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The Fast Train to Koebenhavn

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August 31st 2010
From Stockholm we took the X2000 bullet train to Copenhagen, Denmark for a quickie one-day visit. The X2000 train has a top speed of 124 miles per hour. Its not an entirely smooth ride and not for those prone to motion sickness. But it does the task of traversing the country quite well. We reached Copenhagen in 5 hours. Copenhagen has a western European feel to it. And more of a "party" ... read more

Europe » Denmark » Region Hovedstaden » Copenhagen

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Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now th... ... read more