Travel to Copenhagen

If you find yourself in Copenhagen for 3 days, 2 days or even a long layover, the below post is for you.

Copenhagen is a really beautify city Capital in Denmark, a nice destination for a stopover on your way to a Schengen tour.

Tourist Visa application requirements to Denmark

If you are a citizen of any of these countries  you will need a visa to get into Denmark, unlike the Maldives which is visa free.

You will need to get a Schengen visa that allows you to go in and out of Schengen countries within your visa validity period. As a general Schengen rule, you will need to go through your first country of entry or through the country you would spend the most days.

You need: 

1. International Passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of your planned trip and one unused page.

2. Visa application form

3. 2 passport photo 35x45mm.

4. Round trip (dummy) ticket reservation.

5. Proof of Accommodation.

6. Proof of Finance.

7. Other requirements specific to employees, students or self employed individuals can be found here

8. Travel insurance (Tip: Your travel insurance should be valid for the duration of your proposed visa application. For instance, if you are applying for a one year Schengen visa, your insurance should cover for one year).

Visa fees: Can vary by country and submission processing agency

Visa processing duration : 15 working days or more

How to get around In Copenhagen

Its easiest to take the train (metro), the metro stations are closest to major tourist landmarks. Average cost is 36DKK. You can also take the bus as the city has a well connected transport network There are no mobile/online taxi providers like Uber in Copenhagen, only hail and ride.

Travel/ entry restrictions

You must have an onward ticket at point of entry.

Danish authorities have stopped the use of country categories by colours i.e green, red and orange. This has been replaced by 2 categories. Third countries from OECD are further categorised into high risk and low risk country.

Entry is based on reason for travel, eligibility and vaccination status.

At the time of writing this article, Denmark authorities allow unvaccinated entry for business purpose only. These travellers must

1. Present a PCR or Covid and will also be

2. Are subjected to an arrival test at the airport

3. Self isolate for 10 days and possibly stop isolation by day 4 by taking another test. (This is often waved for business travellers with short stay less than 10 days)

Traveling to Denmark from the UK

I was asked for my evidence of vaccination or a Rapid antigen test taken not less than 48hours before departure of a PCR test not less than 72 hours before departure

I presented my NHS vaccine certificate and I was checked in on British airways and moved straight to security. You can find detailed requirements here

Things to do in Copenhagen

Day 1

Copenhagen Zoo:

One of the oldest zoos in Europe and home to over 200 species of animals. You can go round the entire zoo in 2- 3 hours.

Entry ticket cost 195DKK. it also offers special entry tickets for special activities like feeding some animals and close engagements with them.

Day 2

Halloween at Tivoli gardens, Copenhagen Denmark

I visited the zoo and the Tivoli gardens on the same day and explored the city the next day. I started by taking a boat ride from Nayhaven round the city’s waterline and marina. Duration lasted about 2-3 hours. When I was done, I headed straight to the airport in time to catch my flight.

Where to Stay

I would recommend the Marriott because of its prime location. its in the middle of the city and central to everywhere. Plus the view is beautiful!