Copenhagen

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Colourful Nyhavn

Statue of Frederick V

Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most enjoyed cities. It is a link between mainland Europe and Scandinavia, and has a wealth of cultural and entertaining things to see and do. This free city will surely have a special place in each visitor’s heart.

Copenhagen, as the rest of Denmark, has four distinct seasons. The best time to visit is definitely from early May to late August, where the weather is generally warm.

Places to see in Copenhagen

Danish National Gallery – houses the famous work of arts by Rembrandt, Picasso and Matisse. A must see place.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek – a spectacular building dedicated to Picasso, Leger and Matisse’s arts. There is a large collection of classical statues and sculptures inside which will surely take your breath away.

Ordrupgaard – if you’re a fan of Monet, Renoir, Degas and Gauguin, then this is the place for you.

Arken Museum of Modern Art – displays world class exhibition of Scandinavia’s modern art.

Hirsprung Collection – located in Osterbro. Features world class arts from famous Danish artists.

Experimentarium – the most entertaining place for the kids in Copenhagen. They will be able to enjoy and experiment on their own with the help of science. Real fun.

Copenhagen Zoo – considered as the best and oldest zoo in Europe.
Zoology Museum – located in Osterbo. It displays the works of famous physicist Niels Bohr.

Geological Museum – located at the University of Copenhagen. Children will love this place because they display dinosaur fossils, moon rock and glow in the dark minerals.

Botanical Gardens – an excellent stroll in a beautiful park.
Tycho Brahe Planetarium – screens science films regularly and an interesting place to explore astrology.

Rundertarn – Copenhagen’s most iconic building. It displays an excellent view of the city.

Christianshavn – also known as the Church of our Saviour. Regarded as one of the most interesting places in Copenhagen. The circular staircase will give you a fantastic view of the whole city.

Chritiana - a self governing community that has been squatting an old naval area since the seventies, and their inventive, brightly coloured, homebuilt houses are spectacular, as is the relaxed atmosphere, it's truly one of Copenhagen's most unique and best attractions. Due south of Christiania, the districts old, crooked and brightly coloured buildings and soothing canals lined with masted ships, makes it an excellent place to continue a stroll.

Marmokirken – also known as the Marble Church. In Europe, it has the largest dome with 31 metres diameter.

City Hall – displays a classical architecture.

Paustian Complex – a great place to enjoy food and Arne Jacobsen’s work.

Amalienborg – the main residence of the royal family. At the 12 noon every day, you will be able to watch the relief of the Royal Guards. Inside you will also find a small museum where they display all the artifacts regarding the palace.

Rosenborg Palace – the liveliest park in the city. It serves as a museum of Royal history, and as a home for the crown jewels, which is on display in the catacombs beneath the castle.

Christianborg – another must see royal palace.

Admission to most museums are free every Wednesdays, so if you’re lucky to set your trip on the same day you can get a free pass to every museum you visit. There are tours available in several languages, too. Choose from Danish, German and English to help you thoroughly understand what the tour is all about.

If you opt to go to the beach for some water fun, you can go to Copencanaba on Vesterbo. During summer they are packed with people from everywhere. You can enjoy their facilities and have an opportunity to blend with the locals.
Copenhagen also has amusement parks. Bakken is the oldest and Tivoli is the other one which is located in the city centre.

Throughout the year there are numbers of concerts and events that you can attend. For further information you can visit their official webtsite.

For those who wants to go shopping but on a budget, try he Norrebro Flea Market which is Denmark's longest and narrowest. It stretches for 333 metres on one half of the sidewalk by the wall of the Assistens Cemetry on Nørrebrogade. Here you may find a Royal Porcelain Christmas Plate, a Chesterfield chair or plain, down right rubbish.

The oldest flea market in Copenhagen is the one on Israels Plads, close to the Norreport S-Train Station. Here private individuals as well as professional dealers put all kinds of old stuff, antique furniture, His Masters Voice grammophones, and objets d'art up for sale. I


Find yourself at the beautiful Kastrup Intenational Airport or take a bus from Zealand which will be a lot cheaper than taking a plane. Getting around the town is easy as they have a very systematic traffic. Choose between buses, trains and cabs to basically go everywhere you want.

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