Hungary | Croatia | Montenegro | Sweden | Denmark (map)
Ottawa (YOW) to Frankfurt (FRA) 7:40pm - 8:55pm AC 838
Frankfurt (FRA) to Budapest (BUD) 12:40pm - 2:15pm Lufthansa 1338
2:15pm - Arrive in Budapest
Check-in @Zsuzsa - airbnb, Budapest
Check in and refresh
Wander around Gozsdu Udvar (Fun area to walk around in: Great Cafe's, galleries, Jewish shops, weekend art markets and a great Health Club "Holmes Place". Just around the corner from 3 synagogs...the well known Cafe Vian is always worth a visit or on Dob utca the famous Cafe Spinosa)
Dinner in Gozsdu Udvar
DAY THREE: Thursday, June 14th
Stay @Zsuzsa - airbnb, Budapest
Pest Tour:
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent István Bazilika) - The main church of Budapest is an important example of neoclassical architecture, recently renovated. The mummified right hand of Hungary first king, St. Stephen is kept in the chapel. The 96 meter high dome can be seen from anywhere in the city and inside is decorated with mosaics.
Opera House - This is one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.
House of Terror - Housed in the secret police headquarters of the communist era, this museum objectively documents the terror of the Nazi and Communist eras. Visiting is hard work, but essential for anyone wishing to understand Hungary's recent past.
Hungarian Parliament Building (Országház) - A neogothic jewel, beautifully situated overlooking the Danube. It is very much worth going inside, but you can only do that during guided tours, which are FREE for inhabitants of EU. Buy tickets in advance. Guided tours are held each day at 10, 12, 14)
DAY FOUR: Friday, June 15th
Stay @Zsuzsa - airbnb, Budapest
Buda Tour:
UNESCO World Heritage - Danube Panorama and Castle district (Buda Castle)
The Royal Palace (Királyi palota)
National Gallery (Nemzeti Galéria) - Inside the Royal Palace wings B, C and D houses an astounding collection of paintings
The Fisherman's Bastion and lookout terrace (Halászbástya) - For impressive views across the Danube to Pest
Mattias Church (Mátyás templom, aka Church of Our Lady) - Dominant neogothic church crowning Budapest's cityscape - nowadays is under reconstruction
Great Market Hall (Nagy Vásárcsarnok) - at Fővám tér the recently renovated markethall with essential atmosphere (it's at the south end of Vaci). Prices for the same items vary a lot between sellers and aren't set in stone so be sure to compare and bargain.
Dinner at Club Underground: This café and music club sits next to the Muvesz cinema on Terez Korut. It is designed to recreate the atmosphere of Emir Kusturica's movie of the same name. The difference is that you take the stairs instead of the lift into the cellar which is decked out with big, built-in factory fans and industrial lamps hanging from the ceiling. Sunday through Tuesday, it is quiet with ambient music playing in the background while weekends are reserved for 'underfunk' with local DJs on turntables and a fairly young crowd of followers.
DAY FIVE: Saturday, June 16th
Stay @Zsuzsa - airbnb, Budapest
Celertias Shooting Gallery - If you are looking for an exciting activity inBudapest, come and try shooting with real pistols, revolvers and rifles!
Széchenyi thermal bath (Széchenyi Fürdő) - Indoor open 6am - 7pm; Outdoor 6am - 10pm. Built in 1909 in the present-day City Park, this is the largest spa in Europe and probably the nicest one in Budapest. A vast bath complex amidst beautiful architecture, it contains 3 outdoor pools, including a large lap pool, at least 3 sauna rooms, and several indoor pools at different temperatures. 3,100HUF entrance fee (with locker) or 3,400HUF (with changing cabin). There's a swimming tube (a whirling corridor): round (outdoors) or rectangle-shaped (indoors) pool with artificial flow, a feature difficult to find elsewhere. Another specialty is a tradition to play chess while sitting in the water.
