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100

What palace is the official residency of the Danish royal family

The Amalienborg Palace

100

What is the name of the open-faced sandwich that is a staple of Danish lunches 

Smørrebrød

100

Copenhagen has more than 390 km of infrastructure dedicated to this form of transport.

Biking


100

This colourful harbour is one of Copenhagen's most photographed locations.

Nyhavn

100

This Danish word describes a feeling of comfort, cosiness and contentment.

Hygge

200

What Danish Monarch is currently ruling

Kong Frederik X

200

Danes call a Danish pastry by this name, meaning "Viennese bread."

Wienerbrød

200

Copenhagen's metro is unusual because it operates without these.

Drivers

200

This famous bronze statue is inspired by a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

The Little Mermaid

200

Instead of curtains, many Danes leave their windows uncovered because of this cultural value.

trust/openness

300

Which King built the Rosenborg Castle and the Fredriksborg Castle

Cristian IV

300

This traditional Danish spirit is commonly enjoyed at Christmas lunches.

Snaps/Akvavit 

300

Copenhagen's cycling culture is so strong that this percentage of residents commute by bike daily (approximately).

Around 45%


300

Built in the 17th century, this round tower was originally an observatory

Rundetaarn (The Round Tower)

300

What is Denmark ranked in happiness? 

The third after Finland and Iceland

400

Denmark's Crown Jewels are kept inside this castle

Rosenborg Castle

400

What is the name of a Michelin-starred restaurant that helped define New Nordic Cuisine 

Noma

400

Copenhagen's cycling culture includes these raised bins at intersections where cyclists can rest one foot while waiting.

Bike Footrests

400

Restored in the 1990s, this garden at Frederiksborg Slot was redesigned using 18th-century plans by the royal gardener who created a symmetrical layout with terraces, cascades, and royal monograms.

Baroque Garden at Frederiksborg Castle

400

Denmark has no official national dish today, but this pork dish won a nationwide vote in 2014

Stegt flæsk med persillesovs

500

Before becoming the royal residence, this palace was destroyed by fire twice before being rebuilt.

Christiansborg Palace

500

As of recent years, Copenhagen has earned international recognition for having one of the highest numbers of these per capita.

Michelin-starred restaurants

500

The "Green Wave" allows cyclists travelling at about this speed to hit consecutive green lights.

approximately 20 km/h

500

This Renaissance castle houses Denmark's Museum of National History

Frederiksborg Castle

500

What is the Dannebrog?

The Danish Flag! Denmark's flag is considered by many historians to be the world's oldest continuously used national flag.