Since the demand has remained stable, if not increased, the effects of overtourism have started to show in the streets of Copenhagen, which is prompting the authorities to introduce tourist taxes, as informed by a news report in Schengen.News.
Copenhagen would be one of many European destinations that have plans to impose tourist taxes or have already introduced them. This phenomenon can be closely related to overtourism, which is common among popular destinations.
Overtourism to affect Copenhagen too
Professor Fugslang also pointed out that overtourism is reaching Copenhagen, and housing is most likely to suffer in the near future.
Issues in Copenhagen have started occurring quite often, with the Professor highlighting that renting bikes and not knowing traffic rules in addition to making loud noises by tourists that are intoxicated, compared to residents’ quiet lives.
Starting in 2025, countries Portugal will introduce a tourist tax, but no details have been disclosed so far. On the other hand, tourist taxes have been hiked in Italy, Greece as well as other European countries.
Tourism to Denmark Improved Significantly in 2023, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
Many countries have suffered for a longer period of time the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on tourism, among other sectors.
However, Denmark has regained its popularity quickly, with 32.5 million visitors arriving in the country in 2023. That is up by 12 per cent from 2019 levels.
In the first half of 2024, 25 million tourists visited Denmark, which represents a record high for the Scandinavian country. In general, the majority of businesses in Denmark are welcoming of visitors but others, especially in Copenhagen are not so fond.
Professor Fugslang also pointed out that overtourism is reaching Copenhagen, and housing is most likely to suffer in the near future.
Issues in Copenhagen have started occurring quite often, with the Professor highlighting that renting bikes and not knowing traffic rules in addition to making loud noises by tourists that are intoxicated, compared to residents’ quiet lives.