"Denmark" Copenhagen by Marionbcn

Copenhagen Travel Guide: 3,845 reviews and 9,698 photos

Denmark is located in northern Europe between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. It is the southernmost of the tree Scandinavian countries and consists of a mainland peninsula, Jutland, and 406 islands. The capital, Copenhagen, is situated in the island of Zealand and is the largest city in Scandinavia.

In total Denmark covers an area of about 44.000 sq. km/27.500 sq. miles. Denmark has a population of 5.3 million people, of whom seven per cent are of foreign origins.

1.7 million live in the Greater Copenhagen Area, and the Öresund region consisting of Copenhagen and southern Sweden (Skåne) has a population of 2.8 million inhabitants.

climate follows four distinct seasons. The temperatures vary considerably during the year, particularly during the winter period. July is normally the warmest month with an average temperature of just below 20°C. February is generally the coldest with an average of just below 0°C.
mother tongue is Danish which is closely related to both Swedish and Norwegian. However, most Danes speak good English, and German and French are also spoken to some degree. The State Church in Denmark is Evangelical Lutheran, but all religions are represented in the population. Protestant churches in major cities usually have services in English once a week.

Pros and Cons

Pros:clean and beautiful
Cons:Expensive.

Last visit to Copenhagen: Oct 2002
Intro Written Mar 11, 2003
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My friend still in bed at our Absalon room heh - Copenhagen

Where to stay Hotels (1)

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Alex lee from Suede performing at Vega. - Copenhagen

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Getting around Transportation (2)

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Belsaita Jan 9, 2008 at 8:13 AM

a ver si la próxima vez que vaya a CPH puedo ir a Vega...
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cachaseiro Dec 18, 2006 at 12:52 AM

useful copenhagen tips. you should come by town next summer. we are planning a big vt meeting here.
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flyingkiwi Feb 25, 2006 at 2:29 PM

Hola Raquel! You have some nice pages (and a good taste in music!) ;-) Greetings from the UK. Mark
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TempNomad Oct 1, 2003 at 3:58 AM

A delicious taste of Copenhagen...please say you have more photos and sites!!
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chancay Aug 13, 2003 at 12:12 AM

Copenhagen is an impressing city. Have been in the same hotel ;-)). Feliz Cumpleaños! Que lo pases muy bien!
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lorgnierl Apr 7, 2003 at 6:13 AM

more please
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tak_pap Mar 23, 2003 at 1:19 AM

interesting start - seems beautiful city !