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Passport/Visa
The guide was updated:Denmark can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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The best time to visit Copenhagen is from March to August, offering pleasant weather and vibrant events. Spring, from March to May, provides milder temperatures and fewer crowds, while summer brings lively festivals and music, making the city more bustling. June through August offers comfortable temperatures. Copenhageners take advantage of this time to enjoy outdoor activities like swimming in the surrounding ocean and harbours.
Alternatively, the winter months, from December to February, represent the most affordable period with lower prices on accommodations and airfare. Despite chilly temperatures, this time is ideal for indoor activities like exploring museums and cafés. Additionally, winter in Copenhagen showcases magical Christmas festivities, contributing to the city's cosy and enchanting atmosphere.
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Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is located just eight kilometres from the centre of the city. As the largest and busiest airport in Scandinavia, it comprises three terminals, with international arrivals primarily processed in Terminal 3.
Various transportation options connect the airport to the city centre, ensuring a quick journey of about 15 to 35 minutes. Trains departing every ten minutes from Copenhagen Central Station offer a 15-minute commute, with convenient connections to the city and beyond via metro, train, S-train, or bus. The Metro operates around the clock, providing efficient travel to key locations, while buses offer a more economical but lengthier 35-minute ride to the central station. Taxis are available outside Terminal 3 but represent the priciest option.
Travellers holding a Copenhagen Card enjoy free, unlimited public transport within the entire capital region, covering trips to/from Copenhagen Airport. The card also grants free entry to over 80 attractions and museums, along with discounts at various establishments.
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Public Transport
Copenhagen boasts a reliable public transport system, with Metro, S-trains, and buses, including waterbuses, accessible using the same ticket. All you need to know is how many zones you will pass on your journey, which will play a crucial role in determining the appropriate ticket.
All three metro lines operate 24/7 for seamless travel. The A-buses are the primary buses in central Copenhagen; they run consistently at all hours, while night buses (N buses) operate from 1am to 5am, identifiable by their grey bus stop signs. The bright red "S" trains connect suburbs and surrounding towns to the city, running from 5am to 12:30am.
Biking provides an excellent and popular means of navigating the city, allowing visitors and locals to easily explore its charming streets and attractions while enjoying the bicycle-friendly infrastructure.
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Passport/Visa
Denmark can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Ferry to Copenhagen from Oslo
DFDS offers daily ferry services connecting Copenhagen and Oslo.
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Bike City Copenhagen
While in Copenhagen, why not get around the Danish way?
In Copenhagen, practically everybody rides a bike – it's an easy way to get around and it's good for the environment. Rent a bike from your hotel or at one of the many bike rental shops in the city. One of the most popular bike rental shops is Donkey Republic. You can rent a bike and pick it up from various locations around the city and you can easily unlock it with your phone.
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Taxi
Viggo
+45 92 45 46 47
Taxa 4x35
+45 35 35 35 35
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Post
The Post Office in Denmark is called Post Nord. Red post boxes to drop off your mail are scattered all over the city.
You can find an office at Vesterbrogade 74.
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Pharmacy
Steno Apotek
Vesterbrogade 6C
+45 33 14 82 66
Open 24 hours
Nørrebro Apotek
Nørrebrogade 8
+45 35 39 83 82
Open daily 8am–8pm
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Telephone
Country code +45
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Electricity
In Denmark, the electrical system operates on 220V at 50Hz. The country uses electrical plugs of type E and type K. The Type K electrical plug looks like Type E but with a ground pin instead of a hole on the plug, and a hole instead of a pin on the socket. So, it has two round pins and one spade grounding pin.
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