| This A-Z
list takes up short facts about the most common
subjects tourists usually wonder about. We try
to keep this list as updated as possible, but
prices may vary a bit from those mentioned.
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| · Accessible
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Copenhagen is a
very friendly and accessible city to disabled travellers.
Quite a few hotels in different categories offer facilities
like e.g. roll-in showers. Parking is easy and the major
department stores have elevator-access to all floors.
If you're travelling with a wheel chair and need service,
most bicycle repair shops can help you. |
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| · Accommodation: |
Copenhagen offers
a number of possibilities to find a suitable accommodation
for everyone. You will find a wide range of anything from
B&B to camping-sites, youth hostels and 5-stars hotels. |
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| · Airport: |
Copenhagen
has one international airport; Copenhagen Airport also
called Kastrup. In Denmark you find two other
international airports; Aarhus: Tirstrup Airport and
Billund Airport. |
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| · Alcohol: |
Alcoholic beverages,
wine and beer can be bought in any grocery store.
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| · Ambulance: |
Dial 112.
Calls from public phones are free.
See further - Health
Insurance |
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| · Animals: |
(see Pets) |
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| · Arrival: |
By Air
Copenhagen has direct flights to/from well over 100 cities
worldwide. A journey airport-to-city-centre takes 12 minutes
by train.
By Boat Copenhagen has direct ferry connections
with Norway and Poland. And Copenhagen welcomes a large
number of international cruisers every year.
By Car The Öresund Bridge that connects
Copenhagen (Denmark) with Malmö (Sweden) opened
July 1, 2000. It takes around 15 minutes to cross the
bridge by car. Denmark's highway system links Copenhagen
to the rest of Europe and Scandinavia via the E-highway-system.
By Train DSB - the Danish State Railway - has
a number of international train-connections to/from
Scandinavia and the rest of Europe connecting Copenhagen
not only with all the capitals of Continental Europe
but also links Copenhagen to the British Isles via Holland.
All international trains arrive in and depart from Copenhagen
Central Station in the centre of Copenhagen.
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| · Banks: |
Most banks are
open Monday - Friday between 09:30 - 16:00. Weekends closed.
Banks in airports and train stations sometimes have other
opening hours. For information on changing money - see
Currency. |
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| · Bathing: |
Summertime the
water has a nice temperature. Copenhagen has two beaches
within the city limits.
(see Beach)
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| · Beach: |
Amager Beach
Park, with white sand beach, stretches all the way from
the baths 'Helgoland' to Kastrup
in southern Copenhagen.
Read more about bathing possibilities under » Beaches |
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| · Beer: |
The primary national
drink of the ancient Scandinavians was said to be ale
or oel. The two most famous Danish beers are Carlsberg
and Tuborg. (see also Alcohol) |
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| · Bicycle: |
Free City Bikes
One of the best ways to discover Copenhagen on your
own is by using one of the free City Bikes that you
can find in numerous bike-stands within the city area.
www.bycyklen.dk
Cycle Taxi / Rickshaw
Quickshaw: Rent a rickshaw (all year) based on the famous Christiannia bike for two and go on tour.
Danish Design Tour approx 3 hours
Copenhagen City Tour approx. 75 min
Copenhagen Waterfront Tour approx. 125 min.
Information & booking +45 70 20 13 75
Copenhagen Rickshaw drive original far east rickshaws adapted to Danish conditions. The price is negotiable.
Phone
+45 35 43 01 22
Copenhagen Bicycle Taxi use modern aero-dynamic bicycles.
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| · Biking: |
(see Bicycle) |
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| · Books: |
There are a couple
of international bookstores in Copenhagen.
(see Library) |
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| · Bus: |
Bus tickets can
be purchased from vending machines at stations, ticket
offices and on buses from the driver. Alternatively you
can purchase a Copenhagen Card, which is valid for any
travel in the Greater Copenhagen Area. For more information:
www.copenhagencard.dk |
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| · Business: |
With more than
companies Copenhagen offers business possibilities in
most areas. Copenhagen also plays a strategically important
part as an exhibition and trade fair city.
