Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark, with a total population of just over two and a half million, the city has one of the densest populations in northern Europe...
There is recorded evidence of the city of Copenhagen, which is spread over two small islands, in the eleventh century, by the fifteenth century it was named as the capital city of Denmark.
Tourist Guide to Copenhagen
Top Attractions in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Travel & Climate

Copenhagen Weather
The weather in Copenhagen differs from much of northern Europe and has a climate that borders on continental humidity and the temperature is often five degrees higher than is usual for its position.
Warm, sunny weather can occur at any time in Copenhagen between April and September, but rarely lasts longer than ten days at a time. The country is a popular tourist venue, attracting 1.3 million international visitors each year.
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General tourist information about Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a major business and cultural centre, and the country’s economy is heavily reliant on research and development; the city is also a regional centre, with large numbers of districts, many parks and a well defined cycle path system. Copenhagen is an environmentally friendly city and has drawn increasing recognition for the quality of life of its inhabitants. Since the turn of the century the city has seen massive investment in its infrastructure and cultural assets and facilities.

Copenhagen is well known for its number of parks and open spaces, the oldest and most visited, being the Rosenborg Castle Gardens. Originally landscaped in 1606 the garden attracts more than two and a half million visitors each year and is packed in the summer months with people sunbathing, playing ball and simply strolling around.
Copenhagen’s coasts are home to crystal waters and there are eight kilometres of sandy beaches just thirty minutes away from the city centre. In 2005, the city’s Amagar Strand Park, an artificial island, with a further four and a half kilometres of beaches, was opened to the public.

Historic information about Copenhagen
The city has a large medieval section, while the most attractive architecture of the city is in the area of Frederiksstaden. At the centre of the district is the Amalienborg Palace, some eighteenth century mansions and the Marble Church’s dome. There is a lot to see in the historical centre of the city, including the remains of the old city ramparts. The skyline of Copenhagen is broken only by castles and the church spires that give it the name ‘city of spires.’
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The construction of plenty of new and modern buildings in and around the city means that Copenhagen has plenty of hotels and guest houses for accommodate the large number of tourists it attracts each year.

Changes to its infrastructure and investment in cultural facilities have turned Copenhagen into a European epicentre on a par with Amsterdam and Barcelona.

Copenhagen has plenty to offer its visitors besides its parks and beaches. There is a wide range of museums that are well worth visiting, especially Denmark’s largest archaeological and cultural history museum and the National Arts Museum has exhibits that date back to the twelfth century.
Copenhagen is home to the famous Tivoli Gardens, the oldest amusement park in the world, containing the still operational oldest, Ferris wheel and roller coaster in the world.
If food is your thing then there are plenty of great places to eat as Copenhagen is home to no less than 13 Michelin star restaurants, there is also a variety of coffee shops and ethnic restaurants as well as budget priced eateries.

Denmark is famous for its beer and there are plenty of breweries and bars in Copenhagen, many of the bars also serve food. Copenhagen has a lively night life and is especially noted for its jazz scene...
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