European city to offer free food and booze to tourists this summer – simply for riding a bike

A CITY in Europe is set to introduce a brand-new scheme aimed at tourists – and this time it’s good news.

Any Brits with a city break to Copenhagen planned for the summer holidays will be happy to hear about a new initiative, which gives tourists free entry to 24 attractions in the city.

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Visitors will also be able to redeem other freebies like lunches, cups of coffee, glasses of wine and kayak rentals as part of the new scheme.

Called CopenPay, the new scheme has been introduced to reward climate-friendly tourists in a bid to combat pollution.

Tourists will be rewarded for participating in environmentally-friendly tasks such as picking up litter, cycling through the city and using public transport.

For example, visitors arriving at the National Gallery of Denmark with plastic waste will be asked to transform it into a piece of art.

However, because the scheme is based on trust, holidaymakers won’t necessarily need to prove they’ve completed their climate-friendly actions – although participants can show train tickets or cycling selfies, if they wish.

Participating attractions will not be reimbursed by the Danish government, with only a small number of tourists expected to take part.

Holidaymakers will be able to gain free entry to several popular tourist attractions, including the National Museum, The National Gallery of Denmark, the Karen Blixen Museum, the Museum of Copenhagen, and the Cisternerne.

The new scheme will run for one month, starting from July 15, 2024 and lasting until August 11, 2024.

Although the city hopes to introduce the green payment scheme as a year-round measure.

Communications chief Rikke Holm Petersen told the Daily Express: “In some attractions, you might have to show a picture of you riding a bike or of your public transportation ticket.”

“Imagine if we could have people taking a greener mindset back with them – if that was the souvenir they got – that would be amazing.”

REASONS TO VISIT COPENHAGEN

Home to stylish streets, mouthwatering food markets and a unique theme park that’s slap bang in the middle of the city, it’s no wonder that tourists are drawn to Copenhagen.

The main tourist attractions are close together so wandering around on foot is easy enough, with a number of pedestrian-only roads.

What’s more is that the 24/7 Metro is perfectly punctual and simple to navigate if you are staying in the suburbs.

On Instagram posts of Copenhagen you’ll see Nyhavn – a waterside district, lined by brightly coloured 17th and 18th century buildings, which is a must for a photo opportunity.

A short walk away, next to Central Station in the city centre, lies the amusement park Tivoli Gardens, reportedly the inspiration for Walt Disney’s parks.

It boasts one of the world’s oldest wooden rollercoasters, plus a host of other rides set among beautiful botanical gardens.

DENMARK’S HAPPIEST CITY

There are also plenty of other places to visit in Denmark outside of Copenhagen, including Aarhus, which has just been named the world’s happiest city.

An annual report named Aarhus (Denmark’s second-largest city) as the happiest city in the world.

Last September, I was lucky enough to visit Aarhus on my very first trip to Denmark – and it’s easy to see why it’s the world’s happiest.

The city is home to quaint cobbled streets, winding waterways and cosy independent shops, which make it both easy-going and vibrant.

Meanwhile, Denmark is also home to the the world’s oldest theme park with rides & 5D cinema.

And the resort town of Hornbæk on the Danish Riviera is a popular holiday spot among locals.

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Visitors can redeem their freebies by picking up litter, cycling through the city and using public transport.[/caption]