Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Rigshospitalet (Blegdamsvej 9)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Senses (Vesterbro), Yoga Flat (Nørrebro/Christianshavn)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- SATS, Fitness World (multiple locations), Sporting Health Club
- Laundry Services
- The Laundromat Cafe (Elmegade 15) - eat while you wash
Essentials
- City
- Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
- Population
- Approximately 815,000 (City), 1.3 million (Metro)
- Internet Speed
- Highly reliable, average 150 Mbps; Fiber widely available
- Currency & Banking
- Danish Krone (DKK); 1 USD ≈ 6.85 DKK, 1 EUR ≈ 7.45 DKK
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality, among the best in the world
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E/F/K (Type K is unique to Denmark)
- SIM Card
- Lycamobile, Lebara (best value), or 3 Denmark; ~150 DKK for 50GB
- Banking for Expats
- Lunar (Digital bank), Danske Bank, Revolut, Wise
- Accommodation
- Expensive; use BoligPortal.dk or Lejebolig.dk for long-term
- Cashless Friendly
- Extremely; 99% of places accept cards/mobile pay, many are cash-free
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Forenom, LifeX (Coliving)
- Budget Accommodation
- Steel House Copenhagen (Vesterbro), Urban House by Meininger
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Indre By (City Center), Nyhavn, or Christianshavn
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Vesterbro (Trendy), Nørrebro (Multicultural/Hip), Østerbro (Quiet)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Founders House (Njalsgade 19) or Nomad Workspace (Blegdamsvej 6)
- Best Cafe for Work
- The Living Room (Larsbjørnsstræde 17), Democratic Coffee (Krystalgade 15)
- Networking Events
- TechBBQ (Annual), Copenhagen Fintech Lab meetups
- Social Events for Expats
- International House Copenhagen events, Expats in Copenhagen Facebook Group
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Viggo (Electric taxis), Dantaxi app; Uber is not available
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Donkey Republic (Orange bikes), Voi, Tier; Swapfiets for monthly
- Best Beach Nearby
- Amager Strandpark (15 mins by Metro)
- Top Regional Airline
- SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), Norwegian
- Top International Airline
- SAS, Lufthansa, Emirates
- Highway Access
- E20 (to Sweden via Øresund Bridge), E47 (North-South)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- København H (Central Station)
- Public Transport Passes
- Rejsekort (Anonymous card) or City Pass (24h-120h, 80-300 DKK)
- Regional Travel
- DSB Trains to Aarhus/Odense; Oresundstag to Malmö, Sweden (35 mins)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt (most popular), Foodora
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Smørrebrød (Open-faced sandwiches) at Schønnemann
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- ARK, Souls, SimpleRAW (Gråbrødretorv 9)
- Best Dessert Spots
- La Glace (Conditori), Juno the Bakery (Østerbro)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Rema 1000, Netto, Lidl
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.de (shipping to DK), Nemlig.com, Zalando
- Grocery Delivery
- Nemlig.com, Coop.dk
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Meatpacking District (Kødbyen) in Vesterbro
- Local Brewery
- Mikkeller (Viktoriagade 8), BRUS (Nørrebro)
- Wine Bars
- Ved Stranden 10, Terroiristen (Nørrebro)
- Street Food Stalls
- Reffen (Refshaleøen), Broens Gadekøkken
- Popular International Cuisine
- Slurp Ramen Joint, Mahalle (Middle Eastern)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn
- Museums & Art Venues
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (35m train), Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
- Historical Sites
- Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace
- Religious Sites
- Church of Our Saviour (spiral spire), Copenhagen Cathedral
- Annual Events
- Copenhagen Jazz Festival (July), Distortion (Street Festival June)
- Cultural Districts
- Freetown Christiania (Autonomous district)
- Theater Venues
- Royal Danish Opera House, Det Kongelige Teater
- Local Markets
- Torvehallerne KBH (High-end food market)
- Music Scene
- Vega (Main venue), Loppen (Alternative/Indie)
- Street Art
- Nørrebro (Outer sections), Rentemestervej murals
- Cooking Classes
- Cph Cooking Class (Strandgade 66)
- Art Galleries
- V1 Gallery, Galleri Nils Stærk
- Historic Buildings
- Børsen (Old Stock Exchange), Christiansborg Slot
- Local Heritage
- Dannebrog (Danish flag), Hygge culture
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Dyreparken (Deer Park in Klampenborg)
- National Parks Nearby
- Skjoldungernes Land National Park (40 mins away)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- The Harbour Circle (Havneringen) - 13km loop
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Rundetaarn (Round Tower), CopenHill (Ski slope roof)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Utterslev Mose, Kalvebod Fælled
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated zones at Amager Strandpark
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNord, GLS (usually delivery to Parcel Shops/Pakkeboks)
- Tech Repair Services
- StayOnline (Official Apple service), GladTeknik
- Table Tennis Spots
- Fælledparken (Outdoor tables), Remisen
- Language Classes
- Studieskolen, IA Sprog (Free for residents with CPR)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- The Black Diamond (Royal Library), KUB Nord
- Community Centers
- Absalon (Vesterbro) - communal dinners and activities
- Gaming Lounges
- Astralis Nexus (Tivoli Corner)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Copenhagen (Amager)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 65,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 40 m² ≈ 2,600,000 DKK)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 45,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 40 m² ≈ 1,800,000 DKK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 62,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 60 m² ≈ 3,720,000 DKK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 42,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 60 m² ≈ 2,520,000 DKK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 60,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 80 m² ≈ 4,800,000 DKK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 40,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 80 m² ≈ 3,200,000 DKK)
- Corporate Tax
- 22%
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 27% for individuals up to a limit, then 42%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- Approx. 52.07% (including labor market tax)
- VAT
- 25% (Moms)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, aggressive anti-avoidance rules
- Property Tax
- Yes, consists of Land Tax and Property Value Tax
- Property Transaction Tax
- 0.6% to 1.5% registration fee + flat fee (approx. 1,750 DKK)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No; extremely high tax; 'Researcher/Expat Tax Scheme' (27% flat) requires high salary (>75,000 DKK/mo)