Copenhagen is a city with dense bicycle traffic. During rush hours it is especially important to be aware of other people in the traffic. Here are a couple of tips for getting around the city by bicycle in a safe and comfortable way. CPH Cycling guidelines #1 Keep right at all times YOU #2 Raise your hand up high before you stop #3 Give hand signals to the left or right before turning BIKE #4 Watch over your left shoulder before overtaking cyclists #5 Always overtake other cyclists on the left CPH? #6 Do not ride against the traffic flow or on sidewalks/pavements, pedestrian crossings or pedestrian streets Useful tips for tourists #7 Cycling is not allowed in parks in central Copenhagen #8 To turn left at an intersection you must first cross to the opposite right corner of the intersection where you stop and wait for the traffic light to change before continuing #9 A short ring on the bell is often a signal that a cyclist wants to pass – so please keep to the right #10 From dusk to dawn, bicycles must be equipped with bicycle lights front and rear #11 It is prohibited to ride more than one person on a bike Illustration: Katrine Clante The bike on the metro, The Green Cycle Routes The Harbour Circle train and waterbus Copenhagen’s Green Cycle Routes are popu- The Copenhagen Harbour Circle is a new com- lar with commuters and recreational cyclists bined cycle route and footpath along the city’s Waterbus alike. The total of 58km of Green Cycle Routes inner harbour. You can bring your bicycle on all waterbuses. in Copenhagen let you enjoy slow rides along You can see where the waterbuses dock on designated lanes in leafy surroundings away The route guides you through regenerated dock- the map. Remember to buy a ticket for your bicycle. from motor traffic. lands with vibrant urban life and past the city’s landmark waterside attractions. The Harbour Cir- Metro The Green Cycle Routes let you experience cle is a shortcut to the rich diversity the city has You can bring your bicycle on the Metro at the changing of the seasons. Copenhageners to offer and can be experienced on bike rides, all hours except during the morning and use the green spaces along the routes for running trips and leisurely walks. afternoon rush hours from 7:00-9:00 am and relaxation and sports activities. 15:30-17:30. Remember to buy a ticket for your bicycle. The Copenhagen Harbour Circle is a cycle route The Green Cycle Routes run through historic and footpath that runs through an area of great urban areas with parks, lakes and neighbour- S-train contrast with magnificent waterfront architecture hoods that give each route its own unique nestled alongside rickety houseboats. With its You can bring your bicycle on the character. The Green Cycle Routes are marked waterside recreational activities, the Copenhagen metropolitan rail service (S-trains) at all hours on the map with a green line. harbour area is the very essence of what makes free of charge. However, you may neither en- the city such a vibrant and liveable experience. ter nor exit the train with a bicycle at Nørre- port Station during rush hours from 7:00-8:30 am and 15:30-17:00 due to congestion. The Harbour Circle route not only offers a new Copenhagen bike share access way to the area but also a window to the dynamic transformation Copenhagen is current- National rail As many other major cities, Copenhagen has a ly undertaking and offers a unique harbourside You may bring your bicycle on most national experience in the heart of the city. and regional trains, including InterCity and bike share scheme that allows everyone to cycle InterCityLyn trains, at all hours. You must around the city. purchase a ticket for your bicycle. When travelling with intercity trains you may also The bicycles feature optional electric assis- be required to make a seat reservation for tance and a tablet with a navigation system. The More information your bicycle. bicycles are located at charging stations around You can read more on how to get a bicycle, the city, and the bike share website guides