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You see them everywhere in Copenhagen: The bicycles. The Danish capital has 350 kilometres of cycle tracks and they are heavily used. One person in three use their bike to go to work or school each day, and in total the cyclists in Copenhagen travel 1.2 million kilometres by bike every day. The cyclists are the most visible sign that you are visiting a green city. When biking is so popular it is not because the Copenhageners are more aware of the environment than people in many other cities. It is simply because biking is easy, fast and convenient. Thus, only one percent of the Copenhageners say that they ride bikes out of concern for the environment. So the recipe in Copenhagen is to make the green lifestyle fun and convenient instead of a burden on your conscience. The many kilometres of cycle tracks are only one initiative of many, that have made Copenhagen one of the most sustainable cities in the world. Clean water in the harbour You’ll find another sign of Copenhagen’s green profile if you go down to the waterfront in the Islands Brygge area on a warm summer day. Here you’ll see lots of carefree people taking a dip in the harbour swimming pools. But only 15 years ago it would have been a health risk to swim in the water. It was polluted with sewage, oil spills and
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industrial waste. It has taken a long and persistent effort to secure that the harbour water stays clean and uncontaminated, but today you can safely take a swim. The harbour swimming pools have proven a huge success and they have brought new life to the harbour area. In case you need more proof of the eco-friendly life in Copenhagen, go to one of the city’s many parks. Copenhagen has an average of 34,2 square metres of public green space per person. 14 new small parks are planned and the aim is that 90 percent of the people in Copenhagen should be able to walk to a park, nature area or harbour swim within 15 minutes. Trees on every street corner Environmental issues have been at the top of the agenda in Copenhagen for many years now, and the city hosted the COP15 summit in 2009. Today, the new goal of Copenhagen is to become the world’s first carbon neutral capital by 2025. One of the methods is to plant 100.000 more trees in the city. Another initiative is a policy that requires green roofs for all new buildings with flat roofs. Green roofs can absorb rain and thereby help prevent storm water flooding. They are also a way to help combat “the heat island effect,” which is a phenomenon where larger cities heat up because of the high concentration of people and buildings and the lack of green zones. Other initiatives involve electric cars, taxis and buses, windmills and solar panels. Among the many projects is also a new public school that is going to have 220 square metres of solar panels on the roof.
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Danish Design is much more than a chair. It’s also a bench, hand-painted porcelain, and an entire concept of function. But above all it’s a brand reaching far beyond the national boundaries though great examples are to be found right next to you, whether you stroll the streets or sail the canals of Copenhagen.
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Denmark is a design nation. Since the 1950s and 1960s Danish design has become known worldwide largely due to a range of outstanding designers, who created world-class designs today recognised as world-famous design icons. Designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Verner Panton, Jørn Utzon and many others all represent the concept of Danish design as a reflection of the essence of Danish culture and self-perception with its user-friendliness and an open and democratic approach to life. Go classic Those keen on experiencing the classics of Danish design will find all of their favourites gathered at display in collections at the Danish Design Centre or at the Designmuseum Danmark. For a more authentic experience try paying the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel a visit. Designed
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by architect Arne Jacobsen and opened in 1960 the hotel was one of Copenhagen’s first proper high-rises in modern glass-and-steel. With an outstanding attention to detail Jacobsen designed not only the building, but also doorknobs, lamps, furniture, curtain material and even the cutlery in the restaurant. Today only room 606 has been retained in the original style, but the famous chairs, the Egg and the Swan, are still a part of the hotel’s lounge interior. China made in Denmark Even many Danes probably think that blue fluted porcelain is some of the most Danish of Danish design, but originally it was a Chinese pattern that has been copied in many places in Europe since the 1700s. The Royal Copenhagen Factory adapted the design and started producing the blue fluted porcelain from 1775. Since then the pattern has been redesigned numerous times. To this day the blue fluted dinnerware has been the most popular in the factory’s history.
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Danish design Take a seat In every park, any square and along the streets you’ll find another piece of exclusive design embracing both a piece of Danish design history as well as your tired body, whenever you’re in need of a rest. The more than 100-year-old dark green-painted bench with its cast iron frame is known as the old Copenhagen bench. It’s designed in the classical style of the time with a sweeping principal form and details inspired by nature. Since the 1880s the bench has discreetly blended in with its surroundings and is a common representative of a design tradition of sleek functionalism and subtle solidness. Light it up City lights can be spectacular as well as functional, and from the view of design neon signs are of particular interest. Copenhagen is full of
them of which some have become almost iconic. One of the most beloved signs is the so-called Irma hen near Dronning Louise’s Bridge. This narrative ad was first lit in 1936 and with only a few breaks (neon signs were prohibited during the occupation and during the energy crisis in the 1970s) it has laid seven eggs a minute ever since. Over time slight changes have been made; in 1950 it got bigger eggs, and in 1953 coloured eggs. Look ahead If the nature of design is to constantly be on the move, then Danish design is in full sprint. Though originally famous for its classic examples of mid-century modernism the brand continues to feature new and innovative talents to astonish the world. From furniture to fashion, technical systems to ethical design – the process is ongoing.
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City of the sea F rom incredible wealth to bombardment and flames and back into growth and prosperity. Highs and lows from the history of Copenhagen tell the story of more than a thousand years of city life at a harbour side. By annette ekstrand
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Founded and shaped by its harbour the history of Copenhagen can be traced back to around the year 700 when fishermen would land their catch of herring from Øresund at a fishing village situated in today’s city centre. In 1100 the first written sources tell how Bishop Absalon built his castle of defence at the location called ”Havn”, meaning ”harbour” in Danish.
