COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen is a city full of life and charm and stunning modern design coexists with magnificent historical buildings. Denmark's capital is manageable and safe and has a lot on offer. The "bridge areas" are trendy, the water front is sizzling, but the charm and the relaxed atmosphere still remain.

You will be surprised how much there is to see and do in Copenhagen, no wonder this capital hosts the happiest people in the world!

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FLIGHTS TO COPENHAGEN 

Scandinavia Airline Systems (SAS) is Scandinavia’s biggest airline.

With more direct flights from the UK to Copenhagen than ever before, it is now simple to travel and discover the charms of Copenhagen - so why wait any longer?

Flights from the UK are less than 2 hours. SAS flies from London Heathrow and City Airports, Birmingham, Manchester and Aberdeen.

SAS flights to Copenhagen

ART, DESIGN AND CULTURE

The Copenhagen art scene has reached a very strong international position in the last decade.

Copenhagen is a cosmopolitan culture with staunch traditions in art, ballet, opera and theatre as well as is married with Nordic simplicity and the clean lines of the architecture and design.

You can visit the coolest and most active galleries and see the best of contemporary art in the Danish capital.

The art scene in Copenhagen

NIGHTLIFE AND FESTIVALS

Nightlife in Copenhagen changes fast and starts late, things don't really get going on Friday and Saturday night until after midnight.

The city has an ever-changing range of clubs, restaurants and bars catering to all tastes.

Nightlife in Copenhagen

Copenhagen and its surroundings offer a lot of festivals during summer. Look at the event list below for the most famous ones.

COPENHAGEN GASTRONOMY

Seasoned visitors to Copenhagen have known it for years, Copenhagen gastronomy just gets better and better.

The latest Michelin Guide has awarded Copenhagen twelve stars, more than Rome, Madrid, Berlin, Milan and Vienna which confirms that Copenhagen continues as the number one food-lover's destination in Scandinavia and Europe.

Michelin dining in Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN FASHION/SHOPPING

Over the last decade, the international profile of Copenhagen's fashion designers has increased dramatically.
Ambitions are to be Number 4 in Europe, and Copenhagen is well on the way of achieving this.

Shopping in Copenhagen is fantastic and offers you everything from Danish highstreet stores to little designer boutiques.

Shopping in Copenhagen 

EVENTS IN COPENHAGEN

Friday Rock in Tivoli 
 
Roskilde Festival 3-6 July 

CPH Jazz Festival 4-13 July

Cultural Harbour 1-3 august

Copenhagen Cooking 22-31 Aug

Hammershøi in London
From June 28 to September 7 the Royal Academy of Arts will host a Vilhelm Hammershøi exhibition; and will feature over 60 paintings by this celebrated Danish painter.
See Hammershøi in Denmark at: Ordrupgaard, Glyptotek, Hirschsprung, Øregård and
the Danish National Gallery.

ALTERNATIVE COPENHAGEN

Christiania
The art and the human diversity of Christiania are what makes it so special and it is definitely worthwhile a visit. 
City Bikes for Free
Get a hold of a colourful bike at one of the 110 citybike-racks that are situated around town to experince Copenhagen.
The Sea Forts of Copenhagen
Copenhagen has three sea forts at the entrance to the harbour. They are all artificial islands built in the old days to protect the city. 
Hotdogs
The sausage wagon stalls, 'pølsevogne', are scattered around town and is a popular snack among Danes.