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Caves (Szemlő-hegyi-barlang) - Caving in Budapest ranges from well lit and renovated Szemlőhegyi cave, where you can even go to parts in a wheelchair, to some of the more extreme tours in the Pál-völgyi–Mátyás-hegyi cave system, where you have to squeeze through several meters long passages with no room to spare.
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Aquincum - was a city in the Roman times, its remains are turned into a great open-air museum. It's situated in the Óbuda district of northern Buda. There are some ruins of thermal baths, made by stones and decorated with mosaics and paintings.
Faust Wine Cellar for Apps and Drinks
DAY SIX: Sunday, June 17th
Check-out @Zsuzsa - airbnb, Budapest
Travel Day: Budapest to Dubrovnik (MS, LL, SF)
Breakfast at or around our place
Leave for airport around 9:30am (approx. 23 minutes to airport)
Budapest (BUD) to Vienna (VIE) 11:25am - 12:15pm Austrian Airlines 731
Vienna (VIE) to Dubrovnik (DBV) 12:50pm - 2:10pm Austrian Airlines 731
Pick up car rental and drive the Montenegro coast to Oliva Hotel, Budva (~1hr 40min)
We will be driving along the coast and through the Bay of Kotor so we could stop at some beaches or towns along the way before getting to the hotel
Herceg Novi, Risan
Check-in @Oliva, Budva, Montenegro
Check in and refresh
Dinner in Budva?
DAY SEVEN: Monday, June 18th
Stay @Oliva, Budva, Montenegro
NORTH TOUR
Ostrog monastery?
2 hours away...
Lopvcen (national park + monastery)
Tour around the Bay of Kotor
Plavi Horizonti (beach)
Tivat (town/beach?)
Orahovac (beach)
Perast (beach + lady of rocks)
Kotor
Dinner in Kotor (old city)
Climb the fortress walls and view the city
DAY EIGHT: Tuesday, June 19th
Stay @Oliva, Budva, Montenegro
SOUTH TOUR
Drive to Skadar lake (keep on south side of lake) stopping to enjoy scenery/swim along the way
Head back north stopping at beaches/towns along the way
Ulcinj (city + Miami beach, or is it )
Bar (city/beach)
Petrovac (town/beach)
Milocer (beach)
Przno (beach)
Sveti Stefan (town/beach)
Becici (town/beach)
Dinner in Budva?
DAY NINE: Wednesday, June 20th
Check-out @Oliva, Budva, Montenegro
Leave 7:00am-ish - drive to Dubrovnik (~2hrs)
Dubrovnik Cable Car -
Check-in @Rock Palace (ziggy) - airbnb, Dubrovnik
Walk around Ancient City Walls - (approx. 2 hours) The Walls of Dubrovnik are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the citizens of the afterward proclaimed maritime city-state of Dubrovnik (Ragusa), situated in southern Croatia, since the city's founding prior to the 7th century as a Byzantium castrum on a rocky island named Laus (Ragusia or Lave).
Old Town - Dubrovnik was heavily bombed during the Croatian War of Independence from 1991 to 1995. Almost all of the damage has been repaired; however, if you look closely around the old town, mortar damage in the cobblestone streets and bullet marks in the stone houses are visible.
Harbour - Swim in the Adriatic Sea below the old wall. In the harbour of the old town, go all around (right) along the wall, beyond the aquarium and there is a pier and some rocks where you can cool down on a hot summer day. Avoid stepping on sea urchins, which are commonly found on rocks in the sea water around Dubrovnik, especially if you are wearing no shoes. These are mostly found in clear water and are easy to spot.
The Cathedral - The Assumption Cathedral (Katedrala Velike Gospe, Katedrala Marijina Uznesenja) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Dubrovnik, Croatia. It is the seat of the Diocese of Dubrovnik
Rectors Palace - Between the Town Hall and the Church of St. Blaise on one side and the Cathedral on the other side the Rector's Palace, an outstanding monument of secular architecture, is found.
