They consist mainly of residential housing and apartments often enhanced with parks and greenery. Jrgens S, one of the Copenhagen lakes. [224] These include Den Rde Cottage, Formel B Restaurant, Grnbech & Churchill, Sllerd Kro, Kadeau, Kiin Kiin (Denmark's first Michelin-starred Asian gourmet restaurant), the French restaurant Kong Hans Klder, Rel, Restaurant AOC with two Stars, and Noma (short for Danish: nordisk mad, English: Nordic food) as well as Geranium with three. [75], According to Statistics Denmark, the urban area of Copenhagen (Hovedstadsomrdet) consists of the municipalities of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Albertslund, Brndby, Gentofte, Gladsaxe, Glostrup, Herlev, Hvidovre, Lyngby-Taarbk, Rdovre, Trnby and Vallensbk as well as parts of Ballerup, Rudersdal and Fures municipalities, along with the cities of Ishj and Greve Strand. [28], On 2 April 1801, a British fleet under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker attacked and defeated the neutral Danish-Norwegian fleet anchored near Copenhagen.
[85] Established in 1862, the Maritime and Commercial Court (S- og Handelsretten) also hears commercial cases including those relating to trade marks, marketing practices and competition for the whole of Denmark. public health, district heating, urban mobility and waste management systems. Since the turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions and infrastructure. [252]
[173] Halmtorvet, the old hay market behind the Central Station, is an increasingly popular area with its cafs and restaurants. [287] Other large hospitals in the city include Amager Hospital (1997),[288] Herlev Hospital (1976),[289] Hvidovre Hospital (1970),[290] and Gentofte Hospital (1927). [214] Among artists who have painted scenes of Copenhagen are Martinus Rrbye (18031848),[215] Christen Kbke (18101848)[216] and the prolific Paul Gustav Fischer (18601934). [281] The city's bicycle paths are extensive and well used, boasting 400 kilometres (250 miles) of cycle lanes not shared with cars or pedestrians, and sometimes have their own signal systems giving the cyclists a lead of a couple of seconds to accelerate. Accordingly, air vice-marshal Sir Basil Embry drew up plans for a spectacular precision attack on the Sicherheitsdienst and Gestapo building, the former offices of the Shell Oil Company. [14] Traditionally, Copenhagen's founding has been dated to Bishop Absalon's construction of a modest fortress on the little island of Slotsholmen in 1167 where Christiansborg Palace stands today. [17], In 1186, a letter from Pope Urban III states that the castle of Hafn (Copenhagen) and its surrounding lands, including the town of Hafn, were given to Absalon, Bishop of Roskilde 11581191 and Archbishop of Lund 11771201, by King Valdemar I. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences, and armed forces. [241], Copenhagen has over 94,000 students enrolled in its largest universities and institutions: University of Copenhagen (38,867 students),[242] Copenhagen Business School (20,000 students),[243] Metropolitan University College and University College Capital (10,000 students each),[244] Technical University of Denmark (7,000 students),[245] KEA (c. 4,500 students),[246] IT University of Copenhagen (2,000 students) and the Copenhagen campus of Aalborg University (2,300 students). [4] The urban area consists of the municipalities of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg plus 16 of the 20 municipalities of the former counties Copenhagen and Roskilde, though five of them only partially. [249] The IT University is Denmark's youngest university, a mono-faculty institution focusing on technical, societal and business aspects of information technology. [105] The National Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady, is one of the dozens of churches in Copenhagen. In city planning, streets and squares are to be designed to encourage cycling and walking rather than driving. Christoffer Valkendorff, a high-ranking statesman, defended the city's interests and contributed to its development. Some like Nrrebro Bryghus also act as brewpubs where it is also possible to eat on the premises. [100] Further, the city administration is working with smart city initiatives to improve how data and technology can be used to implement new solutions that support the transition toward a carbon-neutral economy. [33] But from a Danish point of view, the battle was a terror bombardment on their capital. Attacks by the Wends continued, and after the original fortress was eventually destroyed by the marauders, islanders replaced it with Copenhagen Castle. From the 1960s, on the initiative of the young architect Jan Gehl, pedestrian streets and cycle tracks were created in the city centre. [207], For free entertainment one can stroll along Strget, especially between Nytorv and Hjbro Plads, which in the late afternoon and evening is a bit like an impromptu three-ring circus with musicians, magicians, jugglers and other street performers. [166] Rosenborg Castle on ster Voldgade was built by Christian IV in 1606 as a summer residence in the Renaissance style. [231] The nightclubs and bars stay open until 5 or 6 in the morning, some even longer.
