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Personal and Practical Information
 
Nearly everyone speaks English

Language
Nearly everyone in Copenhagen speaks English, as Danish pupils learn English at school from the 4. grade. And from the 5. grade, German.
 
Call 112 for emergencies
Personal emergencies - Doctors - Dentists - Casualty wards - Police
For any type of emergencies just call 112 (free from all phones in Denmark) and state the type of assistance required. Borrow a cell-phone if necessary as 70 % of Copenhagener's have one.
 
Foreigners receive free hospital treatment
Free hospital treatment
As a bonus visiting Denmark - all foreigners from all nations are entitled to free hospital treatment or use of casualty wards if an unexpected sickness or accident should occur during a temporary stay in Denmark. The patient's home transport is covered by the treated person.
Copenhagen Hospitals
 
The public health insurance system
Public health insurance
Persons visiting Denmark for a temporary period are covered by the Danish public health insurance system in accordance to agreements between Denmark and the visitor's home country. Check all the details at home before travelling to Denmark.
 
The pharmacy logo
Pharmacy - (Apotek)
Any type of medicine can only be purchased at chemists stores.
Nm.. Some pharmacies in Copenhagen offer 24 hour services.
"Apotek" is the Danish word for pharmacy.ormal opening hours from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.. Saturday until 1.00 p.
 
Fresh drinking tap water
Sparkling Clean and Fresh Drinking Water
Another bonus visiting Copenhagen is that all taps in the City run with Sparkling Clean and Fresh Drinking Water. No matter where you are in Copenhagen there will always be fresh drinking tap water around you. As one of the few countries in the world – Denmark can offer their citizens and visitors sparkling clean drinking water directly from the tap, and as a curiosity the same Sparkling Clean and Fresh Drinking Water is used in the shower - for watering lawns – for car wash and for flushing toilets etc. As a curiosity – many restaurants requires between DKK 50.00 – 100.00 for a can or jar of cold free and fresh tap water!
 
220 volts electricity
Electricity
Electricity is supplied at 220 volts A/C, 50-60 Hz cycle. In many hotels 110-volt power plugs are also available. Adapters and transformers can be purchased in Denmark. It's always best to check at your hotel desk before using an electrical outlet.
 
All services are all inclusive
Tipping
All service charges are included in restaurant – hotel and taxi bills etc. – so further tipping is unnecessary in Copenhagen and Denmark. If you feel that the service provided was extraordinarily good - a rewarding tip will be greatly appreciated.
 
Mind pickpockets in crowded areas


Mind the pedestrian street "Strøget"
Safety Precautions - Pocket Thieves
Like in any other Capital City or Metropolitan areas – Copenhagen has it’s problems with professional pickpockets and thieves that mainly target Visitors and Tourist and are spread all over the city. Even though Copenhagen records a low crime rate and is a safe place to be, pocket thieves operate in crowded tourist areas, where the risk of being a victim for these sneaky criminals is higher on the Pedestrian Street “Strøget” and the area around the Central Station as well as Cinemas - Cafés - Restaurants and Public Transportation etc.. So be careful with your personal belongings and always use your common sense. If any attempt - you should immediately contact the police.

Warning! Many trick thieves and con men have entered into the city for the tourist season and are operating with their criminal activities at the pedestrian street “Strøget”.
 
The police uniform and emblem

The police on horseback
Police - Copenhagen
The Police Force in Copenhagen is well prepared and trained to tackle any situation that should occur during your stay in Copenhagen. The metropolitan police are here to protect – serve and advise tourist that visit the city and the police officers in Copenhagen speak English and German. Copenhagen is a safe city with a very low crime rate - but if you experience or find anything suspicious – or you are hassled by anyone - then immediately contact a police officer wearing a dark blue uniform and the very characteristic badge with a crown and three lions together with nine red hearts in a golden shield (The National Coat of Arms) - or ask for the location of the nearest police station. All basic emergencies for police - fire - ambulance dial 112.
Politi
 
