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Libraries are great Information Centres for tourism activities and services.

City Info Centres in Copenhagen

Libraries are great city information Centres
Visit your local library in Copenhagen - as public Libraries are great information and service centres for tourists and visitors - and obtain much more information about Copenhagen. Use the facilities like free Internet (book accommodations - airline tickets - travel offers etc.) - fax-service - copying facilities etc. - as well as reading a lot of free fresh daily newspapers from different countries plus magazines and other popular reading stuff. The Danish word for library is "Bibliotek". A collection of up-to-date travel books and guides are offered with information about Copenhagen - Denmark and Scandinavia. Even opened on Saturdays and Sundays!

Libraries

Credits Cards

Credit Cards in Copenhagen

All international credit cards are mostly accepted in Copenhagen and Denmark. Banks - shops - hotels - restaurants and other type of services allows a fee of 3,75% for every transaction the tourists make with their credit card.

There are over 350 km of safe cycle tracks in and around Copenhagen.

Copenhageners have quite a noble culture and behaviour on their cycles.

Cycling in Copenhagen

350 km of safe cycle tracks
There are about 5,2 million bicycles in Denmark - and 1,2 million in Copenhagen - as nearly every Dane owns a cycle. Almost 200,000 Copenhageners use their beloved cycles to commute back and forth to work every day - and in the warmer periods - especially in the summertime - the amount of cyclists in Copenhagen increase on the 350 km of safe cycle tracks that are established around the city. There are free cycles available in Copenhagen at 120 racks and collect stations located around the inner city.

Copenhagen has a quite noble cycle culture
Copenhagen is a very biker friendly city and has been it for almost 100 years with a quite noble cycle culture - and here are some basic rules - when cycling in the city: Keep right and always use the bicycle tracks - when available. Use hand signals - when turning right or left or stopping. In Denmark there are no right turns on red. Only one person is allowed on a cycle - and riding side by side is permitted. Stop at bus stops - and allow passengers to enter or departure the bus.

Transport

Always clean free fresh drinking tap water in Copenhagen.

Drinking Water in Copenhagen

Free fresh tap 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!

By Danish law - it is compulsory to drive on the right side of the road.

Like in other capital cities - there are also great queues - and heavy traffic jams in Denmark during rush hours.

Driving in Denmark

Basic traffic rules
In Denmark everyone drives on the right side of the road - and remember - always with your head lights on. All the road signs use standard international symbols and sometimes include Danish text. 1 kilometer is equal to 0.6 miles.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in Denmark is 50 km/h in towns and built-up areas - 80 km/h on open roads - and 110 km/h on the highway (some parts allow 130 km/h with posted signs). There are special speed limits for trailers - caravans and mobile homes.

Safety Rules - Parking - Alcohol
In Denmark - seat belts must be used at all times - and there must be a seat belt for every person in the car. Make sure to carry a warning triangle in your car - and use it when stopping on open roads or highways. Parking cars unlawfully will result in a fine of over DKK 500,-. It’s a must in Denmark always to keep your headlights on. Just don't drink and drive with alcohol or drugs in your body. The legal limit for alcohol in your blood is 0.05 per cent in Denmark - anything higher than 0.05 - one will receive a very high fine - hard punishment - as well as a jail sentence!

Driving Documents and Motorcycles
Always carry your driving licence - vehicle registration document - and certificate of motor insurance with you. You must be 18 years to drive a car or motorcycle in Denmark - and motor cyclists must use a crash helmet at all times.

Emergency and Assistance
If involved in a traffic accident in Denmark - one must call 112 to receive help and support from the Danish police - fire department or ambulance.

Transport

220 volts electricity.

Electricity in Copenhagen

Power supply
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.

Holidays and Flag days in Denmark.

Flag Days - Holy Days - Public Holidays

Flag - Holy and Public Holidays
In Denmark there are several Flag Days - Holy Day and Public Holidays that are celebrated as a part of the Danish Christian inheritance and culture. And there are many seasonal holidays and vacations - such as summer holidays - autumn holidays and winter holidays. All public schools follow the seasonal holidays.

Flag days - Holidays

Tourists receive free hospital treatment in Denmark during a temporary stay.

Free Hospital Treatment in Copenhagen

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

Hotel Booking.

Hotel Booking - Copenhagen

Hotels and Accommodation
Hotel Booking is easy in Copenhagen. Just use our hotel booking system on the front page of Copenhagen Portal

Hotel Booking

Interactive Maps over inner Copenhagen and beyond the city.

Interactive Maps - Copenhagen and Beyond

Interactive Maps
We find it essential - and as an important "must" - that an online tourist site and travel guide has several interactive maps - which shows and describes in details all the top attractions and historical venues - so our valued visitors can find their way around - and are completely informed about the sites they are visiting in Copenhagen and beyond. We are the first company in the world that has produced some costly interactive maps for our web user’s convenience - and as a helpful and valuable service and inspiring tool.

