One of the best ways to find info about what to see in Copenhagen is to visit “See and do” at Wonderful Copenhagen’s site, See and do.
IPRES 20026 will take place in one of the world’s most liveable and sustainable cities. Copenhagen is home to one of the world’s most distinct and innovative food scenes, impressive architecture and design and one of the oldest monarchies in the world with a rich history tracing back to the Viking Age. It is surrounded by water and is the perfect place to test your bike riding skills and make use of a highly efficient public transport system whilst taking in some of its grand sights.
Copenhagen is much more than a dot on the map. It is a state of mind and a way of life. It is the Scandinavian spirit – safety, efficiency, sustainability, creativity, equality, happiness and trust.
Copenhagen is a capital ahead of its time without forgetting its past. Its unrivalled food scene, impressive architecture and design, rich royal history, and a wide array of cultural action offer something for everyone. All year round. The city is carefully planned with pedestrians, cyclists, and green spaces in mind and has received much praise for its remarkably high level of sustainable living.
It is the perfect place to ‘go local’ and, for instance, test your bike riding skills, but an extensive public transport network makes it easy to travel the city in other ways too. Regardless of your preference, rest assured that you’ve arrived in one of the safest and most liveable cities worldwide, where everything is nearby. This is your chance, in other words, to not just come here, but become here!
Whether it’s the scenic waterfront, the old canals, or inner-city lakes, water takes centre stage in Copenhagen. Once a fishermen’s and merchants’ port, Copenhagen’s harbour area evolved into an industrial dock before transforming into today’s popular cultural and recreative space.
Nowadays, the harbour area is a year-round favourite spot for recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, rowing, stand-up paddling, and fishing, and popular with locals and visitors alike. Equally popular is to walk or cycle around the entire harbour basin and via the 24(!) bike bridges connecting Copenhagen’s city districts crosswise. Alternatively, sit back and enjoy the city from the waterside on one of the many boat tours available.
As Copenhagen focuses on shaping a better tomorrow, it does so with great respect for its past. The city is home to one of the world’s oldest monarchies and has a history that traces back to the Viking Ages. Simply put, history is everywhere in Copenhagen. Its cobblestone streets, palaces, and royal artefacts make for a beautiful backdrop to the modern life lived by the Copenhageners of today. Colourful old houses and historic sites intertwine with next-level contemporary architecture and design and are part of the city’s vision to incorporate sustainability on all levels.
Dive deep into Copenhagen’s DNA and history from a long list of museums and royal attractions and experience the historic cultural district of Copenhagen and beyond right here.
Copenhagen is frequently voted one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, and its 546 km of bicycle paths, curb-separated bicycle tracks, bike bridges, cycle superhighways, and bike traffic lights are part of the daily commute for many locals. The city’s tireless focus on bicycle-centric urban planning and on creating a safe, well-connected, and user-friendly bicycle infrastructure quickly makes most visitors understand that one of the best ways to explore the city is, in fact, by bike. Many of Copenhagen’s hotels provide free bikes for their guests, and both local bike rentals and tour guides are more than happy to assist you with getting out and about the city on two wheels.
Get inspired and discover Copenhagen’s classic tourist attractions, palaces, museums, hidden treasures and much more online at The official guide to Copenhagen.