If you are from an EU country, you should be able to use your smartphone at the same cost as you do at home. If you are from a country outside the EU, it may be very expensive for you to use your phone for calls and text messages – and even more so for data. Check with your provider.
You can purchase a SIM-card here that includes calls, texts and data at a reasonable price. Popular providers are Lebara and Lycamobile. These SIM-cards can be bought at many kiosks and supermarkets.
Most hotels and hostels provide free wi-fi internet – but it is always a good idea to ask before booking!
Visa
Please check with your local embassy for information about any travel restrictions, including visa. This is very different from country to country and it is important to get up-to-date and accurate information.
Unfortunately, Studieskolen is unable to assist you with your visa application.
Travelling to Copenhagen
The easiest way to travel to Copenhagen is usually by plane. Copenhagen Airport is conveniently located, just a short metro ride from central Copenhagen. Depending on where you live, it might be easier and cheaper to go by train or bus.
Insurance
We recommend getting adequate travel insurance before your trip. Unfortunately, we cannot assist with this. If you are younger, you can often get a very good deal with a travel insurance company.
Accommodation
We recommend finding your accommodation in plenty of time before your visit, as Copenhagen is a very popular destination in summer.
Studieskolen is very centrally located, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find a place with easy access to and from our school.
You can see our location and access here.
We have found some good websites to help you look for accommodation:
Airbnb
DanHostel Copenhagen City
Copenhagen Hostels
Cabinn hotels and apartments
Copenhagen Apartments
Bed and Breakfast
Wakeup Borgergade
Public transportation and biking
Copenhagen has a very well-functioning public transport system consisting of buses, metro and trains. You need to either buy a ticket before boarding or use a digital travel card that you use to check in and out – otherwise you might get fined!
Tickets can be bought from machines in stations (metro and train) or in cash from the bus driver. Digital travel cards are much cheaper and easier than buying tickets. You charge them and pay as you go. The digital travel card is called ’Rejsekort’ and can be bought from various sellers – see here.
Most locals prefer to bike. Biking in Copenhagen in the summertime is very safe, and almost every street has a cycling lane. Renting a bike is easy – often your accommodation has bikes for rent, otherwise plenty of bike shops around the city provide this service. Finally, Copenhagen is not a very large city and is very pleasant for walking – many journeys can happily be made on foot!
Money
Denmark is largely a cashless society. It is good to have a small amount of cash to use on the bus or similar, but generally people use debit or credit cards everywhere – even for very small purchases. It can be a good idea to check exhange and credit card rates before travelling to make sure you get the best deal.
Climate
Summers in Denmark are famously volatile! It is simply impossible to predict if it is going to be burning hot or freezing cold while you are here. The best strategy is to pack a mixture of clothes – think spring, summer and autumn. Layers are your friend. Make sure to pack a warm sweater, warm socks, and a windproof jacket – you will almost certainly need that. Rain gear or an umbrella are useful too. But when it’s hot, it gets really hot – Denmark doesn’t have a tradition for air conditioning, so prepare to sweat!
Food and drink
Danish tap water is completely safe to drink. It is easy to find delicious food and drink around the city, but eating out is quite expensive here compared to many other cities. There are many supermarkets where you can buy food much more cheaply. Netto, 365discount and Rema 1000 are cheap but still have a lot of quality products. If you are looking for more fancy supermarkets, visit Meny, Føtex or Kvickly.
Safety
Generally, Copenhagen is a very safe city. Make sure to take the precautions you normally would - don’t walk around with your bag open or leave your laptop unattended.
In general, though, the biggest danger is probably walking into a bike lane unknowingly! Make sure to stay on the pedestrian area, and you will be fine.
Welcome to Copenhagen!
If you are looking for more information, visit the official website from Denmark tourism office here.