See more on our main site: Business |
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| · Cab: |
(see Taxi) |
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| · Car
Rental: |
You will find car
rentals all over the city and at the airports. Some gas
stations also have car rentals. You also can purchase
a combined 'Fly and Drive'-ticket at your Travel Agency. More: Getting around |
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| · Camping: |
There are a few
campsites in the Copenhagen area and yet another opens
in June near Copenhagen city centre. |
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| · Casino: |
Copenhagen has
one international casino close to the city centre. |
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| · Change
/ Cambio: |
Money can be changed
at banks open 5 days a week or bureaux de change like
Forex open 7 days a week. |
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| · Cinema: |
There are some
60 cinemas in the greater Copenhagen area. Note that movies are
not dubbed, they have subtitles.(see TV
/ Film) |
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| · Climate: |
The Danish climate
follows the four seasons. July is normally the warmest
month, with an average temperature of around 20°C.
February is generally the coldest month with an average
of just below 0°C.
During spring and autumn the weather may vary a lot, from
cold to warm and from sun to rain. During the winter season
the climate varies from one year to another. One year
it might hardly snow at all and the next year there might
be snow up to your knees. When packing your wardrobe it
should be like the weather - varied!
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| · Coffee: |
There are numerous
cafés in Copenhagen but not that many regular coffee
shops. A Danish café can be anything from the local
bar serving a beer to a trendy restaurant with a tempting
menu. |
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| · Conference: |
The Øresund
Region has earned a reputation as one of the world's
leading destinations for international conferences and
congresses. Copenhagen and Malmö - the two main
cities of the Øresund-region has 22,000 hotel
beds and Scandinavia's largest conference centre. |
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| · Congress: |
Copenhagen has
positioned itself as one of the world's most appealing
international congress cities.
The ICCA DATA statistics, rank Copenhagen as the most
popular city in the world for international congresses. |
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| · Credit
Cards: |
Major credit cards
are accepted at most places. |
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| · Currency: |
The Danish
currency is the Krone (DKK), which is divided into 100
øre.
There is no limit to the amount of foreign or Danish
currency that can be brought into Denmark.
Coin denominations:
25 øre, 50 øre (both copper)
1 krone, 2 kroner, 5 kroner (silver, with a hole)
10 and 20 kroner (both brass)
Banknotes denominations:
DKK 50, DKK 100, DKK 200, DKK 500 and DKK 1.000. |
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| · Disability: |
(see
Accessible travel) |
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| · Driving: |
Denmark has
right hand-side traffic.
Seat belts: It is compulsory by the law to us
seatbelts.
Speeding ticket: is given on the spot by the police.
Lights: Dimmed headlights are mandatory by the
law 24 hours a day.
Children: Up to 7 years old children shall use
special seats in the car. Children shall be seated in
the backseat.
Petrol/Gas: Most gas-stations accept major
credit cards. |
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| · Eating
Out: |
(see Restaurants) |
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| · Electricity: |
Denmark, has 220-volt AC, 50Hz
current and uses two-pin continental plugs. Visitors from
the UK need an adaptor for electric appliances and visitors
from the US need a transformer to be able to use 110/125V
appliances. |
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| · Embassies: |
Foreign embassies and consulates in Copenhagen: see » Embassies |
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· Emergency: |
call 112 - (see Police) |
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| · Exhibitions: |
Danish design, fashion
and art are frequently on the agenda of exhibitions in
Copenhagen.
To find what's on during your stay click on the link below.
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| · Festivals: |
The annual Copenhagen
Jazz festival takes place in July. Featuring new talents
and the old masters and a variety of 600 concerts in bars,
concert halls and outdoor scenes and a daily parade through
the streets of the city. |
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(see Airport) |
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(see Driving) |
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| · Golf: |
You'll find 25 18-hole golf
courses in the Greater Copenhagen Area. A handicap of
36 is mandatory. |
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Insurance: |
Tourists in Denmark are covered
by the public health insurance within the limits agreed
upon between your home country and the Danish authorities.
If you are a citizen of a non-EU country you should ensure
that you have adequate health insurance. Check with your
travel agency or your insurance company. |
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| · Holidays,
2010: |
| January 1 |
New Year's Day |
| April 1 |
Maundy Thursday |
| April 02 |
Good Friday |
| April 04 |
Easter Day |
| April 05 |
Easter Monday |
| April 30 |
Common Prayer Day |
| May 24 |
Whit-Sunday |
| May 13 |
Ascension Day |
| June 5 |
National Day |
| December 24 |
Christmas Eve |
| December 25 |
Christmas Day |
| December 26 |
Boxing Day |
| December 31 |
New Years Eve (bank holiday) |
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| · Hospital: |
(see Health
Insurance) |
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(see
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| · Information: |
The official Tourist
Board of Copenhagen is:
Wonderful Copenhagen Tourist Information
Bernstoffsgade 1, 1577 København V.
