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Budget Travel and Weekend Breaks in Copenhagen

Budget travel and weekend breaks to Copenhagen from City Breaks Direct offer an enchanting tour of Denmark's capital. Home to the oldest monarchy in the world and a rich history, the city is a beautiful blend of contemporary architecture and an old world fairytale charm.

The waterside city is the largest in Scandinavia and is situated on the Baltic east coast of Zealand, which is Denmark's largest island. The historic harbour boasts the famous statue of the 'Little Mermaid' and the city is home to an array of historical delights and attractions to enthral visitors on budget travel or a weekend break to Copenhagen.

Cobbled medieval streets adorn the quaint canals in Christianshavn and the centre of Copenhagen is well maintained, with every ancient relic beautifully preserved. The many attractions of the city are all located within easy walking distance of the centre.

Located between Kongens Nytorv and Rådhuspladsen is the longest pedestrian shopping area in the world, made up from the amalgamation of five streets running through the city centre. Ideal for visitors on budget Copenhagen city breaks; the area is packed with magnificent gabled buildings, beautiful boutiques, impressive department stores, chic cafes, excellent restaurants, art galleries, and array of theatres and world-class museums.

For visitors who wish to escape the busy throng of the city centre, on their holiday in Copenhagen, the city also boasts some enchanting parks, including the popular Tivoli Gardens; and as Copenhagen has strict anti-pollution laws; all parts of the city are clean and well maintained, with no chrome or glass skyscrapers dominating its magical skyline.

Historical and cultural pursuits abound in the magical city, which was once home to Hans Christian Anderson and the rich history of the city endows the region with fairytale magic. Visitors on a holiday in Denmark will not be disappointed by Europe's finest capital, Copenhagen, with all its old world charm combined beautifully with all the convenience of modern life.

 

 


Essential Information on Denmark

Money

Danish currency is the Krone (DKK), made up of 100 øre. ATMs are liberally sprinkled throughout the country, and all major credit cards are widely accepted, expecially Visa. Travellers cheques are welcome at banks and hotels. Most banks are not open at weekends, however Copenhagen has several bureaux de change which stay open late at night, seven days a week.

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Passports / Visas

All visitors, except members of EEA states, must hold tickets and documents for return or onward travel. Visitors should also have at least US$30 per day to fund their visit, unless a Danish citizen meets them at the airport and officially vouches for them by signing a statement. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international country code for Denmark is +45. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). There are no city codes and all local phone numbers are eight digits. There are several GSM mobile telephone networks, which have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone companies. Public phones are widely available for both local and international calls and accept coins and prepaid cards. Internet cafes are available in most urban areas.

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