Visit Copenhagen

With its rich history full of historical buildings and ancient streets, its outstanding museums and galleries, the uniquely enchanting Tivoli Gardens and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in the world, the Danish capital has a host of attractions to suit all tastes.

Copenhagen is a vibrant, modern city whose fascinating past coexists with the very latest trends in architecture, design and fashion. This is, after all, one of the world’s great design capitals, a status that is reflected in its dynamic new buildings and stunning shops.

Copenhagen has among the most well-developed public transport in the continent. You can have various options as to how you want to tour Copenhagen, whether on foot, by bicycle, via rented car, or in any of its convenient public transportation. Copenhagen has the S-train which spans the area of the city, as well as buses and the Metro, which also cater to commuters from adjacent cities.

One of the most well-known tourist attractions in Copenhagen is actually dedicated to a popular fictional character from the world’s favorite story teller, Hans Christian Andersen. The Little Mermaid or Den Lille Havfrue is perched on rocks along the Copenhagen harbor, and is often visited by tourists who marvel in its beauty despite its smallness. Edvard Eriksen created the statue in 1913.

Here are some notable places of interest in Copenhagen, Christiansborg Palace, the Danish National Gallery, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, the Marble Church, and Kronborg Castle. Aside from the great museums, churches, old buildings, and castles that dot the cityscape of Copenhagen, there are also treats that families with kids will surely enjoy. Take for example the Tivoli Gardens amusement park, which has been around since the 1840’s. Two popular rides for big kids are the roller coasters named Daemonen and Mountain Track. There is also the world’s tallest carousel, dragon boat rides at the lake, and theater shows for the whole family.

For those who can’t get enough of shopping, Copenhagen is sure to have lots of goodies up its sleeve. You can choose to go shopping at the five storey Magasin Mall at Kongens Nytorv, or the Illum Department Store at Ostergade. For street shopping, you can stroll along the street of Stroget, where you can purchase fashion apparel, jewelry, souvenirs, and more. In terms of cuisine, you will never go hungry while in Copenhagen, as restaurants featuring local and international dishes are bountiful in the area. Whatever tickles your palate, there is sure to be something great in the capital city of Denmark.

Copenhagen’s architectural richness is one of the first things that strikes new visitors to the city. From the delightful 17th century Dutch-style town houses that line the quay at Nyhavn to the dynamic modern extensions to venerable old buildings. And the museums house impressive collections of both classic and modern – Danish and international art and design.