Denmark's passion for cycling is not limited to the Start of the Tour de France. The nation's commitment to hosting major international cycling events extends to various disciplines within the sport, reflecting a deep-rooted love for cycling. Next year in Denmark, cyclists and riders will unite, qualify and participate in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Denmark bids for both a World Tour for men and women 2025-2027, and the 2029 UCI Road World Championships. Alongside Denmark's bid for the 2029 UCI Road World Championships and the World Tour, the country has also demonstrated a strong commitment to hosting the 2024 UCI World Track Championships, and the 2025 UCI BMX World Championships.

Denmark's cycling legacy

Denmark's affinity for cycling is deeply ingrained in its culture, dating back over a century. Beyond the road races, the country has embraced cycling across various disciplines, making it a hub for both professional and recreational riders. Whether it's road cycling, track cycling, or BMX, Denmark has consistently produced world-class athletes and offered a conducive environment for enthusiasts to thrive. With a comprehensive network of cycling paths and a fervent cycling community, the country's dedication to the sport is unparalleled.

The national sporting event organization, Sport Event Denmark, has been part of the journey for more than 15 years from the early stages of the bidding process over the preparation stages to the staging and evaluation.

 In 2011, Denmark hosted the UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen, providing riders with a world-class track and enthusiastic spectators. In 2025, the event returns to Copenhagen. Hosting the World Championships underlines Denmark's dedication to promoting BMX and fostering the next generation of riders. The successful organization of the event in 2011 and the upcoming hosting of the 2025-edition is another testament to the country's commitment to different cycling disciplines, not just road cycling.

“Sport Event Denmark has been an integral part of the ride for more than 15 years, accompanying Danish national federations and host cities from the early stages of the bidding process through to meticulous preparation, event staging, and rigorous evaluation. Together, we've cemented Denmark as a global cycling hub, and we're ready to pedal into an even more exciting future," said Lars Lundov, CEO, Sport Event Denmark.

Promoting cycling in all its forms

Denmark's bid to host the 2029 UCI Road World Championships is a continuation of its tradition of promoting cycling in all its forms. The prospect of hosting the road championships, alongside the track and BMX events, solidifies Denmark's reputation as a cycling haven. The 2029 bid is backed by strong government support, as well as a comprehensive plan that includes well-designed race routes, logistical support, and a commitment to sustainability, all aimed at ensuring the smooth conduct of the event.

“Denmark's bid to host the UCI Road World Championships in 2029 and the ambition to host a World Tour for men and women 2025-2027 is a testament to the country's commitment to cycling. The events would provide a perfect platform to showcase Denmark's scenic landscapes and well-maintained cycling infrastructure. Hosting the Championships and World Tours would not only boost the country's tourism but also brand Denmark as a sporting event nation and destination. Finally and foremost, Denmark will offer the World of Cycling the very best staging for the benefits of riders, teams, and spectators,” said Lars Lundov.

Denmark the hub of Scandinavia

Denmark is easy to get to and easy to get around in. Denmark's geographical location further underlines its position as a prime host for various cycling events. Its proximity to cycling powerhouses like Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany offers easy access for participants and fans alike.

Denmark's unique geographical location in Northern Europe is a key factor in its ability to host a wide array of cycling events. Nestled amidst Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, Denmark's position is strategically advantageous. This proximity offers cycling enthusiasts and professionals easy access to international events, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and competition.

Denmark's efficient and well-connected transport network ensures that participants, spectators, and their equipment can move seamlessly from one event to another. International airports and a comprehensive train system make it easy for riders and fans to traverse the country, creating a cohesive and interconnected cycling community.

Denmark's commitment to sustainability extends to cycling events as well. Efforts are made to minimize the environmental impact of these events, showcasing the country's dedication to responsible event hosting. Sustainable initiatives include waste management practices, and a focus on minimizing the carbon footprint of the championships.

Denmark equals cycling events

“With Denmark’s rich cycling history, government support, and strategic location, Denmark is well-positioned to create memorable and successful events, inspiring the global cycling community and bringing the UCI Road World Championships back to the scenic Danish landscape. Should Denmark's bid be successful, it will not only be a celebration of cycling but also a showcase of Denmark's commitment to hosting world-class sporting events. Denmark equals cycling events,” concluded Lars Lundov, CEO, Sport Event Denmark.