[223] The city is increasingly recognized internationally as a gourmet destination. [55], On the cultural front, the Copenhagen Opera House, a gift to the city from the shipping magnate Mrsk Mc-Kinney Mller on behalf of the A.P. [24] The city was also struck by two major fires that destroyed much of its infrastructure.
[147] Copenhagen's spatial planning in this time frame was characterised by the separation of land uses: an approach which requires residents to travel by car to access facilities of different uses. Some 750,000 passengers make use of public transport facilities every day. Morning light, 1836", "Paul Fischer A Danish painter of the Grand Salon", Photomarathons: Using New Technologies to Support Student Learning and Assessment, "Noma in Copenhagen named best restaurant in the world", "Scandinavia: Copenhagen, the alternative side", "Frdselsloven Bekendtgrelse af frdselsloven", "The World's Finest Clubs & Events in Copenhagen", "Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen The Rides", "Academic Ranking of World Universities 2016", "Open Water Swimming: World's Top 100 Open Water Swims", "Copenhagen Airport posts solid increase in passenger traffic", "Committee presents ideas for reducing Copenhagen's congestion", "New metro line opens - Copenhagen's largest construction project in 400 years", "Copenhagen opens Nordhavn metro extension", "Den nye metrolinje M4 Nordhavn bner 28. marts", "Transit-oriented development in the Greater Copenhagen Region", "2019 Copenhagenize Index - Copenhagenize", "11 most bicycle-friendly cities in the world", "Vi vil forbedre kbenhavnernes sundhed", "Herlev Hospital, Herlev 136661 EMPORIS", "Gentofte Hospital eller Amtssygehuset i Gentofte", "Kristeligt Dagblad Vlg din gave her! On the summer solstice, the sun rises at 04:26 and sets at 21:58, providing 17 hours 32 minutes of daylight. In the first wave, all six planes (carrying one bomb each) hit their target, but one of the aircraft crashed near Frederiksberg Girls School. In 1733, work began on the royal residence of Christiansborg Palace which was completed in 1745. [142] Other important spires are those of Christiansborg Palace, the City Hall and the former Church of St. Nikolaj that now houses a modern art venue. February is the driest month of the year. [250], The Danish Academy of Fine Arts has provided education in the arts for more than 250 years. In addition to a documentary film programme of over 100 films, CPH:DOX includes a wide event programme with dozens of events, concerts, exhibitions and parties all over town.[299]. Most characteristic of all is the Baroque spire of the Church of Our Saviour with its narrowing external spiral stairway that visitors can climb to the top. The Danish Australian Football League, based in Copenhagen is the largest Australian rules football competition outside of the English-speaking world. The original designation in Old Norse, from which Danish descends, was Kaupmannahfn [kupmnhvn] (cf. [208], Most of Denmarks's major publishing houses are based in Copenhagen. [176], Nrrebro to the northwest of the city centre has recently developed from a working-class district into a colourful cosmopolitan area with antique shops, non-Danish food stores and restaurants. [203] The Royal Danish Theatre also stages opera in addition to its drama productions. Built by Christian IV, it is one of northern Europe's best preserved fortifications. [107] Islam is the second largest religion in Copenhagen, accounting for approximately 10% of the population. Of clubs playing in the "highest" leagues, there are Ajax, Ydun, and HIK (Hellerup). Its collection of over 3,000 items includes works by Picasso, Giacometti and Dubuffet. [74], Because of Copenhagen's northern latitude, the number of daylight hours varies considerably between summer and winter. [229][230], Copenhagen has one of the highest number of restaurants and bars per capita in the world. As of 1 January 2022, the city had a population of 805,402 (644,431 in Copenhagen Municipality, 103,608 in Frederiksberg Municipality, 42,723 in Trnby Municipality, and 14,640 in Dragr Municipality). [31] It was during this battle that Lord Nelson was said to have "put the telescope to the blind eye" in order not to see Admiral Parker's signal to cease fire. [126], Copenhagen has some of the highest gross wages in the world. [43] However, it was not until the 1930s that substantial housing developments ensued,[44] with the demolition of one side of Christianhavn's Torvegade to build five large blocks of flats.
