AEA Sustainability in Copenhagen: August 2026

Introduction

Copenhagen / August 2026

Sustainable City & Urban Planning

In this FAM trip, we'll learn about Copenhagen’s commitment to sustainability through innovative urban solutions, eco-friendly activities, and community-driven dining. Explore the city’s green design, participate in hands-on workshops, and discover how modern architecture meets nature in one of Europe’s most forward-thinking capitals.

To learn how to register for this FAM, email team@aeastudyabroad.com and tell us about you, your institution, and why you'd be a great fit for this trip.

Sustainable City Experience

At a glance

Sustainable City & Urban Planning

Map

Day 0 - Depart USA

Depart USA for Copenhagen Adventure

Flight details TBD; airfare not included

Flight details TBD; airfare not included.

Bring copies of any online visas you filled out in advance

Bring copies of any online visas you filled out in advance.

Day 1 - Arrive Copenhagen

Arrival, Public Transport, Tivoli Gardens, Community Dinner

Arrival and Meet Guide

Upon arrival at Copenhagen airport, collect your luggage, go through customs and proceed to the arrivals hall where you will meet your program guide/coordinator, who will be holding an ‘AEA’ sign. Guide/coordinator will remain with your group until departure.

Issuance of 120-hour Public Transportation Card

Issuance of 120-hour Public Transportation Card (Zones 1–4, including Airport & City Centre).

Transfer by public transportation to hostel

DepartureCopenhagen Airport

DestinationSteelHouse hostel or similar

Transfer by public transportation to hostel.

SteelHouse hostel or similar

Check-in (or leave bags with reception until guaranteed check-in time). Overnight at SteelHouse hostel or similar.

SteelHouse Hostel

Lunch on own expense

Lunch on own expense.

Tivoli Gardens Creative Workshop

Explore Tivoli Gardens through a creative workshop that offers an engaging introduction to Copenhagen’s historic and enchanting amusement park.

Community Dinner at Absalon

Enjoy a warm community dinner at Absalon, sharing a cozy, communal meal with locals in one of the city’s most vibrant and welcoming gathering spaces.

Day 2 - Copenhagen

Active Eco-Adventure and Green Design in Copenhagen

Breakfast at hostel

Breakfast at hostel.

Conscious Triathlon

Experience Copenhagen’s eco-lifestyle through the Conscious Triathlon, combining biking, hiking, and kayaking for an active and sustainable adventure.

Guided Bike Tour: Sustainable Copenhagen of the Future

Discover the city’s forward-thinking green design on a guided bike tour of 'Sustainable Copenhagen of the Future,' showcasing innovative urban solutions.

Explore Copenhill

Explore Copenhill, a remarkable waste-to-energy plant that doubles as a recreational hub, featuring scenic hiking trails and a rooftop ski slope.

Green Kayak Team Building

Participate in Green Kayak team building, paddling through the harbor while contributing to the cleanup of local waterways in a fun and impactful way.

Lunch on own expense

Lunch on own expense.

Dinner on own expense

Dinner on own expense.

SteelHouse hostel or similar

Overnight at SteelHouse hostel or similar.

SteelHouse Hostel

Day 3 - Copenhagen

Modern Architecture and Nature in Copenhagen

Breakfast at hostel

Breakfast at hostel.

Discover Ørestad and Vestamager Nature Center

Discover Ørestad and Vestamager Nature Center, where modern architecture meets untamed nature, showcasing Denmark’s commitment to social inclusion and sustainability.

Leisurely afternoon with free time

Enjoy a leisurely afternoon with free time to unwind or explore.

Lunch on own expense

Lunch on own expense.

Dinner on own expense

Dinner on own expense.

SteelHouse hostel or similar

Overnight at SteelHouse hostel or similar.

SteelHouse Hostel

Day 4 - Copenhagen

Sea Farming Workshop and Rooftop Urban Farming

Breakfast at hostel

Breakfast at hostel.

HavHøst Workshop: Regenerative Sea Farming

Learn about regenerative sea farming during the HavHøst workshop, exploring sustainable methods of cultivating seaweed and mussels in Copenhagen’s harbor.

Lunch on own expense

Lunch on own expense.

Urban Farming and Education at ØsterGRO

Engage in hands-on urban farming and an educational session at ØsterGRO, a pioneering rooftop garden that redefines green living in the city.

Farewell Dinner at ØsterGRO or Øens Have

Celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner at ØsterGRO, or at its sister project Øens Have, enjoying a locally inspired meal in a vibrant, community-driven setting.

SteelHouse hostel or similar

Overnight at SteelHouse Hostel or similar.

SteelHouse Hostel

Day 5 - Return USA

Departure, Airport Transfer, and Flight Home

Breakfast at hostel

Breakfast at hostel, followed by check-out.

Transfer to airport via public transportation

Transfer to airport via public transportation for your flight home.

Part ways with your guide/coordinator

Part ways with your guide/coordinator.

Flight details TBD; airfare not included.

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Map

1. Copenhagen Airport

Lufthavnsboulevarden 6, 2770 Kastrup, Denmark

2. SteelHouse Hostel

Herholdtsgade 6, 1605 København, Denmark

3. Tivoli Gardens

Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 København V, Denmark

4. Absalon

Sønder Blvd. 73, 1720 København V, Denmark

5. Copenhill

Amager Bakke, Vindmøllevej 6, 2300 København, Denmark

6. Ørestad

Ørestad, 2300 København S, Denmark

7. Vestamager Nature Center

Granatvej 3-5, 2770 Kastrup, Denmark

8. HavHøst (Sea Farming Workshop)

Refshalevej 163A, 1432 København, Denmark

9. ØsterGRO

Æbeløgade 4, 2100 København, Denmark

10. Øens Have

Refshalevej 163A, 1432 København, Denmark