Phone: 45 70 22 24 42
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| · Internet: |
Wireless internet
is widely accessible in many hotels (in every room), cafés
and other locations.
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| · Language: |
The official language
is Danish, which is related to and similar to Swedish
and Norwegian.
On the whole everybody speaks English and often very good.
Many speak German too. |
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| · Library: |
The Black Diamond
is the official short name for the new Royal Library department.
Apart from being a library, the establishment also houses
a concert hall, a book store, a restaurant and an exhibition
hall. |
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(see Pharmacy) |
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Treatment: |
(See Health
Insurance) |
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| · Money: |
(see Currency) |
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| · Movies: |
(see TV
/ Film) |
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| · Museums: |
Copenhagen has
a dozens world-class museums, many ancient streets and
historical buildings. along with the world-famous Tivoli
Gardens; and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in
the world. |
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| · Nature: |
Dyrehaven, 15 minutes by S-train
(the local train - get off at Klampenborg) is one Copenhagen's
most beautiful parks. 1,000 acres has a variety of wildlife,
including stags and fallow deer. Horse and carriage rides
are available through the park. Dyrehaven is a former
royal hunting park. In 1670, the king Frederik III used
the park as a hunting retreat and so did kings following
him. You'll find a couple of restaurants in the park as
well as the oldest amusement park in the world "Bakken"
established in the same century as the royal park was
laid out.
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in English: |
Radio Denmark International
(1062 Mhz) broadcasts news in English on weekdays at 08.40,
11.00, 17.10 and 22.00. Major British and American newspapers
are sold at newsstands all over the city. |
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| · Parks: |
The only "real"
park in the centre of the city is called "Kongens
Have", the King's Garden. The official name is the
Rosenborg Palace Garden. It was laid out by the Danish
renaissance king, Christian IV, in the beginning of the
17th century. It is the oldest royal garden in Denmark.
The crown jewels are kept in the Rosenborg Palace which
is open to public. |
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| · Passport: |
EU citizens must
present a passport or an ID card valid for the duration
of the stay in Denmark. Citizens of other countries must
have a valid passport. Some non-EU citizens are required
to produce a visa. Please contact your travel agent or
the nearest Danish diplomatic post for further information. |
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| · Petrol: |
(see Driving) |
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| · Pets: |
It is possible
to bring along your pet but it takes an extensive time
of planning ahead. You need to start your planning at
least 6 months ahead of your departure, to be sure you'll
get all necessary documents and authorizations.
Contact the nearest Danish diplomatic post in your country
for further information. |
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| · Pharmacy: |
There are more
than 40 pharmacies in Copenhagen.
Opening hours
are Monday - Friday, mostly from 09:00 or 10:00 to 18:00 (9/10 am - 6 pm).
Saturdays: 10:00 - 14:00 (10 am - 2 pm)
A couple of pharmacies are opened 24 hours a day.
To get certain kinds of medication you have to visit a
doctor first to get a prescription. |
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| · Police: |
In case of
an emergency dial: 112. Calls from public phones
are free. |
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| · Postcards: |
(see Post
Office) |
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Office: |
General Opening
hours
Weekdays: normally from 9:00 or 10:00 to 17:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday: closed
Postal rates
Stamps for postcards and letters up to 50 gr weight to
EU-countries cost DKK 4,25. DKK 8.24 to the rest of the
world.
Other price: check Danish
post office site |
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see: Subway or bus. |
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| · Radio: |
(see News
in English) |
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| · Religion: |
The state church of Denmark
is Evangelical Lutheran but all religions are represented
within the population. Protestant churches in major cities
usually have services in English once a week. |
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| · Rent
A Car: |
There are car-rental services
at the airport, and all over Copenhagen city. You can
always find a car that suits your needs. Many gas stations
also have rental cars, usually at reasonably low prices.