The name Copenhagen, or in Danish ”København”, is said to originate from the medieval name ”Køpmannæhafn” meaning ”Merchant’s Harbour” referring to the lively trading on the harbour site. From the 1300s the city became the wealthiest and most influential in the country – a position it has maintained to this day. Merchant’s harbour During the flourishing period in the latter half of the 18th century, Copenhagen experienced a huge boom as Danish ships earned fortunes
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City of the sea by sailing as neutral in a war-torn Europe earning huge profits for Copenhagen-based merchants. Many of the merchants lived in Nyhavn, established by the king in 1671 to provide him with a new harbour (hence the name) for the growing merchant’s fleet. The 400-metre-long and three-metre-deep canal was dug so that the ships could sail in and dock by the quayside. On the sunny side of the canal, they built a canal street of 35 houses, which is exactly what you see when you visit Nyhavn today. A city in ashes Though water and the sea have always been the essence of Copenhagen, another element left its visible mark on the city contour. On June 5th 1795 a great fire raged the inner city for two days and left 6.000 of the city’s then 100.000 inhabitants homeless. Remnants of the fire show in the city architecture and streets even today, as the city municipality demanded the new buildings have slightly flattened corners to allow the fire engines to pass with their long ladders. The great fire was not the first of the century. Already in 1728 another big fire left almost all of the medieval part of the city in ashes. A walk through the area stretching from Kongens Nytorv to Christiansborg Castle today reveals very few buildings remaining from before the 1700s. In view of Copenhagen’s age, this leaves the city centre surprisingly young to look at. Bombardment from the sea Hardly had the city centre been re-built before the British, in 1807, to prevent the Danish fleet from being handed over to Napoleon, bombarded the city, not only setting it once again on fire, but also leaving the country without a fleet. With no fleet it was no longer possible to protect the merchant fleet and the flourishing period of trade that had made Copenhagen one of the most important cities in the Baltic region, was finally over. Crossing bridges Throughout its early history, Copenhagen was surrounded by ramparts, which were used in the defence of Copenhagen. In the course
of the 1800s they became unfashionable, and hindered the city’s growth. Since the ramparts were demolished in the 1850s, the growth of the city expanded into the so-called bridge-areas named after their compass direction. Today “Østerbro” (“East Bridge”), “Nørrebro” (“North Bridge”), “Vesterbro” (“West Bridge”), and – less obviously – “Amagerbro” (“Amager Bridge”), situated on the island Amager south of the inner city, house the majority of the city’s inhabitants. Into the new During the 20th century, Copenhagen has transformed into a large cosmopolitan city with far-reaching suburbs. Though the expansion has mainly taken place inland the new millennium, brought the city to once again face Øresund. With the construction of the Øresund Bridge, opened in July 2000 and connecting Sweden and Denmark, a brand new neighbourhood was also planned and erected. Approximately 5.500 people live in the Ørestad district now, and this figure is expected to rise to four times as many over the next 20 years.
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Going green Nordic nature T he new Nordic cuisine has stolen the spotlight with the simple idea of consistently using regional and seasonal ingredients
Some of the new Nordic ingredients Ramsons A wild plant with small white flowers. Ramsons are also known as wild garlic and they are gathered in Danish forests. Ramsons taste like a mix between garlic and chives. Skyr Skyr is a dairy product from Iceland. It looks and tastes like strained yoghurt, but contains less fat and more protein, which makes it very filling. It can be used for breakfast with granola and fresh fruit. By Louise Fogh Hansen
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If you take a walk in a Nordic forest, you will most likely see white birch trees, stinging nettles and gout weed. They are all quite common in the Nordic landscape. But who ever thought of drinking the juice from the birch tree and using the nettles and the gout weed as ingredients in gourmet dishes? It is this kind of unconventional thinking, that lies behind the rise of the new Nordic cuisine and has drawn attention from all over the world. The new Nordic cuisine has been a key factor in making Copenhagen the city in Scandinavia that holds the highest number of Michelin stars. No less than 14 stars have been distributed to 13 restaurants. Refining old techniques It all began in 2004 when a group of chefs signed the New Nordic Kitchen Manifesto. The idea was to use local ingredients and old cooking techniques in new, creative ways and thereby create a Nordic cuisine that reflected the surrounding nature and culture. That meant refreshing and refining traditional techniques such as drying, curing or smoking meat and pickling vegetables. The chefs also took a closer look at all the ingredients to be found in the Nordic natural environment, but had been overlooked for so long: Musk ox and reindeer from the arctic area, water flounder from Greenland and slow growing oysters from the Limefiord in northern Jutland. Not to mention the over 50 different species of wild berries from the forests.
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Sea buckthorn Sea buckthorn is a wild berry bush with orange berries that have a fresh, sour taste which is a bit like passion fruit. They are very healthy because of their high concentration of vitamin C. Sea buckthorn berries are used for marmalade and juices.
Becoming more accessible The frontrunner of the new Nordic cuisine was right from the start the restaurant Noma, which now holds two Michelin stars and has been named the best restaurant in the world by Restaurant Magazine for three years in a row. The restaurant pushes the boundaries for what we usually see on a plate and serves innovative dishes like edible flowers, living prawns with browned butter or potato chips covered in chocolate. But today the new Nordic cuisine movement has spread from the advanced dishes at gourmet restaurants to more accessible projects that focus on incorporating the ideas of the new Nordic cuisine into our everyday eating habits, including projects where new Nordic food is served in public schools, and research on how a new Nordic diet can improve the health and quality of life for the Danes.
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Murder at the museum? If you feel like a chilling visit to the museum try out former police station number six on Fælledvej, which has now been converted into The Danish Police Museum. Currently the museum has an exhibition on the infamous, and still unsolved double murder at Peter Bangs Vej – the most spectacular case ever in the Danish history of criminal investigation. At the Police Museum many hitherto classified items involved in the murder case are now on public display. In Griffenfeldsgade, where the rent is low, and you can meet a lot of the Somalis living in Copenhagen, close to Folkets Park, where the homeless often spend the night, several small restaurants have sprung up. Prices are low and the food is simple, healthy and good. The ambience is very Nørrebroish: cosy, relaxed but with the occasional loud chattering and rambunctious party of guests.
