Cycling

Make like a local and get on your bike

Noteworthy for: Copenhagen has stated its aim to become the world's best city for cyclists and is well on its way, beating Amsterdam for biking in several recent surveys.
Cycling is pretty much obligatory in Copenhagen. Almost every local does it and, so compact and cycle-friendly is the city, it doesn't take most visitors long to seek out a free rental bike. These are widely available at 125 locations: just pay a DKK 20 deposit and grab a bike.

Although the city's flat terrain and 350km of cycle lanes make cycling very easy, there are still some things to remember. Those used to cycling in aggressive cities like London need to adjust themselves to a more sedate pace: in Copenhagen, biking is more about style than speed.
Look out for mini traffic lights under the ones for cars: these allow bikes to get a head start. Be aware of one-way and pedestrian-only streets and try to avoid rush hour when you first start out: the sheer volume of bikes can be intimidating.