Copenhagen Essentials

Copenhagen Essentials & Tourist Information

Currency	Krone
Exchange Rate	Aprox £1 = 9.74 DKK
Flight Time	UK 2H aprox
Time Zone	GMT = +1 hour
Language	Danish
Voltage	220 V (European two-pin plugs)

 

National Holidays In Copenhagen

January 1st -	New Years Day
April 1st (2010) -	Maundy Thursday
April 2nd (2010) -	Good Friday
April 4th (2010) -	Easter Monday
April 30th (2010)-	Common Prayer Day
May 13th -	Ascension
May 24th -	Whit Monday
December 25th -	Christmas Day
December 26th	Boxing Day

 

Copenhagen Tourist Attractions
The art galleries and museums of Copenhagen typically open daily from 10am - 5pm with usually one night per week offering late viewing until 10pm. The Museum of Modern Art is one such example and costs DKK 60.00. Several attractions have free entry for visitors including the inspiring National Museum - the largest exhibition space in Denmark, which also has daily English language tours. 

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Copenhagen business and retailers operate similar opening hours to much of Western Europe with shops open from around 9am until 6pm Monday to Saturday. Sunday is generally a day of rest, although the first Sunday of each month sees the majority of stores open with reduced hours. Most city centre banks and post offices are open Monday - Friday between 9.30am and 5pm however branches at airports and train stations offer extended hours including weekends.

A short break to Copenhagen should include at least one visit to a cosy local cafe for traditional fayre such as hearty meat-and-potato hash or Danish meatballs and red cabbage, all served in ample portions and good value. Fresh salmon and herring, pheasant and roast duck are featured on many bistro menus accompanied by pickled vegetables and a light sauce. Local Copenhagen brews are famous throughout the world and a refreshing glass of Tuborg or Faxe pilsner will compliment any delicious meal.     

Tipping & Etiquette In Copenhagen
Service charges are likely to be added to a restaurant bill so no further tipping is necessary. You may wish to leave extra for outstanding service and tips are included in the cost of a taxi fare. A few Krone to your hotel concierge or tour guide will be very much appreciated but is certainly not obligatory. The Danes are famously informal and relaxed and initial greetings will involve a smile and firm handshake. Even new acquaintances will address themselves using their first name only. If invited into a Copenhagen home it is customary to bring a small gift - a simple box of chocolates or fresh flowers will suffice.  

Danish Phrases For Tourists  

Hello	Goddag		Excuse me	Undskyld
Hi	hej		Do you speak English?	taler du engelsk?
Goodbye	Farvel		I do not understand	jeg forstår ikke
Good evening	godaften		How much is it?	Hvor meget koster
Yes	Ja		Hotel	Hotel
No	Nej		Museum	Museet
Please	tak		Market	Marked
Thank you	mange tak		Police	Politi

• Calling the UK from Copenhagen – 0044 + area code minus zero + number

• Police – 112

• Ambulance – 112
• Fire - 112

Disabled Access In Copenhagen
Central routes on buses and metro all have sufficient low access ramps, elevators and assistance for wheelchair users, however some suburban rail stations have yet to be adapted. Numerous hotels have accommodation for the disabled and many also provide free mini bus airport transfers and within the city centre. Almost all Copenhagen museums have some disabled services which often include induction loops, tactile surfaces, ramps and organised tours along with discounted ticket prices.  

Danish Embassies 

• GB Embassy - Kastelsvej 36 - 40 2100 Copenhagen Denmark Tel: +45 35 44 52 00
• Danish Embassy - 55 Sloane Sw1X 9SR London Tel: 020 7330 0200