Capital Region of Denmark
Capital Region of Denmark, Administrative region in eastern Denmark
The Capital Region is an administrative division in eastern Denmark that includes 29 municipalities, ranging from the Copenhagen metropolitan area through northern Zealand to the island of Bornholm. The territory covers several islands and forms one of five administrative areas that make up the top level of local government below the national state.
The area came into being in 2007 as part of a nationwide municipal reform that merged smaller administrative units and replaced the former county system. The reorganization transferred certain responsibilities such as healthcare to the newly created regions.
Each municipality within the Capital Region maintains its own cultural centers, libraries, and educational institutions, contributing to Denmark's intellectual development.
The regional council operates public hospitals such as Rigshospitalet and coordinates regional transport systems between different municipalities. Visitors can find their way through individual municipalities, each offering local information points and connections to public transport.
The region produces over 40 percent of Denmark's total economic output, making it the country's economic center. The Øresund Bridge crossing connects the area directly to Sweden, enabling daily cross-border movement for commuters and travelers.
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Øresund Bridge
49.3 km
The Little Mermaid
30.8 km
Tivoli Gardens
31.8 km
Turning Torso
52.8 km
Christiansborg Palace
31.9 km
Kronborg Castle
20.7 km
Nyhavn
31.8 km
Ale's Stones
123.2 km
Amalienborg
31.5 km
Roskilde Cathedral
36.3 km
Rosenborg Castle
30.8 km
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
12.7 km
Dyrehavsbakken
22.2 km
Rundetaarn
31.2 km
Frederiksborg Palace
3.1 km
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
32 km
Kastellet
30.7 km
Fredensborg Palace
6.3 km
Lund Cathedral
58.5 km
Frederik's Church
31.3 km
Eleda Stadion
55.6 km
Christus
31.3 km
Copenhagen Opera House
31.9 km
Church of Our Saviour
32.6 km
Uraniborg
21.8 km
Grundtvig's Church
26.5 km
Strøget
31.5 kmAlbertslund Municipality
Allerød Municipality
Ballerup Municipality
Brøndby Municipality
Dragør Municipality
Egedal Municipality
Bornholm regional municipality
Fredensborg Municipality
Frederikssund Municipality
Furesø Municipality
Gentofte Municipality
Gladsaxe Municipality
Glostrup Municipality
Gribskov Municipality
Halsnæs Municipality
Helsingør Municipality
Herlev Municipality
Hillerød Municipality
Hvidovre Municipality
Høje-Taastrup Municipality
Hørsholm Municipality
Ishøj Municipality
Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality
Rudersdal Municipality
Rødovre Municipality
Tårnby Municipality
Vallensbæk Municipality
Copenhagen Municipality
Frederiksberg Municipality
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