Copenhagen - Wikipedia Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road Settled as a Viking fishing village in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century
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Copenhagen, Denmark: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026 . . . But beyond the remains of a 1,000-year-old castle, museums dedicated to the famous raiders, and narrow streets slotted between picturesque canals, you’ll find that Copenhagen is a thoroughly modern—even futuristic—city The Danish capital is home to design-focused hotels and cutting-edge art galleries