A guide to Copenhagen

Copenhagen

There are wealth of attractions to explore in the historic city of Copenhagen - the host city to this year’s IAPAs and IPAF Summit. 

According to website Visit Copenhagen, the city is home to one of the oldest monarchies in the world with a history tracing back to the Viking Age. “History is everywhere in Copenhagen where cobblestone streets, palaces and royal artefacts make for a beautiful backdrop to the modern life lived by the Copenhageners of today.”

Biking in the city
As Visit Copenhagen points out, the city is best explored on two wheels. Visit the website for bike routes, where to rent a bike, biking rules and more. In 2022 Copenhagen will host the Tour de France Grand Départ - ride the route yourself.

Things to do (from Visit Copenhagen)

SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark
Denmark’s largest art gallery, SMK has an outstanding collection of Danish and international art.

Amalienborg Palace
Take a peek behind the scenes of the Danish Royal Family.

Bakken
A unique mini theme park in the woods north of Copenhagen. Bakken is the oldest amusement park in the world.

The National Museum
Denmark’s national history museum.

The Round Tower
This 17th Century tower and observatory is one of Copenhagen’s most iconic buildings.

Glyptoteket
Art and sculpture museum in central Copenhagen with a glorious winter garden.

Christiansborg Palace
Experience 800 years of royal history at the awe-inspiring Christiansborg Palace.

Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage
Drama-packed Kronborg is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles.

The Little Mermaid
Arguably one of Copenhagen’s most iconic tourist attractions, the sculpture of The Little Mermaid was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale.

Denmark-based Versalift sees one of its VT-66-LFE truck mounts working in Copenhagen.

Airport to Copenhagen city centre

The metro is located at the end of the airport arrival hall and will take you to Kongens Nytorv or Nørreport in Copenhagen city centre every four minutes. The journey takes less than 15 minutes.

The regular train is located on the lower level of the airport arrival hall and will take you to Copenhagen Central, Nørreport or Østerport in less than 15 minutes.

For more details about tickets, zones, and getting from the airport to Copenhagen city centre, see the Visit Copenhagen website.