Purchase a Rejsekort at the airport or Central Station and remember to tap in and tap out on all trains and buses. Alternatively, rent a city bike (Bycyklen) with built-in tablets and GPS; helmets are optional but recommended.
Bike Loops
- Superkilen to Refshaleøen: Start in Nørrebro, ride along the Copenhagen Lakes, then cross to the street-food market at Reffen.
- Harbour Circle: 13 km loop linking Nyhavn, Opera House, and Islands Brygge harbor baths—pack swimwear in summer.
- Frederiksberg Gardens to Carlsberg district for brewery tours and leafy picnic spots.
Museums + Design
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (35-minute train) pairs architecture with sea views; buy combo tickets including transport. In the city, visit Designmuseum Denmark (book ahead due to renovation-time capacity limits) and the Glyptotek for classical sculpture among palm trees.
Food
Torvehallerne food hall opens at 8 a.m.; grab smørrebrød from Hallernes or tacos from Hija de Sanchez. For casual dinners, try Kødbyens Fiskebar in the Meatpacking District or Barr for Nordic comfort dishes. Reservations help even for lunch.
Day Trip: Roskilde
Take the 25-minute regional train west to Roskilde for the Viking Ship Museum and UNESCO-listed cathedral. Rent a kayak to paddle the fjord and watch boatbuilders craft replica ships. Return before 5 p.m. to beat commuter crowds.
Tips
- Tap water is excellent—fill at public fountains.
- Harbour baths have lifeguards but no lockers; bring a dry bag.
- Winter biking is possible but wear reflective gear and gloves; bike lanes get plowed before roads.