Copenhagen is the Danish capital associated with New Year's Eve celebrations centered on City Hall Square. The square, called Rådhuspladsen in Danish, becomes a major gathering place for countdown festivities, fireworks, and public celebrations.
A notable Danish custom is smashing old plates and dishes against friends' or neighbors' doors. The broken crockery is traditionally interpreted as a sign of friendship and as a way to bring good luck. Another familiar custom is jumping from a chair at midnight, symbolically leaping into the new year.
Copenhagen's celebrations are part of Denmark's broader New Year's traditions rather than a single officially named festival. The city is sometimes confused with other Nordic capitals that also stage public fireworks and countdowns, but City Hall Square specifically identifies Copenhagen's central gathering place.