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Amalienborg Amalienborg is the official residence of the Danish Royal Family and actually consists of four almost identical palaces around an octagonal courtyard. Queen Margrethe and Henrik, the Prince Consort, live in Schack's Palace, while Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have been living in Brockdorff’s Palace since 2010, when the palace was restored. The other two palaces are used for representation and ceremonial functions. Levetzau's Palace also holds the Amalienborg Museum. Amalienborg is guarded by the Royal Life Guards. You can witness the changing of the guard every day at noon.
The Round Tower Take a stroll up the steep spiral walk inside the Round Tower and enjoy the view from the top, where you can gaze over the rooftops of Copenhagen. The tower was built between 1637 and 1642 by the Danish king Christian IV. On top of the tower there is an observatory, used by astronomers to study the stars and the planets. Today it is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe.
Christiania From royalty to rebels: Christiania is a freetown that was established by hippies and squatters in 1971, when they took over an abandoned area of former military barracks. Since then Christiania has remained a controversial topic in Danish politics. The freetown sets its own rules, which means that cars are not allowed and marijuana is openly sold. About 1.000 people live in the area of 34 hectares.
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he Little Mermaid T by Edvard Eriksen The statue of a mermaid on a rock by the quay Langelinie is inspired by the fairytale of the same name by the Danish writer H. C. Andersen. The statue is only 1.25 meters tall but has nonetheless become a Copenhagen icon. The life of the statue has proven to be filled with just as much adventure as the story it depicts. The statue has been damaged and decapitated several times. In 1964 the mermaid's head was sawn off, and in 2003 the statue was blasted from its base with explosives. But the mermaid has recovered every time, and in 2010 she was sent to China to represent Denmark at the Expo 2010 in Shanghai. She is now back at her spot in Langelinie, welcoming travellers to the harbour of Copenhagen. www.mermaidsculpture.dk
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Logo from a love letter The logo with the two swallows originates from the love letters between A. C. Illum and his fiancé Marie Andersen. He proposed to her in a letter, and her reply was adorned with a vignette of two flying swallows – and of course the answer “yes”. A. C. Illum promptly decided to make the swallows the trademark of his store.
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Beautify your holiday IN ILLUM When on holiday you’re allowed to spoil yourself a bit. Find all you need for your bubble bath, your beauty drawer or your body treatment in the newly opened Sephora. By Louise Fogh Hansen Holidays are the perfect time to try out new and daring looks, and Copenhagen has just got a new beauty spot where you can indulge in lipsticks, eye shadows, fragrances and much much more. The cosmetic store Sephora has recently opened on the ground floor of the department store ILLUM. With more than 1.200 m2 filled with cosmetics and make-up brands you have a pretty good chance of finding exactly what you’re looking for. It could be your long time beauty-favourites that you need to stock up on. Or - if the Danish summer treats you right – it could be a soothing after sun lotion for your skin. Get professional beauty assistance Should you need a little guidance in choosing the colours that suit your
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skin tone best, the staff of Sephora will be ready to help. “Our goal is to make Sephora Copenhagen a destination where you can always learn the newest beauty trends,” says Olivier Schaeffer, Sephora’s International and Development Managing Director. You can also get lessons from the professional beauty staff in doing smokey eyes or making your skin look flawless. As popular as the Eiffel Tower Sephora is a French beauty-retail concept founded in 1970. The beauty chain now has over 1.600 stores in 30 countries, and the Sephora flagship store on Champs Élysées in Paris has the same number of visitors each year as the Eiffel tower. In the new store in Copenhagen you can get everything from the classic beauty brands such as Dior and Yves Saint Laurent to cool, upcoming brands that are sold exclusively in Sephora.
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Not much shopping can be done on an empty stomach: Pick up your shopping-snacks and drool over the Danish delicacies in the department store ILLUM “Spisebaren”, 4th floor
By Louise Fogh Hansen You’ve just tried on five different outfits in the dressing room and you feel like you are about to collapse. Well, don’t worry: In ILLUM, a small snack to sweeten up your shopping and get your energy level up again will never be too far away. You can grab a bagel at Bagel & Co on the lower floor, a smoothie from Redfellas on the ground floor, a sandwich from Café Ovsa Juice on the 4th floor or a coffee from Holm’s kaffebar on the ground floor. Whatever your taste – you should be covered. Satisfy your taste buds and sweet tooth In fact, ILLUM can do more for your taste buds than simply satisfy your immediate hunger. They’ve thought of your sweet tooth as well. Irresistible, mouth watering chocolates are waiting for you on the lower floor in the two stores Simply Chocolate and Sv. Michelsen Chokolade. Sv. Michelsen has made assorted chocolate since 1933 and everything is made by hand with the finest raw ingredients. You can choose from over a hundred different chocolates. Simply Chocolate is a younger brand that has a “no nonsense” approach to the old craft of making chocolates. They serve bold and daring flavour combinations such as chocolates with liquorice and lemon. The young attitude is emphasized by products such as chocolate bars named “French Fifi” and “Grainy Sue.”
Shop organic in the supermarket If chocolate isn’t one of your vices you can find healthier treats in the quality supermarket Irma. They carry a large selection of organic and speciality products that will please your palate. Among other things you can try Danish delicacies such as the special ketchup produced on the small Danish island Samsø or the organic potato chips. So who knows - you might even find some good souvenirs to bring home to your family in the food department.
