Welcome Guide

Welcome Guide

Welcome to Greater Copenhagen! Relocating is a big adjustment, and you have lots of things to juggle as a newcomer. We have boiled the essentials down to 10 concrete tips and tricks to kickstart your new life in Copenhagen. Make sure to explore each tip once you have watched the film below. See you out there!

TIP 1: FIND A HOME

To help you find a comfy home, we have gathered useful videos and tips and tricks on where to start.

TIP 2: GET REGISTERED

International Citizen Service can help you through CPR registration and provide you with a health insurance card and NemID.

TIP 3: FIND A JOB

Also here the City of Copenhagen can be of great help. Job and career programs under Københavns Erhvervshus are a good start.

TIP 4: LEARN DANISH

The locals don’t bite, so try them out in the supermarket. Your local municipality also offers free Danish courses.

TIP 5: GET A BIKE

If you want to blend in, buy or rent a bike and enjoy the many bike paths. You might want to study the local cycling rules!

TIP 6: GET TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD

Take part in your local community by getting to know your new neighbourhood.

TIP 7: EXPAND YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK

There are many different events going on in Copenhagen, so finding like-minded people isn’t that difficult.

TIP 8: GO CULTURAL AND EXPLORE

As the birthplace of “hygge”, Danes might know a thing or two about having fun and making the most of their spare time.

TIP 9: GET TO KNOW THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT

We’ve got you covered with trains, busses and metros. Explore the entire Copenhagen region with a Rejsekort or City Pass.

TIP 10: EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Greater Copenhagen offers plenty of ways to get closer to nature. Forests, beaches, fjords. You name it. Right at your doorstep!