Every year it sees more than 2.5million visitors[151] and in the summer months it is packed with sunbathers, picnickers and ballplayers. [213], Copenhagen has a wide selection of art museums and galleries displaying both historic works and more modern contributions. [15] The construction of the fortress was in response to attacks by Wendish pirates who plagued the coastline during the 12th century. By 2025, 75% of trips should be made on foot, by bike, or by using public transit. [108][109][110] While there are no official statistics, a significant portion of the estimated 175,000200,000 Muslims in the country live in the Copenhagen urban area, with the highest concentration in Nrrebro and the Vestegnen. BK Frem is based in the southern part of Copenhagen (Sydhavnen, Valby). On the winter solstice, it rises at 08:37 and sets at 15:39 with 7 hours and 1 minute of daylight. It developed when a number of American jazz musicians such as Ben Webster, Thad Jones, Richard Boone, Ernie Wilkins, Kenny Drew, Ed Thigpen, Bob Rockwell, Dexter Gordon, and others such as rock guitarist Link Wray came to live in Copenhagen during the 1960s. [29] He famously disobeyed Parker's order to withdraw, destroying many of the Dano-Norwegian ships before a truce was agreed.
However, 2010 was an exceptional year for city break tourism and turnover increased with 29% in that one year. This included construction of the prestigious district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. It serves as a sculpture garden with both a permanent display and temporary exhibits during the summer months. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson led the main attack. According to Statistics Denmark, Copenhagen's urban area has a larger population of 1,280,371 (as of 1January2016[update]). It is 700 metres (2,300ft) long and has both lifeguards and freshwater showers on the beach. Zentropa is a film company, co-owned by Danish director Lars von Trier. [86] Denmark's Supreme Court (Hjesteret), located in Christiansborg Palace on Prins Jrgens Grd in the centre of Copenhagen, is the country's final court of appeal. Both ports are operated by Copenhagen Malm Port (CMP). German leader Adolf Hitler hoped that Denmark would be "a model protectorate"[45] and initially the Nazi authorities sought to arrive at an understanding with the Danish government. [28], In the second half of the 18th century, Copenhagen benefited from Denmark's neutrality during the wars between Europe's main powers, allowing it to play an important role in trade between the states around the Baltic Sea. Although it is one of the world's most expensive cities, it is also one of the most liveable with its public transport, facilities for cyclists and its environmental policies. [96] Years of substantial investment in sewage treatment have improved water quality in the harbour to an extent that the inner harbour can be used for swimming with facilities at a number of locations.
It is connected to the city centre by metro and main line railway services. [91] The fire department has its headquarters in the Copenhagen Central Fire Station which was designed by Ludvig Fenger in the Historicist style and inaugurated in 1892. Copenhagen Ice Skating Club founded in 1869 is the oldest ice hockey team in Denmark but is no longer in the top league. Because of this crash, four of the planes in the two following waves assumed the school was the military target and aimed their bombs at the school, leading to the death of 123 civilians (of which 87 were schoolchildren). In 1840, Copenhagen was inhabited by approximately 120,000 people. [235] In 1992 it merged with the Egmont media group and currently runs the 17-screen Palads Cinema in Copenhagen.
[85] Established in 1862, the Maritime and Commercial Court (S- og Handelsretten) also hears commercial cases including those relating to trade marks, marketing practices and competition for the whole of Denmark. public health, district heating, urban mobility and waste management systems. Since the turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions and infrastructure. [252]
[173] Halmtorvet, the old hay market behind the Central Station, is an increasingly popular area with its cafs and restaurants. [287] Other large hospitals in the city include Amager Hospital (1997),[288] Herlev Hospital (1976),[289] Hvidovre Hospital (1970),[290] and Gentofte Hospital (1927). [214] Among artists who have painted scenes of Copenhagen are Martinus Rrbye (18031848),[215] Christen Kbke (18101848)[216] and the prolific Paul Gustav Fischer (18601934). [281] The city's bicycle paths are extensive and well used, boasting 400 kilometres (250 miles) of cycle lanes not shared with cars or pedestrians, and sometimes have their own signal systems giving the cyclists a lead of a couple of seconds to accelerate. Accordingly, air vice-marshal Sir Basil Embry drew up plans for a spectacular precision attack on the Sicherheitsdienst and Gestapo building, the former offices of the Shell Oil Company. [14] Traditionally, Copenhagen's founding has been dated to Bishop Absalon's construction of a modest fortress on the little island of Slotsholmen in 1167 where Christiansborg Palace stands today. [17], In 1186, a letter from Pope Urban III states that the castle of Hafn (Copenhagen) and its surrounding lands, including the town of Hafn, were given to Absalon, Bishop of Roskilde 11581191 and Archbishop of Lund 11771201, by King Valdemar I. