Discover Copenhagen

The currency in Copenhagen is the krone (crown). You don’t need to worry about tipping in the city as bills usually include service charge

In Europe’s cycling capital, do like the locals and hire a bike out from the hostel for just 80DKK (about £9)

Head to the food markets Torvehallerne or Copenhagen Street Food to fill your stomach on traditional Danish treats

Be cautious in Freetown Christiania, a hippy part of town. Don’t take photos around Pusher’s Street where drug deals sometimes take place

Go to Copenhagen Coffee Lab for your caffeine fix. They serve the best coffee in the city

If you fly into Copenhagen airport, the city centre is easily reached by taking the train in just 13 minutes. Trains depart from Terminal 3 every 10 minutes.

Summer in Copenhagen reaches highs of 23 degrees Celsius 

The warmest months are July and August when the city is busiest

Enjoy mild weather throughout the spring and autumn, a great time to visit as you’ll find less queues and crowds.

Copenhagen is coldest from December to February with temperatures sometimes dropping below 0 degrees. Make sure to wrap up and stay warm with hot Danish coffee

Tivoli Gardens: this is the second oldest amusement park in the world and well worth a visit

For being a Cycling city: Did you know the city has more bikes than cars? You’ll notice how cycle-friendly Copenhagen is with its bike-only bridges and cycle infrastructure. 

Food: Cutting edge restaurants, different cuisines, pastries and Danish street food can be found in the capital

‘Hygge’: During autumn and winter, hygge is a warm, sociable feeling that Danes love. From cosy log fires, an ale in an old pub to wooly sweaters and candles, experience hygge in the off season

Happy, friendly people: Denmark is always listed in the top five happiest countries in the world 

The Little Mermaid Statue: the Danish author Hans Christian Anderson, who wrote The Little Mermaid is buried in Copenhagen. You can see the famous bronze Little Mermaid statue in the city which is based the character from his fairytale