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- Things to do
- Tivoli Gardens
- The Little Mermaid
- An excellent start of any visit to Copenhagen, is to climb the unique 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the observation platform of Rundetårn (the Round tower), one of Copenhagen’s most iconic buildings, for an excellent view over the city, as any good starting point, it’s smack in the middle of the city. If that’s not high enough to get your bearings, head to Christianshavn for a climb up the circular stairs on the outside of the church spire of the Church of our saviour, It has always been regarded as somewhat of a manhood test to climb up and touch the globe on the summit, nearly a 100 meters up in the air.
- Other fine examples of classical architecture includes the impressive City hall and the massive dome of the Marmokirken colloquially known as the Marble Church, whose dome with a span of 31 meters, is one of the largest in Northern Europe.
- Visit the Nationalmuseet in downtown for many exhibits relating to Danish history, Viking weapons, Inuit costumes and stone age tools.
- The four identical classicist palaces of Amalienborg, is the main residence of the royal family, the octagonal courtyard in the centre is open to the public, and guarded by the ceremonial Royal Guard.
- http://www.historytours.dk/english.htm
- http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/tourist/what_to_see_and_do
- Food
- Carlsberg
- For a hearty and traditional Danish lunch, try out the delicious Smørrebrød open faced sandwiches
- Pølsevogn
- Smørrebrød
- Cocio cocoa
- Misc
- Copenhagens official tourist agency is Wonderful Copenhagen
- Autumn and winter have a profound effect on the city. The vibrant summer life withers and the streets go quiet, as most Copenhageners go directly home from work. This is where the Danish concept of hygge sets in, roughly translating into coziness. It’s the locals’ way of dealing with the short dark days. Friends and families visit each other for home cooking and conversations by candlelight with quiet music on the stereo. In week 42 the Danes have an autumn holiday, with many events taking place, such as the night of culture. The height of winter is December, where Christmas brings some relief to the short days, with lights and decorations everywhere, in the streets, shops and in peoples’ windows. Tivoli opens its doors for the Christmas markets, and most Danes go on a drinking rampage, with the very Danish and traditional Christmas lunches, with work and family.
- The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Copenhagen is on bike – as 40 percent of the Copenhageners use their bike everyday the city has been designed to cater for cyclists with separate bicycle lanes along most larger roads. Cyclists are often allowed to ride both ways in one way streets. The city bikes have, however, become sort of a Copenhagen landmark. Thus president Bill Clinton was presented with City Bike One as the city’s official gift during his official visit in 1997. It was specially designed with the presidential seal on its wheels.
- Sites
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