{"id":4800,"count":1,"description":"Scandinavia has many unique destinations perfect for a city trip. Whether you want to head to the mountains or visit an urban city, it's all possible.\n\nDo you also want to explore the north of Europe but haven't decided on a destination yet?\n\nNo worries, we're happy to help you get started. Danish Copenhagen is an incredibly cool destination for your next city trip.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1rv5tx4U5OE\n\nIn just a little over an hour and a half flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, you can reach this unique destination. Due to the short flight, you can easily visit Copenhagen in 1 day.\n\nBut what makes this destination so unique? It's a very trendy and young city full of sights<\/a>. Historical buildings, historic palaces, and dozens of museums. It's a city where the traditional and the modern go hand in hand. The stately palaces and colorful houses offer a beautiful contrast and give the city a special appearance.\n

Population of Copenhagen<\/h2>\nCopenhagen is the capital of Denmark. Approximately 635,000 people live in Copenhagen. If you include all the suburbs and municipalities surrounding Copenhagen, you speak of the Capital Region. Or as they say in Danish, Hovedstaden. This region includes, besides Copenhagen, the following regions: the islands of Zealand and Bornholm, Frederiksborg, and Bornholm. If you count all the inhabitants of the Hovedstaden, there are about 1,345,565. About half of them live in Copenhagen. Copenhagen is considered the economic and cultural center of the country.\n

Where is Copenhagen located?<\/h2>\nCopenhagen is not on the mainland of Denmark but on the country's largest island: Amager.\n\nCopenhagen is located on the east coast of the Danish island of Zealand. From Copenhagen, you can easily take a train to Sweden. The Swedish Malm\u00f6 is only half an hour away from Copenhagen. This is the distance you cover by train or car.\n

Book Malm\u00f6 in Sweden during your Copenhagen city trip<\/strong><\/h2>\nVisiting two countries during your city trip? Why not.\n\nFrom Copenhagen, it's very easy to take the train to Sweden. The train takes exactly 36 minutes and goes over the \u00d8resund Bridge. This connects both countries. You can take this train every 20 minutes. The cost for a train ticket is on average \u20ac12,- for a one-way trip. If you travel by car, you pay a toll. Costs start from \u20ac18,-\n\nDespite the fact that Danish Copenhagen and Swedish Malm\u00f6 are so close to each other, you will notice that they are two completely different destinations.\n\nCopenhagen is very industrial, trendy, and chic, while Malm\u00f6 is the more alternative sister. It's really cool to visit both so you can compare them yourself.\n\nDuring your city trip to Copenhagen<\/strong>, it's definitely recommended to go across. Visit the Malm\u00f6hus Castle and have lunch in the bustling district of Lilla Tjorg. This is a cozy place with many nice restaurants, cafes, and bars.\n

How did Copenhagen get its name?<\/h2>\nThe city was founded in the 15th century. Denmark had many large cities, and around this time, they all got their own name, including Copenhagen.\n\nCopenhagen was and is a major port city. In the Middle Ages, it was also one of the most important port cities in Northern Europe. The name Copenhagen is derived from the Danish word K\u00f8bmandshavn. K\u00f8bmandshavn translates to Merchant's harbor.\n\nIn the Middle Ages, a lot of trade was conducted in the name, and the name was very appropriate. If we look today, the name is no longer as fitting. Denmark is no longer an important port city, and trade has also disappeared. Yet the name remains unchanged, and the Danes are very proud of the city's history.\n

Sights in Copenhagen<\/strong><\/h2>\n