1. Copenhagen – 650,000
The capital and largest city, cultural and economic hub.
2. Aarhus – 280,000
Vibrant university city in Jutland.
3. Odense – 180,000
Birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen.
4. Aalborg – 120,000
Northern city with a strong industrial base.
5. Esbjerg – 72,000
Key North Sea port and energy center.
6. Randers – 62,000
City on the Gudenå River with a preserved old town.
7. Kolding – 61,000
Design and business city in southern Denmark.
8. Horsens – 59,000
Former prison town with growing culture scene.
9. Vejle – 58,000
Scenic city surrounded by fjords and hills.
10. Roskilde – 52,000
Historic city with a famous Viking ship museum.
11. Herning – 51,000
Center of trade fairs and textile industry.
12. Hørsholm – 50,000
Affluent suburb north of Copenhagen.
13. Helsingør – 47,000
Home to Kronborg Castle of Hamlet fame.
14. Silkeborg – 47,000
Lakeside town with rich nature and art.
15. Næstved – 43,000
Town with medieval churches and heritage.
16. Fredericia – 42,000
Strategic fortress town on Jutland’s east coast.
17. Viborg – 41,000
Historic town with a Romanesque cathedral.
18. Taastrup – 40,000
Suburb west of Copenhagen.
19. Holstebro – 36,000
Known for public art and green spaces.
20. Slagelse – 35,000
West Zealand town with historic roots.
21. Sønderborg – 35,000
Southern port near German border.
22. Svendborg – 34,000
Charming town in the South Funen Archipelago.
23. Hjørring – 33,000
Northern town with a long Viking past.
24. Skive – 31,000
Limfjord town with industry and nature.
25. Birkerød – 30,000
Residential suburb with lakes and forests.
The above is subject to change.
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