Copenhagen Sights

'STRØGET' The Famous Copenhagen Shopping Street. Located between the Town Hall and the King's Square with several side streets. Copenhagen shopping is a great treat for any visitors looking for that special thing to bring home.

Hotels around this area
• - Palace Hotel ****
  
• - Alexandra Hotel ***
  
• - Phoenix Hotel ****Deluxe
  

Amalienborg Palace The Royal Residence. Guided tours and changing of guards at noon every day. Our most recommended hotel near the Royal residence would be the Imperial Hotel ****Deluxe

Kongelige Stalde og Kareter, (The Royal Stables and Coaches) Just in the nearby surroundings.

Kongens Nytorv. In the King's Square you will find the statue of Christian V. The oldest building in the square is over 300 years old and marks the beginning of Nyhavn. Nyhavn is one the area

Botanisk Have. Botanical Garden.

Carlsberg Museum. The history and development of the Carlsberg Company.

Christiansborg Castle (The seat of the Danish Parliament, Folketing). The Royal Reception Rooms (The Castle Island, Slotsholmen).

Copenhagen Amber Museum. Exhibition of amber, jewellery in one of Copenhagen's best preserved houses from 1606.

Danmarks Akvarium ( Denmark's Aquarium)

Experimentarium A fun place for the whole family.

Frederiksborg Castle. Situated in Hillerød approx. 45 min. by train from Copenhagen. The castle was founded during the years 1602-22 by Christian IV. A magnificient castle from the Renaissance. Well worth a visit.

Frederiksborg Museum. Situated in Hillerød. Founded in 1878 holds a large collection of historical paintings and portraits from the last 400 years.

Frihedsmuseet. The Museum of Danish Restistance.

Glyptotek. Collection of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman collections. Also Danish and French fine arts from the 19th and 20th century.

Helligåndskirken. ( The Church of the Holy Ghost). One of the oldest churches in the city, rebuilt in 1728.

Karen Blixen Museet (The Karen Blixen Museum). Birthplace and residence for the Danish writer Karen Blixen/Isak Dinesen (1885-1962).

Kronborg (Hamlet's Castle), Helsingør. Train from Copenhagen.

Louisiana. Museum of Modern Art. Internationeal painting and sculpture.

Louis Tussaud's Wax Museum. Wax Models of famous Danish and foreign personalities and Chambers of Horrors.

Marmorkirken. ( The Marble Church) Built from 1749-1894. Church Tower open.

National Museet (The National Museum) Denmark's cultural history. The childrens's Museum.

Nyhavn. In the old days a sailor's quarter. Now a charming promenade with attractive old picturesque houses and small restaurants. A tour of the harbour with Canal Tours is a must. H.C. Andersen lived in no less than three places in Nyhavn, no. 20, no. 67 and in no. 18.

Guinness World of Records Museum.

Ripley's Believe it or not! The world's most unusual and amazing museum.

Rosenborg (Rosenborg Palace) The Crown Jewels and treasures of the royal family.

Royal Copenhagen Museum. Selection of priceless porcelain.

Royal Copenhagen Factory. Copenhagen porcelain factory. Guided tours.

Roskilde Domkirke. Roskilde Cathedral. Train from Copenhagen. 12th century cathedral with marble tombs of 38 Danish kings and queens.

Rundetårn. The Round Tower. Copenhagen's prime building and the best view of the old city. Built in 1642 by the King Christian IV.

Rådhuspladsen. The City Hall Square. Guided tours in English of the City Hall 1892-05.

Sankt Ansgar's Church. The Roman- Catholic Cathedral in Copenhagen.

The Little Mermaid. The pride of Copenhagen. Born in a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

The Royal Theatre. ( Home of the famous Royal Danish Ballet).

Tycho Brahe Planetarium. Named after a famous Danish astronomer.

Tivoli Gardens. There is only one Tivoli! A garden with thousands of flowers, restaurants, amusement park, music, indoor & outdoor. Tivoli has a touch of class that you will not find in other similar establishments. Experience it first hand in Copenhagen. Tivoli is normally open from the end of April - middle of September.

Tøjhusmuseet ( The Royal Arsenal Museum). International collection of arms, uniforms, colours in Christian IV'' arsenal.

Vikingeskibshallen ( The Viking Ship Museum), Roskilde. Train from Copenhagen 30 km.

Vor Frelser Kirke, Church of our Saviour. Has an outside spiral staircase from where you can enjoy a magnifient view of Copenhagen.

Vor Frue Kirke. Our Lady's Church. The cathedral of Copenhagen built in 1829.

Zoologisk have (Copenhagen Zoo)

Further information about Denmark can be obtained from:

The Danish Tourist Board Vesterbrogade 6D 1620 Copenhagen V Denmark