Captivating and charismatic, Copenhagen charms with Nordic character. Castles and canals complete the coastal views of this 11th century city, while bohemian neighbourhoods and environment-first urban design keep you coming back for more, year after year. Take a dip in Copenhagen’s harbour (one of the few in the world clean enough for a swim!) before settling in for a sumptuous seafood supper.
Visit Copenhagen: get started
Visit the Danish capital with the help of our Copenhagen tour packages. Explore top attractions like the Copenhagen Little Mermaid statue, or Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens amusement park. Stroll or bike through some of Copenhagen’s famous neighbourhoods, like the parks and boulevards of Frederiksberg, the idyllic canals of Christianshavn, or the relaxed commune of Freetown Christiania. Go on day trips in Denmark from Copenhagen to Malmo, or Copenhagen to Oslo. Browse our packages to plan vacations to Denmark from Canada.
Copenhagen travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Danish, although most of the population is English speaking.
What to bring back
conic turtle-shaped chocolates from Skildpadder, Lego bricks (Denmark is its birthplace!), books by Hans Christian Andersen (author of The Little Mermaid), or some hand-painted Royal Copenhagen porcelain.
What to eat
Smørrebrød (an open-faced sandwich with fish or meat), fiskefrikadeller (fish cakes), or hot dogs from a Pølsevogn (sausage truck). You could also try some dishes from the New Nordic Wave culinary movement at restaurants like Noma or Kadeau (if you’re willing to splurge).
Fun fact
Copenhagen is home to two of the world’s oldest amusement parks! The second oldest park, Tivoli Gardens, is in the centre of the city and was the inspiration for Walt Disney to create his own.
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
