Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Copenhagen

Copenhagen is flat and compact, with colourful Nyhavn, royal palaces, the canals of Christianshavn and Tivoli Gardens all within an easy walk.

Copenhagen: Copenhagen Walking Tour: Politically Incorrect Intro
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The city on foot

Denmark's capital grew from a fishing village into the seat of the Danish crown. Its old centre has narrow streets, church spires and palaces, while the harbour has been cleaned up enough to swim in.

The city is flat and built for people on foot and bike. Strøget, one of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets, runs through the centre, and bridges link the old town to Christianshavn.

What makes Copenhagen distinctive

  • Nyhavn's painted townhouses
  • Changing of the guard at Amalienborg
  • Harbour baths and waterfront walks
  • Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks

Walking tours in Copenhagen

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Indre By

    The medieval old town and Strøget.

  • Christianshavn

    Canals, houseboats and the spiral spire of the Church of Our Saviour.

  • Nørrebro

    A multicultural district of cafés and the Assistens Cemetery.

  • Vesterbro

    The former meatpacking district, now restaurants and bars.

Free self-guided walk

From City Hall to the Little Mermaid

A free self-guided walk across Copenhagen, from City Hall Square along Strøget to Nyhavn, Amalienborg and the Little Mermaid.

4 km · 7 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Harbour front

    From Nyhavn past the Opera and Amalienborg to the Little Mermaid.

  2. Strøget

    The long pedestrian street from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv.

  3. The Lakes

    A loop around the three rectangular lakes west of the centre.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat and well paved, with some cobbles.

  • Distances

    City Hall to Nyhavn is about 20 minutes; Nyhavn to the Little Mermaid about 25.

  • Cycle lanes

    Keep off the cycle lanes and check for bikes before crossing them.

When to visit

  • Summer

    Long days, harbour swimming and outdoor dining; the busiest time.

  • Spring and autumn

    Mild and quieter, with changeable weather.

  • Winter

    Short, dark days, Christmas markets and Tivoli's winter season.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Copenhagen Airport is about 15 minutes from the centre by metro.

  • By rail

    Trains cross the Øresund Bridge to Malmö in Sweden in about 35 minutes.

Local transport

  • Metro

    A driverless metro runs around the clock.

  • Harbour buses

    Yellow harbour buses work as water taxis on public transport tickets.

Questions travellers ask about Copenhagen

How many days do I need in Copenhagen?

Two or three days covers the centre, Christianshavn and Tivoli.

Is Copenhagen expensive?

Yes, among the priciest cities in Europe, though many sights, parks and harbour walks are free.

Is Copenhagen walkable?

Very. It is flat and compact, and most sights are within 30 minutes of each other on foot.

Copenhagen: Copenhagen Walking Tour: Politically Incorrect Intro
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This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.