FOOD Spisebaren Ovsa Juice Redfellas Holms Bakery The Bagel Co Irma (supermarket)
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The interior shop with no
restrictions For 21 years, the shop Contrast has supplied its customers with everything needed for your home. And even though the items on the shelves are exclusive, you are always free to touch, feel and try them. By Louise Fogh Hansen In a small street in Copenhagen, close to the famous Hotel d'Angleterre and the hotspot Café Victor, you'll find the shop Contrast. It is situated in a beautiful old building with white ornaments. Inside the store is a mix of items for your home, ranging from vases and candlesticks to toasters and electric kettles, that will practically last forever. Every piece on the shelves is carefully selected by the two people running the store, 62-year old Inge Sunke and 41-year old Peter Sebastian. “We have to like the product ourselves before we take it in. The pro duct has to speak to you and stir your curiosity. Otherwise it doesn't matter if it can do laundry or cut beef,” explains Inge Sunke.
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Fell in love with the place It all started back in 1991, when Inge Sunke was longing for a store of her own. She had been working for several renowned interior stores in Copenhagen and wanted to start something new, when she discovered the location in Hovedvagtsgade. She fell in love with the charming building and the bright rooms with high ceilings. “But the shop premises were not available, so I was in despair for months,” she says. A shop for women's clothing held the lease. But Inge Sunke was persistent and after months of nerve-racking negotiations, she could finally set up her shop. “Actually, I was so confident that I would eventually get the lease, that I went to trade fairs and bought goods for the store before I had signed the lease agreement,” says a smiling Inge Sunke.
When choosing which items to put on the shelves, she went for high quality with a twist of quirkyness. She likes combining classic design, such as slender, elegant candlesticks from the Danish luxury lifestyle brand Georg Jensen, with more humorous pieces, like a fun multico loured vase. “It always has to be high quality, but if it also has a fun, crazy twist, then it is just the thing for me,” she explains. Taking care of the customer Since then, Inge Sunke has been working hard to create a store that lives up to her high standards. “It is my belief that when a customer walks through our door, she only has to think about whether she likes the product or not. She doesn't have to worry about whether it will break after a week or if it is functioning properly, because we have taken care of all that. We have made sure that all our products are of the highest quality.” Therefore she and Peter Sebastian try out all new items them selves, either at the store or in their own homes. This way they can easily avoid carrying products that may look pretty, but don't make practical sense when you try to use them. Four gifts in no time Peter Sebastian became a part of the store nine months ago. He is the deputy manager and is supposed to gradually take over the store, allow ing Inge Sunke to cut back on work and eventually retire. “It has always been a dream of mine to have my own store, and it is a big privilege to take over from Inge, who has built all this from scratch,” he says. As a team, the two supplement each other. For Inge Sunke, one of the joys of the job is to talk to the customers and help them with their requests. “My latest customer was a woman who walked in and said she needed four gifts: One for a 75-year old gentleman, one for a two year old girl, one for the girl's mother and one for her next door neighbour. She asked me what I would suggest, and we found great gifts for all of them.” Peter Sebastian likes to chat with customers as well, but he has a slightly different focus. “I'm a bit of a storyteller and I like telling the customers about the product's history. Where is it from, who made it and so on. I can spend
all night reading about the products online so I can pass that knowledge on to our customers and employees.” No “don't touch” signs Both Inge Sunke and Peter Sebastian put a strong emphasis on customer service. There will always be someone greeting you when you enter the store, and as a customer you are free to touch, feel and test all the items. The staff often demonstrates how different appliances work. Today there is a table set up in one side of the shop where an employee is demonstrating how to work a juicer. Refreshing pineapple drinks are served for the customers in white plastic cups. For Inge Sunke and Peter Sebastian it is one of the benefits of having their own store that they can make quick decisions and don't have to ask anyone's permission before taking initiatives. “We are very lucky to be independent and not part of a chain. It is such an amazing playground for us,” says Inge Sunke. Kids can walk around and examine the more colourful items and if you prefer to do your shopping with your dog tagging along, it will be very welcome too. There will even be dog biscuits waiting. Seduced by a juicer Inge Sunke and Peter Sebastian have their different favourites among the items in the store. For Inge Sunke, the juicer is a personal favourite. “It is an invaluable part of my life, and I use it to make fresh juice every morning,” she relates. In general, Inge Sunke has a soft spot for the kitchenware, especially the plates and the cutlery which she uses to make impressive table settings when entertaining guests. “I can spend an entire Friday evening setting the table and preparing for a party the following evening.” Peter Sebastian's favourite on the other hand is a very special toaster. “The Dualit Toaster. It is just brilliant. The design and the quality are top notch, and it has a 10 year warranty.” For him, the electrical appliances are the hardest to resist, such as the table grill and the wine refrigerator. He also has a fascination for bar equipment, such as beautifully designed cocktailshakers.
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getaways Short
from the city
If you feel like taking a break from the city, you have plenty of possibilities. Whether you are longing for modern art, peaceful nature or a taste of history, you can just jump on a train, and it won’t be far away.
BY LOUISE FOGH HANSEN
PHOTOS: SCANPIX
GO FOR HISTORY Within 30 minutes by train you can be in the town of Roskilde. Here you will find the The Roskilde Cathedral, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral was constructed in the 12th and 13th centuries and since the 15th century it has been the main burial site for Danish Monarchs. If you want to go even further back in time, you can also visit the Viking Ship Museum, which is situated near the harbour in Roskilde. You can see old, original viking ships from the 11th century and you can watch new reconstructions being built in the shipwright of the museum. Still hungry for more? Go to Land of Legends Lejre, where you can try living like a viking for a day. Land of Legends Lejre is an open air park with reconstructions of ancient living environments. It is situated near Roskilde. You can sail in dug-out canoes or try grinding corn to make flour. Try it and see if you’ve got what it takes to be a viking. GO FOR NATURE If you are longing for birds singing and wild animals peacefully grassing on green meadows, you can take the S-train to Klampenborg and go to Dyrehaven (The Deer Park) within 20 minutes. It is a forest park that covers 11 square kilometres, and here you’ll find huge, ancient oak trees and herds of free-living deer. During the summer there are about 2100 deer in the park. The Deer Park used to be the hunting ground for the King and the Royal Family, and in the park there is a small castle, The Eremitage Castle, which was built in 1736 so the Royal Family had a place to stay during hunts. If you prefer to experience nature with a royal level of comfort, you can climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage and take a ride in the park instead of going by foot.
