Copenhagen is flat and perfect for walking and cycling. Bikes and dogs can be carried on trains. I saw a couple of dogs in the station but none on trains. Bikes were everywhere with dedicated cycle lanes some of which were separated from the road. No sign of lycra but people wearing suits and high heels rode on bikes along with many kid seats and larger box like arrangements at the front of bikes.
Carriage for bikes Similar signs for prams and wheelchairs
Double decker bike rack at the main station
Public transport consists of trains, metro and buses. Buses were clean and fast but didn’t wait for the unprepared.
There were many prams around, especially the large high riding ones Australians consider English. An unusual number of men were pushing prams often without an accompanying woman.
Walking tours are a popular way to introduce newcomers to the city. I went on one on my morning of arrival. The tour guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable with stories of the history and people of Copenhagen while taking us from Town Hall Square through the old streets of the city to the Nyhaven waterfront area and around to the Amalienborg Palace precinct.
Town Hall Square
Old streets
Odd Old Cafe
I bought some delicious apples from the seller included in this series of photos from the Nyhaven waterfront. They came from one of Denmark’s other islands. His sailing boat was moored below with additional boxes of fruit and a also couple of kids playing quietly together.
The Amalienborg Palace precinct was a short walk away. Originally it was designed as housing for some of the upper crust but following another of Copenhagen’s fires royalty needed a home and moved into a couple of the vacant properties and have used them ever since.
ONE OF THE BUILDINGS IN THE PALACE PRECINCT
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
LOOKING TOWARDS AMALIENGADE
In the same area is the Marble Church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederik%27s_Church
Inside Marble Church
Marble Church