In Copenhagen, 86% of the population is against high-rise construction in the historic part of the capital.
How many plant species are there in the Copenhagen Botanical Garden?
There are 13,000 different plant species in the Botanical Garden in Copenhagen, in comparison, there are approximately 11,000 different plant species in the wild in Europe.
Public education = night schools?
In Copenhagen, evening schools were part of public education from 1815
Which company sent out the first Danish Christmas cards?
In the 1880s, the paper company Levison was responsible for sending out the first Danish Christmas cards in Copenhagen.
Which waste was first made into a regular collection scheme?
Night-time waste was the first type of waste for which fixed collection schemes were set up in Copenhagen.
How many people are moving to Copenhagen?
In 2003, 14,752 men and 13,108 women moved to Copenhagen. In 1993, the corresponding figures were 13,895 for men and 11,577 for women. So it’s clear that there is something wrong with the gender distribution in our capital city.
What is Jens Olsen’s world clock?
Jens Olsen’s world clock, located in Copenhagen City Hall, consists of over 14,000 parts and must be wound once a week. The clock was only completed 10 years after his death.
When was the first Greenlandic Bible printed?
The first Greenlandic Bible was safely delivered to Copenhagen in 1744.
Who was the first brewery outside Copenhagen to sell beer?
The first brewery outside Copenhagen to sell bottled beer was Wiibroes Bryggeri.
How many free city bikes are there for tourists in Copenhagen?
Since 1995, there have been around 2000 Copenhagen “City Bikes” for free use by tourists.
