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Copenhagen Expands CopenPay Campaign to Promote Sustainable Tourism

The 2025 program introduces new incentives for train travelers, triples eco-friendly actions, and encourages longer stays to combat overtourism and reduce emissions.

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Overview

  • Wonderful Copenhagen has extended the CopenPay campaign to run from June 17 to August 17, doubling its duration to nine weeks.
  • The number of sustainable actions tourists can engage in has been tripled to 90, offering more opportunities for eco-friendly behavior.
  • New rewards target train travelers, including free bike rentals, yoga sessions, guided tours, and discounted entry to major attractions.
  • The initiative aims to reduce tourism-related CO2 emissions by encouraging longer stays and raising awareness of sustainable travel practices.
  • CopenPay builds on a successful 2024 pilot program that rewarded tourists for actions like cycling, using public transit, and litter collection.