Copenhagen & eastern Denmark

Panoramic view of Copenhagen; photo by Mik Hartwell

Copenhagen is a city that loves culture and modernity, and which fully expresses this attitude through its museums, cultural venues, exhibitions, and creative events.

Located on the east coast of the Zealand island, the capital of Denmark and the Swedish city of Malmö on the other side of the Øresund strait are separated by only a few kilometers. And maybe it’s because of its long history of relationships with other people and nationalities, that Copenhagen is traditionally tolerant and open to foreign cultures and innovation. A positive attitude we can also see in all those museums and events – in the city, in its region (Region Hovedstaden, known in English-speaking countries as the Capital Region of Denmark), and across the whole eastern Denmark – that celebrate the encounter between Danish and international arts, the union of architecture and nature, and an enduring curiosity for different civilizations.

Our suggestion: if you have time, rent a car or use the highly efficient Danish public transport network to travel a few miles out of Copenhagen’s center to visit some of the many beautiful museums located on the city’s outskirts, many of which are also among the most iconic examples of contemporary architecture in Europe.