Tips & Tricks
TAXI – All taxis in Copenhagen are metered and all accept international credit cards. Taxis are part of the public transport system and fares are subject to government regulations. If you wish to pay by credit card, please make sure to advise the driver before you start the trip (a surcharge may apply if payment […]
Vega (Enghavevej 40, Copenhagen) – this is the rare nightspot that’s actually owned by a nonprofit foundation (Koncertvirksomhedens Fond – which promotes various musical events). Annually around 300 concerts and events are held at VEGA, reflecting VEGA’s objective to find the right balance between new talent and more established names in rock, pop, soul, hip […]
BUS – the A-buses are the primary buses in central Copenhagen. They drive every 3-7 minutes during rush hour (which is between 07:00-09:00 in the morning and 15:30-17:30 in the afternoon) and usually about every 10 minutes before and after rush hour. The A-buses serve at all hours. The S-buses drive every 5-10 minutes during […]
Sigurdsgade 39 (Sigurdsgade 39 , Copenhagen) – this is another popular local hangout for the 20-something college crowd. Special events and concerts are held every weekend, and hip hop, soul, jazz, and disco music are almost always on rotation. The place can hold over 500 guests and it has one of the best sound systems […]
Lyngby Storcenter (2800 Kgs. Lyngby) – located just outside of Copenhagen, this shopping center has 125 retailers, such as Aldo, Benetton, Gant, H&M, Lacoste, Levi’s, Polo Club, Quicksilver, and many others. There are also electronic, shoe, and fashion accessory stores, as well as restaurants, and wine shops.
Valby Jazzklub (Urtehaven 55, 2500 Valby) – visitors passing through this nightspot (located in one of Copenhagen’s outlying areas) are likely to come across live jazz bands (both local and international). Mature (30 and above) locals and tourists can enjoy hearing traditional jazz, swing, and rhythmic jazz sounds at this venue.