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Copenhagen
Culture & Destination Copenhagen |
Discover
Copenhagen and Copenhagen Culture |
Copenhageners
Welcome Tourists and Visitors to Copenhagen |
A
Tribute to Copenhageners and their Vibrant City |
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The
Copenhageners and their Dynamic City |
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Copenhagen
viewed from the waters of Oresound - that hits the seashores - and
spread a fresh smell of saltwater over the coastal city. |
Destination
Copenhagen & Copenhagen Culture |
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Learn
a bit more about Copenhagen & Copenhageners - before visiting
the biggest capital in Scandinavia! |
| Connecting
Copenhagen Culture
with the rest of the World. |
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Copenhageners
and their dynamic city
When you visit Copenhagen (København) - you are in
the Danish Capital located in a major
Welfare Nation - where you will find and experience
a dynamic and vibrant city filled with more than thousand
years of history and Danish culture
with its strong values and mentality
that has influenced generations of friendly and helpful
Copenhageners - who worship their deep rooted cultural
habits and easygoing lifestyle in
an exciting metropolis atmosphere - which also is a basic
part of the Danish Cultural Heritage that
is the foundation of probably the best Welfare State
in the world with the greatest Healthcare System.
A part of this healthcare system is also beneficial for tourists
and visitors - as it includes free hospital treatment
if an unexpected sickness or accident should occur during
a temporary stay in Denmark. But always be acquainted with
your travel insurance. Copenhagen has been awarded several
times - as one of the liveliest cities in
the world - based on the Copenhageners high quality
of life. The
Danes have been awarded and crowned several
times - as being the “Happiest” and
most "satisfied" people on this
earth - and has been ranked on top of this list in numerous
occasions. The latest UN-Report also concludes
that “Joyful” citizens living
in happy communities and countries - just live longer - and
strive to cultivate their “Well-being”
continuously. Come to Denmark and experience
the "Happiest" people and
most "satisfied" citizens in this
world!
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The
more than hundred year old red lighthouse at Langelinie
- is one of Copenhagen's cultural monuments that have welcomed
tourists and visitors approaching the city from the seaside.
The lighthouse is also a popular venue for Copenhageners
and the local fishermen improving their daily catch. |
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Copenhagen
Airport at Kastrup is one of the main entrances for tourists
and visitors - who are visiting Denmark - and the airport
is also the biggest in Scandinavia with millions of international
passengers - and the main hub and transfer centre for flights
to other Nordic countries and cities. |
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Living
in Copenhagen - København |
Living
in Copenhagen - København
Whether you enter Copenhagen by ship
- train - car or
via Kastrup Airport - you properly
know that you are visiting a city that has the status
of being one of the world’s most expensive
- and the hard working and well educated
people who reside here - has for thousands of years
contributed to create and build
up this hospitable and international
metropolis by paying the highest
taxes possible in this world. Even having
these huge burdens - the Copenhageners are still quite
positive and pleased
- as they know precisely how to trace some of the
very good bargains in and around
the city - and especially how to live comfortable
and affordable using the
tremendous amounts of discounted
and low-priced offers that are available
in town.
Live like Copenhageners & blend in
It is advisable that you live like the Copenhageners
during your stay here - follow them and practice their
spending habits - contact
them and blend in with them - experience
their culture and values
- but most of all - be a part of Copenhagen’s
pulsating life together with the
Copenhageners - and live precisely as you were at
home - as there is not much difference living in this
part of a modern western civilization placed on a
very desirable latitude - and in
a trendy metropolitan hub like Copenhagen
- than in others. |
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Amalienborg
Palace from 1750 |
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The
Danish Parliament & Christiansborg Palace |
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The
four Royal Palaces and Regal Rococo Residences - Amalienborg
from 1750 - are situated in Copenhagen - and alongside the
waterfront of the active and recreational harbour area. Every
noon the ceremonial changing of the Royal Guards takes place
- and is a great tourist attraction. Copenhagen became a Royal
city in 1443. |
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The
Danish Parliament "Folketinget" - is the “Stronghold
of Danish Democracy” and situated in the premises of
Christiansborg Palace from 1928 - right in the heart of Copenhagen.