"Denmark equals cycling events" is not just a statement; it's a testament to Denmark's unwavering commitment to hosting and celebrating the world of cycling. With a legacy that spans over a century, Denmark has become synonymous with cycling events, showcasing excellence in various disciplines. The Danish passion for the sport, coupled with their strategic location in Northern Europe, has turned Denmark into a global hub for cyclists and riders, both amateur and professional.

As we look ahead, Denmark's reputation as a premier host nation for cycling events continues to grow, promising an even more exciting and dynamic future for the cycling community worldwide.

Upcoming cycling events in Denmark

2024 UCI Gran Fondo Svendborg. 08/06/2024 - 09/06/2024 | City: Svendborg

2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. 28/08/2024 - 01/09/2024 | City: Aalborg

2024 UCI Track World Championships. 16/10/2024 - 20/10/2024 | City: Ballerup

2025 UCI BMX World Championships. July 2025 | City: Copenhagen

Bidding for

2025-2027 World Tour, Men & Women, Copenhagen

2029 UCI Road World Championships

Copenhagen is preparing for an urban festival with street activities in the heart of the Danish capital when the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Qualifier and 3x3 Europe Cup 2025 take place.

“We are really happy and proud of bringing the 3x3 Europe Cup to Denmark for the first time”, Kamil Novak, FIBA Europe Executive Director said. “Copenhagen and Denmark are perfect matches to 3x3 as one of the missions of this discipline is to bring basketball to the people and show that everyone can be successful in 3x3.”

"We are proud to host the Euro Cup 2025 and the qualifier on Danish soil in collaboration with Wonderful Copenhagen and Sport Event Denmark,” said Mads Young Christensen chairman of the board of Danish Basketball Federation (DBBF). I am thrilled that for the first time in Danish basketball history we will host a European Championship. We get the opportunity to showcase our fantastic sport to the Danes and show our international basketball family why Denmark is unique as a host nation for major sporting events."

The 3x3 Europe Cup will be staged in September 2025 in a public square in central Copenhagen with a venue large enough to accommodate 1,200 spectators. In 2024, the Copenhageners can warm up with the 3x3 Europe Cup 2024 Qualifier.

Other activities and side events also include school programs, exercise, and competitions enabling the children to try the urban and Olympic discipline.

Denmark's Basketball Federation expects between 7,000 and 8,400 paying spectators for the Europe Cup 2025 and up to 90,000 spontaneous spectators.

The Danish Basketball Federation, in collaboration with Wonderful Copenhagen and Sport Event Denmark, bid for and won the two events.

"I am absolutely thrilled that Copenhagen will be hosting the European Championship in 3x3 basketball,” said Lord Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen. “It offers a unique opportunity for us to host a big international sport tournament in urban surroundings and combine it with street sport activities that everyone can participate in. I hope the event will encourage more people to try street sports, and I look forward to the celebrations in the streets of Copenhagen.”

"3x3 is one of the new Olympic disciplines with high entertainment value and great street credit,” said Lars Lundov, director of Sport Event Denmark. “Therefore, the Europe Cup 2025, the qualifier in 2024, and Copenhagen are a perfect match. Together with the Danish Basketball Federation, and Copenhagen, we are planning a vast program of side activities during the urban festival embracing the tournaments.”

“We are really excited to welcome the 3x3 Europe Cup to Copenhagen,” said Kit Lykketoft, Director of Convention at Wonderful Copenhagen. “In Copenhagen, we have a focus on creating events with broad and lasting legacies and the 3x3 Europe Cup is not only a testament to Copenhagen’s position as a leading sport event host city but also a great example of how a strong collaboration between organisations can create elite events that are closely tied to local life and leave a positive lasting legacy in the city.”