Lost and Found Property
Lost and Found Property
Contact the nearest Police Station or officer if you have lost your belongings - as the Lost and Found Property Office is operated by the Danish police. The police will guide you and help you to locate the lost property at the Lost and Found premises. Politi
 
The yellow busses in the metropolis area
Local Transportation
A view over Copenhagen’s public transport system and how to move a round in the city for tourists – visitors – cruise passengers – when using trains –busses – the metro – taxies – harbour busses – bicycles etc. Transport
   
Parking in Copenhagen
Like all other major cities and capitals around the world – it is nearly impossible and very costly to find a parking space in the city centre – but Copenhagen offers 8-10 parking houses or parking lots in the inner city.
Transport
 
Denmark taken on a clear day
Denmark - Overview
Take a brief tour through Denmark and get more information and facts about Demarks’ history - geographical location - population - government - royal family - capital and largest cities – the democratic era and constitution – the flag – landscape and coastline – and much more… Denmark
*A Part of the Danish Cultural Heritage*

Religion and Churches
 
Remarkable Historical Churches and landmarks in and around Copenhagen
 
The Cathedral of Copenhagen - Our Lady from 1840. The Altar with the famous statues of Christ and the twelve Apostles at the nave by legendary sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. History
Saint Petri Church from 1450 is the oldest church in Copenhagen and the domicile of the German-speaking congregation related to the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Denmark. History
The Marble Church  – Frederik’s Church from 1894 – with the largest dome (31 m) in Northern Europe was left as a ruin for almost 150 years. Placed beside Amalienborg Palace. History
 
Religion - The National Church of Denmark
85 % of all Danes are Protestants and are members of the National Church of Denmark - which is Evangelical Lutheran. The Danes became Christians more than 1000 years ago - when the Danish King Harald Bluetooth raised the Runic stones at Jelling in Jutland in the first half of the 10th century stating that Christianity had come to Denmark.

Historical Churches
Many historical churches are placed in Copenhagen - and open to tourists 7 days
a week. All visitors are welcome to participate in the church service and take part of the Holy Communion. Some churches date back to 1450 - and many of these holy buildings are older - as they have been rebuilt after being destroyed by fires.

Other Places of Worship in Copenhagen
Numerous Churches and Places of Worship belonging to other religious denominations than Evangelical-Lutheran are located around the city - where tourists can attend services - as the following world religions are represented in Copenhagen: Baptist – Buddhist - Charismatic - Christian Scientist - Church of England - Hare Krishna - International Christian Ministry - Islam - Jehovah's Witnesses - Judaism - Methodist - Mormon - Pentecostal - Quaker - Roman Catholic - Russian Orthodox - Salvation Army - Seventh Day Advent and Sikh.

The Web-site for The Danish National Church (Folkekirken) www.folkekirken.dk (only in Danish)
 
Remarkable Historical Churches and landmarks in and around Copenhagen
 
Grundtvig's Church built 1921-1940 - is the largest public Evangelical Lutheran church in Scandinavia - and a national monument over priest and Danish pioneer of folk high schools, philosopher, social reformer and hymn-writer - History
The old anchor forge was changed into The Church of Holmen in 1641 – as a cruciform church with a chapel – where two famous men are buried – the naval heroes Niels Juel (1629-1697) and Peter Wessel Tordenskiold (1690 -1720). History
Christiansborg Palace Chapel – from 1733-45 is the Chapel of the Danish Royal Family and has burnt down several times. In 1826 the chapel celebrated the 1000 years of Christianity in Denmark. Many Royal events and weddings have taken place here. History
 
Final resting places for famous Copenhageners
Final resting places
 

Shopping Hours in Copenhagen
 

Shops & Stores
Monday-Friday: 9.00/9.30/10.00 a.m. - to - 5.30/7.00 p.m.
Saturday: 9.00 a.m. - to - 4.00/5.00 p.m.

City centres in and around greater Copenhagen
Monday-Friday: 9.00 a.m - to - 9.00 p.m.
Saturday: 9.00 a.m - to - 5.00 p.m.

Sunday
Small supermarkets, kiosks, bakeries etc.
Open: 10:00 - to - 16:00.
Bakeries open early every day.