The Danish Parliament seats 179 elected members - and governing
is sill based on the Constitution from 1849 - signed by King
Frederik VII. |
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Copenhagen
- Scandinavian's Biggest Capital |
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Copenhagen
- Scandinavian's largest Capital & Royal City
As a tourist and visitor - you are also entering
Scandinavian’s largest city and the
bustling capital of Denmark that
is one of the oldest kingdoms in
the world with a constitutional monarchy. The popular
Royal Danish family - who has ancestral links stretching
back over 1,000 years - live at the
royal residence Amalienborg Palace
from 1750. Copenhagen became a Royal
city in 1443 - and the regal palace
was situated on the same spot as the present Christiansborg
Palace from 1928 - that
houses the Danish Parliament - and
is the fifth castle at this location - where
the founder of Copenhagen Bishop Absalon
built the first fortress in 1167
AC - to protect the city. Copenhagen is situated on
the islands of Sealand and Amager with its coastline
towards the waters of Oresound - that delivers a fresh
smell of saltwater over Copenhagen
- when the breeze from east hits the seashores of
the city. Visit the numerous Museums
located in Copenhagen - and soak up some of the cultural
sides of Copenhagen and Denmark - as many of the Museums
in Copenhagen have free entrance on selected days
all year long - and offer visitors a full day experience
- as well as knowledge of the Danes historical background
and their Cultural Heritage. |
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Museums
are Cultural Hotspots in Copenhagen |
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Copenhagen
offers a wide range of Museums - Art Galleries and Historical
Venues with free admission on selected days - that allows
the visitor to soak up some of the cultural sides of
Copenhagen and learn more about the city - as well as
understanding the Danish way of life and the Danes cultural
background and heritage. |
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Spectacular Nightlife Culture in Copenhagen |
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The
nightlife of Copenhagen is quite spectacular with a
widespread of entertaining venues and lively night time
scenes coloured with dinner and dance shows plus many
trendy discos that gives partygoers and nightclub lovers
a stylish taste of the diversified nightlife culture
in Copenhagen. |
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Copenhagen
- A Pleasant City - also for Culture Lovers! |
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pleasant city with contrasts - and a hotbed of culture
Since the foundation of Copenhagen - and for generations -
the Copenhagener have developed a city that is a really pleasant
- and a very special place to live
and work in - with a contrast between medieval
and historical houses - castles and churches - parks and recreations
areas - versus master class architecture that dominates the
skyline together with an extensive and effective infrastructure.
That’s also a part of the Danish History - Culture
and Heritage - which combines the varied cosmopolitan
- and cutting-edge vibe of a major city - surrounded by the
pulsating Bridge Quarters - “Nørrebro”
- “Vesterbro” and “Østerbro”
plus "Frederiksberg" and the "Christianshavns"
district on the isle of Amager - including the fascinating
“Freetown Christiania” - complemented
by the flavour of a wide range of cafés
and bistros - pubs and bars
- great eating places - splendic
ethnic eateries and entertaining hotspots
- as well as a safe and liveable
townscape - that also offers flashy discos
and exclusive nightclubs - which gives partygoers
- disco kings and queens - and nightclub aficionados a trendy
taste of the diversified nightlife culture in Copenhagen.
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Rosenborg
Castle from 1606 |
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Rosenborg
Castle from 1606 - was the summer residence of King Christian
IV - and placed way out of the city ramparts in the open countryside.
During the development of Copenhagen the castle is now surrounded
by palaces and buildings and actually situated in the middle
of the town. The Oresound and Sweden appears in the horizon. |
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Copenhagen
has seen a boom in modern architecture that covers residential
boroughs - cultural institutions and office buildings. Since
King Christians IVs many 17th century landmarks - the city
contains of a wide variety of architectural styles. Especially
the harbor front has gone trough a facelift with new buildings
and port facilities. |
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Copenhageners
from all over Denmark |
| Copenhageners
from all parts of Denmark
The 1,8 million Danes that live in Copenhagen
and the greater areas of the city are called Copenhageners
and they speak a kind of what is described as - a standard
Danish language (rigsdansk). Half of the inhabitants
are genuine Copenhageners with roots placed way back in
the cities thousand year history and the rest of the Danes
that live in Copenhagen are citizens from other parts of
the nation like Jutland - Sealand
- Funen and Lolland–Falster
- who has been fascinated of the city life - and has lived
here for many generations as Copenhageners.
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Danish
& Copenhagen Dialects plus Slang |
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Danish
Dialects in Denmark |
Danish
Dialects - and hundreds of sub-dialects - spread
across Denmark. Danske Dialekter. |
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Danish Dialects and Slang |
Minor
selection of Danish Dialects and Slang - from
all regions of the Danish Kingdom. Danske Dialekter.