The rain is pouring down, the asphalt is wet, yet the crowds seem unfazed as they cheer on Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogacar and the rest of the Tour de France riders blazing through the 13 km time trial cutting corners on Copenhagen’s slippery streets. 
This day is a battle amongst the fastest and fiercest riders in the world, but it is not only a celebration of raw power and the cycling elite. It is also a tribute to the everyday cyclists riding their bikes through the same streets, the changing seasons, and the predictably mischievous weather. The people who choose the bike when they go to school, to work or on new adventures exploring the nearly 400 km bike lanes in the Danish capital. 
“For us hosting Tour de France – Grand Départ had to be about more than sport,” says Lars Vallentin Christensen, senior manager at Wonderful Copenhagen. “It was also the perfect opportunity to promote cycling and get even more people out of cars and onto bikes, just as we wanted to show the world why it makes sense to invest in bike infrastructure. It is better for the climate, for making cities more liveable and for public health. And Tour de France was a great catalyst to push this agenda.”
This year’s Grand Départ was far from the first time Copenhagen has benefitted from events functioning as a driver for a development. Last year’s EURO2020 had a large program not least focusing on getting girls to play football and to strengthen inclusivity towards the LGBTIQ community within the football clubs. And the overall focus of sport and football being for everyone. 

Keep Copenhagen in the yellow jersey of everyday biking
Copenhagen ranks as the most bike friendly city in the world, with around half the population commuting to school and work by bike. The city is connected by beautiful bike bridges and The Guardian just recently described Copenhagen as the first city it had been pleasant to cycle in. 
Still, less people choose the bike than just a few years ago and especially the younger generation get around using other means of transportation. An unfortunate development, which is not easily turned around. For Denmark, Tour de France was the perfect opportunity to promote cycling – both to the world and the many polluted, congested cities. But not least to the Danes, to ensure that future generations will continue cycling.
“Hosting major events can do a lot for a city or nation. If the circumstances are in place, and the event is planned well, it can drive huge social, economic, and environmental impact. Moreover, you can demonstrate these objectives for an international audience, not just talk about it,” says Lars Lundov, Chief Executive, Sport Event Denmark.
“We experienced it most recently with the 2022 Grand Depart Tour de France in Copenhagen and across our nation. Enthusiasm and support among the Danes were impressive and largely helped to create a huge success during the five days in Denmark.”
Hosting the Grand Départ in Copenhagen was born out of the idea that the best bike city should welcome the biggest cycle race in the world; celebrating both Wout van Aert and the everyday bike heroes who choose the healthy, green, and non-congesting way to travel the city.
This dual focus on both sport and everyday life carried the essence of the Danish Tour-start and was an easy fit as Danes not only loves cycling as a pastime and mean of transportation, they also have a very strong passion for the Tour de France. As a matter of fact, Danes watch the most Tour de France per capita of any nation. The famous race to Paris is actual more popular in Denmark than in France herself. And these numbers are even from before this year’s extreme popularity with both three stages in Denmark, four Danish stage wins and of course and overall Danish winner.
“The Grand Départ in Copenhagen and Denmark was major spectator success. First the riders were welcomed in Tivoli by like rock stars by cheering fans and when the actual race started, roads were packed to an unseen degree. One actual challenge was, that there were people everywhere making the rider’s options for natural relief more than scarce”, says Vallentin.

Everyone was invited to have a tour experience 
In Copenhagen, the focus on both elite and everyday cycling manifested itself with 140 side events counting from 100 days before the race. These included bike races for children, just as new school material was developed; teaching children about Tour de France, cycling as a sport and not least Denmark’s traditions for everyday cycling and how riding a bike is good for both climate and health. 
Most notably the entire city was invited to join the Tour de Copenhagen and ride the trails of their sporting heroes on the day after the first stage. As the peloton moved on to Roskilde and stage two, the roads of the time trial course were not reopened for cars until later in the day, with the barriers and city dressing left standing. Allowing the everyday cyclists, a taste of Tour. 
The Tour de Copenhagen first unleashed the local cycling clubs to ride the course at full speed, so they could test their abilities against Yves Lampaerts winning time, before a long parade of everyday cyclists, kids and their parents and cargo bikes with elderlies toured the course and had their unique Tour de France experience.
During the three stages in Denmark, Copenhagen also hosted a bike festival close to the route, where families and bike enthusiasts could watch the stages and engage in a variety of cycling oriented activities, making the Grand Départ a true celebration for everyone to partake in. 

