city guides: copenhagen

Copenhagen Airport

Award-winning Copenhagen Airport is pleasant, efficient and close to the city center. Reach central Copenhagen by train from right under the Arrival Lounge (leaves every 10 minutes, 19-minute ride to the main station, costs DKK 25) or taxi (takes about the same time and costs DKK 175). Car rental firms are at the airport, but unless you have business out of town, don’t bother with a car, as walking distances are relatively short. On departure, if you missed out on shopping in the city, the airport offers a decent selection of stores.

Getting around

Many destinations are best reached by foot, as the central part of Copenhagen is crisscrossed by pedestrian areas, the old streets are narrow and cobblestoned, and distances are short. But if you have a spare afternoon, harbor a streak of audacity and want to join the cycling natives, deposit a 20-kroner coin to release a free bike from one of the many stands throughout the inner city. You will get your coin back when you return the bike to the same or another stand. Remember, though, that in Denmark, cyclists are subject to the same traffic rules as cars. This means that you must cycle on the right side of the street and stick out your arm to indicate when you want to turn a corner. Taxis are easy to get hold of from stands or can be hailed in the street, but they are quite expensive. Buses and a subway take care of public transportation.