Posted at March 8, 2010

Travel Monday – Copenhagen

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Author: Kathryn Frengs (264 Articles)

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Today’s travel Monday takes us to the beautiful island city of Copenhagen, Denmark.  Located on the eastern side of Denmark, Copenhagen is an exciting and metropolitan city with many great sites and things to do and see.

little-mermaid

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Perhaps one of the most famous landmarks in Copenhagen, the Little Mermaid statue sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbour and honours one of the city’s most renowned residents, author and poet Hans Christian Andersen.  Though I was surprised by the small size of the statue when I first visited, it has become such an icon of Danish culture and history, that I feel it was definitely worth a visit.

copenhagen waterfront

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As Copenhagen is a very pedestrian city, take advantage of some spare time and stroll along the waterfront area to take in the brightly coloured buildings lining the water.  Though its quite touristy, sometimes popping into a café or sitting on an outdoor terrace here will fulfil your people-watching desires and make you realise you’re actually in Copenhagen!  Whilst strolling, don’t miss the National Museum (Nationalmuseet) which houses a huge, authentic Viking ship that has been rebuilt and sits massively in the centre of an exhibit hall.  Seeing this glimpse of the Viking culture of Denmark’s past and enjoying some of the other prehistoric artefacts and treasures in the museum was one of the highlights of my trip.

tivoli gardens

Photo credit: Stig Nygaard

If you’re looking for a bit more fast-paced adventure and fun, head over to the Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s own famous amusement park located right in the centre of the city.  The most-visited park of its kind in Scandinavia, and the third-most visited throughout Europe, Tivoli Gardens includes whimsical architecture, tons of rides including a wooden roller coaster and the world’s tallest carousel and is a great place to spend a day, especially with children.

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If you’ve got the time, head out of town to visit the gorgeous Kronborg castle on the far eastern tip of Denmark.  A UNSECO site and setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the Kronborg castle is so breathtaking, it makes you wonder why “something was rotten in the state of Denmark!”  Surrounded on all sides by water, and with Sweden just 4km across the sea, it’s easy to see how this was a strategic location for the Danes.  The castle is definitely worth a trip out of town and the gorgeous views from the location will not disappoint.

Do you want to see Copenhagen for yourself?  Fly from London from only £46 return, or from Manchester from only £73 on the last weekend of June.  It’s a fantastic city with tons to discover!

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  • I remember my love for the Little Mermaid when I was a kid, and I got excited after I found out about the Little Mermaid statue in Denmark. There's a lot to see and places to visit in Denmark, I can't believe that because of a single story I have developed such an admiration for a lovely place.
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    It is definitely a beautiful place - and worth visiting one day if you have the opportunity!
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