Year of the bike
On a national scale the final 100 days before the Grand Départ were packed with more than 700 side events all over Denmark, and the ministry of transportation declared 2022 to be the year of the bike, boosting cycling infrastructure with an EUR 400m investment. 
These side events included closing down one of Denmark’s major traffic corridors, the Great Belt Bridge, so that it was possible to organise a bike race, allowing normal sport cyclist to cross the 17 km bridge, which was a highlight of Tour de France in Denmark and normally only for cars. 
Residents at a hospice near Vejle knitted a giant 600kg yellow jersey, which was raised along the route. Several hospice patients called it therapeutic and said that it was nice to be part of Tour de France in Denmark and leave their mark, even though they wouldn’t live to experience it themselves. 
And of course, the strong focus on the male elite couldn’t stand alone, and just month after Mads Pedersen and Magnus Cort had battled the Tour peloton in Denmark, the world’s elite was ones again welcomed to start a race in Copenhagen. This time it was for the Tour of Scandinavia – Battle of the North. 
“It was amazing to also welcome the Women’s WorldTour and to see the many spectators who cheered them along. And of course, it was great to see, that just like Jonas Vingegaard brought back the yellow jersey from Paris, Cecilia Uttrup Ludvig took the overall victory in Tour of Scandinavia, highlighting the strength and depth of Danish cycling right now,” says Vallentin.  

A grand platform for sharing
For Copenhagen the year event was a very strong platform for sharing some of the city’s best solutions for creating a liveable city, which is pleasant to be in and not least to move around in. 
Copenhagen’s bike infrastructure is second to none and for years it has been a priority to put bikes before cars creating an efficient and safe network of routes getting more people on bikes. This focus has been very successful and today the many bikes is the first thing coming to mind, when visitors are asked what they notice in Copenhagen. 
Because of the added attention created by Tour de France media from all over the world came to experience the world’s most bike friendly city, thus getting inspired to promote cycling and maybe bring some of our solutions back to London, Rome, and Paris. 
“It is part of our part of our mission to inspire the world with green solutions and hosting Tour de France just created the perfect platform for us to share our bike culture. Because really it is not only a culture. Danes has loved cycling for many years, but the deciding factor is to make cycling the best, safest, and fastest way to get around. And in Copenhagen it really is,” says Vallentin.
Having the powerful Tour de France brand and mixing it with public backing and huge grassroot initiative and enthusiasm meant that Denmark was painted yellow, and cycling was celebrated and promoted to an extent the city has not experienced before.

Copenhagen is considering what is next
The last two years Copenhagen has hosted major events like Tour de France, EURO2020, WorldPride and the city is getting excited about next year’s BWF Badminton World Championships, where local hero and the world’s number one, Victor Axelsen, can hopefully replicate Jonas Vingegaard and take the trophy. 
After that Copenhagen is back on the bike and ready to host the UCI Track World Championship in 2024 and the UCI BMX World Championship in 2025. On top of this, the Danish Capital has its eyes firmly fixed on the 2025 UEFA Women's Championship with a joint Nordic bid, and it is also the ambition to follow up on the success of the Tour de France and host the UCI Road World’s 2029
“We are hopeful that the Nordic focus on female sport, gender rights and hosting inclusive events with great outreach programmes, will help sway the European Football Association,” says Vallentin.
 

This article was contributed by Wonderful Copenhagen

Seductive, wise and visionary. Copenhagen shares her story as a spectacular host for events in the new branding film This is me, where the city, a woman inspired by the spoken word tradition, shares her tale as an old yet inspirational lady: With the legacy of ancient old wisdom, I’m the recipe for shaking your whole system.

Over the years, Copenhagen has proved to be a creative event host punching above her weight by taking events to the streets, the sky, and even to the top of the opera house, from where contestants have dived  into the clean harbour water: I have the purest water running in my veins. To the Danes it remains basic fuel for the brains.

While other cities boast enormous arenas, Copenhagen brings events to the historic city centre, invites you to swim in the clean harbour and to ski down a waste management plant. This combined with world class organisational skills makes Copenhagen an event host like no other.

2021 will be a big year for the Danish Capital that is set to welcome both the postponed EURO2020, the combined World Pride and Eurogames and the Canoe Kayak Sprint World Championships. This will be followed by Tour de France - Grand Départ in 2022.

These events all highlight Copenhagen’s strengths as an inclusive and visionary city that is a frontrunner within sustainable solutions. Thus, Copenhagen aims to be carbon neutral as the first capital by 2025 through green transformation, renewable energy, upcycling and recycling, green mobility and smart city solutions.