Sponza Palace - Sponza is one of the most beautiful palaces in the City, which has preserved its original form. Built 1516-1522, its form suggests possible appearance of the majority of public and private palaces in Dubrovnik before the earthquake of 1667.
The Church of Saint Blaise - constructed in 1715 in the flamboyant Venetian Baroque style. It was constructed by the Venetian master Marino Gropelli in 1706, on the commission of the Dubrovnik Senate which requested a new church on the site of the old 14th century Romanesque church.
Onofriou's Fountain - In the western (Pile) entrance of the old town, The fountain stairs are nowadays a favourite meeting place for local youth and where both the tourists and pigeons take rest and refresh themselves with cool water.
Stradun or Placa (Stradone or Corso) - is the main street of Dubrovnik, Croatia. The limestone-paved pedestrian street runs some 300 metres through the Old Town, the historic part of the city surrounded by the Walls of Dubrovnik.
Dominican Monastery - Dubrovnik's 14th-century Dominican Monastery features a lovely Gothic cloister, a working medieval well in tranquil gardens, a medieval priory church and a museum of religious artwork
St. Savior Church - (Crkva sv. Spasa) is a small votive church located in the old town of Dubrovnik. It is dedicated to Jesus Christ.
Dinner - See City guide Bars Restaurants and Shopping - Telegraph.pdf file
DAY TEN: Thursday, June 21st
Checkout @Rock Palace (ziggy) - airbnb, Dubrovnik
Travel Day: Dubrovnik to Stockholm (MS, LL, SF)
Leave by Rock Palace by 10:50am
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Leave earlier and visit Franciscan Monestery - The Pharmacy, at the Franciscan Monastery creates hand creams and other toiletries based on ancient recipes. The pharmacy is one of the oldest in this part of Europe. It has been opperating from the time of its foundation to the present day.
Return rental car at airport
Pick up car rental and drive to Karlskoga, Sweden (~ 3h)
Stay @Lake house, Karlskoga, Sweden
Relax at Lake House
DAY ELEVEN: Friday, June 22nd
@Lake house, Karlskoga, Sweden
Relax at Lake House
Midsummer Celebrations
DAY TWELVE: Saturday, June 23rd
Leave @Lake house, Karlskoga, Sweden
Leave around 10:00am and drive to Stockholm (~3hrs)
Check-in @Andrea - airbnb, Stockholm, Sweden
Soldermalm Tour - Walk around
Sodermalm - Södermalm colloquially referred to as Söder, once a working-class district, was mostly gentrified during the late 20th century. The more or less bohemian area south of Folkungagatan has recently been nicknamed SoFo (with obvious inspiration from SoHo). The area has many restaurants and pubs, many of which are convivial and particularly lively when Stockholmers have their paydays. There is at least one excellent fishmongers as well as other specialist shops and boutiques. Erstagatan, at the eastern edge of Södermalm, has excellent views of Stockholm at the northern end of the street. The hotel with the best views of Stockholm, Djurgarden and out toward the archipelago is the Ersta Hotell. Slussen ("The Lock"), the waterway lock between Södermalm and Gamla Stan, is a mass transit hub covered by road bridges. Today Slussen can appear a little rundown, and not as charming as when it was built in the 1930s but it is a lively crossing point in the city and has its charm. The major north-south street Götgatan, with many bars and shops, starts close to Slussen and passes Medborgarplatsen ("Citizens' square"), a major square surrounded by restaurants and pubs.
Folkungagatan - is a major thoroughfare and business street located at Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden.
Erstagatan - eastern edge of Sodermalm, has excellent view of Stockholm at the norther end of the street
Slussen (Locks) - is an area of central Stockholm, connecting Södermalm and Gamla stan. The area is named after the locks between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. The locks themselves allow passage between these two bodies of water (of different levels). Slussen also refers to the traffic-node created in 1935.
Gotgatan (Citizen's Square) - many bars and shops, starts close to Slussen and passess Citizen's Square, a major square surrounded by restaurants and pubs.
