Royal Denmark – Denmark Travel Guide

The best thing about visiting a country like Denmark is that we can find many cities, all highly recommended to enjoy during our stay in a country like Denmark, a very pleasant place to learn and that you will secure a good feeling when end of your stay in any of the cities feel like you know at all times, as in Copenhagen, which besides being the capital, is a very interesting city for other reasons and may be a good city to start your trip Copenhagen.

It is an attractive city by the number of monuments that we meet as we pass by the natural landscape at its disposal for the peace that prevails in its streets and many other things that you will sure to draw attention, but also is a perfect city for shopping as the shops and the shops you can find in many central points of the city, so you can enjoy during your visit in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen is a classic destination in the people who visit Denmark every year, which are increasingly numerous and enjoyed much of this green and pleasant city, where you discover a series of beautiful scenery, meet history and other things of interest for all tourists. It’s the least a city that simply will be worth and where you can spend a pleasant holiday.

Next to the square of Copenhagen is the Tivoli, the oldest amusement park in the world. A beautiful place that combines the beauty of its gardens and walks with the fun of its attractions.

The park was built in the mid-nineteenth century, and retains the charm of the places of other times they continue to play its role.

Although there are some modern attractions, it is precisely that the main attraction of the park. There is a park for those seeking big adrenaline rush. The attraction is perhaps to combine the old and current, and provide a space for everyone: young and old.

It is best to plan the start of the visit in the afternoon, before dark, to appreciate the transition from natural colors to the romantic atmosphere of the illuminations.

Keep in mind also that we plan to have dinner at Tivoli must be done no later than eight o’clock, because after nine restaurants stop serving hot food and some of them close directly, which can misplace a bit .

For those who want to spend some pocket can be tested in the boat-restaurant located in a small inland lake.

Another option is to ‘de tapas’, but the Danish smørrebrød typical testing, cold dishes very appreciated by the Danes.

The gardens and paths create a special atmosphere, perhaps because the retention of the ’something’ of the nineteenth century. It’s a romantic place despite the quiet bustle and attractions invite you to share a good time.

And of course, Tivoli is a fun and for fun.

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It is one of the most popular areas of the city of Copenhagen, for both city residents and tourists. An ideal place for a stroll and a drink at the numerous bars and cafes.

Nyhavn (new harbor) was built in the late seventeenth century as a channel allowing access to the sea from the ancient city of Copenhagen.

As time grew into the area inhabited by fishermen and sailors. And later in a notorious neighborhood.

The expansion of the city to the sea eventually absorbing the Nyhavn, now part of downtown Copenhagen.

The Nyhavn canal is a precious present, punctuated by the typical houses with facades of colors (some of them dating from 1681) that give rise to one of the most famous postcards of Copenhagen. In the channel are often many wooden boats moored, which help create a special atmosphere that brings us to the past.

The anchor located at the beginning of the channel is a memorial to Danish sailors who lost their lives during the Second World War.

From Nyhavn boat excursions depart going through the city of Copenhagen through their channels. It is a very nice to meet some of the most representative monuments and buildings of the city.

Nyhavn is also an ideal area for walking and a few beers on the terrace (weather permitting) or inside the bars, pubs and cafes of different styles that can be found on this street.

Radhuspladsen is one of the most famous and liveliest of Copenhagen and one can say that is the nerve center of the Danish capital.

The square itself is a great public space, a reference point for the inhabitants of Copenhagen.

The City Hall, built in 1903, is rectangular. Its facade and perimeter are decorated with many statues of Norse mythology, especially dragons and snakes. Inside you can visit the astronomical clock of Jens Olsen, a jewel of engineering in the first half of the twentieth century.

There are also guided tours to the top of the tower of City Hall, which at a height of 105 meters offering breathtaking views of Copenhagen.

Radhuspladsen is surrounded by large buildings, among which eg Hotel Palace, built in the early twentieth century

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On the island of Ven, located between Denmark and Sweden on the Oresund Strait, are the remains of Uraniborg, the castle was built by the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.

By the late sixteenth century, a famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe built a castle (Uraniborg) on the island of Ven to be used as an observatory.

Uraniborg became a research and study center which grew to more than 40 astronomers working at facilities. .Later Brahe decided to build Stjernborg (castle of the stars), an underground observatory that allowed to obtain more accurate astronomical measurements.