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences, and armed forces. [241], Copenhagen has over 94,000 students enrolled in its largest universities and institutions: University of Copenhagen (38,867 students),[242] Copenhagen Business School (20,000 students),[243] Metropolitan University College and University College Capital (10,000 students each),[244] Technical University of Denmark (7,000 students),[245] KEA (c. 4,500 students),[246] IT University of Copenhagen (2,000 students) and the Copenhagen campus of Aalborg University (2,300 students). [4] The urban area consists of the municipalities of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg plus 16 of the 20 municipalities of the former counties Copenhagen and Roskilde, though five of them only partially. [249] The IT University is Denmark's youngest university, a mono-faculty institution focusing on technical, societal and business aspects of information technology. [105] The National Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady, is one of the dozens of churches in Copenhagen. In city planning, streets and squares are to be designed to encourage cycling and walking rather than driving. Christoffer Valkendorff, a high-ranking statesman, defended the city's interests and contributed to its development. Some like Nrrebro Bryghus also act as brewpubs where it is also possible to eat on the premises. [100] Further, the city administration is working with smart city initiatives to improve how data and technology can be used to implement new solutions that support the transition toward a carbon-neutral economy. [33] But from a Danish point of view, the battle was a terror bombardment on their capital. Attacks by the Wends continued, and after the original fortress was eventually destroyed by the marauders, islanders replaced it with Copenhagen Castle. From the 1960s, on the initiative of the young architect Jan Gehl, pedestrian streets and cycle tracks were created in the city centre. [207], For free entertainment one can stroll along Strget, especially between Nytorv and Hjbro Plads, which in the late afternoon and evening is a bit like an impromptu three-ring circus with musicians, magicians, jugglers and other street performers. [166] Rosenborg Castle on ster Voldgade was built by Christian IV in 1606 as a summer residence in the Renaissance style. [231] The nightclubs and bars stay open until 5 or 6 in the morning, some even longer.
[223] The city is increasingly recognized internationally as a gourmet destination. [55], On the cultural front, the Copenhagen Opera House, a gift to the city from the shipping magnate Mrsk Mc-Kinney Mller on behalf of the A.P. [24] The city was also struck by two major fires that destroyed much of its infrastructure. [147] Copenhagen's spatial planning in this time frame was characterised by the separation of land uses: an approach which requires residents to travel by car to access facilities of different uses. Some 750,000 passengers make use of public transport facilities every day. Morning light, 1836", "Paul Fischer A Danish painter of the Grand Salon", Photomarathons: Using New Technologies to Support Student Learning and Assessment, "Noma in Copenhagen named best restaurant in the world", "Scandinavia: Copenhagen, the alternative side", "Frdselsloven Bekendtgrelse af frdselsloven", "The World's Finest Clubs & Events in Copenhagen", "Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen The Rides", "Academic Ranking of World Universities 2016", "Open Water Swimming: World's Top 100 Open Water Swims", "Copenhagen Airport posts solid increase in passenger traffic", "Committee presents ideas for reducing Copenhagen's congestion", "New metro line opens - Copenhagen's largest construction project in 400 years", "Copenhagen opens Nordhavn metro extension", "Den nye metrolinje M4 Nordhavn bner 28. marts", "Transit-oriented development in the Greater Copenhagen Region", "2019 Copenhagenize Index - Copenhagenize", "11 most bicycle-friendly cities in the world", "Vi vil forbedre kbenhavnernes sundhed", "Herlev Hospital, Herlev 136661 EMPORIS", "Gentofte Hospital eller Amtssygehuset i Gentofte", "Kristeligt Dagblad Vlg din gave her! On the summer solstice, the sun rises at 04:26 and sets at 21:58, providing 17 hours 32 minutes of daylight. In the first wave, all six planes (carrying one bomb each) hit their target, but one of the aircraft crashed near Frederiksberg Girls School. In 1733, work began on the royal residence of Christiansborg Palace which was completed in 1745. [142] Other important spires are those of Christiansborg Palace, the City Hall and the former Church of St. Nikolaj that now houses a modern art venue. February is the driest month of the year. [250], The Danish Academy of Fine Arts has provided education in the arts for more than 250 years. In addition to a documentary film programme of over 100 films, CPH:DOX includes a wide event programme with dozens of events, concerts, exhibitions and parties all over town.