Travel news and press releases from Copenhagen

The Nordic Michelin stars will be awarded in the Tivoli Gardens on 1 June 2026 - Copenhagen’s top gastronomy will be celebrated all year round.

In a time where global dialogue is increasingly challenged, the culinary world stands out. The idea that sharing a culinary language connects people across continents lies at the heart of CONVERGENCE, a five-day global event in Denmark’s capital, hosted by Alchemist.

The Danish capital is sending a warm welcome to Neapolitan football fans in the midst of winter's cold — while also paying tribute to Italian coffee culture.

Copenhagen launches DestinationPay today – a global tourism model inviting cities worldwide to adopt the CopenPay approach – rewarding tourists for doing good. Several cities have already joined.

There will be plenty to celebrate in 2026 with a road running world championship, a Nordic Michelin-award show, the opening of a unique water culture centre, a 600-year-old jubilee, as well as new restaurants and hotels. 

Winter in Copenhagen reveals the city’s true charm, offering a serene and authentic experience. With its quiet streets, cosy cafes, and vibrant cultural events, visitors can immerse themselves in local traditions and discover the unique allure of Copenhagen during the colder months.

Hotel Hans by Brøchner Hotels is now ready to welcome guests. The new boutique hotel is introducing a completely new design concept and experience.

The American magazine has unveiled its annual list of Best Inventions. Among this year’s recipients is the CopenPay initiative, where visitors “pay” for experiences with actions. 

Cisternerne presents the world-renowned performance artist Marina Abramović’s grand work Seven Deaths in March 2026.

Acclaimed chef Matthew Orlando is making a highly anticipated return to Copenhagen with the opening of his new restaurant, ESSE, scheduled for late fall. 

Tonight, Danish chef Rasmus Munk of Alchemist in Copenhagen was celebrated as the Best Chef in the World at the 2025 Best Chef Awards. Having first earned the title in 2024, he is now the first Nordic chef to be awarded the title more than once.

This year’s budget agreement in the City of Copenhagen is the largest ever in terms of funds allocated to cycling-related projects. More than DKK 600 million has been set aside for initiatives that improve Copenhagen as a cycling city and make it safer to get around by bike. 

Copenhagen has just concluded its second run of the nudging scheme CopenPay, in which tourists are being rewarded for good deeds. A new survey shows that 7 out of 10 CopenPay participants leave the Danish capital inspired to do more good deeds back home. 

A number of tourist destinations are now planning to adopt a local version of the Copenhagen initiative, CopenPay, which allows tourists to “pay” for local experiences with conscious actions and give back to the destination they visit. 

Copenhagen leads the way with 30 stars awarded to 18 restaurants - Restaurant Udtryk earns a star 41 days after opening, setting a new record.

Explore timeless icons such as Michelangelo, Degas and Gauguin or step into the poetic calm of Karen Blixen. Families can dive into playful graffiti art, unleash their inner monster or discover Nordic cuteness.

Copenhagen’s new experience economy, CopenPay, is back. The goal is to raise tourists’ awareness about making more conscious choices. The initiative, which allows visitors to “pay” for experiences with actions, returns three times bigger, runs twice as long and rewards train travel.

Copenhagen’s green efforts have yielded further results, as the Danish capital has received a sustainability certification that only very few destinations have achieved so far; the EarthCheck Sustainable Destination Certification. 

A report by Open for Business has named Copenhagen the most ‘open for business’ city in a ranking of 149 cities around the globe. The ratings examine cities according to economic competitiveness and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

From March 29, it will be possible to experience the iconic Michelangelo Buonarroti in Copenhagen, when SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark presents the most comprehensive display of his sculptural work seen in 150 years.

Up to 65,000 runners will have the chance to take part as the world’s elite compete for gold, when Copenhagen hosts the World Championships in Half Marathon, 5K, and One Mile from September 19-21, 2026, making it Denmark's largest-ever participant event.

Experience Michelangelo's largest exhibition in 150 years, installations paying tribute Lars von Trier’s artistic work, and Designmuseum Denmark's take on visionary hospital design.

GoBoat, the leading provider of maritime experiences, is now expanding the number of winter experiences in the Port of Copenhagen with the introduction of GoBoat Harbor Tours. 

The annual Copenhagen Light Festival returns on January 31, spreading its luminous art installations all the way from Copenhagen to the city Elsinore, with five installations already previewing from January 16.

Christmas marks the darkest time of year, but Copenhagen is covered in bright lights and filled with joyful activities, craftsmanship and design, and lots of delicious food and beverages to keep you warm. In other words: plenty of the famous Danish hygge.