Copenhagen
Scandinavian design, fairytale Little Mermaid and lively jazz bars
Book airline tickets to Copenhagen to indulge in Scandinavian sophistication. Fashion and design are hallmarks of Strøget shopping street in Copenhagen K district, while trendy Vesterbro in the Copenhagen V district is the place to be seen at night.
Things to do
Copenhagen city breaks offer visits to The Little Mermaid statue on Copenhagen K district’s harbourside and the charmingly old-fashioned Tivoli Gardens, where landscape gardens and funfair meet. Visitors can gain an insight into royal life Danish-style at Amalienborg Palace.
Shopping
A flight to Copenhagen is a ticket to Scandinavia's finest shopping. Understated Nordic fashion and graceful Danish design are for sale on Strøget shopping street in central Copenhagen K district, while regular flea markets offer hidden bargains.
Restaurants
Michelin stars abound in the Scandinavian food capital. A Copenhagen holiday is a chance to indulge in the region’s best seafood in the chic central Copenhagen K district and Vesterbro in Copenhagen V. Choose from pancakes, traditional smørrebrød open sandwiches and Indian curries.
Nightlife
Take a flight to Copenhagen for a night out in Copenhagen V's hip Vesterbro area. Book a ticket to Copenhagen's Opera House to see leading international and Danish stars perform. Live jazz and blues bands play in atmospheric cocktail bars.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Copenhagen, which is a truly year-round destination. But try to catch the springtime opening of Tivoli Gardens, the July Jazz Festival or the August Harbour Festival.
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SpotlightThe Little Mermaid
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SpotlightFormel B
Extravagance is the order of the day at Michelin-starred Formel B in Fredriksberg, west of Copenhagen. The small menu More about this item
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SpotlightThe Opera House
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