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With its hip reputation, cosmopolitan cafe culture and rich history, Copenhagen attracts travelers all year round. Summer sees more sightseers than winter, but there's really no bad time to visit this effortlessly cool capital.
In November and December, Danes go all out for Christmas, making this a magical time to visit Copenhagen. Over the warmer summer months, Copenhageners take advantage of the long days for outdoor drinking and dining and dips in the ocean that surrounds the city.
Whatever the season, Copenhagen's interesting museums, edgy cafes and restaurants and centuries worth of historic sights mean you'll never be short of things to see and do. Here are the top times to come.
The Danish weather is less extreme than in some Nordic nations, with mild summers and moderate winters, but because of the country’s northerly location, the number of daylight hours can vary widely. Copenhagen’s high season runs through the summer months from May to August, when the days seem never-ending, and the sun sets as late as 10pm.
This magical season attracts visitors who want to experience activity-filled days and bright Scandinavian nights. Sankthansaften on 23 June is the Danish midsummer celebration, with events at locations such as Frederiksberg Have and Amager Beach Park. July is the warmest month in Copenhagen, and a rewarding time to visit the city's parks and beaches.
June is the month to rock out at musical events such as Copenhell and Distortion, and embrace cool Nordic design at Three Days of Design. The focus shifts to jazz in July for the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and there are plenty of other local music events. August is busy, with Pride Week, Copenhagen Fashion Week, the Copenhagen Opera Festival, the Chart art fair and sporty events such as the PostNord Denmark Tour and Copenhagen Iron Man.
The shoulder seasons in Copenhagen are in the spring (April to May) and fall (September to November) but the weather can vary widely. You might get lucky and experience summer-like weather in September or May, or you might be unlucky and see mainly gray and rainy weather.
However, there are fewer tourists around than in summer, and prices are a little lower. In general, the shoulder seasons are perfect for a city trip if you’re happy spending some time indoors, exploring museums and historic attractions or shopping in Copenhagen’s cool design stores.
In April, Copenhagen comes alive with spring cherry blossom and flea markets, and the historic Tivoli Gardens amusement park opens for the season. Første Maj – Copenhagen’s historic labor day celebration – brings crowds to Fælledparken on 1 May, with rides, food trucks, partying and political talks. May also sees the Copenhagen Marathon and
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