9. Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark, is a city known for notable attractions like The Little Mermaid Statue, Tivoli Gardens, numerous castles and palaces, gardens, canals, and of course, the Nyhavn neighborhood with its colorful buildings right by the water. The city is also known for its youthful and bike-heavy culture, with many options of things to do that can satisfy people of all ages. In terms of where they placed in each of the metrics, here are the scores for Copenhagen that helped them place 9th in this list:
Happiness: 5th
Historical Landmarks: 9th
Sports: 19th
Schools and Education: 28th
Governmental Stability: 1st
Crime: 15th
Healthcare: 16th
Affordability: 49th
Food: 8th
Innovation: 14th
Pollution: 9th
Climate: 44th
Overall Average: 18.08
Happiness: Denmark constantly ranks amongst the happiest nations in the world, and Copenhagen certainly isn’t an exception to that, as the Nordic nation continues the trend with their rank of 5th place in this category, according to the World Happiness Report.
Historical Landmarks: With recognized UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kronborg Castle, Roskilde Cathedral, and more in the immediate area surrounding the city, the important landmarks in Copenhagen and Denmark generally are impressive and not to be missed, placing them in a tie for 9th in this ranking.
Sports: While the Danish Superliga is not the most prestigious of football leagues, it still has a respectable UEFA ranking, and Copenhagen is the host of current league champions, FC Copenhagen. Other first division teams that play in the nearby area include Lyngby, Brondby, and Nordsjaelland, placing them 19th in this category.
Schools and Education: The University of Copenhagen is ranked the 42nd best university in the world, which is very impressive, but there aren’t quite as many top quality college options outside of it, placing the city 28th in this category.
Crime: While pickpocketing in heavily touristy areas can be common, crime on the whole is a minimal concern in Copenhagen, with a very low crime rate compared to many other cities, so there is little need to be worried when going out at any time of day, ranking 15th.
Affordability: With a cost of living index of 76.68 according to Numbeo, Copenhagen is among the most expensive cities in Europe, placing the lowest in this category out of all the 12 metrics in 49th place.
Food: Copenhagen has 15 restaurants with at least 1 Michelin star, meaning it is near the top in terms of fine dining across Europe.
Pollution: With a 21.23 pollution score, Copenhagen is amongst the cleanest cities in the world, finishing 9th in the case of this ranking.
Climate: Copenhagen has winter temperatures reaching a high of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures reaching 70 degrees Fahrenheit, Denmark is one of the colder cities in this list, placing it 44th in this ranking.
