Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and is located on one of the Danish islands, which one?

Zealand

When was Copenhagen's most famous attraction, Tivoli Gardens, established?

1843

Superkilen, which is well worth a visit, is a park lane in Copenhagen. In what year was the park built?

2012

The biggest fire in the history of Copenhagen started on October 20th and it was not put out until three days later. In what year was the fire?

1728

The University of Copenhagen was founded by Kristian I, it then had four faculties. Which of the following subjects was not included?

Economics

Which one of these Danish castles is located in Copenhagen?

Amalienborg

Which one of the following famous actors and filmmakers does not come from Copenhagen?

Trine Dyrholm

The Little Mermaid can be found in Copenhagen but also in other places around the world. In which of the following cities can one NOT be found?

St. George, Utah, USA

What is true about Copenhagen?

The city is located in eastern Denmark

What was the population of the Copenhagen metropolitan area in 2024?

About 1.9 million

Strøget, Copenhagen's long pedestrian street, was actually one of the first of its kind. What year was it permanently introduced?

1964

Which of the following Christmas markets is not found in Copenhagen?

The Hellestrup Christmas market

The Freetown Christiania is located in Copenhagen and is a popular area with tourists. When is it customary to say that Christiania was founded?

1971

Which of the following options is a large park located north of Copenhagen?

Dyrehaven

In Copenhagen, you can visit the "the Little Mermaid" from Andersen's book of the same name, created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen. What year was it created?

1913

What is the name of Copenhagen's airport?

Kastrup Airport

Who spent a month in Copenhagen in 1910 and has his desk on display in a museum in his native country?

Vladimir Lenin

What was concluded in a survey conducted by the Earth Institute in 2013?

That Copenhagen was the happiest city to live in

What was the title of the song that enabled Copenhagen to host the following year's Eurovision Song Contest 2014?

Only Teardrops

Which of the following breweries is not located in Copenhagen?

Bryggeri Skovlyst

Which of the following areas is not part of the Superkilen park area in Copenhagen?

The White Passage

What is "Christiania", which you can find in Copenhagen?

Autonomous neighborhood

Which of the following stadiums can hold the largest number of spectators?

Parken

Which of the following restaurants in Copenhagen has been awarded 3 Michelin stars?

Geranium

Copenhagen Zoo is one of Europe's oldest. What was the year that it opened?

1859

The University of Copenhagen is the largest and oldest university in Denmark, in which year was it founded?

1479

This building located on the outskirts of Copenhagen was until 2003 the tallest building in Scandinavia. What type of building is it?

A hospital

How big is Copenhagen's surface area?

88,5 km²

What is true about Copenhagen's harbor?

Clean enough to swim in

How many kilometers of bicycle lanes are in Copenhagen, according to the city's 2022 report?

546 km

The Strøget walking street is one of the longest walking streets in the world, how long is it?

Approximately 1.1 km

In 1995, Copenhagen was one of the first cities to?

Introduce city bikes

What year was the Copenhagen 2nd train station built?

1911

Which of these years was the Eurovision Song Contest held in Copenhagen?

2014

What does Copenhagen's zoo have that no other Nordic zoo has?

Animals from all parts of the world

What do Danes call the pastry known as Danish Pastry?

Wienerbrød

What is "Cold Hawaii"?

A place to go surfing

How many islands belong to Denmark?

406

As of 2024, how many Nobel Prizes have been awarded to Danish citizens?

14

What band is Lars Ulrich, the Danish drummer, a member of?

Metallica

When did Denmark become a member of NATO?

1949

When did gender reassignment become legal in Denmark?

2014

What is the name of Denmark's first female prime minister?

Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Which castle is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Kronborg

What is so special about Denmark's national day, celebrated on June 5th?

It is the same date as Father's day

How long has Denmark been inhabited?

Since 12,500 BC

How many days per year does it rain in Denmark?

170 days

Which fairy tale was written by Hans Christian Andersen?

The Emperor's New Clothes

How high is the mountain Møllehøj, the highest natural point in Denmark?

