Wondering what to do in Copenhagen?

Our 3-day Copenhagen itinerary lays this out hour by hour. 3-4 days is ideal to comfortably see the main attractions: the old town, Nyhavn, Tivoli and a museum or two. With a full week, you'll also have time to explore alternative neighborhoods and take a day trip.

Yes, Copenhagen is one of Europe's more expensive cities. On a tight budget you can get by on €75-100 a day (basic lodging, food and transport); for a more comfortable trip, budget €150-200 a day. Cooking a few meals, getting the right transport pass and hitting happy hours all help stretch your money.

Yes, virtually everyone speaks excellent English, so you won't have trouble getting around. Locals still appreciate it when you try a basic greeting in Danish.

It includes unlimited public transport and free entry to 80+ attractions, with 24- to 120-hour options. It pays off if you're planning to hit several paid museums and use transport a lot in a short time; for a slower trip, paying per attraction might work out cheaper. We work through the break-even point in detail in our guide to whether the Copenhagen Card is worth it.

The airport is just 8km from downtown. The metro connects both in about 15 minutes and runs 24/7; you can also take a suburban train, taxi or rideshare if you prefer comfort over cost.

A temperate oceanic climate, with mild summers (17-22 °C) and cold but not extreme winters (0-4 °C). It rains fairly often year-round, so a waterproof jacket is a must in any season.

Yes, it's one of the safest cities in the world to cycle in, with 400km of dedicated, separated bike lanes. 62% of Copenhageners bike daily, and bike rentals are available all over the city.

Smørrebrød (open-faced rye sandwiches) is the must-try, along with frikadeller (Danish meatballs) and flæskesteg (roast pork with crackling). For something sweet, don't miss wienerbrød (the original "danish") and kanelsnegle, cinnamon rolls.

For Michelin-starred restaurants, yes, 2 to 3 months ahead. Popular mid-range spots are worth booking a few days out, while cafés and casual places are usually fine to just walk into.

Denmark uses the Danish krone (DKK), not the euro. It's a nearly cashless society: almost everything is paid by card or phone. Carrying 100-200 DKK covers any rare exception.

Yes, Denmark consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world, including for solo travelers. Usual precautions apply: watch your belongings in touristy areas, and always use a solid lock if you rent a bike, since bike theft is the most common issue.

Kronborg Castle, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Malmö in Sweden, Roskilde and Frederiksborg Castle are the most popular options, all well connected by train from downtown. All twelve are ranked in our day trips guide.

Hygge is the Danish concept of cozy contentment: candles, blankets, warm drinks and good company. You'll feel it best in warmly lit cafés, the houseboats of Christianshavn, or any corner of Nørrebro with a specialty coffee in hand.