Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark located on the
eastern shore of Zealand island and partly on the Amager island and is a great place to enjoy Denmark
tourism, culture and history. Copenhagen is the
largest city of Denmark and consists of a number of
suburbs, boroughs and commercial areas. It is generally known as
a low city with its old beautiful buildings, often called as the cultural capital of Europe, but in
the comming years there are plans to build many
modern buildings like The Marble Pie, Copenhagen
Towers, Our City, Bella Center Hotel and many more. It
is located on the Oresund strait and is just minutes away
from Sweden by train. Copenhagen is not only known for
it's tourism but also as a center for business and
science and is one of the most expensive cities in the
World, it also has one of the highest gross wages in
the world.
Copenhagen is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities
in the world, with about one third of people commuting to
work by bicycle. Copenhagen and the surrounding
regions have 3 sandy beaches spanning over an area of
8km, and located within just half-hour bicycling from
the city centre. Copenhagen has a very well
established transportation infrastructure including
roads, railways, airports and harbours. The S-Train
also connects almost all the suburbs of Copenhagen.
The harbour of Copenhagen is a major cruise
destination, considered one of the best in Europe. Kastrup Airport (IATA: CPH) or the Copenhagen Airport
is also one of the best airports in the world and
usually quite busy.
Apart from Copenhagen tourism, it is also famous for a wide variety of sport teams including cricket, ice hockey, handball and football league. Every summer the Copenhagen Jazz Festival is held in early July for 10 days and draws musicians from all over the world. In the evenings, free street entertainment can be enjoyed along Strøget, which includes musicians, jugglers, artists, magicians, and other performers.
Popular regions of Copenhagen tourism are - Indre By is the inner city of Copenhagen and has many historic buildings and churches. Popular landmarks include Amalienborg (Royal Castle), The botanical garden, several Museums and Kongen Have (Kings Garden). Other areas include Christianshavn, Kastellet, Holmen, Veste, Frederiksberg, Nørrebro (The most vibrant part of Copenhagen), Østerbro, North West and Vanløse.
BEST TIME TO GO:
Summer is the best time to visit Denmark as the days are longer and weather is good.
- Amalienborg Palace: Although it can be only seen from outside as it is the home of the royal family. Still a magnificent piece of architecture.
- Øresund Bridge and connects this city to Sweden.
- Barbie Doll Museum: Privately owned and has a collection of Barbie dolls from 1959, great place for kids, tours by appointment.
- Bakkehus Museum: A cultural history museum.
- Botanic Garden and Palm House.
- Beaches at Charlottenlund Fort, Charlottenlund and The Lagoon.
- Bakken , the world's oldest intact still-surviving amusement park.
- Gefion fountain depicting the goddess ploughing with four oxen.
- Christiansborg Palace - The House the Danish parliament.
- Copenhagen Zoo.
- Copenhagen Opera House
- Fri film (summers only), movies are played at night in open air.
- Museum Erotica (For adults).
- Jens Olsens World Clock, a complete astronomical clock is located in City Hall.
- The History Museum of Copenhagen.
- The Modern Glass Art Museum (Cisternerne).
- The Little Mermaid Statue sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbour at Langelinie.
- Rosenborg Castle and Treasury.
- Climb Round Tower and Vor Frelsers Kirke for a panaromoc views of the city.
- Slotsholmen.
- Tivoli Gardens and theme park, a great place for children.
- Kronborg Castle.
- Church of the Saviour with the golden staircase.
This is a great place to enjoy and relax, but Copenhagen tourism can be a bit expensive for many. It is also regarded as the best destination experience for independent sightseeing. Even the Danish fairy-tale author Hans Christian Anderson lived here for years.