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Ostermalm - Östermalm is an affluent commercial and residential area. The part closest to the city center, around the Stureplan square, is the place for upmarket shopping as well as nightclubs and bars for the jet set and those who seek their company. To the north and east, the tree-lined boulevards of Narvavägen and Karlavägen, bordered by decorated stone houses, lead to the Karlaplan square. The area contains many of Stockholm's numerous museums. A protected green area, the Djurgården area of Östermalm makes up a large part of the National City Park. Södra Djurgården (Southern Djurgården) is an island, often referred to simply as Djurgården, with some of Stockholm's major tourist attractions - the Skansen open air museum, the Gröna Lund amusement park and Vasamuseet. Norra Djurgården (Northern Djurgården) has a large green, Gärdet, a small forest, and houses the campuses of Stockholm University and the Royal Institute of Technology.
Djurgården (Kungliga Djurgården) - is an island in central Stockholm. Djurgården is home to historical buildings and monuments, museums, galleries, the amusement park Gröna Lund, the open air museum Skansen, the small residential area Djurgårdsstaden, yacht harbours, and extensive stretches of forest and meadows. It is one of the Stockholmers' favorite recreation areas and tourist destination alike, attracting over 10 million visitors per year, of which some 5 million come to visit the museums and amusement park. The island belongs to the National City park founded in 1995. Since the 15th century the Swedish monarch has owned or held the right of disposition of Royal Djurgården. Today, this right is exercised by the Royal Djurgården Administration which is a part of the Royal Court of Sweden.
The Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) - is a maritime museum in Stockholm, Sweden.
Skansen - is the first open air museum and zoo in Sweden and is located on the island Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. It was founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius (1833–1901) to show the way of life in the different parts of Sweden before the industrial era.
Grona Lund Amusement Park orTivoli Gröna Lund (lit. The Green Grove) or Grönan - is an amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. It is located on the seaward side of the Djurgården island and is relatively small compared to other amusement parks, mainly due to its central location, which limits expansion. Gröna Lund is a popular venue for concerts during the summer. The amusement park has over 30 attractions. Gröna Lund was founded in 1883 by James Schultheis.
Dinner in Gotgatan?
DAY THIRTEEN: Sunday, June 24th
Stay @Andrea - airbnb, Stockholm, Sweden
Brunch Cruise (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - The Stockholm Brunch Cruise is a 3-hour boat tour in Stockholm that lets visitors enjoy the beauty of the Stockholm archipelago and great Swedish food at the same time. This popular tour departs daily at noon at Strandvagen Port (via bus: Nybroplan bus line) in Stockholm. Not offered between December 27 - January 3.
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Archipelago Tour (Stockholms skärgård) - is the largest archipelago of Sweden, and the second largest archipelago of the Baltic Sea.
Gamla Stan Tour
The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) - Built between 1697 and 1754 and located on the east side of the Old Town, the Royal Palace is the official residence of the king of Sweden, though the royal family does not actually live there and only uses it for official ceremonies. It is open to the public unless being used for a state ceremony. Tickets to The Royal Apartments, the Tre Kronor Museum, the Treasury, and Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities cost 100SEK each, with the sumptuous Apartments being the main draw. If Royal regalia is your thing, you'll probably want to pay 140SEK for a combination ticket and visit the Treasury as well. Open 10AM-4PM daily in the summer, noon-4PM
The Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan) - Sankt Nikolai kyrka (Church of St. Nicholas) - is the oldest church in Gamla Stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is an important example of Swedish Brick Gothic. Situated next to the Royal Palace, it forms the western end ofSlottsbacken, the major approach to the Royal Palace, while the streets Storkyrkobrinken, Högvaktsterrassen, and Trångsund passes north and west of it respectively. South of the church is the Stockholm Stock Exchange Building facing the Stortorget square and containing the Swedish Academy, Nobel Library, and Nobel Museum. Trångsund 1 (next to the Royal Castle, T Gamla Stan). Open daily 9AM-6PM 21 May-29 Sep, 9AM-4PM rest of year. Guided tours every Thursday at 11, free entry. Storkyrkan is the oldest church in Gamla Stan. Originating as a 13th century Gothic structure, the exterior was remodelled in Baroque style around 1740. The church is the seat of the Church of Sweden bishop of Stockholm. It contains two pieces of famous artwork: the 15th century wooden statue of Saint George and a copy of the oldest known image of Stockholm, Vädersolstavlan ("The Sun Dog Painting"), a 1636 copy of a lost original from 1535. Entrance 40SEK except for visitors to services 21 May-29 Sep.
