Crown Prince Frederik's crown jewels

Copenhagen city tour

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August 20th 2012
Another hot day in Copenhagen - close to thirty degrees. I forget how pleasant travelling in cooler climates is - no sweaty clothes! City tours offer some advantages - they tick the box on the big sights, and they help you get a feel for the layout of the city. For instance I had no idea that Copenhagen had so much water - there are canals and islands everywhere. On the list of sights seen: ... 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