Theme Poster Collection. |
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| Danish
Dialects - with over hundreds of sub-dialects |
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though Denmark only has over 5.6 million
inhabitants and is a small country in size - then
there are over fifty traditional
Danish dialects that differ from
the modern Standard Danish Language called
(rigsdansk) - which is mainly spoken in and around
the Danish Capital Copenhagen. And over hundreds
of local sub-dialects with a
strong pronunciation and local vocabulary effectively
coloured by the native Danish mother tongue -
where even more sub cultural dialects
are originated from various dialect
areas - that have been present since
King “Harald Bluetooth”
for more than thousand years ago turned Denmark
towards a Christian Culture and the Danes into
Christianity - has ever since contributed to brighten
up the Danish language into common and everyday
Danish phrases - expressions and words.
The
Danish mother tongue & dialects (Danske
Dialekter)
Unbelievably many Danes find it quite difficult
to understand each others Danish mother tongue
- which is surprisingly rather different from
the one end of this little kingdom to the other
- allowing the distinct rural and provincial dialects
to flourish during centuries - and merged it with
the modern Standard Danish Language
that has made the Danish verbal communication
very rich and diversified
- but also inexpressible for tourists and foreigners.
The hundreds of colourful Danish dialects
are still flourishing strongly - based on the
words and grammar from the Standard Danish Language
that has been spoken for numerous generations
- and will always live a protected and vital life
happily ever after. And to quote famous Danish
entertainer Victor Borge then "A
smile is still the shortest distance between two
people" - and no other type of communication
is really necessary.
A
slice of strong Danish Dialect
"Der blæst' en vældig vind
den daw ud' fra vest. (uha da da, uha da da da
da) A var en smule vild, for a sku' til en fest.
(uha da da) A kjo're o' mi' knallert - en Maxi,
den var grøn. (uha da da) Mi' pung var
fuld a peng' - a hå'd nemlig lig' få't
løn. A
hå'd en pur's med øl o' æ'
styr. (uha da da) Ja, uha, som a holdt' we' -
der var manne, de var dyre. (uha da da.) A hå'd
været niere og kywe en deodorant og en kondom
- hvis nu a sku' være heldig.
Popular
lyrics written and sung by “The Nattergale”
(The Nightingales)
English
is Obligatory
English
is compulsory from first grade at all Schools
in Denmark.
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Even
local dialects and street lingo flourish in the city
Even tough Denmark is small in size - with a population around
5,6 million speaking Danish - some Danes
find it difficult to understand each others native mother
tongue - which is surprisingly quite different from
the one end of this little kingdom to the other - allowing
the distinct rural and provincial
dialects
to flourish during the centuries - and merged it with the
Copenhagen dialects and street lingo that has made the Danish
language very rich and varied
- but also inexpressible for tourists and foreigners. |
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Many
Danish Dialects in Copenhagen |
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Copenhageners
Celebrate Anything & Everything |
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Only
5,6 million people in the world speak Danish - and some Danes
find it difficult to understand each others mother tongue
- as there are many rural or provincial dialects especially
in the Copenhagen area - which is mixed with Copenhagen dialects. |
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Danes
and Copenhageners will seldom miss any opportunity to celebrate
anything or everything - especially birthdays - wedding
anniversaries etc. - and to enjoy the very bright side of
life such as family events - or other festive occasions. |
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Copenhagen
Culture & Culturally Vibrant Metropolis |
| Copenhagen
Culture & High Standard of Living
Copenhagen
Culture originates from the solid Danish Culture - which variates
from region to region with different cultural traditions and
local customs. Besides of having a high working moral
- coexisting mentality plus an urbane food
and drinking tradition - Copenhageners after
working hours and during leisure time often enjoy their hundreds
of slow food eating places - as well as gourmet
dining and Michelin-starred restaurants
in Copenhagen based on exiting culinary menus
and Danish specialties - plus local
food dishes - exotic food specialities
and Nordic cuisine recipes. Likewise all
other Danes - they just love their beers
- red and white drops plus snaps
- "Akvavit - national
firewater" - as well as having a quite cultivated
drinking culture with all the many
bars - pubs - wine taverns
and local microbreweries spread all over
the cityscape. The Copenhageners are gifted by having a very
relaxed relation to their Christian upbringing
- and connection to their Stately and National Evangelical
Lutheran and Protestant Church (Den Danske Folkekirke) or
(Statskirke) - which gives them lot of space for social
responsibility - educational development
- and leisure activities in their hectic
city life - which is surrounded by a high
standard of living environment that is filled
with magnificent attractiveness and dazzling appeal throughout
the urban areas of Copenhagen and the Culturally Vibrant
Metropolis of Denmark.
