Copenhagen rewards travelers on foot or bike, with a design sensibility that shows up as much in a corner café as in its museums.
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Getting around
Copenhagen is one of the most bike-friendly cities in Europe; renting a bike is often faster and more pleasant than public transport for central-area sightseeing, but (as in Amsterdam) pedestrians need to stay out of marked bike lanes.
What things cost
Copenhagen is one of the more expensive European capitals for food and drink — a casual lunch commonly runs 100-150 DKK (~€13-20) and a sit-down dinner with drinks for two can easily exceed 700-900 DKK (~€95-120).
Tourist-trap watch
Nyhavn's waterfront restaurants (the famously photogenic colorful-house strip) charge a substantial premium for the view — food quality doesn't reliably match the price, and better options are a short walk away.
Worth knowing
Tivoli Gardens charges separate entry and per-ride tickets (or a combined multi-ride pass) — easy to underestimate the total cost if only budgeting for the entry fee.
Practical
Many smaller Danish shops and even some market stalls are card-only now — carrying cash "just in case" is less useful in Copenhagen than in many other European cities.
Dietary notes
New Nordic cuisine and smørrebrød (open sandwiches) dominate the food scene; vegetarian options are widely available in central Copenhagen's modern restaurant scene.
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