Copenhagen - Europe’s Cultural Capital



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Attractions
Tivoli Gardens,Vesterbrogade 3
Copenhagen’s most famous attraction is the Tivoli Gardens. The amusement park and garden set over twenty acres opened in 1843. The many delights of the amusement park include a rollercoaster which operates at a speed of 80mph, a carousel composed of tiny Viking ships, a palace straight out of Arabian nights, a Chinese style pantomime theater, pinball machines, slot machines and shooting arcades. The gardens also have a lake and a number of restaurants which serve a variety of cuisines. Often the gardens are a venue for rock concerts by international artists on Friday nights. The park is especially pretty at nights when it is illuminated with fairy and colored lights. There is also a parade of the uniformed Tivoli Boys Guard which is a weekend special. From mid November to December is the magnificent spectacle of Christmas in Tivoli.

Ny Carlsberg Glypotek,Dantes Plads 7
Located next to the Tivoli Gardens is one of the best beaux arts museums of the region. The museum housed in a structure built in the nineteenth century has wonderful exhibits of Egyptian, Greek and Roman art as well as much French painting and sculpture including works of the famous sculptor Rodin. The museum was founded by the owner of the famous Carlsberg beer company Carl Jacobson an avid patron of the arts and a collector.

Rundetårn, Købmagergade

This round cylindrical tower was built in the Christian IV area and it offers wonderful views of the city. To take advantage of this view one needs to climb up a spiral ramp which is attached to a church. At this popular landmark which dates back to the seventeenth century there is also a library hall which has exhibits of art culture and history.

Kastellet and Little Mermaid,Den Lille Havfrue 31
The Little Mermaid of Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale is another popular attraction of Copenhagen and consists of a bronze figurine perched on a rock which is situated on the water’s edge. The Kastellet is a well preserved fort surrounded by a moat built by Frederik III in the 1660s. Visiting the fort and crossing the moat gives one a sense of life in the ages past.

National Museet, Ny Vestergade 10 1471
The Danish National Museum houses a number of Danish artifacts that date back to the Paleolithic ages. The exhibits include the Sun Chariot which is more than 3500 years old and 3000 year old bronze Danish horns.

Rosenborg Castle,Øster Voldgade 4A
Another of Christian IV contributions to the city of Copenhagen the castle contains Danish treasures including the crown jewels and the regalia which are located in the treasury in the basement. There are various other royal artifacts including a 1596 coronation saddles, Frederick VII‘s baby shoes and ivory coronation chairs. This castle built in the Renaissance style has a wonderful Knights room which is a must see.

Rådhus ( Town Hall ) and World Clock
The Town hall has statues commemorating Hans Christian Anderson and the Nobel Prize winning Physicist Niels Bohr. The Jen Olsen’s World Clock is extremely accurate and was set by Frederick IX on 15th December 2005.

Charlottenborg
Constructed as a palace for the Danish Royal Family in 1683,s the palace has housed the Royal Academy of Fine Arts since 1754. The gallery of the palace features changing exhibits of contemporary art by Danish and international artists.

Danish Design Center, Hans Christian Anderson Boulevard
This modern glass structure designed by Henning Larsen displays exhibits of futuristic industrial and product designers from the world over.

Nyhavn Canal
Nyhavn canal is a picturesque canal lined with town houses and pavement cafes was initially dug to afford access to traders who needed to get to the center of the city to trade their wares. The area surrounding the canal was the abode of sailors and writers including Copenhagen’s native son Hans Christian Anderson who resided in house no.67.

Hotels
Copenhagen has a number of hotels belonging to International chains such as the SAS Radisson. However, mention must be made of quirky abodes which reflect the design sensibilities of the city. One such Hotel is the Hotel Guldsmeden Bertams which used to be a run of the mill guest house until it was transformed in 2006 into a chic boutique hotel adorned with ethnic accents such as Pakistani carpets and Balinese beds. The Hotel can be accessed for rates and availability at www.hotelguldsmeden.dk.

At the other end of the spectrum is the ultra modern Front hotel whose décor includes high end accessories and furniture. This hotel can be accessed for further information at www.front.dk.

Danhostel Copenhagen is an abode styled by the ultra cool Danish design firm GUBI. It is a viable option for those on a budget and others who want an experience peppered with cutting edge Danish design. It can be accessed at www.danhostel.dk/copenhagencity.

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