Riddarholmen Church (Riddarholmskyrkan) - is the burial church of the Swedish monarchs. It is located on the island of Riddarholmen, close to the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden. The congregation was dissolved in 1807 and today the church is used only for burial and commemorative purposes. Swedish monarchs from Gustavus Adolphus(d. 1632 AD) to Gustaf V (d. 1950) are entombed here (with exceptions such as Queen Christina who is buried within St. Peter's Basilica in Rome), as well as the earlier monarchs Magnus III (d. 1290) and Charles VIII (d. 1470).Open daily 10AM-5PM Jun-Aug. Riddarholmskyrkan is one of Stockholm's most beautiful churches, and the only remaining medieval abbey. The structure dates back to the late 14th century. In the church, many Swedish regents are buried, including Gustavus Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) and Charles XII (Karl XII). Adults 30SEK, children 7-18 10SEK.
German Church (Tyska Kyrkan) - sometimes called St. Gertrude's Church (Sankta Gertruds kyrka), is a church in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. Svartmangatan 16A (T Gamla Stan). Open Tu-F 9:30-11:30AM, Sa-Su noon-4PM. Officially named Sankta Gertrud, this Gamla Stan church is the home of the first German-speaking parish outside Germany, giving some clue to the importance of German merchants in the history of Stockholm. On the site of the church, a German merchants' guild was founded in the 14th century. In the 16th century, the headquarters was converted into a church, which was later expanded. The interior is baroque in style, with large windows and white vaults. The church belongs to the Church of Sweden but holds services in German at 11AM every Sunday.
Nobel Museum (Nobelmuseet) - s a museum devoted to circulate information on the Nobel Prize, Nobel laureates from 1901 to present, and the life of the founder of the prize, Alfred Nobel (1833-1896). Stortorget (T Gamla Stan). Open Tu 11AM-8PM, W-Su 11AM-5PM 17 Sep-20 May, and 10AM-5PM (Tu 10AM-8PM) 21 May-16 Sep. Located in the old Stock Exchange house in the middle of Gamla Stan, this museum has lots of material on the Nobel Prize, including videotaped speeches by laureates. Admission 60SEK (students 40SEK, children 7-18 20SEK).
Dinner - Lots of restaurants in Gamla Stan
DAY FOURTEEN: Monday, June 25th
Check-out @Andrea - airbnb, Stockholm, Sweden
Travel Day: Stockhom - Chez Mark, Karlskrona
Southern and Eastern Suburbs
The Southern and Eastern suburbs consist of:
Dubrovnik (DBV) to Stockholm (ARN) 12:55pm - 3:40pm SAS 1852
Söderort or söder om Söder, the southern suburbs, are almost as diverse. The most central part, around Gullmarsplan, contains several arenas: Globen (The Globe Arena), clearly visible from most of Södermalm, host ice hockey games as well as international artist performances, the smaller Hovet and the soccer stadiumSöderstadion. Further south, Skogskyrkogården (the Woodland Cemetery) is an UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its architecture. To the southwest of the inner city, the borough Liljeholmen has a pleasant recreational area around lake Trekanten.
Vaxholm (archaic spelling Waxholm), further out northeast, is the gateway to much of the Stockholm archipelago and a hub for its passenger ferries. It is a nice town with a great waterfront view and a picturesque small-scale shopping area. It also sports the Vaxholm Castle, today a coastal defense museum.
