Copenhagen Things to Do Tips by kris-t

Christiansborg Castle Christiansborg Palace Review

Christiansborg Castle is a complex of government buildings, including the Parliament, Supreme Court, and Prime Minister's office.

The current Christiansborg actually is the third castle. It was built from 1907 to 1928 (the first one was completed in 1745).
Original tiles were replaced with copper in 1937-1938. Later a weather vane with two crowns was added to the tower and at 106 meters became the tallest tower in the city.

The royal family has not lived at Christianborg for over 200 years but still uses the palace for special occasions.

Admission: 45 DKK for children; 95 DKK for adults; 75 DKK for groups; 75 DKK for students

Address: Prins Jørgens Gård 1, Copenhagen

Phone: 33 37 55 00

Website: http://www.folketinget.dk

City Hall Radhus - City Hall Review

Copenhagen City Hall (Københavns Rådhus) is the headoffices of the municipal council as well as the Lord mayor of the Copenhagen Municipality.

The current building was build in 1893-1905 in the National Romantic style.

Copenhagen City Hall has also very impressive interiors.

Address: The City Hall Square

Directions: Center of the city

Website: http://www.copenhagen.com/tourism/landmarks/city_hall.asp?Menu=Tourism

Børsen Børsen - Stock Exchange Review

Børsen (mean: The Stock Exchange) is a gorgeous Dutch renaissance style building on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen wich was built in 1619–1640 .

It housed the Danish stock-market until 1974.

The three crowns at the top of the building (reaching a height of 56 meters) represent the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Address: Børsen, 1217 København K

Directions: Steps from Christiansborg

Phone: 3374 6573

Website: http://www.borsbygningen.dk/hist.htm

Rosenborg Castle Rosenborg Palace & Kongens Have Review

The Castle is situated in The King's Garden the oldest royal garden, also known as "Rosenborg Castle Garden".

The castle was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606 and used by Danish regents as a Royal residence up to 1710.

The castle is open to the public for tours and houses a museum exhibiting the Royal Collections.

Opening Hours:

May 1 - May 31 10am - 4pm
Jun. 1 - Aug. 31 10am - 5pm
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31 10am - 4pm
Nov. 1 - Dec. 21 Castle 11am - 2pm

Adults 80 kr.
Children (0-17 years) Free admision

Address: Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 København K

Other Contact: booking@dkks.dk

Phone: 33 15 32 86

Website: http://dkks.dk/english

The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Review

The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is a museum of antique sculpture from the ancient cultures around the Mediterranean including Egypt, Rome and Greece.

Great collections comprise more than 10,000 works of art.

The Egyptian Collection has more than 1,900 pieces

The French Collection includes works by David and Manet, as well as a large collection of Impressionist painters - Monet, Bonnard and Cezanne.

You can see my favorite Auguste Rodin's 'The Thinker' in the museum garden.

OPENING HOURS:
Tuesday - Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday closed

Address: Dantes Plads 7, DK-1556 Copenhagen V

Other Contact: http://eshop-glyptoteket.dk/defa

Phone: (+ 45) 33 41 81 41

Website: http://www.glyptoteket.com

Tivoli Gardens Tivoli Review

Tivoli Gardens is historic Copenhagen amusement park and one of the most popular tourist destination.

Tivoli was opened in 1843 on the western edge of the city whish today it is in the center of Copenhagen.

Tivoli is at its best at night with its 100,000 colored lanterns light up.

Entry fee: about 68 Kroner

Address: Vesterbrogade 3, benhavn V

Phone: 33 15 10 01

Website: http://www.tivoli.dk

Nyhavn Harbor Nyhavn Review

Nyhavn Harbor in Copenhagen is the old sailors' quarters and the home of Hans Christian Andersen.

It has been converted into colorful trendy cafes, bars, and jazz clubs.

It's also the best place to take a tour on one of the many Copenhagen harbor cruise and canal cruise boats.

Address: Nyhavn Harbor, Copenhagen

City Hall Square Rådhuspladsen - Town hall square Review

City Hall Square is the largest square in Copenhagen.

The foundation stone was laid down by crown prince Frederick on July 1894 (the day of his 25th wedding anniversary). The square was inaugurated in 1905.

You will be impressed by National Romantic style.

On one side of the square is the location of the Tivoli and on the other side of the square the famous pedestrian street Strøget begins.

Address: Rådhuspladsen, Copenhagen

Directions: Downtown

Website: http://www.copenhagen.com

Little Mermade Little Mermaid Review

The bronze statue of the Little Mermaid was unveiled on Aug. 1913.

Interesting that the statue displayed in Copenhagen harbour has always been a copy. The sculptor's heirs keep the original at an undisclosed location.

It seems as a right move: the statue has been damaged and defaced many times since the mid-1960s for various reasons, but has been restored each time.

Address: Langelinie, Copenhagen, Denmark