Information & Facts
Activities
Copenhagen Walking Tour
Copenhagen Bike Tours
Copenhagen Canal Tours
H. C Andersen Tour
Climate
Copenhagen is in the oceanic climate zone. As the city is in the path of Atlantic low-pressure systems, Copenhagen experiences unstable and changing weather patterns in all four seasons, as well as temperatures about 5 degrees higher than average for its latitude (55 degrees North) worldwide. The main reason for this warmth is the Atlantic Gulf Stream, which moves warm water from around the Gulf Coast area toward Europe, and the low-pressure systems follow with the oceanic stream.
During winter, the weather is dependent on which latitude the Atlantic low pressure centre takes. With a stable high-pressure system around the Alps, the low pressure from the southwest moves toward southern Scandinavia and northern Germany, producing above-freezing temperatures day and night.
Spring is comparable to continental Europe, but delayed about a week because of the cold surrounding water. On the other hand, in late autumn Copenhagen is kept milder due to the same factor, but reversed. In late November and December the surrounding ocean water is generally warmer than the air. From mid-October to February, one or two storms occur. Storms in the summertime are rare.
Summer is a mixture of southwestern mild, windy and rainy low-pressure systems, and periods of stable high pressures. In summer, high-pressure systems usually bring sunny and fairly warm weather. But these warm periods, which can occur any time from late April until mid September, usually last no longer than ten days.
Getting Around
By Bike
Travelling by bike is the fastest and the most flexible way of seeing Copenhagen.
By Boat
Going on a canal tour of the inner harbour and canals is an excellent and easy way to see many of Copenhagen's striking attractions. Check out DFDS Canal Tours, Nyhavn 3, +45 32963000, canaltours@canaltours.dk
By Bus
Copenhagen has a fairly extensive and efficient bus network. For sightseeing, the city has introduced City Cirkel Bus, specially geared towards tourists. It runs a circle around the inner city stopping at many of Copenhagen's main attractions.
CitySightseeing runs three hop on-hop off tours around Copenhagen in open top double decker buses. The main line leaves every thirty minutes, while the two other lines depart every hour in the high season (June to August). The price is 150 Kr for a one day ticket or 220 Kr for a two day ticket, which also incluses the DFDS Canal Tour Boats.
By S-Tog
The S-Train Service is the backbone of the city's public transit system. It is very similar to the German S-Bahn networks and the Parisian RER system. The distinct red trains are clean, modern and equipped with WiFi. The system runs from early morning until late at night.
Kids Attractions
National Aquarium Denmark
Royal Stables
Copenhagen Zoo
Bakken
Children's Museum of Art
Experimentarium City
Tivoli Gardens
Open Air Museum
Language
Money
Sightseeing
The Little Mermaid Statue
Tivoli Gardens
Rosenborg Castle
Copenhagen Zoo
Amalienborg - The winter home of the Danish Royal Family
Christiansborg Palace
National Museum of Denmark
Frederik's Church
Museum of Copenhagen
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