Capital city in Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Copenhagen
Easy, safe and bike-friendly capital for a first Nordic solo trip or a short nomad stay: great food, harbor swimming, fast metro. Prices are high and rentals are hard to find.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$3,610–5,120Comfortable, one person · kr.24,000–34,000Details
- Value for money7/100Better value than 6% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–SepWarmest: Jul, 21°CDetails
- Air quality12 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2015) · ModerateDetails
- Internet278 MbpsFixed broadband, Denmark medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableExcellent groundwater; harbor-front water fountains and cafés give refills.Details
- LGBTQ+5/5Very welcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: spoken almost everywhereDetails
- Doctor's visit$75–150Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundUberVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardPractically cashlessPractically cashless; cards and phone payments work everywhere, even at markets.Details
Where to stay in Copenhagen
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Vesterbro and Kødbyen | Nightlife, food, hostels and a short walk to Central Station |
| Nørrebro | Multicultural cafés, bars and long stays; younger crowd |
| Indre By (Inner City) | Sights and shopping; central but expensive and touristy |
| Østerbro | Quiet, green and family-friendly; runs in Fælledparken |
| Christianshavn | Canals, cafés and Freetown Christiania nearby |
Apps that work in Copenhagen
Ride-hailing
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Messenger
- Rejseplanen: Journey planner for all public transport
- DSB: Train tickets across Denmark
- Taxis: Taxis are metered and expensive; Dantaxi's app and street ranks work too. Most trips are faster by metro or bike.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Denmark.
- Practically cashless Practically cashless; cards and phone payments work everywhere, even at markets. A few places refuse cash, so carry a card.
- Currency: Krone (DKK). US$1 ≈ kr.6.65 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Bank ATMs rarely add local fees; avoid Euronet machines and always decline dynamic currency conversion.
- Tipping: Service is included. Rounding up or about 10% for great table service is appreciated, never expected.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work almost everywhere; locals use MobilePay to pay friends and small sellers.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors give fingerprints and a face photo to the Entry/Exit System (EES) on first entry.
- ETIAS pre-travel authorisation isn't required yet and has no confirmed start date; check the EU site before you fly.
- The Faroe Islands and Greenland are outside Schengen: a Schengen visa isn't valid there, and flights involve passport control.
Emergency numbers
Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, E, F, K · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Lebara and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at 7-Eleven and kiosks; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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