• Use the bike lanes – Copenhagen has amazing, dedicated bike lanes. Stick to them whenever you can.
• Signal clearly – Use hand signals: left arm out to go left, right arm to go right, and hand up to stop. It helps everyone stay safe and flow smoothly.
• Follow bike lights – Many intersections have traffic lights just for bikes—keep an eye out and go with the flow.
• Turning left? It’s a two-step process – In Copenhagen, you don’t turn left directly. Instead, cross the intersection straight ahead, stop and wait at the corner, then cross again when the light changes. It’s called a “Copenhagen left.”
• Avoid using your phone while biking – It’s both illegal and not-so-safe. Best to pull over if you need to check your map.
• Lock your bike properly – Always lock through the frame and secure it to something solid. Bike theft does happen here.
• Stay off the sidewalks – These are for pedestrians unless clearly marked as shared paths.
• Watch for cars turning right – They’re supposed to yield to you, but it’s still smart to make eye contact and stay alert.
• Bike lanes are usually one-way – Ride in the direction of traffic unless signs say otherwise.
