15 things to know about Copenhagen

15 things to know about Copenhagen

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Copenhagen is one of the most modern capitals in Europe. In this city, just breathes calmness and comfort. It is also an eco-friendly city with the best roads and conditions for cyclists!

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15 things to know about Copenhagen

1. Local authorities globally reacted to the topic of cyclists and roads for them, equipping the most comfortable conditions. After all, most of the inhabitants move on bicycles.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

2. Copenhagen has become famous all over the world thanks to its bike paths. They have their own cycling culture. Just imagine, the total length of all bike paths is 390 kilometers!

15 things to know about Copenhagen

3. It is strictly forbidden to drive on sidewalks and pedestrian streets - a fine. Almost all cycle roads in Copenhagen are equipped with their own traffic lights. For convenience, the roads are painted blue.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

4. Residents of the city can boast of a variety of bicycle models. For women - ladies', men prefer the classics. There are also three-wheeled and with a trunk.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

5. What technology has come to ... Just imagine, they managed to make a cargo bike, equipping it with a place for a child.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

6. Most of the locals ski without any protection. Women go even in dresses, men in suits.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

7. An interesting topic is bike racks. There are special signs with which you can see where the nearest parking is.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

8. Bicycles are not even fastened in parking lots! There are also regular parking lots: vehicles are simply left under a house or a shop. And you can be sure that after your return, the bike will be in place.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

9. Nothing out of the ordinary — just a two-story street car park…

15 things to know about Copenhagen

10. Tellingly, hotels have their own private parking, with their own bicycles.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

11. There are also electric bikes. They appeared in Copenhagen relatively recently.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

12. Each electric bike has its own monitor (road computer), with which a person can control the process of movement, speed, etc.

15 things to know about Copenhagen

13. In Copenhagen, there are also electric cars that you can rent without any problems. Using a special application on your phone, you order a car.

Keywords: Copenhagen | Cities | Europe | Traveling | World | Capitals | Cyclists | City roads | Eco-friendly cities

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