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GO FOR CULTURE Are you more into art, literature and architecture than wildlife and viking ships? Then there is another getaway for you. Take a train from Copenhagen to Humlebæk and 30 minutes later, you can enjoy international, modern art at the Louisiana Museum. The collection of the museum contains more than 3.000 works of art and is one of the largest in Scandinavia. Another option is to go to Rungsted and snoop around the private home of the famous Danish author Karen Blixen who lived from 1885 to 1962. You might know the story of her years in Africa from the Hollywood movie “Out of Africa”, starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. Karen Blixen’s home is still decorated the same way as when she lived there, and you can see some of the furniture that she brought home from her farm in Africa. On your way back to Copenhagen you can make a stop in Charlottenlund and visit Ordrupgaard where you can see the house of architect and furniture designer Finn Juhl. He was part of a revolution in Danish design in the 1940es and 50es, which is reflected in his own home.
FREDERIKS
-BERG Frederiksberg is the bourgeoise part of Copenhagen. In the old days this part of town was actually Copenhagen’s entertainment district and there are many remnants from that time: theatres, restaurants, cafés and the lovely Frederiksberg Allé, which runs all the way up to the even more beautiful Frederiksberg Gardens and the Copenhagen Zoo. PHOTOS: SCANPIX
Entering Frederiksberg Gardens from Søndre Fasanvej – just across from Frederiksvej and Mathildevej – on your left you find a pretty little hill that always enjoys the last sunrays of the day long after the rest of the city is shrouded in bluish shadows. Bring a bottle of chilled rosé wine, a good pizza, a friend to share it with, and listen to the lions’ roar from the nearby zoo – and life doesn’t get much better. The Royal Danish Garden Society’s garden inside Frederiksberg Gardens is definitely one of Copenhagen’s most beautiful and romantic spots – the perfect choice for a special evening. To top off the evening, several fine restaurants line the neighbouring streets - from midrange to pricy. Quite at the other end of the spectrum price-wise, but still very much worth a visit, is Væksthuset, the student café
inside a glasshouse in the gardens of the LIFE-Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Dinner prices are around 200 kroner – for Væksthuset’s grill plate for instance. You may enjoy your food inside the glasshouse café or sit outside by the tables under the parasols. Frederiksberg is also home to Copenhagen’s newest cinema. With its 760 seats in six theatres Falkoner Biografen is a great alternative to the bigger cinemas of the inner city. If you are in the mood for some live music, try the cozy bar and café Bartof on Nordre Fasanvej, which has a pretty lively music venue considering their tiny minimalistic stage. It’s a very affordable bar and concert venue that really offers some great live music primarily within blues, folk or the singer songwriter genres.
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Danish hair- and make-up stylist Dennis Knudsen have made celebrities all over the world look fabulous. But in spite of his international career he always keeps coming back to Copenhagen.
makes me feel at home” By Louise Fogh Hansen Dennis Knudsen is one of the regulars in Copenhagen Airport. As a hairstylist and make-up artist on movie sets, photo shoots and fashion shows he travels a lot. He has workdays in locations such as Los Angeles, Miami and Prague, where he does the hair and make up of famous movie stars like Penelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman. Being part of a hectic, glamorous industry, Dennis Knudsen needs a place to relax and feel at home. That place is Copenhagen. “When travelling, I always look forward to coming home. Life is easy in Copenhagen and I have all of my friends and family here.” Street life makes Copenhagen special As an experienced traveller, Dennis Knudsen finds that it’s the bustling life in the streets that makes Copenhagen different from any other city. People are not sitting isolated in their cars, they are walking the streets where there is less distance between them. “In Copenhagen you’re always very close to the street life. The city has a lot of pedestrian areas and people use their bikes to get around, so as a tourist you become part of the crowd quite easily,” he explains. Dennis Knudsen’s favourite part of Copenhagen is Nyhavn, where the houses are charming and colourful and the harbour is filled with old ships. Favourite spots in the city When Dennis Knudsen has guests from foreign countries visiting him in Copenhagen, there are two places he always takes them: The Freetown of Christiania and the amusement park Tivoli. “Tivoli is just good old fashioned cheerfulness and I have kept coming there since I was a little kid. Christiania is a good place to take a stroll and talk. I am fascinated by the lifestyle of Christiania, and you don’t find a place like that anywhere else in the world.” Another trademark of Copenhagen is the architecture with the many historical buildings everywhere. “Especially when I have American friends visiting, I like to show them the old, historic houses, because they are not used to seeing history integrated into the city like that,” he says. Never leaving Copenhagen completely With his international career, Dennis Knudsen has considered the possibility of living somewhere else. Los Angeles is one of the options. “But even if I did move, I would still keep a base in Copenhagen. It would never be more than 50 % of my time that I spent abroad. Copenhagen is my home and where my closest friends and family are.” And for Dennis Knudsen, it is no problem flying back and forth to styling jobs all over the world. “The world may be big, but it is manageable too. It is so easy to go to the airport, jump on a plane and then find yourself in another country a couple of hours later.”