The first Sunday in every month – shops and malls are open from 9:00 to 17:00.


Enjoy a variety of early fresh bread from
the many bakeries in town.
 

Shopping Malls

 

Downtown walkway "Strøget" a shopping paradise with lots of shops and boutiques
at the side of sidewalk cafes and restaurants.


City Mall at Copenhagen's waterfront with shops, restaurants, boutiques and cafes all under the same roof.

Post Offices and Banks
Post Offices - Copenhagen
Opening hours depends on location of Post Office in city.
Monday-Friday from 9 - 9.30 - 10 am to 5. - 5.50 pm.
Sat 9 - 9.30 - 10 am to 1 pm. Sunday closed.
For more info Post Denmark

Banking Hours and ATM service - Copenhagen
Banks are open from 10:00 to 16:00 - Monday to Friday. On Thursday banks are open to 18:00. At Copenhagen’s Central Station banking hours are from 7:00 to 21:00 - 7 days/week. ATM machines and service is provided outside every bank in Copenhagen and accepts all international credit cards.


Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate in Copenhagen and Denmark

Denmark has four charming seasons: spring – summer – autumn and winter. Spring begins at the end of March to May. Summer starts in June and the hottest months with average temperature of 18°-24° Celsius is July and August. Autumn starts at the end of September to the middle of November with many sunny days and the leaves as well as the vegetation changes into beautiful orange – red and yellow colours. Winter starts at the end of November and ends in March with snowfall and freezing temperatures – making January - February the coldest month.
 
Springtime
Summertime
Autumn fall
Wintertime
 
Averages weather for Denmark and Copenhagen
 

Changeable climate and weather
Denmark has a typical island climate because of its very variable and flat nature - and one is never certain if the weather brings sun or rain on a new day. Surprisingly - many tourists find the changeable climate quite charming and there will often blow a fresh wind over the country.

The coldest months in Copenhagen
The coldest month of the year is January - February with an average temperature near 0°. C., and the warmest is July with an average about 18°-24° C.

The lowest temperature reported in Denmark – was -29,0° C. in 1942 - measured in West Jutland at Ringkøbing.

The highest tempuratures in Denmark
The highest temperature reported in Denmark was 36,5° C in July 1975.

The highest seasonal temperature in 2002 was 32,0° C on August 19 - 2002
The highest temperature reported in 2003 was 33,0° C on August 9 - 2003
The highest temperature reported in 2004 was 31,0° C on August 15 - 2004
The highest temperature reported in 2005 was 30,1° C on July 11 - 2005
The highest temperature reported in 2006 was 33,5° C on July 20 - 2006
The highest temperature reported in 2007 was 31,5° C on June 11 - 2007 (North Jutland)
The highest temperature reported in 2008 was 31,4° C on July 29 - 2008 (South Jutland)
The highest temperature reported in 2009 was 32,8° C on August 20 - 2009 (Jutland)
The highest temperature reported in 2010 was 33,9° C on July 11 - 2010 (Bornholm)


Daily weather forecast from The Danish Meteorological Institute

Beaches around Copenhagen

When you stay in Copenhagen you are never far from a beach area.

See: Beaches and Bathing outside of Copenhagen

Danish Currency

The "Krone and Øre" is the Danish currency, which is equal up to 100 øre.
There are 100 øre for 1 Danish Krone. Crown.

Notes are available in 50 - 100 - 200 - 500 and 1000 DKK.
All of the banknotes are decorated with great Danish personalities and symbols from
the historical world.

Coins in circulation are 50 øre, 1 - 2 - 5 - 10 and 20 Kroner. The 25 øre coin has been taken out of circulation as from October 1st 2008.

Note & Coin series from the Danish Nationalbank

See also:Danmarks Nationalbank
 

50 kroner (kr.) note portraying the famours writer
Karen Blixen. (Also known as Isak Dinesen)

Back of 50 kroner (kr.) note with historical relics
and symbols.

 

Personal information Religion Banking hours
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To be continued!

 

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