Welcome to THE COPENHAGEN BOOK

Copenhagen is full of colourful buildings, Scandinavian architecture, beautiful nature, delicious foods and fascinating attractions . A mantra for many, the Danes love to “hygge”, which is a feeling of contentment and enjoying oneself with close friends and family members .

Having been an expat myself for more than 20 years, I have always tried to recreate a “hyggelig” ambiance wherever I go, but nothing beats being back in my native Denmark and exploring the capital all over again .

I know first-hand how it is to move to a new city, and navigating the do’s and dont’s when settling down in an unfamiliar environment can be overwhelming . The Copenhagen Book can be used as a tool to make it a more seamless transition, or as a tourist guide when you set out to explore what Denmark has to offer .

Do you need advice on how to make Denmark your home? Check out our directory and find an extensive section on practical information .

“Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale”, Hans Christian Andersen, children’s writer and Denmark native, famously wrote .

Discover the must-sees and hidden treasures of Copenhagen by accessing this book on the go, simply scan the QR code on the front page . Please tag us on Instagram and Facebook – we love to see what you’re up to and will, with your permission, gladly share your photos on our social media .

We hope you enjoy your stay in Denmark .

Bente Dybdahl Vaupel Editor-in-Chief

Phone +45 39 64 16 61 info@thecopenhagenbook .dk www.thecopenhagenbook.dk

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Østerbro

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Frederiksberg

Vesterbro

Christianshavn

Emergency: Call 1-1-2

Just say: Ambulance – Fire – Police and stay at the phone until the report has been made. All calls to 1-1-2 are recorded.

Civil defence alarm signal for major peacetime disasters:

1-minute break

Three 12-second dial tones. The signal is repeated after 1 minute

Meaning: Stay indoors and listen to Radio Denmark

S!RENEN – public warnings by phone

If you are in a danger zone the authorities can warn you over your smartphone. We call the system for S!RENEN, and we implemented it in spring of 2023.

S!RENEN has a unique sound and differs clears from ordinary SMS or other push notifications. If you hear S!RENEN on your phone follow the guidelines: STOP. READ. REACT.