As sung by Danny Kaye, the “friendly old girl of a town” Copenhagen is one of the most wondrous cities in Europe. With having a rich cultural history dating back for centuries, the capital of Denmark is a magical place where you will surely get enchanted by the mingling of the splendid historical sights and modern Danish design. Copenhagen has been one of the most popular tourist destinations of the continent – and earned this prominent place for a reason.
The city has been listed among the leading cities of green initiatives, ranked as one of the most liveable and most peaceful cities in Europe, and was nominated to be the healthiest city in Europe – no wonder why it is among the top destinations for travellers each year. When you arrive in Copenhagen, you will see an eco-friendly city, impeccable architecture, rich cultural history, and vivid social and cultural life.
FUN FACT: If you have been wondering why Denmark keeps raking high on the world’s happiness index, you can visit the world’s first Happiness Museum in the city to see Danes are truly among the happiest nations.
You can find manifold ways to explore the different monuments and sights of the city. You can rent a bicycle or a scooter to take upon the journey and explore every nook and cranny of the city, or if you seek something unique, you can take a cruise on the mesmerizing canals and explore the city from a whole new perspective – after all, why would you go to the Little Mermaid by foot, if you can have a staggering arrival by ferry?
For those who would fancy listening to smooth jazz chords in their free time, the city is one of the jazz capitals of Europe, giving a home to the famous Copenhagen Jazz Festival and Vinterjazz. Musicians come from all over the world to perform on stages or in jazz bars, or even just to have an impromptu jam session on the streets of Copenhagen. Another notable event in the Summer is the Roskilde Festival, where you will certainly find the melodies of your favourite genre. However, if you are a film lover, visiting the CPH:DOX festival is a must, where they screen the best documentaries of the world for ten days – and being an international festival, can even meet the directors and artists themselves.
One thing is for sure: you will never get bored in Copenhagen. Fill your life with music and culture if you have the chance, these were but a few examples of the manifold colourful events that Copenhagen holds for you. The city perfectly represents why this country is among the leaders of culture, creativity, and innovations in Europe, and why numerous citizens each year embark on the journey of continuing their lives in Denmark.
“If Copenhagen were a person, that person would be generous, beautiful, elderly, but with a flair. A human being that has certain propensities for quarrelling filled with imagination and with appetite for the new and with respect for the old – somebody who takes good care of things and of people.” – Connie Nielsen, famous Danish actress”
However, not only Copenhagen but the whole country is full of opportunity that awaits to be harnessed. The high quality of life, well-developed infrastructure, clean public transport, and the beautiful, pristine green areas are but a few further reasons why the dazzling city allures numerous expats from the continent each year, not to mention the healthy work-life balance and unique work culture that employers ensure for their workers.
If you would like to experience the Scandinavian lifestyle yourself or learn more about the Danish culture, contact us, and during our language course we will provide you an insight into the wonderful culture of this Nordic country.