Copenhagen

Copenhagen tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Nowadays Copenhagen attracts visitors to witness its charm and unique cultural identity, which blends an historical legacy with some of Europe’s most cutting edge design. The city has played an important role in the Baltic for centuries, situated as it is on the øresund at the entrance to the Baltic sea.

Attractions in Copenhagen

Vibrant Rådhuspladsen (main square) is impossible to miss, and it connects the old pedestrianised town to the newer, neon clad grid. Additional it is Copenhagen's Latin Quarter, crowded with walking people, cafes and bookstands, and hosts the University of Copenhagen.

The main square is split in two by Copenhagen’s most renowned shopping street, Strøget. This windy, only for pedestrians accessible street boast several interesting medieval buildings, notably the Rundetårn – a 17th C observatory tower open to the public.

Rosenborg Slot is a former Royal residence constructed in Dutch Renaissance architecture on the edge of Kongens Have (King's Gardens) Today it Is packed with jewels worth a fortune and royal booty.

The Kongens Nytorv square is another vast and delightful open space that gives the city that unique atmosphere, fronted by grand baroque buildings and leads to the picturesque Nyhavn canal area.

A hire vehicle isn’t practical in central Copenhagen, and walking is the only option to experience the city’s unique atmosphere. However further a field there are several top attractions easy accessible by hire car. Christianshavn and Vor Frelsers Kirke are just some of the attractions making it worthwhile to book car hire in Copenhagen. Click here for Copenhagen car hire

Hotels in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is one of Europe’s top destinations and hosts plenty of hotels. Most of the Copenhagen hotels are well staffed and serve the delicious Danish breakfast.

Copenhagen hotels are to be found scattered throughout the city.

To get a discount on the more pricy hotel rates it is recommendable to reserve your hotel in Copenhagen in advance. Besides it is good to know when you arrive that your Copenhagen hotel will not be occupied as many hotels are booked during the high season.

Airport and car hire in Copenhagen

Each day, 50,000 travelers enter Copenhagen International Airport. Just 8 kilometers south east of Copenhagen. The airport has enjoyed a significant increase in traffic over the past decenium. Due to services and transportation improvements Copenhagen International Airport has become one of Europe’s premiere airports. The airport’s Shopping Centre offers passengers a wide array of famous international brands in 48 'specialty' shops. These facilities range from bakeries to boutiques and from body shops to pubs and eateries.

There are many bus services operating routes into Copenhagen and the surrounding area. A free of charge shuttle bus runs from all terminals to the airport bus station every 15 minutes from 06.00 – 23.30.

Car hire at Copenhagen Airport is also well organised with some of the major car hire companies being represented. A hire car for Copenhagen can be booked on-line for the most economic car hire rates. In the city of Copenhagen car hire isn’t very useful but public transport is excellent and the best way to get around in the city centre.

There are excellent Copenhagen airport parking facilities near the airport. All airport multi-storey car parks are open 24 hours per day, providing long and short-term parking. Danish credit cards or petrol cards can be used to pay instantly on arrival and departure from all parking facilities. There are also parking opportunities for disabled passengers located outside Gates 3 and 6. For better deals on airport parking rates it is better to pre-book parking space on-line.

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