Train from Karlskrona on June 27,
Stay on June 27, 28, 29,
Fly to Ottawa on June 30.
Omena Hotel Copenhagen
Colbjornsensgade 5-11, Copenhagen 1652
Expedia - http://www.expedia.ca/Copenhagen-Hotels-Omena-Hotel-Copenhagen.h663117.Hotel-Information
Centrum, The Medieval city - a place of many names, but it is the historical heart of Copenhagen, dotted with church spires, historic buildings, narrow alleys and excellent shopping.
Christiansborg Palace - on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, is the seat of the Folketing (the Danish parliament), the Danish Prime Minister's Office and the Danish Supreme Court. Also, several parts of the palace are used by the monarchy, including the Royal Reception Rooms, the palace chapel and the royal stables.
Nyhavn (Danish pronunciation - is a 17th century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. Stretching from Kongens Nytorv to the harbour front just south of the Royal Playhouse, it is lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes and restaurants. Serving as a "heritage harbour", the canal has many historical wooden ships.
Amalienborg Palace (Amalienborg) - is the winter home of the Danish royal family, and is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It consists of four identical classifying palace façades with rococo interiors around an octagonal courtyard (Amalienborg Slotsplads); in the centre of the square is a monumental equestrian statue of Amalienborg's founder, King Frederick V.
The Rundetårn (Round Tower) - is a 17th-century tower located in central Copenhagen, Denmark. One of the many architectural projects of Christian IV, it was built as anastronomical observatory. It is most noted for its 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the top, and for the expansive views it affords over Copenhagen.
The Little Mermaid (Den lille havfrue) - is a statue of a mermaid in Langelinie, Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, the small and unimposing statue (with a height of 1.25 metres (4 ft)) is a Copenhagen icon and a major tourist attraction.
The Copenhagen Opera House (in Danish usually called Operaen) - is the national opera house of Denmark, and among the most modern opera houses in the world. It is also one of the most expensive opera houses ever built with construction costs well over 500 million U.S. dollars. It is located on the island of Holmen in central Copenhagen.
This district still has its share of sex shops and sleazy hotels, but has evolved tremendously in recent years and is now one of the hippest places to live, with cafes and bars dotted along its main artery, Istedgade. Immediately west of the central railway station, Vesterbro is centred around the roughly parallel streets of Vesterbrogade, Istedgade and Sønder Boulevard, which run west to the Carlsberg Brewery and Frederiksberg Park. Vesterbro is home to the largest concentration of Copenhagen hotels and is also the city’s best area for lively pubs, dance clubs and upscale, swanky lounges. Vesterbrogade is the district’s major artery and the parallel Istedgade is one of the city’s best shopping streets – try Din – Sofie Nørregaard for interesing original jewelry or the funky feminine styles at Leasara. At the far end of Vesterbrogade isFrederiksberg, a verdant district of grand villas and sprawling parks and one of Copenhagen's wealthiest neighbourhoods.
Tivoli Gardens - is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and is the second oldest amusement park in the world, after Dyrehavsbakken in nearby Klampenborg.
The Pantomime Theatre (Pantomimeteateret) - is an open-air theatre located in the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. As indicated by the name, it is primarily used for pantomime theatre in the classical Italian commedia dell'arte tradition which is performed daily. Besides this original function, the theatre leads a second life as a venue for ballet and modern dance.
Copenhagen City Hall (Københavns Rådhus) - is the headquarters of the municipal council as well as the Lord mayor of the Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark. The building is situated on The City Hall Square in central Copenhagen.
Originally laid out as a working class neighbourhood 300 years ago, it is now a thriving area notable for its many canals. The Freetown of Christiania is situated in the eastern section of Christianshavn, along with the old naval area, turned trendy: Holmen. If you’re not sure where to stay in Copenhagen, an inviting alternative is Christianshavn, just outside the city centre and east across the waters of Inderhavnen. This district is often known as ‘Little Amsterdam’ because of its cobbled streets, handsome canals and old Dutch- style houses with brightly painted façades. With an attractive meeting point in Christianshavns Torv, the neighbourhood is ideal for gazing at the canal boats drifting by. Have a stroll through the ‘free city’ of Christiania, a hippie-like commune with no shortage of charm, gaze at the architecturally bewildering Operæn opera house and admire the magnificent spire of Vor Frelsers Kirke church. Crazy lawless place in downtown copenhagen - no cops/drugs everywhere. Its a weird mix of hippy love and mad max wasteland:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freetown_Christiania
The most vibrant part of Copenhagen, especially along the main artery, Nørrebrogade, with a mix of immigrants, students, and original working-class Nørrebro-inhabitants.
Assistens Cemetery (Assistens Kirkegård) - in Copenhagen, Denmark, is the burial site of a large number of Danish notables as well as an important greenspace in the Nørrebro district. Inaugurated in 1760, it was originally a burial site for the poor laid out to relieve the crowded graveyards inside the walled city, but during the Golden Agein the first half of the 19th century it became mundane and many leading figures of the epoch, such as Hans Christian Andersen, Søren Kierkegaard, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, and Christen Købke are all buried on the premises. Late in the century, as Assistens Cemetery had itself become crowded, a number of new cemeteries were established around Copenhagen, including Vestre Cemetery, but up through the 20th century it has continued to attract notables. Among the latter are the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Niels Bohr and a number of American jazz musicians who settled in Copenhagen during the 1950s and 1960s, including Ben Webster and Kenny Drew.
A cozy neighbourhood north of the center. Less vibrant than Nørrebro and Vesterbro, and less quaint than Frederiksberg, it is the home of the famous Little Mermaid statue, and the beautifully preserved Kastellet citadel.
Once a bastion of the working class, this island with its own distinct atmosphere is booming with new development. Also home of the airport.
The suburbs west and south of the city, short on attractions apart from the good Arken art museum, it has some good beaches and camping opportunities
A visit to these green suburbs and Dyrehavsbakken, — the world's oldest running amusement park; Frilandsmuseet — the world's largest open air museum; or canoeing down the Mill River, will leave no doubt that this is an altogether different kind of suburbia. It is often colloquially known to locals as the "whisky belt", due to its often well-heeled residents.
Dyrehavsbakken ("The Deer Park Hill") - commonly referred to as Bakken ("The Hill"), is the world's oldest operating amusement park. It is located near Klampenborg (Gentofte municipality) but belongs under Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune, Denmark about 10 km north of Copenhagen. With 2.5-2.7 million visitors per year, it is the second most popular attraction in Denmark, after the more widely known amusement park Tivoli Gardens.
Links:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenhagen
- http://www.lonelyplanet.com/copenhagen
- http://wikitravel.org/en/Copenhagen
- http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g189541-Copenhagen_Zealand-Vacations.html
Really nice modern art museum: