For child car seats in taxis in Denmark: children under 135 cm must normally use a suitable child restraint in cars. Taxis have an exemption that allows children to travel without one in the back seat if none is available. For safety, book a transfer that provides proper seats. Copenhagen Services fits infant carriers, child seats and boosters free of charge. For families of up to 7, a Mercedes V-Class from the airport costs €150.
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Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most child-friendly cities. It has playgrounds everywhere, Tivoli, a world-class aquarium and zoo, harbour baths and a culture where prams and toddlers are welcome almost anywhere. Getting there and getting around with children takes a little planning. Here’s what parents ask us most.
Danish car-seat rules in brief
- Children under 135 cm must use a child restraint suitable for their height and weight in cars.
- Rear-facing seats must never be used in front of an active airbag.
- Taxis have a limited exemption, but “legal” isn’t the same as safe, especially on motorways.
Rules can change, so check the latest guidance from the Danish Road Safety Council (Rådet for Sikker Trafik). In practice: when you book any car, ask for child seats and give ages and weights.
Family airport transfers
A long flight with children ends at the arrivals hall. With a meet and greet transfer, your chauffeur is waiting with your name, takes the trolley, and the car has the right seats already fitted. The V-Class takes seven passengers with seven cases, a pushchair and car seats. See airport transfers and luggage transfers.
Getting around Copenhagen with children
- Metro and trains: step-free with lifts, and pushchair friendly. Up to two children under 12 travel free with each paying adult.
- Walking: the centre is flat and compact. Cobbles are bumpy for small pushchair wheels.
- Cargo bikes: the Copenhagen way. Rentals are widely available for confident cyclists.
- A car for day trips: for Legoland, castles and beaches, a car with a driver is easiest. See Copenhagen to Legoland.
Best family days out
| Place | Ages | Distance from centre |
|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Gardens | All | Central |
| The Blue Planet aquarium | All | ~15 min (near the airport) |
| Copenhagen Zoo | All | ~10 min, Frederiksberg |
| Experimentarium science centre | 4–14 | ~15 min, Hellerup |
| Bakken amusement park and Dyrehaven deer park | All | ~25 min, Klampenborg |
| Legoland and LEGO House | 3–12 | 2 h 45, Billund |
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Practical tips
- Most restaurants have high chairs, and many have children’s menus.
- Pharmacies (apotek) sell baby essentials; some are open 24 hours.
- Pack layers: even summer days can be windy by the harbour.
- Early flights? A pre-booked car at 05:00 beats waking children to wait for a taxi.
More: best day trips from Copenhagen and travelling with pushchairs and extra luggage.
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Frequently asked questions
Do children need car seats in taxis in Denmark?
Children under 135 cm normally need a suitable child restraint in cars. Taxis have an exemption if no seat is available and the child sits in the back, but a proper seat is much safer. Book a service that provides them.
Do you provide child seats for airport transfers in Copenhagen?
Yes. Copenhagen Services provides infant carriers, child seats and boosters free of charge. Tell us ages and weights when booking.
What is the best car for a family arriving at Copenhagen Airport?
A Mercedes V-Class seats up to seven with luggage, a pushchair and child seats, for €150 from the airport to the city.
Is Copenhagen public transport good with a pushchair?
Yes. The metro and trains are step-free with lifts, and up to two children under 12 travel free with each paying adult.
What are the best things to do in Copenhagen with kids?
Tivoli Gardens, the Blue Planet aquarium, Copenhagen Zoo, Experimentarium, Bakken, and a day trip to Legoland.
Header photo: Fountain in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen. Photo: Jakub Hałun / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped
Photo: Copenhagen Zoo. Photo: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