you to guided tours and traffic rules at: available bicycles. www.visitcopenhagen.com The price is DKK 25 per hour or DKK 70 in month- /copenhagen/bike-city-copenhagen Copenhagen won ly subscription. the title as the world’s You can read more about the bike share program 2016 most bicycle-friendly and where to find the charging stations at the Inner City Local Committee webpage: CITY OF COPENHAGEN city in 2015 www.bycyklen.dk/en/find-a-bycykel www.kk.dk/cityofcyclists HELSINGØRMOTORVEJEN RYVANGS ALLÉ GLADSAXEVEJ TUBORG HERLEV RINGVEJ BERNSTORFFSVEJ VEJ TUBORGVEJ DYSSEGÅRDS PARKEN MOTORRING 3 GLADSAXE MINDELUNDEN STRANDVEJEN EMDRUPPARKENS FREDERIKSBORGVEJ IDRÆTSANLÆGIDRÆTSANLÆG RYVANGEN MOSEPARKEN NATURPARK RYVANGS ALLÉ MØRKHØJVEJ HELSINGØRMOTORVEJEN STRANDØRE HØJE GLADSAXEVEJ SVANEMØLLESTRANDEN Emdrup Hillerødmotorvejen STRANDPROMENADEN Station STRANDVEJEN NORDHAVN RYPARKENS RYVANGS ALLÉ IDRÆTSANLÆG LERSØ PARKALLÉ LEGEND STRANDVÆNGET TINGBJERG IDRÆTSPARK Svanemøllen HERLEV HOVEDGADE Station MØRKHØJVEJ TAGENSVEJ STRANDVÆNGET NOVEMBERVEJ Ryparken St. Road with cycle track/lane KILDEVÆLDSPARKEN VESTVOLDEN TUBORGVEJ FREDERIKSBORGVEJ ØSTERBROGADE HILLERØDMOTORVEJEN FREDERIKSSUNDSVEJ LERSØ PARKALLÉ BISPE- KALKBRÆNDERIHAVNSGADE PARKEN Cycling opportunity BISPEBJERG KIRKEGÅRD CITY TUBORGVEJ BISPE- HARESKOVVEJ LERSØPARKEN PARKEN LERSØPARKEN MOTORRING 3 STRANDBOULEVARDEN Green Cycle Route VESTVOLDEN HUSUM FREDERIKSSUNDSVEJ STRANDBOULEVARDEN HUSUM IDRÆTSPARKIDRÆTSPARK LYNGBYVEJ KAGSMOSE VORDINGBORGGADE ØSTERBROGADE ISLEVHUSVEJ TOMSGÅRDSVEJ TAGENSVEJ LERSØ PARKALLÉ JAGTVEJ ÅRHUSGADE HUSUMVEJ Husum The Harbour Circle Station Nordhavn KLOSTERFÆLLEDEN Station Bispebjerg ISLEVHUSVEJ BRØNSHØJ Station KIRKEGÅRD LYGTEN BORUPS ALLÉ ØSTERBRO Waterbus FREDERIKSSUNDSVEJ NØRRE ALLÉ FREDERIKSSUNDSVEJ Frederiksborgvej UNIVERSITETSPARKEN STRANDBOULEVARDEN HUSUMVEJ PARKEN MOTORRING 3 HUSUMPARKEN JAGTVEJ HULGÅRDSVEJ Metro OF FÆLLEDPARKEN BRØNSHØJ TAGENSVEJ Nørrebro KALKBRÆNDERIHAVNSGADE Station NORDRE FRIHAVNSGADE BELLAHØJ- BANANNA MARKEN PARK TRIANGLEN ØSTERBROGADE BORUPS ALLÉ BLEGDAMSFÆLLEDEN SLOTSHERRENSVEJ CLASSENS S-train HAVE GENFORENINGS- NORDRE FASANVEJ 1 km PLADSEN RØDKLDE PARK TÅRNVEJ PARK BLEGDAMSVEJ Islev Station SLOTSHERRENSVEJ NØRREBRO- GARNISONS AMORPARKEN DAG HAMMARSKJÖLDS ALLÉ HILLERØDGADE KIRKEGÅRD HUSUMVEJ PARKEN TAGENSVEJ BISPEENGBUEN KRISTIANIAGADE RØDOVREVEJ HULGÅRDSVEJ JAGTVEJ NORDRE FASANVEJ HOLMENS FUGLEØEN LANGELINIE- KIRKEGÅRD PARKEN SLOTSHERRENSVEJ HILLERØDGADE FREDENS PARK Fuglebakken ALLÉ NØRRE FOLKE BERNADOTTES ALLÉ BORUPS ALLÉ ØSTBANEGADE Station FREDENSGADE ÅLEKISTEVEJ KROGEBJERGPARKENKROGEBJERGPARKEN Østerport NØRREBROGADE NØRREBRO Station FREDENSBRO TÅRNVEJ HØRSHOLMPARKEN BORUPS ALLÉ HØRSHOLMPARKEN BLEGDAMSVEJ SALLINGVEJ BISPEENGBUEN SALLINGVEJ ASSISTENS KIRKEGÅRD JYLLINGEVEJ MOSAISK CPH REBILDVEJ BEGRAVELSES- STORE KONGENSGADE ØSTER VOLDGADE PLADS ØSTRE ANLÆG BORUPS ALLÉ FISKEØEN Grøndal CHURCHILL- PARKEN Station ÅGADE HANS TAVENS NØRREBROGADEFÆLLEDVEJ JYLLINGEVEJ JYLLINGEVEJ PARK ØSTER SØGADE GODTHÅBSVEJ REBILDVEJ VANLØSE NORDRE FASANVEJ Jyllingevej JAGTVEJ BREDGADE Station GRØNDALSPARKEN BOTANISKHAVE ØSTER FARIMAGSGADE FREDERIKSBORGGADE ROSENBORG SLOTSHAVE Vanløse ÅBOULEVARD GOTHERSGADE ØSTER VOLDGADE Station FREDERIKSBERG GODTHÅBSVEJ KONGENS HAVE AMALIEHAVEN DAMHUSENGEN Nørreport RØDOVREVEJ VANLØSE IDRÆTSPARK STORE KONGENSGADE GRØNDALS PARKVEJ Station ROLIGHEDSVEJ INDRE BY ÅBOULEVARD Flintholm BREDGADE CHRISTIAN Station NØRRE FARIMAGS GADE IX'S GADE NØRRE SØGADE ÅLEKISTEVEJ ROSENØRNS ALLÉForum GOTHERSGADE FALKONER ALLÉ Station TÅRNVEJ RØDOVRE GYLDENLØVESGADE Lindevang Frederiksberg ROSENØRNS ALLÉ ØRSTEDS- BERNIKOWS GADE Station KRISTEN NORDRE FASANVEJ Station PARKEN Kongens Nytorv NØRRE FARIMAGSGADE Station Fasanvej H.C.ØRSTEDS VEJ BREMER- Station HOLM NØRRE VOLDGADE LINDE- VANGEN SMALLEGADE FALKONER ALLÉ ARSENALØEN PETER BANGS VEJ HAVNEGADE GRØNDALS PARKVEJ GRØNDALSPARKENGRØNDALSPARKEN Peter Bangs Vej HAMMERICHSGADE VINDEBROGADE H.C. 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