The city’s approach to sustainability is reflected in events taking place in Copenhagen. Hosts make it a priority to limit their carbon footprint and make use of the city’s state of the art public transportation, environmentally certified hotels and restaurants and amazing cycling facilities, which represent an important part of the city’s DNA: My wheels are spinning with eagerness. For real cyclic living is a treat for less.

Have Some Copenhagen – the city is your arena.

See film here

Contact: Jonas Løvschall-Wedel, jlw@woco.dk

Copenhagen, with its long history as a vibrant Baltic maritime hub, is set to play host to the 25th Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress. With “ITS – Quality of Life” as its main theme, this year’s Congress will explore how transport and mobility solutions can improve the quality of life in our cities by placing users and their needs at the heart of the mobility system. With this aim in mind, ITS experts from across the globe will converge in Copenhagen on 17-21 September to exchange best practices and advance the discussion on how to leverage smart mobility solutions to enhance people’s lives.

At this year’s Congress more than 10,000 participants from over 100 countries will discuss issues related to cybersecurity, resilience planning and smart transport solutions among many other themes. The ITS World Congress programme covers a range of interesting topics, from intelligent transport and the environment to the legal and safety aspects of cooperative, connected and automated mobility.

The 2018 ITS World Congress topics are:

• Mobility services from transport to mobility,
• ITS and the environment,
• Connected and automated transport,
• Next generation goods delivery,
• Satellite technology applied to mobility,
• Transport networks evolution,

Host topic:

• Cross-border mobility solutions.

“This year we will put emphasis on creative thinking, interaction and dialogue through a variety of sessions. Attendees will have access to innovative ideas and concepts from experts presenting in more than 150 dynamic sessions. Our vision is to enhance the interaction between the speaker and the audience, and thereby increase knowledge and expertise shared between our delegates from around the world” – ERTICO – ITS Europe Congress Director, Didier Gorteman, confirms.

Featuring more than 200 sessions and workshops, an exhibition, numerous demonstrations and technical tours, as well as a series of networking opportunities, associated events and social functions, the Congress is an ideal opportunity to learn from peers and share knowledge about the latest technologies and policy developments from across the world. It is also an excellent forum for the forging of new partnerships, offering participants the opportunity to join forces to push for positive change in the mobility sector.

The ITS World Congress 2018 is organised by ERTICO-ITS EUROPE, a public-private partnership of 120 companies and organisations representing stakeholders in the intelligent transport ecosystem, in collaboration with the City of Copenhagen, the European Commission, ITS America and ITS Asia-Pacific. ERTICO believes that the Congress, by providing these stakeholders with a forum to share their experience and learn from each other, makes a key contribution towards ensuring that intelligent transport systems improve the quality of life in cities and better serve the needs of urban transport users.

“The topics of this year Congress cover the most relevant areas in today’s business and policy agendas and are in perfectly in line with our activities and priorities: Connected and Automated Driving, Urban Mobility, Clean Mobility, and Transport and Logistics. As organisers of the largest event on smart mobility and transport digitalisation, we work closely with our Partners to ensure that we drive forward our shared vision towards zero accidents, zero delays, fully informed people, and a reduced impact on the environment. The ITS Congress is a great channel for us to promote this vision as well as to meet our overseas colleagues, understand their current work, see what solutions they have already in place and what their plans for the future are.”, ERTICO – ITS Europe CEO, Jacob Bangsgaard

Sustainability in Action

Copenhagen is ideally suited to host the ITS World Congress. The city regularly ranks at the top of the world’s most liveable cities, thanks to its commitment to sustainability. The city’s green credentials are reflected in some impressive statistics – around 45% of Copenhageners cycle to work, pedalling a combined total of 1.4 million kilometres per day. In fact, there are more bicycles than people in Copenhagen and only 29% of the city’s households own a car. Copenhagen is working hard to become carbon-neutral by 2025, and the ITS World Congress will be an opportunity to learn about the technologies and policies they are using to help achieve this goal.

“The city fuses quality of life at local level with a global outlook. It is internationally renowned for its innovative approach to climate and the environment. It has a reputation as the world’s best city for cyclists. It is a living showcase for Danish architecture. But most of all, Copenhagen is a good place to be. None of this came about by chance. It is the result of years of planning and development based on the needs of Copenhageners,” Frank Jensen, Lord Mayor Copenhagen, said.

