Denmark · City Guide
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is one of Europe's most stylish, liveable and gastronomically extraordinary capitals, a beautiful harbour city combining the world's most influential restaurant scene, outstanding design culture, the magnificent Tivoli Gardens, superb cycling infrastructure, excellent museums and a quality of everyday life that consistently ranks among the highest in the world. From the Nyhavn harbour and the National Museum to the Louisiana Museum and the Christiania neighbourhood, Copenhagen rewards every visit.
Elect's take
"Copenhagen is the Scandinavian city that I find most consistently rewarding. The combination of the world's most important restaurant culture since Noma, outstanding design, beautiful urban spaces and the warmth of Danish hospitality creates a destination of exceptional quality."
The Copenhagen restaurant scene, transformed by Noma and its extraordinary alumni network, has made this city the most influential in contemporary global gastronomy. Outstanding restaurants including Geranium, Amass, Kadeau and Noma itself have placed Copenhagen at the absolute forefront of world dining. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 35 kilometres north of the city, is one of the finest museum experiences in Europe — a beautifully situated building combining outstanding art with landscape gardens above the Øresund strait. Tivoli Gardens, the world's second oldest amusement park, retains a genuine charm. The cycling infrastructure is world class and the best way to explore. Nyhavn's colourful harbour is iconic.
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Copenhagen Dining
The world's most influential restaurant scene since Noma transformed global gastronomy.
Louisiana Museum
One of Europe's finest art museums in a spectacular setting above the Øresund strait.
Tivoli Gardens
The world's second oldest amusement park with genuine charm and outstanding gardens.
Nyhavn
Copenhagen's iconic colourful harbour of 17th century townhouses and waterfront restaurants.
Copenhagen Cycling
World class cycling infrastructure making bikes the best way to explore the city.
Danish Design
A global reputation for furniture, architecture and industrial design expressed throughout the city.