Interactive Map - Copenhagen

Interactive Map - Greater Copenhagen

Wireless all over the city.

Internet - WIFI - Cell Phone in Copenhagen

Wireless all over Town
You can go online nearly everywhere in Copenhagen as almost every hotel - café - libraries and other public areas like train stations and the airport offers wireless internet solutions.
Check with your hotel Concierge about all the wireless facilities around town and also the possibility to rent cell phones and laptop units. SIM cards and top-ups can be purchased all over the city - at kiosks - shops and supermarkets.

Nearly every Dane speaks English and German.

Language in Denmark

Language
As a privileged few - and among billions of people around the whole wide world - there are only 5.6 million Danes that speak and understand Danish. In the Scandinavian countries Danish is understandable between the Swedes and Norwegians and vice versa. Nearly everyone in Copenhagen and Denmark speaks English - as Danish pupils learn English at school from the 4. Grade. And from the 5. Grade - German.

Onsite

There are baggage storing facilities at the Airport - and the Central Station in Copenhagen.

Lockers and Luggage Storage in Copenhagen

The Central Station
At Copenhagen’s Central Station there are good facilities to store luggage as well as using the personal locker system. At the left baggage section the prices are very competitive - and the real value comes from knowing that you can get on with your business meeting or sightseeing trip and not have to worry about your belongings. The left luggage service operates every day between 05:30 am to 01:00 pm. On Sundays from 06:00 am.

Copenhagen Airport
There are left luggage-baggage storage facilities in each terminal at Copenhagen Airport. All kind of baggage and luggage items can be stored for up to one month at reasonable prices. Opening hours: Every day 5 am - 10 pm.

Unfortunately - the maximum rental period for baggage lockers at the airport is 72 hours.

Security checks
All items are subject to security checks - including X-ray screening and random hand searches.

Central Station

Copenhagen Airport

Contact the police for lost and found property.

Lost and Found Property in Copenhagen

Lost and Found
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.

Lost & Found - Police

Monthly Newsletter.

Monthly Newsletter - About Denmark and Copenhagen

Practical & Helpful Monthly Newsletter
For our Tourists and Cruise passengers convenience - we provide a Monthly Newsletter with all necessary and up to date info about Copenhagen with tips on what to see - what to do and where to go - and some practical advise - while you visit the Danish capital. We will describe the actually month in Copenhagen regarding the latest about Traffic and Transport News - Weather - Sightseeing - Fields Trips - Eating - Events & Special Events - Cruise Ships - Bus Route Map - Free Admission - Personal & Practical Information - Tourists Matters - Public Holidays & Flag Days - Recipes of the Month - City & Tour Tips - Parking - Miscellaneous and much more.

Newsletter

Parking Sign.

Parking in Copenhagen

Parking Copenhagen and Cruise Terminal
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.

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Call 112 in Denmark for an urgent situation or emergencies.

Personal Emergencies in Copenhagen

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 80 % of Copenhagener's have one.

The pharmacy logo in Danish.

Pharmacy - (Apotek) in Copenhagen

Apotek - Pharmacy
Any type of medicine can only be purchased at chemists stores.
Some pharmacies in Copenhagen offer 24 hour services.
"Apotek" is the Danish word for pharmacy. Normal opening hours from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.. Saturday until 1.00 p.m.

The very distinctive emblem on police uniforms.

The police on horse- back on their daily trip through the city area.

Police in Copenhagen

The Danish Police
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.

Police Politi

One can achieve many good bargains and fine deals in Copenhagen.

There is always some kind of sale going on in shops and stores in Copenhagen all year round.

Price Level in Copenhagen

An expensive City - with some good bargains
Even though Copenhagen has the status of being one of the most expensive cities in the world - with 25% VAT on all products and services - one can as a tourist or visitor find some good bargains and acceptable deals - here - there and everywhere in the city.

Price Level in Copenhagen
For our web-users convenience - we have made an evaluation of the average prices in Danish Kroner for everyday consumer goods and services in Copenhagen stores - supermarkets - gas stations - hotels etc.. The prices are subject to daily offers and bargains - which can vary from store to store depending on different products - brands and offers. The following information in our "Price Level in Copenhagen" webpage is just meant to give our web-users an indication of the price level in Copenhagen for comparison of similar products in their own country.

Price Level

The public health and insurance system.

Public Health Insurance

Danish 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.

Mind pickpockets in crowded areas.

Mind the pedestrian street "Strøget" for con men and pocket thieves.

Safety Precautions in Copenhagen

Pocket Thieves and Con Men
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 quite 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! - Warning! - Warning!
Many trick thieves and con men will enter into the city for the tourist season - and are operating with their criminal activities especially at the Pedestrian Street “Strøget”. Take especially good care of your bag - wallet - cell-phone - iPhone - camera - jewellery - wrist watch - and anything else of value - and never carry more than DKK 100-200 with you - as there are ATMs everywhere.

