good travel insurance.
We always travel insured with Mondo, with whom we carry a totally adequate insurance to the needs that we will have on the trip.
The hiring process is very easy and intuitive and also, just for being a reader of Street Travelers, you have a 5% discount.
Money in Copenhagen
One of the questions you ask us most, especially when we are traveling, is how to get money abroad. To avoid paying commissions and always having the current change, we recommend using the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
You can find more information in this article about the best cards to travel without commissions.
Keep in mind that in Copenhagen you can pay by card in practically 99% of places, so having a card without commissions can be the best travel companion.
Regardless of what we mentioned earlier, carrying cash is also necessary, since in some places they do not accept a card, so it is always important to carry some money.
Tips for staying in Copenhagen
Something to keep in mind before starting to look for accommodation in Copenhagen is that this is usually much more expensive than in any other European capital, in most cases exceeding 100 euros per night the double room, especially if you want to stay in a downtown area.
In case you are going to make a few days getaway to Copenhagen, we advise you to value this, since in many occasions it is worth paying a little more and being in a better location in addition to saving you transport, if you have to travel to The outskirts of the city every day.
If despite that, you want to stay further from the center, consider having a metro or bus station nearby, to have that service at the end of the day.
In our case we chose to stay at the Nora Hotel, very well located, less than a kilometer from the Nørreport train and metro station.
The rooms are spacious, with all the comforts and the entire establishment has free Wi-Fi and breakfast included in the room price.
- Book your room at Nora Hotel here.
- Book your accommodation in Copenhagen here
Another option is to rent an apartment with AirBnb. Remember that you can get 35 euros discount on AirBnb here.
For more information on the best hotels and neighborhoods you can consult this post of where to stay in Copenhagen.
Breakfast at Nora Hotel
Copenhagen Card
The Copenhagen Card is a tourist card that will allow you to know the tourist places of the city, saving money and time, since in addition to including the entrance to 79 museums and monuments, it includes the unlimited public transport service.
In addition to this, the Copenhagen Card will allow you priority access to the most prominent attractions, skipping the lines.
You can choose between the Copenhagen Card of 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours.
Top tourist attractions included in the Copenhagen Card
As we mentioned, the entrance to 79 places of interest is included, the most prominent being:
- Boat trip on the canals
- Tivoli Gardens
- Amalienborg Palace
- Christianborg Palace
- Town Hall Tower
- Roskilde Cathedral
- Round Tower
- Frederiksborg Castle
- Rosenborg Castle
- Kronborg Castle
- National Museum
- Jewish Museum
- Design Museum
Remember that in addition, unlimited use of public transport is included, including the journey from the airport to the city and vice versa.
- Buy the Copenhagen Card here
Rundetaarn or Copenhagen round tower
Recommended excursions in Copenhagen
Although all the places we have known in Copenhagen can be visited perfectly for free, without having an organized tour, if you want to know more about the history of this incredible city, we leave you a series of guided tours in Spanish, for one of the Wonders to see in Denmark, which are perfect as a complement to travel to Copenhagen:
Many more excursions and tours in / from Copenhagen here
Tips for traveling to Copenhagen
Recommended excursions around Copenhagen
Although, as we mentioned in the previous point, all excursions and tours, whether within the city itself or in the surrounding area, can be done for free, it is advisable, if you want to know more about the history, to book some of the best excursions in Copenhagen.
Copenhagen Routes
Something to value when you travel to Copenhagen is that the weather is very changing, so it is interesting to have flexible planning, which you can modify depending on the weather.
We leave you linked the routes we did in Copenhagen in 4 days, which can be exchanged perfectly with each other.
The Little Mermaid of Copenhagen
More information about Copenhagen
Before you start planning your trip to Copenhagen, be sure to read the following posts:
Recommendations and tips for traveling to Copenhagen
We leave you a series of recommendations to travel to Copenhagen, in addition to some basic aspects of a city that we are safe, will surprise you and make you fall in love equally.
- In Copenhagen you will have the same time as in Spain.
- Although business hours may vary from one location to another, they generally open from 9 am to 6 pm. Supermarkets usually open until 8-21pm and on Sundays, most shops close, except for souvenir shops and some trendy stores on shopping streets.
- The official language in Copenhagen is Danish, although we could say that practically everyone, especially in tourist places, speaks English perfectly.
- To travel to Copenhagen, if you are Spanish, it is not necessary to have a visa or passport. You can enter the country only with your ID.
- The current is 230V / 50Hz, the same plug as in Spain.