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Leave around 10:00am (approx. 6.5 hours to Karlskrona)
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The Northern and Western suburbs consist of:
Lidingö is a largely suburban island to the north-east, best known for the Millesgården sculpture museum, Bosön, centre for The Swedish Sports Confederation, where several famous athletes work out, and Lidingöloppet, a cross-country running event each September. Though just a few kilometres from central Stockholm, the island contains many green, quiet waterfronts and even a farm.
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Kungshlomen - Kungsholmen is an island that makes up the western part of the inner city. On its eastern tip, the impressive redbrick Stockholm City Hall stands by the water. Further west, a collection of rather relaxed neighbourhood bars and restaurants can be found. West of the Fridhemsplan transport hub and the new Västermalmsgallerian shopping mall, the island becomes more suburban. Lilla Essingen and Stora Essingen are two smaller, mainly residential, islands that belong to the borough of Kungsholmen. Close to the park Rålambshovsparken is a nice natural beach, Smedsuddsbadet that suits children well. The water at Stockholms offical beaches are controlled by Miljöförvaltningen (the municipal authorities) and is sweet or brackish.
Stockholm City Hall (Stockholms stadshus or Stadshuset locally) - is the building of the Municipal Council for the City of Stockholm in Sweden. It stands on the eastern tip ofKungsholmen island, next to Riddarfjärden's northern shore and facing the islands of Riddarholmen and Södermalm. It houses offices and conference rooms as well as ceremonial halls, and the luxury restaurant Stadshuskällaren. It is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet and one of Stockholm's major tourist attractions.
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Normalm - Norrmalm is the major commercial district, with plenty of shopping opportunities. The central railway station and the T-Centralen metro hub are located in Southern Norrmalm; known as City, it is regarded as the absolute center of Stockholm. The busy pedestrian shopping street Drottninggatan (a real tourist trap in summertime) runs in a north-south direction through the area, by the square Sergels Torg. For administrative purposes, Vasastan is a part of Norrmalm, but most Stockholmers regard it as a separate neighbourhood. It is a rather large, mainly residential area which recently has attracted a younger crowd. The most central part, around the Odenplan square, offers some shopping and nightlife.
The Drottningholm Palace (Drottningholms slott) - is the private residence of the Swedish royal family. It is located in Drottningholm. (20 mins drive from Stockholm)
Sergel's torg (Sergel's Square) - is the most central public square in Stockholm, Sweden, named after 18th century sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel, whose workshop was once located north of the square.
Stay @Mark's, Karlskrona, Sweden
Relax in Karlskrona after we arrive
DAY FIFTEEN: Tuesday, June 26th
@Mark's, Karlskrona, Sweden
DAY SIXTEEN: Wednesday, June 27th
Leave @Mark's, Karlskrona, Sweden
Leave Marks around 0:00am (approx. 3 hours to Copenhagen)
Stop along the way:
Check-in @Omena Hotel, Copenhagen
Explore Christianshavn - 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
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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.
DAY SEVENTEEN: Thursday, June 28th
Stay @Omena Hotel, Copenhagen
Indre By - 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.
DAY EIGHTEEN: Friday, June 29th
Stay @Omena Hotel, Copenhagen
Gammel Strand - Many unusual and quaint little shops line the streets branching off from Stroget, such as Kompagnistrade, an antiques andcraftslined street. The more upscale shopping area is between Amagertorv and Ostergade/Kongens Nytorv. Along the streets just north of that section, you'll find the trendy, exclusive fashion shops, mostly in Kronprinsensgade and Gammel Mont.
Norrebro Tour - Assistens Cemetery - 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.
Vesterbro Tour - 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.
DAY NINETEEN: Saturday, June 30th
Check-out @Omena Hotel, Copenhagen
Leave hotel around 10:00am (approx. 20 mins to airport)
Travel Day: Copenhagen - Ottawa (MS, LL, SF)
Copenhagen (CPH) to Toronto (YYZ) 12:25pm - 2:50pm AC 883
Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa (YOW) 4:10pm - 5:09pm AC 458