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There are 5 km with shops in one stretch in Copenhagen.

Shopping - 5 km with shops - in one stretch in Copenhagen

Shops - Shops and Shops
From Kongens Nytorv (The Kings square) - at the end of the Pedestrian Street "Strøget" - close to "Nyhavn" - and to the other end of Copenhagen - the Zoo Gardens - there is almost 5 km of shops - shops and shops. The route can start at Kongens Nytorv - then walk up through the Pedestrian Street "Strøget" - pass the Town Hall Square - (take a pause here and enjoy a red Danish hotdog) - then enter Vesterbrogade and continue right to the Zoo Gardens. The walk tour will nearly take a half day each way. With a free city bike the trip will be reduced to half time. For shopaholics and bargain hunters - this is the ultimate 5 km of shopping and workout tour in one stretch - as well as a great way to experience Copenhagen - and also get some healthy refreshing exercise.

See public opening hours

VAT and Tips are all inclusive for any type of service charges in Denmark.

Tipping in Denmark

Tipping
All service charges and VAT 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.

The yellow busses in the metropolis area.

Transportation in Copenhagen

Moving around
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.

Public Transport Transport

Latest Transport update Newsletter

25% VAT - are included in any purchase price in Denmark.

The old Danish treasury chest from 1642.

25% VAT - Refund - Personal Taxation in Denmark

VAT (Value added tax) and refund
VAT - 25% are included in the purchase price for all products and services in Denmark. All Non EU citizens can obtain a refund on their Tax Free Shopping. Ask the shops about the Danish Tax Refund Programme when shopping in Copenhagen.

Personal income Tax - and a High Standard of Living
In brief - personal income taxes in Denmark are among the highest in the world. To pay for a high standard of living - plus one of the world’s most well functioning welfare systems - the Danes pay 50-60% tax of their total income. Married couples are taxed separately. The Danish taxation system is progressive and very complicated to administrate - even by the Danes - and also by the Danish “Skat” authorities. (Danish - IRS - Internal Revenue Service) Danish income tax consists of national tax - municipal tax - and a high healthcare contribution. Due to a "tax ceiling" you will never pay more than 60% of your total income on income tax in Denmark - but the Danes have nevertheless many other tax burdens to pay - as they still have to pay the 25% VAT on all goods - plus contribute with a lot of other government fees and taxes as a supplement to the Danish treasury account.

Miscellaneous and Beyond Copenhagen

Denmark seen from top on a very clear day by satellite.

Denmark - Overview

Denmark in Brief
Take a brief tour through Denmark and get more information and facts about Denmark's’ 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*

CHURCHES AND RELIGION

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
90 % of all ethnic 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 for 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.

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

The Web-site for The Danish National Church (Folkekirken) www.folkekirken.dk (only in Danish)

Final resting places for famous Copenhageners and Danish cemeteries

Final resting places

OTHER RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS

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 by Places of Worship 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.

PUBLIC OPENING HOURS

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 - 19:00.

The first Sunday in every month - shops and malls are open from 9:00 to 18:00.

Bakeries open very early every day

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

Shopping Malls

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

City Mall outside of Copenhagen with shops - restaurants - boutiques and cafes - all under the same roof.

Post Offices and Banks

Post Offices

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

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

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.

The Four Seasons in Denmark
The four seasons are Spring - Summer - Autumn and Winter

Springtime

Summertime

Autumn fall

Wintertime

Averages weather and temperatures 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 - August 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 temperatures in Denmark
The highest temperature reported in Denmark were 36,5° C in July 1975.

The highest seasonal temperature in 2002	32,0° C	August 19 - 2002
The highest temperature reported in 2003	33,0° C	August 09 - 2003
The highest temperature reported in 2004	31,0° C	August 15 - 2004
The highest temperature reported in 2005	30,1° C	July 11 - 2005
The highest temperature reported in 2006	33,5° C	July 20 - 2006
The highest temperature reported in 2007	31,5° C	June 11 - 2007 (North Jutland)
The highest temperature reported in 2008	31,4° C	July 29 - 2008 (South Jutland)
The highest temperature reported in 2009	32,8° C	August 20 - 2009 (Jutland)
The highest temperature reported in 2010	33,9° C	July 11 - 2010 (Bornholm)
The highest temperature reported in 2011	28,2° C	June 06 - 2011 (Rønne - Bornholm)

Daily weather forecast from The Danish Meteorological Institute

BEACHES AND BATHING

Beaches around Copenhagen

When you stay in Copenhagen you are never far from a beach area. From any point and place in Denmark - there will be less than 52 km to the coastline - beaches and sea.

See: Beaches and Bathing outside of Copenhagen

CURRENCY

Danish Currency

KRONER & ØRE

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: Denmark's National Bank

50 kroner (DKK) note portraying the famous writer Karen Blixen.

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

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