Copenhagen holds the heritage as a major Baltic port. This is also reflected in its name which in some sense means merchants’ harbor. The origin of Copenhagen goes back to 1167. The site of today’s Christiansborg Palace and the Danish Parliament was originally a bastion on the island of Slotsholmen built by Bishop Absalon. 1417 saw the city as the royal capital of a huge swathe of Scandinavia, Denmark and parts of Sweden and Norway.
Most of the impressive buildings seen around Copenhagen were constructed during the period 1588-1648. Christian IV is credited for the canal network as also for the development of Christianshavn – an island across the inner harbor – as a focus for trade and shipping in the city. Between the 17th and 19th centuries Copenhagen suffered seriously from an array of catastrophes with an outbreak of plague, two terrible fires, military attacks by the Swedes and the British and caused widespread damages. In Scandinavia, modern Copenhagen is the largest city. Yet, it retains a disarmingly provincial, small-town atmosphere which will be instantly appealing. Copenhagen also holds the distinction of being the Greenest capital in Europe. Pedestrians enjoy much of the centre; anti pollution, laws are strict and enforced meticulously. Bikes often outnumber cards on the city streets. Copenhagen is an attractive well kept city and the citizens of Copenhagen are justifiably proud of it. They are eager to share the quality of life they enjoy, with visitors from other countries.

In 2000, a road bridge was built to Sweden and this is helping to make Copenhagen a focal point for Scandinavia, the Baltic and the rest of mainland Europe. The Copenhagen climate is a temperate maritime one and generally quite changeable. While the summers are warm and sunny, winters are cold and cloudy. Between January and March, snow falls are common and the period between August and October are the wettest season.