Welcome Guide

Welcome to Greater Copenhagen! Relocating is a big adjustment, and you have lots of things to juggle as a newcomer. We have boiled the essentials down to 10 concrete tips and tricks to kickstart your new life in Copenhagen. Make sure to explore each tip once you have watched the film below. See you out there!

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To help you find a comfy home, we have gathered useful videos and tips and tricks on where to start.
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International Citizen Service can help you through CPR registration and provide you with a health insurance card and NemID.
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Also here the City of Copenhagen can be of great help. Job and career programs under Københavns Erhvervshus are a good start.
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The locals don’t bite, so try them out in the supermarket. Your local municipality also offers free Danish courses.
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If you want to blend in, buy or rent a bike and enjoy the many bike paths. You might want to study the local cycling rules!
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Take part in your local community by getting to know your new neighbourhood.
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There are many different events going on in Copenhagen, so finding like-minded people isn’t that difficult.
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As the birthplace of “hygge”, Danes might know a thing or two about having fun and making the most of their spare time.
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We’ve got you covered with trains, busses and metros. Explore the entire Copenhagen region with a Rejsekort or City Pass.
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Greater Copenhagen offers plenty of ways to get closer to nature. Forests, beaches, fjords. You name it. Right at your doorstep!
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Apply here for your EU residence document, CPR number, health card, MitID, tax card and U2 form.
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Check our calendar for a broad range of social and informative events about life in Denmark.
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Sign up for a wide range of job and career programmes for international newcomers.
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The Advisory Board of International House consists of representatives from the largest companies and organisations in Denmark.
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