10 fun facts about Copenhagen

8. Copenhagen has the longest pedestrian shopping street in the world

Want to have a great time shopping, without cars zipping by you on the street? Come to Strøget in Copenhagen, this is the longest pedestrian-only shopping street in the world! The street is a little over 1 km long (0.7 miles) and features a variety of shops, from high-end brands to local stores, so there is something for everyone here.

9. Copenhagen has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other Nordic city

Out of all cities in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) Copenhagen has the most Michelin-starred restaurants. At the time of writing there are 14 restaurants in Copenhagen with this honour, though the most famous (Noma) is set to close at the end of 2024. Combined with Copenhagen’s lively street food scene, you can be assured that no matter what your budget is, you’ll find something great to eat in this city.

10. Kronborg Castle inspired Shakespeare’s Elsinore castle

Kronborg Castle, which sits just north of Copenhagen, was a popular place to visit long before Shakespeare let it inspire Hamlet’s castle. At the time, King Frederick II was a keen patron of theatre and players from all over the world performed at the castle when he held court there. Hamlet was first performed at the castle 200 years after Shakespeare died, but now there is a Shakespeare Festival at the castle every summer!