- Remember that the Danish currency is not the euro, it is the Danish Crown known as DKK.
- As we mentioned earlier, the use of a card, whether Visa or Mastercard, is very widespread for payments as well as for taking out money.
- In Copenhagen, if you use a Spanish mobile phone and have a company like Vodafone, keep in mind that roaming is included, so you can talk and navigate without paying an extra.
The prefix to call Copenhagen is +0045 - Holidays in Copenhagen:
1 of January New Year
Holy Week (March or April depending on the year)
June 5 - Constitution Day
December 24 - Christmas Eve
25th December, Christmas
Rosenborg Castle
Security in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is considered one of the safest cities in the world, although not for that reason, we must stop taking basic safety measures, such as not carrying valuable objects at night or taking precaution in tourist places without losing sight of the belongings
As we always say, common sense is the greatest security we can carry with us when we travel.
Recommended restaurants in Copenhagen
We know that one of the most important aspects when traveling to Copenhagen, is to know its cuisine. Given this, we want to leave you a series of recommendations and advice, both of the restaurants we have tried throughout the trip, as well as the remarkable things that have caught our attention.
- Keep in mind that in Copenhagen, in most restaurants or coffee shops, you can pay by credit card.
- It is convenient to know that while traveling to Copenhagen there is the possibility of eating in cheaper places, restaurants and coffee shops are generally more expensive than the European standard.
- Although it is not bad to leave a tip, it is not necessary to leave it, since the service is usually included in the account.
Sushi Lovers: This small sushi place, located in Homemate Torvehallerne, in Frederiksborggade 21, is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city where you can eat sushi.
We ordered three varieties of rolls and 2 waters for 457DKK. Very good!
Sushi in Love
Skindbuksen: Located in the city center, this is another of Copenhagen's most recommended restaurants. They have an extensive menu of fish and meat, in addition to having a small terrace, very nice on hot days.
We ordered a typical hamburger from Copenhagen and a steak tartare more water for 46 euros to change.
After the experience, we have to say that although the hamburger was pretty good, the steak tartar practically inedible, the atmosphere is somewhat chaotic, since there is live music that makes the restaurant a kind of improvised karaoke, which does not convince us .
Paludan's Book & Cafe: This space in the heart of Copenhagen is one of the most charming dining venues we have ever known.
Surrounded by old bookshelves full of books and a cozy atmosphere, this cafeteria-restaurant resembles a library where you can come to read, have a drink or eat and even work in a most appropriate environment.
During the trip to Copenhagen we have been on two occasions, the first to have a coffee (20DKK) and the next to dine a plate of pasta, sandwich and beer for 230DKK.
Paludan's Book & Cafe
They coffee
simpleRAW: Vegetarian-vegan restaurant, one of the most recommended in Copenhagen. We arrived almost by chance and we have to say that it has become one of our favorite restaurants in the city.
We ordered some sweet potato snacks, two bowls, one curry and one vegetable, plus homemade lemonade for 375DKK.
Super recommended!
simpleRAW
Bertels Kager: This small bakery, located in the heart of Copenhagen, is what they say serves the best cheesecake in the city. And after trying it, we can only confirm it.
On the counter they have a blackboard with the varieties of the day, which are usually about 10-15 and the price is 55 crowns per serving. We ordered two cheesecake, American and cappuccino for 185DKK.
Really spectacular!
Bertels Kager Cheesecake
Morgenstedet: Located in Christiania, this restaurant is one of Copenhagen's most recommended vegetarians.
You must keep in mind that you cannot pay by card and that there are no ATMs in Christiania, so you must carry cash if you want to eat here.
Although they have a terrace, we recommend eating inside, since the kitchen is open and the atmosphere is also cozy, super interesting.
The daily menu is indicated on a blackboard and is changed according to the product they have. We ordered a soup, more hummus and two salads for 175DKK.
Morgenstedet
Bastard Café: This is one of the most curious coffees we've ever been to.
Known for being a cafeteria in which the protagonists are board games, card games and coffee, this is the meeting point for hundreds of young people (and not so young) who meet in this place to play and have a drink with the friends.
When we were there was no free table and that the place is very spacious, so we could not stay for a drink, but it is certainly an experience.
Bastard Coffee
Tight: Located in the city center, this restaurant is another of the most recommended places to eat in Copenhagen. We ordered some ribs, a risotto, beer, water and a dessert for 420DKK, which we have to confess, as a whole, does not just exceed the expectations we had set in the restaurant, since it is considered as one of the most recommended of the city.
Tight restaurant
