Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, located on the eastern coast of the island of Sjælland and the small island of Amager, directly across the Øresund Strait. On the opposite shore lie the Swedish cities of Malmö and Landskrona. In the 12th century, Copenhagen was merely a small village called "Havn." It gradually grew to become Denmark's largest city, partly due to the port of Roskilde. In 1417, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark. Today, it is by far the largest and most important city in Denmark, featuring numerous museums and a vibrant nightlife. Its Danish name, København, reflects its strategic position on the Baltic Sea.
Copenhagen is full of tourist attractions, offering plenty for visitors to do, even if they stay for more than a week. Here are some key attractions: Observation towers, including the Round Tower and the Church of Our Saviour; Christiania, an unusual community with an uncertain status; the National Gallery of Art, Arken Museum of Modern Art, and the Hirschsprung Collection; the Danish National Museum; royal palaces such as Rosenborg Castle, Parliament, and Amalienborg Palace; the Danish Design Centre; sandy beaches with clean waters; traditional food; and Tivoli Gardens, the most visited amusement park in Scandinavia and the third most visited in Europe.
Copenhagen annually hosts numerous celebrations and festivals aimed at attracting tourists and delighting the local population. Events include the Copenhagen Comics Festival, the Copenhagen Marathon, the Copenhagen Distortion Festival, Fashion Week, Tivoli's Opening Fair, the Copenhagen Summer Solstice Eve Celebration, the Roskilde Rock Festival, and the Copenhagen Harbour Cultural Festival, among others.
If this enchanting city has captivated you, you can reach it within a few hours by plane, using the services of airlines such as Air France, KLM, Vueling Airlines, SAS, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Lufthansa.