Pros and Cons of Living in Copenhagen

By Joshua Wood, LPC

Last updated on Sep 24, 2021

Summary: Pros and Cons of Living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Expats, Retirees and Digital Nomads talk about the pros and cons of living in Copenhagen

What do expats in Copenhagen appreciate most about the local culture?

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"I appreciate for one the Danish fitness aspect, the culture here is very much that which encourages a healthy lifestyle, as many residents of the city walk and bike frequently, as well as engage in other forms of exercise. Diet and nutrition are also important and many focus on incorporating healthy food groups into the diet. Danish culture is also very straightforward, which is good and cuts to the point. And of course: language, for an English native/fluent speaker, this is a safe haven, as Denmark is very good for an English speaker as almost all of the population speaks grade A English," said another expat in Copenhagen.

What do expats find most challenging?

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"Definitely the closed off vibes that I got in general from the culture, it will be hard especially if you are loud and outgoing. There is hardly variety here, the same trends and produce and people, little multiculturalism," said another person in Copenhagen.

"Rules that have been put in place to limit and frustrate foreigners irrespective of what kind --- i.e. even if you are hosted by Denmark at their invitation they treat you as if you should be grateful and tax you mercilessly so you leave quickly. Worse, the beaurocrats don't take questions or queries -- however polite you are," remarked another expat in Copenhagen.