[299]. Most characteristic of all is the Baroque spire of the Church of Our Saviour with its narrowing external spiral stairway that visitors can climb to the top. The Danish Australian Football League, based in Copenhagen is the largest Australian rules football competition outside of the English-speaking world. The original designation in Old Norse, from which Danish descends, was Kaupmannahfn [kupmnhvn] (cf. [208], Most of Denmarks's major publishing houses are based in Copenhagen. [176], Nrrebro to the northwest of the city centre has recently developed from a working-class district into a colourful cosmopolitan area with antique shops, non-Danish food stores and restaurants. [203] The Royal Danish Theatre also stages opera in addition to its drama productions. Built by Christian IV, it is one of northern Europe's best preserved fortifications. [107] Islam is the second largest religion in Copenhagen, accounting for approximately 10% of the population. Of clubs playing in the "highest" leagues, there are Ajax, Ydun, and HIK (Hellerup). Its collection of over 3,000 items includes works by Picasso, Giacometti and Dubuffet. [74], Because of Copenhagen's northern latitude, the number of daylight hours varies considerably between summer and winter. [229][230], Copenhagen has one of the highest number of restaurants and bars per capita in the world. As of 1 January 2022, the city had a population of 805,402 (644,431 in Copenhagen Municipality, 103,608 in Frederiksberg Municipality, 42,723 in Trnby Municipality, and 14,640 in Dragr Municipality). [31] It was during this battle that Lord Nelson was said to have "put the telescope to the blind eye" in order not to see Admiral Parker's signal to cease fire. [126], Copenhagen has some of the highest gross wages in the world. [43] However, it was not until the 1930s that substantial housing developments ensued,[44] with the demolition of one side of Christianhavn's Torvegade to build five large blocks of flats.
Every year it sees more than 2.5million visitors[151] and in the summer months it is packed with sunbathers, picnickers and ballplayers. [213], Copenhagen has a wide selection of art museums and galleries displaying both historic works and more modern contributions. [15] The construction of the fortress was in response to attacks by Wendish pirates who plagued the coastline during the 12th century. By 2025, 75% of trips should be made on foot, by bike, or by using public transit. [108][109][110] While there are no official statistics, a significant portion of the estimated 175,000200,000 Muslims in the country live in the Copenhagen urban area, with the highest concentration in Nrrebro and the Vestegnen. BK Frem is based in the southern part of Copenhagen (Sydhavnen, Valby). On the winter solstice, it rises at 08:37 and sets at 15:39 with 7 hours and 1 minute of daylight. It developed when a number of American jazz musicians such as Ben Webster, Thad Jones, Richard Boone, Ernie Wilkins, Kenny Drew, Ed Thigpen, Bob Rockwell, Dexter Gordon, and others such as rock guitarist Link Wray came to live in Copenhagen during the 1960s. [29] He famously disobeyed Parker's order to withdraw, destroying many of the Dano-Norwegian ships before a truce was agreed.
However, 2010 was an exceptional year for city break tourism and turnover increased with 29% in that one year. This included construction of the prestigious district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. It serves as a sculpture garden with both a permanent display and temporary exhibits during the summer months. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson led the main attack. According to Statistics Denmark, Copenhagen's urban area has a larger population of 1,280,371 (as of 1January2016[update]). It is 700 metres (2,300ft) long and has both lifeguards and freshwater showers on the beach. Zentropa is a film company, co-owned by Danish director Lars von Trier. [86] Denmark's Supreme Court (Hjesteret), located in Christiansborg Palace on Prins Jrgens Grd in the centre of Copenhagen, is the country's final court of appeal. Both ports are operated by Copenhagen Malm Port (CMP). German leader Adolf Hitler hoped that Denmark would be "a model protectorate"[45] and initially the Nazi authorities sought to arrive at an understanding with the Danish government. [28], In the second half of the 18th century, Copenhagen benefited from Denmark's neutrality during the wars between Europe's main powers, allowing it to play an important role in trade between the states around the Baltic Sea. Although it is one of the world's most expensive cities, it is also one of the most liveable with its public transport, facilities for cyclists and its environmental policies. [96] Years of substantial investment in sewage treatment have improved water quality in the harbour to an extent that the inner harbour can be used for swimming with facilities at a number of locations.
It is connected to the city centre by metro and main line railway services. [91] The fire department has its headquarters in the Copenhagen Central Fire Station which was designed by Ludvig Fenger in the Historicist style and inaugurated in 1892. Copenhagen Ice Skating Club founded in 1869 is the oldest ice hockey team in Denmark but is no longer in the top league. Because of this crash, four of the planes in the two following waves assumed the school was the military target and aimed their bombs at the school, leading to the death of 123 civilians (of which 87 were schoolchildren). In 1840, Copenhagen was inhabited by approximately 120,000 people. [235] In 1992 it merged with the Egmont media group and currently runs the 17-screen Palads Cinema in Copenhagen.