COPENHAGEN, located in the heart of Scandinavia, is a buzzing capital city known for its rare combination of modern mixed with old architecture, sustainable lifestyle, long-standing royal history and a booming restaurant scene. With its easy accessibility and friendly locals, it is the perfect place to host your next meeting, incentive or corporate event.

Must experiences:

• Taste of Denmark – A feast of sensory experiences for your nose, eyes and taste buds. Walking through the streets of Copenhagen, your guide will tell you about Danish food, beer and traditions with exciting surprise tastings along the way.
• Experience Copenhagen from the Water – Take an excursion around the Copenhagen harbour or canals on a rib boat, electric boat, old schooner, kayak, small exclusive boat, or canal cruise. Great for team building and entertaining your VIP clients.
• CopenHill – A unique waste-to-energy plant turned ski slope in the middle of Copenhagen which offers several outdoor activities including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, running and rock climbing. Enjoy the after-ski atmosphere at the on-site café or restaurant.
• Tivoli Gardens – An amusement park loved by locals and tourists alike because of its beautiful gardens, fun attractions, world-class restaurants and fairy-tale atmosphere.
• Gourmet Restaurants – Experience the “New Nordic Kitchen” – a sophisticated, sustainable, creative and seasonal cooking style at one of the many Michelin star restaurants in Copenhagen such as the 3* Geranium, 2* Noma and 2* Alchemist.

Must eat: Danish Smørrebrød are open-faced sandwiches that come with a variety of classic topping combinations eg. pickled herring with red onions, chicken salad, and filleted fish with shrimp and hard-boiled egg, which are then piled on top of traditional Danish dark rye bread.

Best nightlife: The Meatpacking District (Kødbyen) has many trendy bars, clubs and restaurants. Start with pre-dinner drinks at the classy 1656, a fun dinner at WarPigs and then dance the night away at Culture Club.

Best time to visit: April to September and Christmas time.

Top tip: Time your visit during a special time of year when there are extra festivals or events around the city:

• Copenhagen Jazz Festival – Starts the 1st Friday of July each year and lasts for 10 days.
• Christmas Markets – Mid November to end December.

Our recommended DMC: BDP – Your Best Destination Partner
Hanne Nehmar manages this team of friendly Danish travel professionals. They have recently been awarded Travelife Certification for their commitment to sustainability and operating their business in a socially and environmentally friendly manner.