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Bike in Copenhagen: How to survive your first trip

My top 4 tips that can save you some trouble

Cycling in Copenhagen is fun and a great experience. Many visitors are surprised by how smooth it is and the feeling of freedom and security is palpable. Also, not having to crowd the streets among cars feels luxurious. The fact that there are special bridges and purely cultivated cycle paths does not make it any less interesting. Copenhagen is truly the capital of cyclists!

In the morning and afternoon you have to be prepared for many cyclists


Once you’re out on the bike path, you meet all kinds of road users. Those who rush at high speed on their way to work, someone who takes it easy with their sturdy transport bike and others who don’t know where they are going at all. The pace is also relatively high and the cycle path can vary in width, so be prepared for surprising traffic situations to arise at lightning speed.

Finding a good bicycle parking in the city is not always easy


Make sure you bring a bike in good condition with well-functioning brakes. And don’t forget to test that the lighting really works as it should. It’s easy to forget this when the sun is shining in the middle of the day, but the evening darkness comes surprisingly quickly in autumn and winter.

Travel across the canal on a bicycle bridge (The Bicycle Snake)

so here are my tips on what to pay extra attention to:

  1. Keep to the right. There are always cyclists who are faster than you
    and these come quickly and must pass.
  2. Always put up your left hand, which signals that you should stop. Otherwise, the risk is high that you have someone driving into you and your bike from behind. Also show clearly when to turn.
  3. Keep distance. The traffic pattern can change quickly and, for example, pedestrians can suddenly get out on the bike path. Even bus stops with people getting on and off are something you have to reckon with.
  4. Follow the traffic rules. Some of us come from countries where they are not so strict with pedestrian crossings and the like. Here in Denmark we wait until we get a green signal.
The Green Path after a whole day of rain

Do you need inspiration for some really nice cycle routes in and outside Copenhagen? Then there is this website that informs about different options.

You should also check out the Green Path, which is a longer stretch with a nice cycle path. Google a little and you will soon find maps and other information.

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