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Celebrating
Christian Events & Holydays |
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Bars
- pubs & wine taverns
all around Copenhagen |
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Copenhageners
have a relaxed relation to their Christian upbringing - and
very few percent occupy their church pews on Sundays as church-goers
- except for family occasions - where the Copenhageners are
highly represented at Christenings - Confirmations - Weddings
- or at other Christian events or holy holidays like Christmas
and Easter. |
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The
Copenhageners just love their beers - red and white drops
plus snaps - as well as having a quite cultivated drinking
culture with all the bars - pubs - wine taverns and local
microbreweries spread all over the city - which the Copenhageners
enjoy after working hours and during leisure time. |
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Cultural
Background & Christian Traditions
A vast majority of all ethnic Copenhageners and
Danes are members of the Evangelical Lutheran
and Protestant Church of Denmark
- but a very few percent occupy their church pews on Sundays
as church-goers - except for family occasions - where the
Copenhageners are highly represented at Christenings
- Confirmations - Weddings - or
at other Christian events - as well as celebrating holy holidays
like Christmas - Easter and
Pentecost. The Copenhageners and rest of the Danes
are very faithful to their Christian religion - and participate
heavily in the celebration of all the numerous Christian
holydays related to their Protestant inheritance
- as well as having great appreciation and respect for their
thousand year old cultural background. That’s also a
part of the Danish Cultural Heritage and History. There are
almost 100 Evangelical-Lutheran Churches
located in and around Copenhagen - and some with quite a prestigious
and royal background - and some built in the early 1200s
- hedged with many centuries of Danish Church history.
See: Copenhagen Churches
See: Public Holidays & Christian
Holy Days |
Other
Religious Denominations in Denmark and Copenhagen
Numerous Churches and Places of Worship
belonging to other religious denominations than Evangelical-Lutheran
are located around Denmark - Copenhagen and in other
major Danish cities. |
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Green
Oases and Breath Holes |
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It
is quite popular to get married in Copenhagen - as 45% of
all Copenhageners select a romantic church wedding and attend
the Christian ceremony - where the bride and groom receive
the holy blessing and give their traditional vows to each
other. |
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There
are many recreational areas in and around Copenhagen for leisure
activities - and most parks and gardens are landscaped during
centuries - where locals spend many hours all year round in
these green oases and breath holes of the city. |
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| Absalon
- The Founder of Copenhagen |
The
Statue of Absalon at Højbro Plads |
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statue of Archbishop Absalon
was erected on Højbro Plads in 1902 - and
facing the Danish Parliament. |
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Visit the Statue of Absalon at Højbro Plads
The
statue of Archbishop Absalon
was erected on Højbro Plads in 1902
- and symbolically the monument faces
Christiansborg Castle - and The Danish
Parliament - where Bishop Absalon (1128-1201)
- built his castle on the little island called
“Slotsholmen” near
the city harbour around 1167.
Here he also founded the city of Copenhagen
(København) on the east coast
of Zealand. The task to build a castle - was to
protect trade on the Sound (Øresund) -
was given to him by King Valdemar I.
(Great) - (1131-1182 - ruled 1158-1182)
Read more: Absalon
- History
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For
All Genuine Dog Lovers |
Copenhagen
- A Dog friendly City |
Copenhagen
- A very Dog friendly City...
...how much is that doggie in the window
- the one with the waggley tail!
The are over 150,000 dogs in Copenhagen
The Danes just love their dogs - and there are
over 600,000 dogs registered
in Denmark - and about 150,000 in
Copenhagen and neighbouring areas - and many
families have two dogs in their household. So
the thousands of happy dog owners are quite
satisfied living in a dog friendly city like
Copenhagen. The most popular dog in Denmark
is the Labrador Retriever -
then the German Shepherd Dog
and third the Golden Retriever.
Approximately ½ million households in
Denmark own a dog - and more than 120,000
households have both dogs and
cats. The Danes just love their
dogs - which has been a household pet for generations.
In Denmark the dog has throughout history been
used for hunting - tracking - rescuing - guarding
etc. - as well as a service dog for the blind
and disabled - a police and narco dog - or just
a friend and passionate companion.
Travelling to Denmark with pets...
