Top 10 Copenhagen

130 Pages·2018·26.99 MB·English

by  DK Publishing

EYEWITNESS TRAVEL
TOP
COPENHAGEN
ANTONIA CUNNINGHAM
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Top 10 Copenhagen The Top 10 of
Highlights Everything
Welcome to Copenhagen ..............5 Moments in History .....................36
Exploring Copenhagen .................6 Churches ......................................38
Copenhagen Highlights ...............10 Landmark Buildings ....................40
Harbour Sights .............................12 Sights of Royal Copenhagen .......42
Tivoli ..............................................14 Museums and Galleries ..............44
Rosenborg Slot and Hans Christian Andersen
Kongens Have ..........................16 Sights ........................................46
Latin Quarter ................................18 Outdoor Activities .........................48
Kongens Nytorv and Nyhavn .......22 Off the Beaten Track ....................50
Amalienborg and Children’s Attractions ..................52
Frederiksstaden .......................24 Performing Arts and
Statens Museum for Kunst .........26 Music Venues............................54
Christiania ....................................28 Nightlife Venues ...........................56
Nationalmuseet ...........................30 Gay and Lesbian Venues .............58
Slotsholmen .................................32 Restaurants ..................................60
Shopping Districts ........................62
Copenhagen for Free ...................64
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CONTENTS
Copenhagen Streetsmart
Area by Area
Tivoli North to Gothersgade ........68 Getting To and Around
Nørrebro, Østerbro and North Copenhagen ...........................108
of Gothersgade .........................76 Practical Information .................110
Vesterbro and Frederiksberg ......86 Places to Stay .............................114
Christianshavn and Holmen .......92
Beyond Copenhagen ....................98 General Index .............................118
Acknowledgments .....................124
Phrase Book ...............................126
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Top 10 Copenhagen ❮❮ 5
Welcome to
Copenhagen
Welcome to Copenhagen, the cultural capital of northern
Europe and birthplace of hygge. A charming, compact city
where opulent palaces stand shoulder to shoulder with
modern architectural masterpieces, the Danish capital
can be experienced in a multitude of different ways. With
Eyewitness Top 10 Copenhagen, it’s yours to explore.
Copenhagen has royal credentials that are clear the moment you
set foot on the city’s cobblestone streets, with magnificent palaces,
castles and churches dominating the skyline. But even with its regal
past (it’s home to the world’s oldest monarchy) casting a long
shadow, Copenhagen remains a dynamic, modern city with much to
offer even the most museum-wary traveller – from world-class
restaurants, hip nightlife and high-end boutiques to breathtaking
parks, urban beaches and cosy cafés.
It’s no coincidence that Denmark is often cited as the happiest
nation on earth. Danes may be direct – and their humour dry – but
they know better than most how to enjoy the finer things in life.
After all, hygge – the Danish lifestyle trend that loosely translates
into a feeling of warmth and cosiness – is now almost as popular
outside of Denmark as one of the country’s other great exports: beer.
Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide
brings together the best of everything the city has to offer, from
vibrant Vesterbro to stately Slotsholmen and beyond. The guide
gives you useful tips throughout, from seeking out what’s free to
avoiding the crowds, plus seven easy-to-follow itineraries, designed
to tie together a clutch of sights in a short space of time. Add
inspiring photography and detailed maps, and you’ve got the
essential pocket-sized travel companion. Enjoy the book, and
enjoy Copenhagen.
Clockwise from top: Christiansborg Slot, the interior of Grundtvigs Kirke, houses on Nyhavn,
the Frederiksborg Slot gardens, ceiling of Marmorkirken dome, Amalienborg sentries, street
art in Christiania
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the Viking exhibition. Next, go to
Two Days in Slotsholmen (see pp32–3) and visit
Copenhagen the Royal Stables before taking a tour
of the Royal Reception Rooms at
Day 1 Christiansborg Slot. Climb the palace
MORNING tower for amazing views. Stop at the
Set sail from Nyhavn (see pp22–3) Tower Restaurant for an innovative
on a canal tour, then stroll along the spin on a smørrebrød (open sandwich).
promenade past the Royal Danish AFTERNOON
Playhouse. Follow the harbourside Head southwest on Stormgade to Ny
path until you reach Amalienborg Carlsberg Glyptotek (see p70), before
(see pp24–5), where you can watch crossing Tietgensgade and exploring
the changing of the guard. Have Tivoli (see pp14–15). After spending
lunch at Kompasset (see p75). a couple of hours here, exit onto
AFTERNOON Vesterbrogade and walk east towards
Head west on Gothersgade until you the Latin Quarter (see pp18–19) for
reach Kongens Have (see pp16–17). sightseeing and shops.
Stroll through the gardens, then
continue to Rosenborg Slot (see pp16–
17) to see the crown jewels. Walk Four Days in
north on Øster Voldgade and visit Copenhagen
Statens Museum for Kunst (see pp26–
7), finishing the afternoon by having a Day 1
drink at Torvehallerne KBH (see p63). MORNING
Start the day with a visit to Statens
Day 2 Museum for Kunst (see pp26–7), then
MORNING cross Georg Brandes Plads and
Begin the day at Nationalmuseet make your way to Rosenborg Slot
(see pp30–31), making sure to visit (see pp16–17). Take a guided tour of
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until you reach Kødbyen, where you
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the 17th-century palace before exiting
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Head east to Marmorkirken, and then MORNING
on to Amalienborg (see pp24–5). Stop Begin the day with a coffee at one of
at Ida Davidsen (see p83) for lunch. the many cafés along Studiestræde
AFTERNOON before exploring into the bustling
Walk west, stopping to admire the Latin Quarter (see pp18–19). Head up
Gefionspringvandet and St Alban’s Store Kannikestræde to Rundtårn,
Church before crossing the foot- and then hike to the top. Continue
bridge into Kastellet (see p80). See into Nyhavn (see pp22–3) for lunch.
the Little Mermaid (see p80) from the AFTERNOON
fortress ramparts, then catch a 1A Take a boat tour of the canals and
bus into Kongens Nytorv (see pp22–3). jump off at Holmens Kirke (see p41).
Stroll along Strøget, then have a Walk west along Gammel Strand,
drink at one of Amagertorv’s cafés. passing Rådhus (see p70) before
turning onto Vesterbrogade. Take a
Day 2 left into Tivoli (see pp14–15), and spend
MORNING the afternoon wandering the beautiful
Start the day at Nationalmuseet 19th-century pleasure gardens.
(see pp30–31) and museum-hop on
Slotsholmen (see pp32–3) before
popping into the Royal Stables. Take
a torchlit tour of the ruins under
Christiansborg Slot.
AFTERNOON
Cross the harbour (see pp12–13) and
enter Christianshavn. Turn right to
visit the Christians Kirke (see p93) on
Strandgade, then head east until you
reach the canal, crossing the bridge
on Sankt Annæ Gade and arrive at Vor
Frelsers Kirke (see p94). Spend the Tivoli Gardens has manicured
afternoon in Christiania (see pp28–9). lawns, flowers and fountains.
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Top 10 Copenhagen
Highlights
Fishing boats on the water in the
historic district of Nyhavn
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