Copenhagen Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go

Practical tips for Copenhagen

• Buy 24h/72h City Pass covering metro/bus/train + airport — DKK80/200.

• Rent Donkey Republic bike (app) DKK50/day — join the 62% of Copenhageners who commute by bike.

• Book Noma / Geranium / Alchemist 3+ months ahead; tasting menus DKK3,500–4,500.

Staying safe and comfortable

Local emergency number: 112.

• Among world's safest capitals — Global Peace Index top-5.

• Petty theft rare but possible at Strøget + Nyhavn + Central Station.

• Christiania: photography of Pusher Street forbidden — respect the rule strictly.

• Cycle carefully — Copenhageners fast + rule-strict.

• Emergency 112.

Visas and entry

Entry policy: visa free, typically up to 90 days. Schengen visa-free 90 days per 180 for US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia/NZ/Japan/Korea/UAE/most Latin America. From late 2026 non-EU visa-exempt need ETIAS €7. Others use Schengen visa via Danish consulate / VFS Global.

Budgeting your trip

Accommodation is the largest controllable cost in Copenhagen. Compare live rates for your dates and neighbourhood shortlist before locking in flights — the difference between areas is often larger than the difference between travel weeks.