Some of the celebrities, that Dennis Knudsen has worked with Penelope Cruz Nicole Kidman Kirsten Dunst Paris Hilton Tommy & Dee Hilfiger Kiefer Sutherland
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Though he was a restless traveller by nature, the Danish writer H. C. Andersen kept coming back to Nyhavn, where he wrote many of his most famous fairy tales. By Louise Fogh Hansen Photos: Scanpix The Danish author H. C. Andersen lived the life of a travelling writer, always seeking impulses and experiences in new and foreign places. During his life he visited more than 20 countries. But something made him keep coming back to the colourful houses of Nyhavn. “I have a beautiful room overlooking the canal, where the ships are in dock and the wind is blowing in the sails,” wrote H. C. Andersen to a friend in 1834 while he was living in Nyhavn 20. First fairy tales written in Nyhavn The house was H. C. Andersen’s first home in the lively neighbourhood of Nyhavn, and he moved in shortly after he had returned home from his grand tour of Europe. Back in the 19th century Nyhavn was a dodgy neighbourhood filled with bars, prostitutes and sailors on leave. H. C. Andersen’s landlady was the widow of a ship’s captain and had four children. The writer rented two rooms on the second floor for a period of four years. During that time he wrote some of his first fairy tales such as Little Claus and Big Claus, The Tinder Box and The Princess on the Pea. Taste for travelling H. C. Andersen was a man who liked travelling and he lived in many different places. His homes were in hotels and rented rooms, which
he usually chose to rent furnished, so he didn’t have to go through the trouble of moving his personal belongings around. “I am afraid of buying even bed and furniture. Think about how much I would have to move when once in a while I should like to come out and breathe the ‘world’s air,” he wrote in 1866. But in spite of H. C. Andersen’s unwillingness to attach himself to places and things, he ended up staying at his second home in Nyhavn, Nyhavn 67, for 17 years. In 1845 he rented three rooms on the second floor from innkeeper and ship’s captain Johannes Anholm, and later from the widow madam Anholm. At this time H. C. Andersen reached the climax of his career, winning praise all over Europe, and from 1845 his novels were translated into English. The writer still travelled and lived elsewhere now and then, but he kept returning to his place in Nyhavn. The stories lives on The third and last place, where H. C. Andersen lived in Nyhavn was Nyhavn 18. He moved in in October 1871 and stayed until 1875, only shortly before his death. For three out of the four years, H.C. Andersen was severely ill, suffering from cancer of the liver. Today H. C. Andersen is still one of the most remarkable and appreciated Danish writers, and his stories are still read to children all over the world. So take a stroll in Nyhavn and get a sense of how it all started.
Five Famous Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen The Little Mermaid — published in 1837 The Flying Trunk — published in 1839 The Swineherd — published in 1841 The Ugly Duckling — published in 1843 The Shepherdess and the Chimney-Sweep — published in 1845
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Zoo The Zoo is open every day all year round, and gives you a great opportunity to deepen yourself in the wonderful world of animals. Go exploring in the garden, see the impressive grounds where the elephants live, go for a walk in the tropics and rain forest, say hello to the hippopotamus swimming under the water, visit the beautiful flamingos, and bring your children to the children`s Zoo to play with goats and rabbits. The Copenhagen Zoo is dedicated to both the animals and the environment and is the first Zoo in the world to be environmentally certified. We can recommend a visit to the Zoo tower (built 1905) where you have a fantastic view of Copenhagen. Denmarks Aquarium The aquarium exhibits more than 300 species from all over the world. The exhibition consists of more than 70 aquariums, the largest containing more than 85.000 litres of water. Experience more than 300 species of underwater animal life, from cod and carp, which you may know already, to sharks and the Japanese giant crab. Denmarks Aquarium is one of very few aquariums to show water environments of all four types: cold freshwater, warm freshwater, cold salt water and warm salt water, all equipped to portray the natural habitat of the occupants, while offering the best viewing opportunity for the public.
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Visit Carlsberg A thirst for experiences. Feel the magic and sense the quality ingredients and craftsmanship behind Carlsberg’s worldfamous beer. Visit Carlsberg tells the whole story of Carlsberg, and how it has become the world’s fourth largest brewery group today through constant innovation. Experience the exhibition, stables, brand store, courtyard cafe, bar, gardens, and fascinating architecture – all set in Old Carlsberg’s authentic brewery. A true oasis in the city, with the lovely scent of hops.
Amager Strandpark If your idea of a sunny holiday is more along the lines of outdoor adventures and sports activities than sizzling city life, go to Amager Strandpark. It is a seaside public park that includes a 2 km long artificial island. With 4,6 kilometres of coastline it is the largest beach in Copenhagen and only 5 kilometres from the centre. The area has tons of outdoor activities such as kite surfing, beach volley and kayaking. You can also find a secluded place in the sand dunes if you just want to lie in the sand and enjoy the blue sky and the sound of the waves. It is allowed to have barbecues on the beach.
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If you're here on a romantic getaway – or maybe just got inspired during your stay – here's a handful of choices for that special moment.
By Louise Fogh Hansen
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Take a break among the flowers Let your love bloom in the Botanical Garden in Copenhagen. The garden houses the largest collection of living plants in Denmark and its history dates back to 1600. Here you’ll find small lakes, charming bridges, greenhouses and an abundance of flowers and plants. In The Palm House grows a collection of tropic and subtropical plants such as pineapple, coconut, orchids and succulents. Climb the spirak staircase 16 meters to the roof of the Palm House, for another view of the plants. In the summer season it is possible for Copenhageners to get married on the platform in front of the The Palm House. Go to the top of the tower The very top of a church tower could be the perfect setting for a romantic moment for you and your loved one. Our Saviour’s Church in the Christianshavn district has a distinct twisted spire with golden ornaments and a magnificent view over the city. It is 90 metres high and has an external staircase that you can follow all the way up to the gilded globe on top. As you climb the 400 steps to the top, the path continues to narrow, so make sure both of you have the stomach for heights. Love-locks Feel the love in the air on the bridge Bryggebroen where you’ll find padlocks with inscriptions or engravings such as “Kelly + Erik” hanging on the railings. The locks are small tokens of everlasting love from romantic couples that have placed the lock and then thrown the key into the water. Love-locks are a quite new tradition that is also found on bridges in cities such as Paris and Rome. So you’ll be part of a worldwide love phenomenon if you put your own padlock on the bridge. Bryggebroen is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge between Kalvebod Brygge and Islands Brygge. Cuddle up in a bicycle taxi If you get tired of walking, hire one of Copenhagen’s bicycle taxis. It may be a bumpy ride, but you and your sweetheart will experience the city from a new point of view while having a private and secluded moment in the back seat. An ideal setting for a cosy chat. Romantic canals Along the canals there are plenty of opportunities to set the mood for romance. You can take a canal tour and see Copenhagen from the water front. If you want to get away from the crowd and experience the canals on your own, you can rent a charming row boat and seduce your chosen one at sea. Or you can simply sit on the canal side and have a little picnic while enjoying the view. You can choose to sit in the lively Nyhavn district or walk a bit further along the canals to find a more quiet place.
