Copenhagen

“a city of Vikings”

Kongens Nytorv
Kongens Nytorv
Kongens Nytorv

Denmark’s capital blends modern innovation with rich Viking history. The name “Copenhagen” comes from the Danish word “København”, akin to English “Chapman’s Haven” or “Merchant’s Harbor.”

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Hej!

Nyhavn
Nyhavn
Nyhavn

Nyhavn was influenced by Dutch canal engineering, reflecting Amsterdam’s expertise in waterway design during the 17th century.

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Colorful

Balkon
Balkon
Christiansborg

Denmark has the world’s oldest continuous monarchy, dating back to the 10th century.

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Grand

Palace
Palace
Amalienborg

Since January 2024, the Kingdom of Denmark is ruled by King Frederik X and Queen Mary, who met in 2000 during the Sydney Olympics.

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Royal

Dome
Dome
Frederiks Kirke

In Denmark’s royal history, the names Frederick and Christian have alternated across generations of monarchs. For example, Frederick VIII was succeeded by Christian X, followed by Frederick IX.

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Dome

Rathaus
Rathaus
Københavns Rådhus

Perched on the city hall, stands the statue of Absalon, the bishop who founded Copenhagen.

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The Founder

Vikings
Vikings
Nationalmuseet

Vikings were seafaring Norse people from Scandinavia who lived known for their exploration, trade, and raids across Europe, they established settlements in places like England, Ireland, and Iceland. The word viking means “pirate” or “raider”.

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Bones

Vikings
Vikings
Nationalmuseet

Vikings were known for their grooming habits, including regular baths and combing their hair and beards.

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Fashion

Runes
Runes
Nationalmuseet

Viking rune stones are large stones inscribed with runic scripts used by the Norse people as a memorial to the dead.

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Rock on

Christiania
Christiania
Fristaden Christiania

The self-proclaimed free city of Christiania is a self-governing commune in Copenhagen, known for its alternative lifestyle.

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Alternate

Christiania
Christiania
Fristaden Christiania

Christiania was founded in 1971 when residents took over an abandoned military site in Copenhagen, creating a self-sustaining community focused on collective ownership and alternative living.

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Community

Mermaid
Mermaid
Little Mermaid

One of the most visited monuments in Copenhagen, this sculpture depicts the character from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. Sculptor Edvard Eriksen based the head of the statue on ballerina Ellen Price, who played the Little Mermaid in a ballet, and the body was modelled after his wife.

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Under the sea

Smørrebrød
Smørrebrød
Smørrebrød

This traditional Danish open-faced sandwich, typically made with rye bread and topped with a variety of ingredients like pickled herring, roast beef, bacon, or eggs.

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Local

Stegt flæsk
Smørrebrød
Stegt flæsk

Stegt flæsk is a classic Danish dish made of crispy fried pork belly slices served with a creamy parsley sauce. Pictured here is a modern hamburger-like variation of the dish.

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Lækker

Block
Block
Skuespilhuset

By the water sits the new national theater Skuespilhuset.

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Live!

Ship
Ship
Zealand

Copenhagen is located in Zealand, the biggest of the Danish islands.

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Boats

Lights
Lights
Magasin du Nord

Denmark often ranks among the happiest countries in the world due to its high standard of living, social equality, and strong community.

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Dusk

Vikings
Vikings
Vikings

Hej hej, København.

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Farvel

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