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Copenhagen in
Denmark - the Tourist Paradise by Stan Smith
Copenhagen in Denmark is
a tourist paradise. It has a multitude of attractions for visitors of all
types. It is also an easy city to explore.
Copenhagen in Denmark is
one of Europe's oldest capitals and home to the nation's parliament, government,
and monarchy. It is a city suited for tourists and easy to explore. It
is the nation's largest city with a population of over 1 million. It is
also the cultural center for the country featuring art, music, theater
and design. It is also known as a 24 hour party city for those looking
for a swinging time.
The city can be cold in the
winter so the most popular times to visit are in the summer months. Accommodations
range from youth hostels and budget accommodation to exclusive five star
hotels. For visitors there are many theaters, museums, art galleries and
musical entertainment choices which will make your stay in the royal city
memorable.
Copenhagen City Hall Square
in the center of the city can hold over 50.000 people for events. At one
side of the square is the world famous Tivoli Gardens which features an
amusement park which was established in 1843. It is worth a stroll around
to check out the old world village like atmosphere featuring rides and
restaurants. On the other side of the City Hall Square is the pedestrian
shopping street Strøget a excellent starting point for shopping
expeditions.
Another famous attraction
is the Amalienborg Palace which is the residence of the Danish royalty
and is actually four different palaces set out surrounding a square. At
noon visitors gather to watch the changing of the guard.
For kids there are many attractions
including the Copenhagen Zoo, the National Museum, the Aquarium or the
New Carlsberg Glyptotek. There are also public beaches within easy reach
of the city. Be sure to try out a saunas which is part of the Danish culture.
Cuisine in Copenhagen offers
a variety of choices ranging from basic meals including smorrebrod (open
sandwiches), frikadeller, (meatballs) and pølser, (hot dogs) to
the ultimate in fine restaurants. There is a growing number of North African
and Middle Eastern restaurants influenced by recent immigrants to the area.
Cafes and pubs abound as Denmark is renowned for its beer including the
world famous Carlsberg lager.
Copenhagen has a thriving
nightlife. Most nightclubs get going around midnight and are busy until
dawn. Dancing, live music, and jazz clubs are all popular night time attractions.
Copenhagen's international casino draws large crowds interested in gambling.
For opera lovers the Opera House in Copenhagen is one of Europe's most
modern and impressive buildings and features top notch opera. The Danish
Royal Theatre dates from1872 and is home to the country's highly rated
theater and ballet performances.
The Christiania area of the
city was developed in the early 1970s by hippies who developed their own
laws which were independent of the Danish government. It is now an area
famed for art and a diversity of cultures.
The famous Little Mermaid
statue is one of Copenhagen's most famous landmarks and attracts almost
one million tourists every year. Nyhavn is the old harbor area and is a
picturesque area not to be missed. Nyhavn includes many quays with boats
and is a fun area to explore.
One of the largest European
construction projects is the Oresund Bridge which was opened for traffic
in July 2000. This bridge and tunnel connects the Copenhagen area in Denmark
with Malmo in Sweden and has opened up the area to new economic growth
and development as well as sightseeing opportunities.
Copenhagen has something
for everyone! These attractions range from royal palaces and fairytale
parks to a cosmopolitan nightlife and modern shopping experiences. It's
a city not to be missed.
About the Author
Stan Smith writes for Four
Corners Hotels a hotel group offering hotels in cities around the world
including hotels located in Copenhagen. |