During the ITS World Congress 2018, Copenhagen’s streets and squares will be used to display innovative ITS demonstration projects showcasing the latest technical innovations. Also on show will be Danish transport solutions, research findings and technological expertise, as well as products and services from Danish companies, in the hope of encouraging growth in exports of green mobility solutions.

Lord Mayor Jensen added that the ITS World Congress 2018 is a lever to bring together international public and private partners in a close collaboration that will contribute to the advancement of worldwide future ITS solutions. “On a regional level, the goal is that the Congress should strengthen the potential of cross-border partnerships in Greater Copenhagen, and reinforce the wide-ranging alliance within the Nordic Region,” he said.

Spotlight on Multimodality

The 25th ITS World Congress is one of the culminating events in the European Year of Multimodal Transport, during which the European Commission is promoting ‘multimodality’ with a range of initiatives. Major advances are foreseen as a result of this initiative, such as new regulations on multimodal passenger rights and data. It is no coincidence, then, that the ITS Congress has as a clear focus on multimodality and how to forge a path towards truly seamless and effortless mobility and achieve a system that is more efficient, sustainable and user-friendly.

Within this context, a session at this year’s Congress will examine how Mobility as a Service (MaaS) pilots and projects are aligned with the new regulatory environment and whether the proposed regulation takes into account results from field trials conducted throughout Europe. Also at the Congress, the European Commission will provide an overview on the regulatory framework around the deployment of multimodality and will share the progress made in MaaS projects funded by the EC.

Shape the Discussion

For anybody interested in the latest trends in smart and integrated transport, the ITS World Congress represents an ideal opportunity to contribute to and shape this discussion, share knowledge and learn about the latest technologies and policy developments globally. The Congress is an ideal forum to network with like-minded enthusiasts and leading experts with a view to forging new partnerships and pushing forward the intelligent transport agenda.

The Congress programme will be complemented by a 25000 sqm exhibition with the participation of over 400 companies and organisations from all over the world, showcasing their intelligent transport and smart city technologies and solutions. The 2018 Congress will also launch the first-ever exhibition space dedicated to young ventures of smart mobility at an ITS World Congress. The Area-C Startup Connector is an exclusive space for start-ups, giving them the opportunity to present their latest innovations and meet with potential business partners.

Furthermore, delegates of the Congress will have the opportunity to go on various technical visits and view demonstrations of the latest state-of-the-art products and solutions for real-world mobility scenarios, providing answers to some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as climate change, air quality, urbanisation, congestion and traffic safety.

By providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and best practices from around the globe, the ITS World Congress will make a significant contribution to the promotion of user-centric smart mobility solutions, both in Europe and internationally, supporting the event organiser ERTICO-ITS Europe in its efforts to improve the quality of transport systems for Europe’s citizens.

Copenhagen’s new €134 million Royal Arena has officially opened with a sell-out concert by legendary band Metallica.

Located in Ørestaden and near to Copenhagen Airport, the Royal Arena has a capacity of 12,500 people at sporting events, the same amount for theatre-style conference settings and 16,000 concert guests. It is also adjustable to create a smaller arena down to 3,500 people and expects between 60-80 event days per year.

Copenhagen Lord Mayor Frank Jensen said: “I’m pleased that the Danish capital is to have an arena so that Copenhagen can hold its own against cities such as London, Berlin, Stockholm and Hamburg. It will give space for many exciting events for Copenhageners and guests.

“The arena will also attract growth to Copenhagen and the greater Copenhagen region as well as even more investment in Orestad.”

Following Metallica’s debut performance, acts like The Weeknd, Rod Stewart, John Mayer and Cirque du Soleil are scheduled for 2017. The venue’s first major sporting event, the European Short Course Swimming Championships, will take place in December this year.

The European Short Course Championships will see 800 contestants from 40 different countries and an expected audience of 30,000 during the five days of the championship. The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2018 has also chosen the Royal Arena as its venue.

Carl Christian Ebbesen, major of Culture & Leisure, Copenhagen, added: “The Royal Arena has given us the opportunity to bid on culture and sports events, that we previously lacked the right physical space to host.

“I am pleased that we could get a major event, such as the European Swimming Championships to Copenhagen. Now we can show the rest of the world, what Denmark really has to offer.”