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You can get free entry to attractions and other rewards for acting sustainable in Copenhagen this summer You can get free entry to attractions and other rewards for acting sustainable in Copenhagen this summer
You can get free or discounted entry to top attractions and other rewards for making sustainable choices when visiting Copenhagen this summer.
The city’s CopenPay scheme is returning for a second year, and this time it will last twice as long, with three times more rewards across 90 participating attractions.
Perks will be unlocked by those arriving in Denmark‘s capital by train, as well as those who stay in the city for longer than three days, and therefore travel less. Rewards including free bike rentals, yoga sessions, guided tours, and discounted or free entry to selected attractions.
Søren Tegen Pedersen, CEO of Wonderful Copenhagen, said, “Tourism must move from being an environmental burden to a force for positive change. Luckily, there is a big willingness among tourists to contribute positively to the destinations they visit.
“With CopenPay, we aim to raise traveller’s awareness about choices and impact. At the same time, we provide our visitors with an easy and locally based way to contribute to our city. And, hopefully, they will leave inspired to take more responsible actions back home and on their next trip.”
The scheme will run between 17 June and 17 August, and details around rewards can be found on the CopenPay website here. Attractions offering free or discounted attractions include The Workers Museum, ENIGMA – Museum of Communication and the Karen Blixen Museum.
Alongside rewarding those who arrive by public transport, many of the perks require visitors to also take part in a clean-up, help with gardening or donate pre-loved clothing.
Pedersen added, “One of the great things about tourism is cultural exchange. We learn a lot from our visitors and, in return, we hope they’ll leave Copenhagen inspired – to bike more, to choose more plant-based meals, and to continue making more responsible choices, wherever they are.”
Last year’s scheme, which ran for four weeks, saw bike rentals increased by 29%, with tons of litter collected.
More information: CopenPay.com
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