COPENHAGEN - Finalist in the 2022 competition

Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Serving roughly 2.5 million passengers a month, Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is the busiest airport in the Nordic countries. The tourism industry in Copenhagen contributed, in 2018, 60,000 full time employees. In 2019, the city registered 9.6 million bed nights in the city area and 12.4 million in the Capital Region. Like many other cities, Copenhagen is looking towards the future finding new innovative ways to maintain a city full of life and joy. Copenhagen is well known for its exciting history, inspiring design and architecture and delightful gastronomy. 

Copenhagen aims to be the world’s first CO²-neutral capital by 2025. The new Planet Copenhagen App will contribute to a sustainable visit. The app will highlight sustainable experiences and transportation to make the sustainable choice the easier one. The app will also give tips when the visitor is close to a metro station that can connect them to sustainable activities. Copenhagen Visitor Services’ digital Lil’ Bro’ quiz teaches children about sustainability in a fun and educational way. If the user gets enough points, they win a ticket to a museum. With regards to connectivity, the Copenhagen Metro has four lines and an extension is under construction. The metro is directly linked to Copenhagen Airport and gives access to the city centre, trains and buses in just 14 minutes. The iconic port buses of Copenhagen transport up to 700,000 passengers per year and are solely powered by electricity. The Cisternerne museum, a former underground reservoir, has undergone an intense transformation and now hosts internationally known artists. The museum partnered with content creators to produce material for the website, which tripled its following. The newly reopened Museum of Copenhagen utilizes new technology to enrich the visitor experience: visitors can experience 3D models of historical elements and a new interactive city model created using laser technology and sound. The Copenhagen Card – including access to 83 museums and free public transport - has now been made even more accessible through the digital Copenhagen Card App. With the app, visitors can browse attractions and filter according to interests. All information, including a map, is available offline. To use the app on location, visitors scan the QR code at each attraction. For public transportation, app QR codes are integrated in the digital ticket system.

Copenhagen is internationally renowned for being an inclusive and tolerant city, famous for proudly registering the world’s first civil partnership in 1989. This tradition has only grown stronger since then and today Copenhagen is a wedding destination for couples from around the world: 3,500 of the 6,000 couples married in 2019 arrived from abroad. With little bureaucracy in the online application and booking process, international couples smoothly move between public agencies who handle their paperwork. Couples can choose to be married not only at the beautiful City Hall, but also at a wide range of open-air wedding locations in the city such as green parks, architectural surroundings, or historic locations, that offer the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding day. During Copenhagen Pride Week, the city hosts special pride weddings every year. In 2021, the ceremonies will take place in one of the city’s many parks.