Two of the most prestigious Rent A Car-offices are AVIS
and EUROPCAR. |
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| · Restaurants: |
When eating out
you will get quality food at affordable prices. Lunch
is served between 11:00 - 15:00, after that you order
from the restaurants´ ordinary menu. Danish specialty
"smörrebröd" open-sandwiches you'll
find during lunch hours in special "smörrebröd"
restaurants.
You can usually order up until 22:00.
More on our main site: Tourism » Food
& Drink |
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(see Information)
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| · Shopping: |
Boutiques
are usually open weekdays 10:00 - 18:00 (10 am - 6 pm), on Fridays one hour longer. Saturdays:
10.00 - 16.00. Sundays closed, except the first Sunday, between noon and 16:00.
Department stores: Magasin
du Nord and Illum are landmarks for shopping. The malls are usually open an hour longer than the smaller boutiques and shops.
More info on our main site: Tourism » Shopping |
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| · Sightseeing: |
You can choose
from a variety of daily city tours by coach or boat departing
from the City Hall Square in front of the Palace Hotel.
Booking not necessary. |
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| · Smoking: |
Generally, It is forbidden
to smoke in most of the public areas, cafés, pubs
and restaurants included. However, where the serving area
is smaller than 40 square metres, the owner can make exception
and allow smoking. |
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(see Driving) |
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(Metro) : |
The high modern, fully automated (the metro is driverless)
subway (called Metro) in Copenhagen is a very effective
link between the large urban areas to the east and west
with the city centre. The two lines run daily, around a clock. During the day, the interval is about 4 minutes, at night -15 to 20 min.
Tickets & Prices: there is a uniform
ticket for all public transportation in metropolitan
Copenhagen. A Metro ride costs one clip on a multi-ride,
ten rides (clips)-ticket (2 zones). This ticket
costs DKK 130, while a single ride with a single two-zone
ticket will cost you DKK 21. Both types of ticket are
valid for one hour. An extra night fee is applied between
1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Children up to 12 YOA accompanied by adults ride for free (max. 2 children per adult).
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The city has
more than 1,700 taxis organised in 5 major companies
and licensed by the authorities. The basic fare for
a cab stopped on street is DKK 19 (40 DKK during a weekend's
night), when ordered 32, plus DKK 11,50 per km - DKK
12.50 in evenings and weekends. Fares include a service
charge, so tipping is not expected.
Most taxis accept credit cards but make sure to tell
the driver at the beginning of the journey. The seat
belt for all passengers of age 3+ is required. Smoking
is prohibited.
Codan Taxi phone 70 25 25 25
Hovedstadens Taxi phone: 38 77 77 77 Ryvangen
Bilen A/S phone: 39 18 18 18
Taxa 4 x 35 phone: 35 35 35 35
Taxamotor A/S phone: 38 10 10 10 |
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Directory enquiries
Country code +45
There are no area code numbers in Denmark.
Public telephone booths
Public pay phones accept coins or prepaid Telecards.
Just lift the receiver and insert your card or your
coin. For international calls use 5-20 DKK, but please
note no money refund whether connected or not.
Telephone cards come in denominations of 30, 50 and
100 DKK and are available from kiosks and post offices.
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zone : |
GMT +1 EST + 6
Oct - March
GMT +2 EST + 7 late March - Oct |
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| · Train: |
It's easy to travel
by train to and from Copenhagen. You'll find direct trains
to Sweden, Germany and other Scandinavian and international
destinations at reasonable prices. The Öresund train
from the centre of Copenhagen to the centre of Malmö,
Sweden, take approx. 35 minutes. |
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| · Tobacco: |
(see Smoking) |
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| · Tourist
Info: |
(see Information) |
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| · TV
/ Film: |
Cable- and satellite-TV
is widely spread in Denmark, so it's easy to get access
to channels with languages as English, German, Spanish
etc.
Movies on TV or at the cinema have subtitles and are not
dubbed which makes it possible for you to watch them in
their original version.
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| · Visa: |
Citizens of some
countries need a visa to enter Denmark. Contact the Danish
Embassy in your country for further information.
(see passport)
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| · Water: |
The water in Denmark
are of very good quality and you can drink tapwater.
The waters surrounding Denmark is clean and of high quality.
(see Bathing) |
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| · Weather: |
(see Climate)
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| · Wine: |
(see Alcohol)
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| · Youth
Hostels: |
There are 9 youth
hostels in the Greater Copenhagen area.
Read more under CPH for budget travellers
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