Facts on Copenhagen Tourism

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March 2007

Facts on Copenhagen Tourism

Tourism is a major industry in Copenhagen. In 2006 the number of overnight stays in hotels, hosdtels and camping sites in the city amounted to more than 6,5 million bed nights. Greater Copenhagen and its near neighbour, Malmo in Sweden, together offer more than 170 hotels and 25.440 hotel rooms, with more in the pipeline. Copenhagen alone offers more than 14.973 rooms.

One of the world's most attractive international congress cities
With a total of 93 international congresses in 2006, Copenhagen has maintained its position as one of the world's ten most attractive international congress cities. The demand for Copenhagen as a congress city is mainly due to the short distances between hotels and conference facilities, and the fact that Copenhagen Airport is Northern Europe's central air traffic hub. In addition, Copenhagen is known for its low crime rate, its general efficiency and the high standard of its cultural and entertainment attractions.

Copenhagen is the main Cruise Port of Scandinavia
The 2007 cruise ship season saw 289 cruise liners bringing 420,000 passengers to city. The revenue Copenhagen receives from cruise line passengers is equivalent to DKK 450 million. Added to this is another DKK 350 million in turnover from the sale of fuel, water and ships provisions, and the payment of harbour taxes etc.

Three Michelin's Green Guide stars to Copenhagen. Nine restaurants have Michelin stars.
The city of Copenhagen has been deemed worthy of three Michelin Stars, the highest rating indicating that a destination is 'worth a journey'. Copenhagen has five three stars attractions: The National Gallery, Nyhavn, the National Museum, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and Rosenborg Castle. A little further out of town, modern art museum Louisiana, Frederiksborg Castle and the Viking Ship Museum, in Roskilde, Kronborg Castle and Roskilde Cathedral (both on the UNESCO World Heritage List) are also given a top rating. In the red Michelin Guide, nine Copenhagen restaurants have been awarded one star status and one has been awarded two stars.

Infrastructure
Public transport in Copenhagen is safe, reliable, clean and cheap. Both trains and buses are frequent and efficient. Copenhagen has the fastest and cheapest airport-to-city-centre rail link of any European capital - just 13 minutes - and it costs only DKK 30. By car, the journey from the airport to the city centre takes around 20 minutes. You can also travel direct by train from the airport across the Øresund Sea, via the Øresund Bridge, to Malmo in southern Sweden in only 21 minutes.

Copenhagen's new traffic system
The first phase of Copenhagen's new Metro will be operational from October 2002. The Metro's fully automatic trains will link the city centre with Amager to the east, making travelling across Copenhagen quick and easy. The Metro will run around the clock with a rush hour frequency of a few minutes. The trains’ average travelling speed is 40 km/h and they will be fully automatic and driverless but not unmanned. When travelling with the Metro, passengers will be met by Metro Stewards whose responsibility it will be to ensure the passengers a safe and comfortable journey. The trains are designed by Giugaro Design in Italy. www.orestadsselskabet.dk

Copenhageners go by bicycle
Cycling is a popular form of transportation in Copenhagen and the city and there are bicycle lanes beside most roads. Each year more than 150,000 Copenhageners cross the city centre boundary by bicycle, and the city has made it possible for tourists to do the same. City Bikes is a free transport service available to all visitors and residents. The city's 2,000 City Bikes are placed in over 100 cycle 'stations' in the city centre. All that is required is for you to deposit DKK 20, which is returned when you drop the bicycle off at any bike station. City Bikes are available from April to December. At www.bycyklen.dk you can find a map of the area in which you may use City Bikes.

The Øresund Bridge
Did you know that the Øresund fixed link (Øresundsbron) connects Copenhagen, with Malmo, Sweden's third largest city? The Øresundsbron is approximately 16 km long and features a motorway and railway line. Øresundsbron opened on 1 July, 2000 and plays an important role in the infrastructure connecting Scandinavia, Northern Europe and the Baltics. Seen in a local context, the Øresundsbron offers the quickest transport between Copenhagen and Malmo, and between Zealand and Scania (which together comprise the Øresund Region). This major investment has created an accessible work force and potential market of 3,5 million inhabitants. It has attracted investments from Danish, Swedish and international businesses, and enhanced cultural co-operation between Denmark and Sweden. www.oresundsbron.com

Copenhagen Expands With A Brand New District
Just a mile from Copenhagen Town Hall Square, a new, 310-hectare city area - Ørestad - is taking shape. This previously undeveloped area of Copenhagen is expected to develop into six city neighbourhoods over the next 20-25 years. Ørestad will be served by the Metro and will benefit from its close proximity to the airport and the Øresund fixed link. Ørestad will be home to companies operating in international markets such as the medical, telecommunication and financial sectors. In the northern part of the area, new buildings are currently being erected for the Humanities faculty of Copenhagen University; the IT University; the Danish Broadcasting Corporation and various housing developments. The southern area will boast company domiciles, office buildings, plus recreation and arts facilities and Scandinavia’s largest shopping and leisure centre. www.orestadsselskabet.dk