170 m

Which of these attractions can you find in Denmark?

Round Tower

When was Denmark's constitutional law verified?

1849

When did same sex partnership become legal in Denmark?

1989

What was the profession of Jørn Utzon, a renowned Danish figure?

Architect

What is the most popular indoor sport in Denmark?

Handball

How is Denmark governed?

Constitutional monarchy

What is Roskilde famous for?

Its festival

Who among these is probably Danish?

Niels Nielsen

Between which two cities does the bridge between Denmark and Sweden cross?

Copenhagen and Malmo

What does the Danish brand Bang & Olufsen produce?

Audio products & Television sets

When is Denmark's Constitution Day?

5 June

Which beer comes from Denmark?

Carlsberg

What is the name of the day celebrated in memory of Denmark's first constitution? Also the day which is considered by many to be Denmark's unofficial national day.

Constitution Day

Who was Hans Christian Andersen?

An author

What was invented in Denmark?

LEGO

What is the national anthem of Denmark called?

Der er et yndigt land

What do Danes celebrate on April 16?

The Queen's birthday

What is the name of the blonde Danish model and actress who was married to Sylvester Stallone?

Brigitte Nielsen

Which town does Shakespeare's Hamlet come from?

Helsingør

The flag of Denmark is red and...?

White

What is a "Pølsevogn"?

A hotdog stand

Who was Niels Bohr?

A physicist

What percentage of Danes commute to work by bike?

5%

Which is Denmark's national tree?

Beech

Which country is connected to Denmark by a bridge from the artificial island called Peberholm (Pepper Islet)?

Sweden

How many special letters can be found in the Danish alphabet?

3

How can you translate the Danish word "hygge"?

Coziness

Which famous director was born in Denmark?

Lars von Trier

What is the average life expectancy in Denmark?

81 years

In what year was the Öresund bridge opened to the public?

In 2000

Who was inaugurated as monarch of Denmark in January 1972?

Queen Margrethe II

What is the name of the man-made island which was built as part of the construction of the Öresund bridge?

Peberholm

What is the population of the Faroe Islands (2024)?

54,000

What is the average height above sea level in Denmark?

31 meters

What currency is used in Denmark?

DKK

What's the name of the non-alcoholic beer from the Danish brewer Tuborg?

Tuborg Super Light

What can be thrown at you if you are unmarried at the age of 25 in Denmark?

Cinnamon

In terms of area size where does Denmark rank compared to other countries if you exclude Greenland?

133

What is "Sol over Gudhjem"?

A dish

What is Tuborg?

A brand of beer

What is Denmark's country code?

45

What is the population of Denmark (2024)?

5.9 million

What is the capital of Denmark?

Copenhagen

What colour is the Danish Queen's guards on special occasions?

Red

How long is the bridge that connects Sweden and Denmark?

8 km

Which Denmark's largest island if you exclude Greenland and Zealand?

Funen

What is Ribe in Denmark known as?

The oldest town in Denmark

Who was Karen Blixen?

Author

What was "Noma"?

A restaurant

Denmark is the world's leading manufacturer of what?

Windmills

What colors are on the Danish flag?

Red and white

What was the disaster in Seest?

A fireworks factory exploded

When did Queen Margrethe II assume the throne?

1972

What is the name of the place where the Baltic sea and the North sea meet?

Skagen

Which country annexed Denmark during World War II?

Germany

What is Denmark's national bird?

Mute swan

What is "smørrebrød"?

Open sandwich

Denmark is not a member of...

SADC

What made Denmark's first newspaper, founded in 1666, so special?

It was entirely written in verse

What is the legal alcohol limit for driving a car in Denmark?

0.5

Which is the capital of the Faroe Islands?

Torshavn

Who is the fictional "Prince of Denmark"?

Hamlet

How long is Denmark's coastline?

7,314 km

When do Danes celebrate Christmas?

24 December

Which philosopher comes from Denmark?

Søren Kierkegaard

What does "Denmark" mean?

Land of the Danes

What is Indre By?

A district in Copenhagen