In Denmark, bicycling is one of the primary forms of transportation. In sunshine, rain, hail, snow – you will see bicyclists on their way to work, the grocery store, or social events. “The bike is a Dane’s best friend” – particularly in the larger Danish cities that offer an extensive network of bicycle lanes. It also helps that the country’s terrain is primarily flat.
The Danes ride many different types of bike, from racing cycles to the large box-like cargo bikes used to transport of goods – and children, too. At rush hour, bike lanes in Copenhagen can be as crowded as car traffic in other parts of the world.
Read more:
https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/biking
Did you know
- Nine out of ten people in Denmark own a bike
- Danes cycle 1.6 km a day on average
- Cycling accounts for a quarter of all personal transport in Denmark for distances of less than five kilometres
- There are more than 12,000 kilometres of cycle routes in Denmark
- The city of Copenhagen alone has around 400 kilometres of cycle paths – all clearly separated from car lanes and sidewalks
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Quick Facts About Denmark
- Denmark is a bicycle nation with over 12.000 km of bike-lanes
- The world first’s Ministry of Environment was Danish
- Punctuality is a big deal – always on time
- Population of approximately 6 million people – 10% are foreigners
- Denmark has the oldest monarchy in the world
- The Parliament has 179 members
41% of energy comes from wind - 42.951 km2 is the size of Denmark – considered the 22nd smallest in Europe
- Denmark has 5 national parks
- The highest point in Denmark is 172 meters height
- The oldest flag in the world is danish – Since 1219
- 10% of globally trade of goods are transport by danish shipping companies
- Handball was invented in Denmark in 1897
- Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world
- Since 1973 Denmark is part of the EU
- Denmark was the first country to allow same-sex partnerships (1989)
For more facts – please read:
https://denmark.dk/quick-facts
Admission for Rosenborg
April 30. – June 24: Everyday 10am-16pm.
June 25. – October 2: Everyday 10am-17pm.
October 3. – October 14: Tuesday – Sunday 11am-16pm.
October 15. – October 23: Everyday 10am-16pm.
October 24. – December 30: Tuesday – Sunday 11-16.
Closing days:
On 7 and 8 November, we will be closed due to an employee seminar for all employees at Kongernes Samling.
December 23, 24, 25 and 31.
January 1, 2023
For further info:
https://www.kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/
Opening hours at Kronborg Castle
January 2nd – April: Tuesday to Sunday 11am-4pm
May – October: Everyday 10am-4pm.
November – December: Tuesday – Sunday 11am-4pm.
Closing days:
The castle is closed 1st January, 24th, 25th and 31st of December
For further info:
https://kongeligeslotte.dk/en/palaces-and-gardens/kronborg-castle.html
Frederiksborg Castle Opening hours
Frederiksborg is open every day throughout the year
November – March: 11.00-15.00
April – October: 10.00-17.00
Closing days:
The castle is closed 1st January, 24th, 25th and 31st of December
For further info:
https://dnm.dk/en/
The Best Private Copenhagen Tours
| 3-Hour Private City Walking Tour |
| 4-Hour Private City Tour & Canal Tour |
| 4-Hour Private City Walking Tour & Rosenborg Castle |
| 4-Hour Private Hamlet Tour |
| 4-Hour Frederiksborg Castle Tour |
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