Blogs from Copenhagen, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europe - page 12

I arrived safely in Denmark went on a tour on another hop on hop off bus, as its good way to find out lots of local info. Denmark prides it’s self on having happy people who have close families and friends. Not many people own cars here because the import tax is 180%! So most people bike. Denmark is of course the home of Hans Christian Anderson, the famous children’s author. We went to the spot where there is a statue of the Little Mermaid, that is over 100 years old. As you can see in the photos it’s a very popular tourist site. Following this I spent the afternoon in the “new Harbour” I’m not sure why they call it new its 350 years old. In this area is a house where Hans Christian Anderson ... read more

Today we woke to another fine day and put our bags out at 7:00 and after breakfast left at 8:00 for the 4-hour drive to Copenhagen. We headed south to Malmo and took the mighty 5-mile-long Oresund Bridge, which links Sweden with Denmark, across the Kattegat sea area to Copenhagen. Upon arrival in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, we explored a lovely market selling fruits, vegetables, scrumptious-looking deserts, flowers, and other goods. A local tour guide joined us to take us on a tour of this beautiful city. We viewed the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum, National Museum and Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Daniksh Parliament, Prime Minister’s Office and Superior Court. We continued on to the colorful 17thcentury harbor district of Nyhavn, and Amalienborg Palace, the winter residence of the Danish Royal Family as well ... read more

Over the last year we’ve been making our way around various European cities and Copenhagen was next on the list! Although it is not as well known as Rome or Paris, it often appears on top 10 lists of alternative European cities to visit and it’s only 1 hour 40 minutes away from the UK so we thought we’d head there next. I booked our flights earlier in the year with Easyjet flying from London Stansted for £68.98 each return departing at 7am on Saturday 28th June. I used my usual hotels.com to book our hotel. I looked over several days at the different options and gave up each time due to the prices, which are comparable to London. I eventually settled on Cabinn Hotel, which is a couple of streets south of the central train ... read more

Yesterday, we visited Hamlet's Castle, Elsinore, or Kronberg. It was a long train ride out, particularly because we had to switch trains at Klampenborg. It appeared to be a temporary situation, although I couldn't read the signs (all in Danish), I could see that it was one of those transportation change notification signs we have on our own MBTA. Overall, I have to say I love having access to Google Maps, because it's directions forewarned me of the situation, instructing me to get off at Klampenborg and board a different train for Helsingor. When we arrived, it was pouring down rain unexpectedly - no rain had been forecast for Copenhagen. (Having learned this lesson about weather, I have since added Roskilde to my Yahoo Weather, and we are not going today, as it will rain at ... read more

We spent a good chunk of change on the Copenhagen Card, and I'm here to explain why it's worth it. The biggest savings is on transportation. It takes you from the airport and back (except for us, as we're staying for 6 days and had a 5 day card). It can take you as far as Roskilde, Lejre and Helsingor. Within the city, you won't think twice about jumping on a bus or a metro to get around, saving your feet a long walk. It's especially a great deal with kids, since up to two kids can join the adults for free, and kids especially don't tolerate as much walking. This, I know from experience. After all, they have to move their legs twice as fast to keep up with us. Then it gets you the ... read more