A Break in Copenhagen
A city of enchanting regal palaces
A visit to Copenhagen will enchant all ages with the city’s fairytale history and ‘olde worlde’ charm. It is a compact and attractive city and it is filled with history rivaled by its location with it nestling between Langeline harbour and the pretty Nyhavn Canal. If you visit Copenhagen you will uncover some colourful history dating all the way back to the Vikings and the city boasts a mass of museums and galleries to wander round.
The charming statue of the Little Mermaid can be seen basking herself in front of the harbour and is definitely a must see. The Danish capital is filled to the brim with royal palaces, such as the ornate Princes Palace, which houses the Danish National Museum, and Christiansborg Palace which is a stately home that could possibly have come from the mind of Hans Christian Andersen.
Colourful art and architecture
Copenhagen is one of the cleanest and greenest cities in Europe and it is small enough to explore easily on foot or by bicycle. The historical Nyhavn Canal area is an ideal starting point during a break in Copenhagen and it features an array of colourful traditional timber houses, a bustling market and plenty of waterfront cafes. It is also Copenhagen’s most vibrant district when the sun goes down as it has a multitude of bars, jazz clubs and late night eateries. From this district the National Gallery and Museum of Decorative Arts are just a short distance away and highlight the city’s artistic heritage since medieval times.
Magical days out
There is absolutely no denying the appeal that Copenhagen has to offer with so many attractions and its enchanting history to explore. An absolute must-see attraction is the original Legoland theme park at Billund which is sure to excite children and nostalgic parents. You should definitely see the world famous Tivoli Gardens, as it is packed full of fun with its amusement theme park and acres of landscaped gardens.
The Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens, the popular amusement park, which was founded in 1843, enjoys a supply of high-class restaurants and stages for both music and theatre. It is just a few minutes walk from the City Hall Square which is in the centre of Copenhagen. You can enjoy pantomime theatre which dates back to 1874 or perhaps something faster-paced with rides such as ‘The Deamon’, ‘The Golden Tower’ and ‘The Monsoon’. They perform rock concerts every Friday on the open-air stage as well as classical music, ballet and international shows at the Tivoli Concert Hall.