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Take a stroll in a romantic landscape Frederiksberg Gardens is a romantic landscaped garden which dates back to the 18th century. The garden is constructed to surprise and awaken your senses, and there are spring grottoes, Chinese pavilions and cascades. You can go boating in the canals of the garden and there is an amazing bird life in the park with herons and grey lags. So there’s basically everything you need to create a romantic atmosphere. Just bring a blanket and a picnic basket and let the romance begin. Literary love Rest your feet and enjoy a peaceful moment with your loved one in the Royal Library Gardens. It is a small green oasis located between Christiansborg Palace (home of the Danish parliament) and the Royal Library. A garden pool with a fountain is surrounded by beds of flowers and shadowy trees, so you can sit comfortably on the benches and listen to the tingling water. You’ll also find a sculpture of the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. He is said to be gazing in the direction of the home of his fiancé, Regine Olsen. Art under the palm trees Combine art and romance with a visit to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. The museum holds Northern Europe’s largest collection of ancient
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art, and it has an impressive winter garden that will definitely set the mood for romance. Under a magnificent dome of cast iron and glass you’ll find large palm trees and flourishing subtropical plants. In a small pool is the marble sculpture The Water Mother. Enjoy the lakes If you need a romantic walk and time to talk, then take a stroll around the lakes in Copenhagen. There are three lakes – Saint George’s Lake, Student Lake and Black Pond Lake – and if you walk around all three of them, the total distance is 6.4 kilometres. One of the things you can enjoy are the small islands in Black Pond Lake. They are called The Fish Island and The Bird Island and they are both sanctuaries for birds. Benches line the lakes for breaks along the way. Swimming and sunset Relax and unwind at Islands Brygge after your tour of the city. From the waterfront you can go swimming in the harbour swimming pools. In the evening you can have a barbecue on the waterfront or order a picnic basket from one of the cafés nearby. Cuddle up with your loved one on a blanket and watch the sunset over the canals. You’ll feel like you’re the only two people in the world.
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DRAGØR Dragør is only 12 km / 8 miles from the bustling capital of Copenhagen. The old fishing village is set at the shore of beautiful, glittering Øresund (The Baltic Sea) and surrounded by fields, salt meadows and woods, the village is unique and unforgettable. Both the old village of Dragør with its almost 300 years old, authentic houses and the neighbouring village of Store Magleby are very well kept and many of the
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buildings are under the protection of the National Trust. A lively and still active harbour with fishing boats and private sailing enthusiasts and many shops, nice restaurants, coffee shops and interesting museums. A fine beach with clear, clean water invites both adults and children to go for a refreshing swim or just dip their toes. Dragør is the perfect destination for a single day trip away from the commotion of the city.
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Find your way to Dragør by car or by bus and discover a charming, calm place, where most shops are open 7 days a week!
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Jægervej 11, 2791 Dragør Meet the artist Flemming Brylle in his home & studio (sundays 1 pm–4 pm or after appointment) +45 40 46 17 35 – www.brylle.com
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Kongevejen 6, 2791 Dragør Radio & TV
3 CAFÉ KONGEVEJEN
Kongevejen 9, 2791 Dragør Thai & Sushi
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Kongevejen 11, 2791 Dragør A galleria of Danish jewelry design. Be inspired by collections from: Pandora, Georg Jensen, Ole Lynggaard and many more
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Kongevejen 17, 2791 Dragør Mens fashion
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Kongevejen 20, 2791 Dragør Danish handcrafted jewels since 1945. In this little shop you can buy unique jewels with a touch of Denmark or a charm with a Danish symbol.
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Strandlinien 9, 2791 Dragør Try the traditional Danish lunch with a view over the charming old harbour in Dragør – open from brunch to dinner (11 am–10 pm)
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Gl. Havn 14, 2791 Dragør Enjoy the taste and scent of the Sicilian kitchen – at the old harbour. Fresh fish & meat, homemade pizza, pasta and bread
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Sdr. Strandvej 50, 2791 Dragør Enjoy the large weekend brunch (11 am–2pm), lunch or dinner – in the tidal meadow with a perfect view over Øresund
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Arken This beautiful, ship-shaped (literally!) museum is dedicated to the collection of contemporary art, i.e. the period after 1990. The exhibition shows more than 300 pieces of Nordic and international origin. Borrow an IPod and hear about the art, as you walk through the extensive permanent exhibition and featured special exhibits. You may also enjoy the view of Køge Bay from the café. Make sure to treat yourself to a slow browse through the large design store, featuring the newest design items for your home , art books and poster art.
Den Frie – Centre of Contemporary Art Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art is the Artists’ own house and aims to show exhibitions that are produced, initiated and chosen by artists. Due to its artist driven structure Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art operates as an experimental frame for art exhibitions and related activities. Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art’s overall task is to act as a platform for artistic divergence and is therefore situated in the tension field between tradition and innovation. Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art especially focuses on artistic collectives and new experimental artist groups.
Kunstforeningen Gl. Strand Features five to six major exhibitions of modern and contemporary art annually. The main curatorial aim of these exhibitions is to reflect upon our present time by use of two main curatorial strategies; either through classical masters of modern art with relevant contemporary aspects, or through exhibitions with artists who embody the latest tendencies on the Danish and international art scenes. The vision and purpose of GL STRAND is to give the visitor an interesting experience and to shed light on aspects of art which are usually not touched upon.
