Destination guide · Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, worth knowing.

A few things about Copenhagen that make the trip better once you know them, each checked against at least two sources (linked below it). Then a handful of questions to bring with you, because the conversations you have somewhere new tend to stay attached to the place.

Fun facts about Copenhagen

  1. 1The Little Mermaid has sat on her rock at Langelinie since 1913. The statue was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale.Source: VisitCopenhagen; Wikipedia
  2. 2Hans Christian Andersen lived in three different houses on Nyhavn: Nos. 20, 67 and 18. Classics like The Tinderbox and The Princess and the Pea were written here.Source: VisitCopenhagen; Wikipedia
  3. 3Copenhagen has a ski slope on top of a power plant! CopenHill sits on the roof of Amager Bakke, a waste-to-energy plant, and you can ski or hike up there all year round.Source: ARC; Dezeen
  4. 4Copenhageners own around five times as many bicycles as cars. Hop on a bike and get around the way the locals do.Source: Wonderful Copenhagen; Copenhagen Capacity
  5. 5In Denmark, a 'Danish pastry' is called wienerbrød, which means 'Viennese bread'. It's a nod to the Viennese baking that inspired it.Source: VisitDenmark; Wikipedia

Things to do in Copenhagen

  • ◦Nyhavn is Copenhagen's postcard harbour: brightly painted old townhouses and outdoor cafés along the canal. Several canal tours set off from here too.Source: VisitCopenhagen; Wikipedia
  • ◦Tivoli Gardens opened in 1843 in the heart of Copenhagen. Its wooden roller coaster from 1914 still runs, with a brakeman riding along on every train.Source: Tivoli Gardens; Wikipedia
  • ◦Rosenborg Castle was built by King Christian IV from 1606. Head down to the Treasury to see the Danish crown jewels, then stroll the King's Garden next door.Source: The Royal Danish Collection; VisitCopenhagen
  • ◦Climb the Round Tower, finished in 1642, on a spiral ramp that winds 7½ times around the tower. In 1716 Tsar Peter the Great famously rode up it on horseback.Source: Rundetaarn; Rundetaarn
  • ◦Be your own captain: rent a quiet electric GoBoat at Islands Brygge, bring a picnic and cruise the harbour and canals. No licence needed.Source: VisitCopenhagen; GoBoat
  • ◦Fancy a dip? In summer, Copenhageners swim right in the harbour. Try the harbour bath at Islands Brygge, just across the bridge from the city centre.Source: VisitCopenhagen; VisitDenmark

Questions to bring to Copenhagen

From Sojourn's journeys. Ask one over a long dinner or on a slow walk, and let the place do some of the work.

Going together

  • When do you feel most like yourself?
  • What does rest actually look like for you?
  • What is one thing you wish we did more of?

Going solo

  • What is the first thing this place is showing you that you didn't expect?
  • What does this version of you know that the home version tends to forget?

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From Sojourn, a guided journey for before you go, while you're there and after you're home, for couples and solo travelers. It's a reflection companion, not therapy. Facts last checked 2026-10-25. Spotted something out of date? Email support@sojourntravel.app.

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