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Bednight Statistics Facts on Copenhagen Tourism about Copenhagen Press > Statistics & facts > Facts > on Copenhagen Tourism Facts on Copenhagen Tourism Press Information March 2007 Facts on Copenhagen Tourism Tourism is a major industry in Copenhagen. In 2006 the number of overnight stays in hotels, hosdtels and camping sites in the city amounted to more than 6,5 million bed nights. Greater Copenhagen and its near neighbour, Malmo in Sweden, together offer more than 170 hotels and 25.440 hotel rooms, with more in the pipeline. Copenhagen alone offers more than 14.973 rooms. One of the world's most attractive international congress cities With a total of 93 international congresses in 2006, Copenhagen has maintained its position as one of the world's ten most attractive international congress cities. The demand for Copenhagen as a congress city is mainly due to the short distances between hotels and conference facilities, and the fact that Copenhagen Airport is Northern Europe's central air traffic hub. In addition, Copenhagen is known for its low crime rate, its general efficiency and the high standard of its cultural and entertainment attractions. Copenhagen is the main Cruise Port of Scandinavia The 2007 cruise ship season saw 289 cruise liners bringing 420,000 passengers to city. The revenue Copenhagen receives from cruise line passengers is equivalent to DKK 450 million. Added to this is another DKK 350 million in turnover from the sale of fuel, water and ships provisions, and the payment of harbour taxes etc. Three Michelin's Green Guide stars to Copenhagen. Nine restaurants have Michelin stars. The city of Copenhagen has been deemed worthy of three Michelin Stars, the highest rating indicating that a destination is 'worth a journey'. Copenhagen has five three stars attractions: The National Gallery, Nyhavn, the National Museum, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and Rosenborg Castle. A little further out of town, modern art museum Louisiana, Frederiksborg Castle and the Viking Ship Museum, in Roskilde, Kronborg Castle and Roskilde Cathedral (both on the UNESCO World Heritage List) are also given a top rating. In the red Michelin Guide, nine Copenhagen restaurants have been awarded one star status and one has been awarded two stars. Infrastructure Public transport in Copenhagen is safe, reliable, clean and cheap. Both trains and buses are frequent and efficient. Copenhagen has the fastest and cheapest airport-to-city-centre rail link of any European capital - just 13 minutes - and it costs only DKK 30. By car, the journey from the airport to the city centre takes around 20 minutes. You can also travel direct by train from the airport across the Øresund Sea, via the Øresund Bridge, to Malmo in southern Sweden in only 21 minutes. Copenhagen's new traffic system The first phase of Copenhagen's new Metro will be operational from October 2002. The Metro's fully automatic trains will link the city centre with Amager to the east, making travelling across Copenhagen quick and easy. The Metro will run around the clock with a rush hour frequency of a few minutes. The trains’ average travelling speed is 40 km/h and they will be fully automatic and driverless but not unmanned. When travelling with the Metro, passengers will be met by Metro Stewards whose responsibility it will be to ensure the passengers a safe and comfortable journey. The trains are designed by Giugaro Design in Italy. www.orestadsselskabet.dk Copenhageners go by bicycle Cycling is a popular form of transportation in Copenhagen and the city and there are bicycle lanes beside most roads. Each year more than 150,000 Copenhageners cross the city centre boundary by bicycle, and the city has made it possible for tourists to do the same. City Bikes is a free transport service available to all visitors and residents. The city's 2,000 City Bikes are placed in over 100 cycle 'stations' in the city centre. All that is required is for you to deposit DKK 20, which is returned when you drop the bicycle off at any bike station. City Bikes are available from April to December. At www.bycyklen.dk you can find a map of the area in which you may use City Bikes. The Øresund Bridge Did you know that the Øresund fixed link (Øresundsbron) connects Copenhagen, with Malmo, Sweden's third largest city? The Øresundsbron is approximately 16 km long and features a motorway and railway line. Øresundsbron opened on 1 July, 2000 and plays an important role in the infrastructure connecting Scandinavia, Northern Europe and the Baltics. Seen in a local context, the Øresundsbron offers the quickest transport between Copenhagen and Malmo, and between Zealand and Scania (which together comprise the Øresund Region). This major investment has created an accessible work force and potential market of 3,5 million inhabitants. It has attracted investments from Danish, Swedish and international businesses, and enhanced cultural co-operation between Denmark and Sweden. www.oresundsbron.com Copenhagen Expands With A Brand New District Just a mile from Copenhagen Town Hall Square, a new, 310-hectare city area - Ørestad - is taking shape. This previously undeveloped area of Copenhagen is expected to develop into six city neighbourhoods over the next 20-25 years. Ørestad will be served by the Metro and will benefit from its close proximity to the airport and the Øresund fixed link. Ørestad will be home to companies operating in international markets such as the medical, telecommunication and financial sectors. In the northern part of the area, new buildings are currently being erected for the Humanities faculty of Copenhagen University; the IT University; the Danish Broadcasting Corporation and various housing developments. The southern area will boast company domiciles, office buildings, plus recreation and arts facilities and Scandinavia’s largest shopping and leisure centre. www.orestadsselskabet.dk For further information contact the press department - see contact details in the menu.