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Located 35 km north of Copenhagen with a panoramic view across the Øresund. The interaction between world class art, nature and architecture is unique, and Louisiana is often hailed as “probably the most beautiful museum in the world”. The collection includes significant chapters in 20th century art. The art of Alberto Giacometti is one of the museum’s distinct fields of force as is the art of Alexander Calder whose sculptures have almost become a symbol of Louisiana. Not to mention Picasso, Dubuffet, Warhol, Bourgeois, Klein, Kiefer, Polke, Baselitz and many more.
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A World of Beer in the Heart of Copenhagen A trip to Copenhagen is not complete without a visit to Carlsberg. Experience the authentic brewery and learn the fascinating history of the Danish brewer and its world-famous products. Walk through the Elephant Gate into the massive industrial site. Take the self-guided tour, explore the brewery, meet the horses in the stables, browse the brand store and hang in the bar. HISTORY
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SEPTEMBER 21. 2011 – SEPTEMBER 5. 2012 THE ESSENCE OF COLOUR THE ART OF QUEEN MARGRETHE II JANUARY 28. 2012 – JULY 1. 2012
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HAVN With its many canals and narrow cobblestoned streets Christianshavn is Copenhagen’s bohemian part of town. Here are lots of students and creative class Copenhageners, who appreciate city life and the numerous little restaurants, cafés and shops in the area. Christianshavn is best known for free town Christiania and The Opera, which is located further out on Holmen, but this neighbourhood has lots of other good little sights and plenty more to offer. See some alternative art at Galleri Overgaden, which is definitely worth a visit. The gallery is run out of an old factory building from 1862 and its interchanging exhibitions mostly present contemporary younger Danish artists. In Strandgade just nearby you find Edition Copenhagen a gallery and lithographical workshop for Danish and international art. Some of today’s most interesting artists work with the workshop, and you can buy signed lithographical works by such people as Antony Gormley, John Kørner, Michael Kvium and Erik A. Frandsen. If you want to go to a concert, Loppen at Christiania is an absolute
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Copenhagen classic. Nirvana played there once before hardly anyone knew them. So did many other bands, which later went on to become rock legends. Loppen indeed has a long tradition for putting on great rock bands for their audience. The canals, the cobblestoned narrow streets and the small old houses is the perfect invitation to sitting outside on the bulwark dangling your feet and eating a sandwich. Hidden away at the end of Sankt Annægade behind the hedges are the old embankments, where many Copenhageners going back a long time have enjoyed taking their Sunday stroll. At the beginning of Strandgade is Christians Kirke, one of the most beautiful churches if not landmarks in the whole of Copenhagen. Go inside and the church is perhaps even more beautiful with its three-story wooden box seats and pulpit, of course, placed as the centrepiece in this protestant church of sermon. The Church dates back to the 1750s and was drawn by Nicolai Eigtved.
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, just north of Copenhagen, is a favourite spot for Danes as well as visitors from abroad. Offering a combination of world class art, nature and architecture that is truly unique, Louisiana is often praised as “the most beautiful museum in the world” Open until 22:00 from Tuesday—Friday For more info visit www.louisiana.dk
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Arken Skovvej 100, Ishøj Arken attach importance to collect contemporary art, i.e. the period after 1990. The exhibition shows more than 300 pieces of Nordic and international origin. You can borrow an IPod and hear about the art.
Amalienborgmuseet Christian VIII's palæ, Amalienborg Slotsplads, København K Located in the winter residence of the royal family, the museum tells the story of the Queen’s four immediate predecessors on the throne. Living rooms and work rooms are preserved as they were when the kings and queens furnished them.
Danish Design Centre H.C. Andersens Boulevard 27, København V The Danish Design Centre is Denmark’s knowledge centre for design. The exhibitions are fun, innovative, cuttingedge examples of how design solutions can make a difference. Includes exhibition of Danish design from 1945–2010. Den Frie — Centre of Contemporary Art Oslo Plads 1, København Ø Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art is the Artists’ House and aims to show exhibitions that are produced, initiated and chosen by artists. Kunstforeningen Gl. Strand Gammel Strand 48, København K Gl. Strand features five to six major exhibitions of modern and contemporary art annually. Gl. Strand wishes to give the visitor an interesting experience and to shed light on aspects of art which are usually not touched upon. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Gl. Strandvej 13, Humlebæk Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is located 35 km north of Copenhagen with a panoramic view across the Øresund. The interaction between world class art, nature and architecture is unique, and Louisiana is often hailed as “probably the most beautiful museum in the world”. Revymuseet Allégade 5, Frederiksberg Especially the Danes will benefit from a visit to the revue museum. There are so many comical and funny features from revues throughout centuries and ameeting with all the beloved artists from the past up till now.
Rosenborg Castle Øster Voldgade 4A, København K Rosenborg Castle is a beautiful historic building and a fascinating museum of cultural history. It houses some of Denmark’s greatest cultural treasures, not least the Crown Jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia.
Attractions Zoo Roskildevej 32, Frederiksberg The Zoo is open every day all year round, and gives you great opportunity to deepen yourself in the wonderful world of animal kingdom. Denmarks Aquarium Kavalergården 1, Charlottenlund The aquarium exhibits more than 300 species from all over the world. The exhibition consists of more than 70 aquariums, the largest containing more than 85.000 litres of water. Visit Carlsberg Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, København V Feel the magic and sense the quality ingredients and craftsmanship behind Carlsberg’s world-famous beer. Visit Carlsberg tells the whole story of Carlsberg. Casino Copenhagen Amager Boulevard 70, København S Casino Copenhagen is Denmark's largest casino with approx. 3000 m2 on 3 floors. It offers a wide variety of live games American Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco, Ultimate Texas Hold'm, the dice game Rocket 7.
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