Stjernborg The observatory was completed in 1584, making it the first astronomical observatory created exclusively for accurately measuring the positions of stars and the orbits of the planets.

1950 Archaeological excavations revealed the remains of the observatory buildings and the reconstruction of the upper complex.

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The famous brewer Carl Jacobsen (Carlsberg beer) donated to the public in the late nineteenth century, its collections of modern and ancient art. The Danish Government and the city of Copenhagen were responsible for building the museum, which opened in 1906.

The Glyptotek is formed by the two original buildings separated by the Winter Garden, together with Henning Larsen building that includes a collection of French painting. Glyptotek name refers to the collection of sculptures.

The collection of ancient sculptures traces a route from the Near East (Sumer, Babylon and Assyria), through ancient Egypt, and the collection of Greek sculptures, considered one of the best in the world, the Etruscan art and the rich collection of Roman art.

The modern collection consists mainly of Danish paintings and sculptures (the so-called Danish Golden Age) and French of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It includes over 30 works by Rodin.

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Overview and some practical information that can be helpful when planning a trip to Denmark.

Denmark is in northern Europe between the North Sea and Baltic Sea. It is one of the three Scandinavian countries.

The country consists of a peninsula (Jutland – Jutland) and 406 islands!

The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen (Kovenhavn) and is located on the island of Zealand (Zealand)

The official currency is the Danish krone. In some establishments accept cash payments in euros, but it is advisable to always use the local currency.

The official language is Danish. Most Danes speak English fluently, especially in major cities. In rural areas we can find stores who only speak Danish.

Electricity in Denmark is 220 volts / 50 Hz

The wall sockets will usually be compatible with connectors of the type CEE 7 / 16 (Europlug Unearthed 2.5 A/250 V) used in most European countries, including Spain, for low power devices.

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In the center of Odense (Denmark) and very near the former home of Hans Christian Andersen, is the Den gamle Kro restaurant.

We discovered by accident one rainy night and blizzards, the kind that feel like being at home, next to the stove. But if you stay at a bed & breakfast alternatives are out and dinner snacks. And fortunately we decided to leave.

The Den gamle Kro is Nedergade (street Neder) and is one of the oldest buildings in Odense, with more than 300 years behind them.

When we entered the restaurant we were impressed: this is a really friendly site. The decor is a bit mixed but very well integrated with the different spaces that are part of the premises. The lighting, the details of presentation … Everything you need to create a charming atmosphere.

This museum holds the remains of five Viking ships rescued the late twentieth century the waters of the fjord. It is believed that the ships were sunk in the mid-eleventh century by the people of the city to block the fjord and to avoid any imminent attack from the sea.

Roskilde is one of the oldest cities in Denmark. Located inside Zealand (the island where Copenhagen is also), on the southern edge of a large fjord that connects with the North Sea.

It was one of the most important Viking towns, no doubt by its unique strategic position and became the capital of what is now Denmark.

The train is the easiest way to get to Roskilde from Copenhagen, as the two cities are a little over 30 miles.

One of the symbols of the city is the Cathedral, the Gothic style, declared Patrimony of Humanity. It was the first cathedral built in brick, practically the only value possible in a country where there are no mountains to extract stone.

Another point of interest, and that impressed me most to me personally is the Viking Ship Museum (Vikingeskibsmuseet)

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First thing we went by train to Elsinore (Helsingør) to visit the famous Kronborg Castle, setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

The Danish town of Elsinore (Danish Helsingør) is located in northeast Zealand, some 40 kilometers north of Copenhagen.

We left by train from Central Station (Hovedbanegården) first thing in the morning with the intention to visit Kronborg Castle, and little else … We plan to collect the rental car and go to Odense to arrive before six o’clock.

Kronborg Castle is a fortress built by Frederick II between 1574 and 1585. It is situated in the narrowest part of the Øresund, the strait between the coast of Sealand and the coast of Sweden. The cities located at either end of this bottleneck are Helsingor (Denmark) and Helsingborg (Sweden).

His position of strength is no accident. The castle was built expressly to force the ships that crossed the strait to pay a toll.

The appearance of the Danish castle has few similarities with the image of the castle to which they are used for example in Spain. Perhaps these are more like fortified palaces.

Kronborg Castle in the Renaissance style is one of the largest in Northern Europe and has been declared a World Heritage Site. The room inside the fortress is truly impressive.

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