See:
Dog friendly City |
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The
most
popular Dog in Denmark |
Labrador
Retriever is the most popular dog in Denmark
and Copenhagen. The Retriever is very loving
- kind and compassionate to their master
- and Danes just love their dogs. |
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| Cycling
and Driving in Copenhagen
& Denmark |
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"Cycling
is a life style in Denmark" |
"Considerate
& Respectful Cycle Culture" |
Explore
Copenhagen on a cycle
Due to fair and good weather conditions in the
city from springtime - summer to autumn - and
for outdoor fun in Copenhagen - we invite everyone
to lend a cycle at your hotel
and logging site - or pay for electric bicycle
- or hire a bike at selected cycles shops - and
explore Copenhagen - with all the historical
places and cultural venues
- together with all the amusing spots the biggest
city of Scandinavia can offer. |
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is geared for different types of cycles that can
use over 350 km of safe cycle tracks in and around
the city - that can lead you out to the wide coastal
areas of Copenhagen. |
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Cultural
Venues
& Events in Copenhagen |
FREE
- FREE - FREE - COPENHAGEN - and no costly & tiresome plastic
cards required! |
Explore Copenhagen Free: Activities - Attractions
- Venues - Festivals - Events
etc.
Copenhagen have many free experiences
to explore that don't cost one Kroner (DKK) and
Copenhageners wishes to share all of the free
offers together with tourists and visitors.
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| Free
S-Train |
Free
S-Train transport every first Sunday in the month
It is also free to take your
bicycle with the S-Train every day all year round
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| Museums
- Art Galleries |
Free
entry on Wednesdays - Fridays and Sundays
Tourists and visitors can use
more than 10-14 days to visit and exploit all
the 16 national museums and art galleries in and
around Copenhagen with free admission on Wednesdays
- Fridays and Sundays. These
national venues are a gem and paradise for tourists
– visitors and foreigners – who want
to learn more about Danish history – culture
and heritage.
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| Libraries
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The
Black Diamond - The Royal Library etc.
Use the Libraries as your info
center - where you can use the internet - read
you newspaper - find travel books and literature
etc. The Royal Library owns over 1.6 million books
and literature materials. |
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| Parks
- Gardens and Leisure Areas |
Frederiksberg
Garden - The Kings Garden (Rosenborg Castle) -
Botanical Garden
- The Old Citadel - Copenhagen Lakes etc.
Most public parks and gardens in Copenhagen are
old beautifully landscape gardens from the 17th
and 18th century and are green oases for Copenhageners.
The many green areas in and around the city are
popular venues with playgrounds – lakes
– sports and picnic facilities where locals
spend many hours all year round for walking –
running - sunbathing and other recreational activities.
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| Changing
of the Guards |
Amalienborg
Palace - Royal Residence
One can Follow the Royal Guards
from Rosenborg Castle to Amalienborg Palace and
back again through the city or
vice-versa. |
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| Historical
Churches and Cemeteries |
Copenhagen
is Packed with historical Churches and Cemeteries
Many historical Churches are
placed in and around Copenhagen - with St. Petri
Church as the oldest from the mid-15th century.
The Cemeteries in Copenhagen are quite an attraction
that is different and remarkable to other resting
places and burial plots in the world. Here one
can find plentiful of history and culture that
are attached to the citizens of Copenhagen. Take
a memorial walk through a Copenhagen cemetery
and experience the grave sites with its significant
architectural design and special landscape features. |
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| Worlds
longest Shopping Street "Strøget" |
Go
window shopping on the worlds longest shopping
street
Walk from the one end of the
walking street - The Kings Square (Kongens Nytorv)
- right to the Zoo Gardens at Valby which is a
5 km walk or take one of the free bicycles in
Copenhagen and spend a day window shopping. |
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| Harbour
bath and Beaches |
Free
access to the popular Harbour Bath and Sandy Beaches
The harbour baths and the many
sandy beaches on Copenhagen coast line are very
popular and trendy sites for Copenhageners and
a great places for tourists and visitors to spend
a day and relax by cooling of in the fresh and
crystals clear waters of the Sound and the Harbour.
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| Town
Hall - Copenhagen |
Town
Hall - Copenhagen - Free admission to the Town
Hall all year
Visit the Town Hall of Copenhagen
from 1905 - situated on The City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen)
and experience Danish architecture from around
1900 and the grand city hall as well as the beautiful
city hall gardens at the back of the Town Hall.
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| The
Danish Parliament |
Visit
the Danish Parliament - "Folketing"
- at Christiansborg Castle
Everyone can visit the Danish
Parliament called “Folketinget” and
experience the meetings at Christiansborg Castle
just in the centre of the Danish democracy. The
entrance is free and the Parliament is visited
every year by nearly 100,000 people – Danes
as well as foreigners – who are among 1.200
persons working here. |
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| Yearly
and traditional Festivals and Events |
Visit
the free yearly and traditional Festivals and
Events
Jazz Festival - Blues Festival
- Cultural Harbour Festival - Night of Culture
Festival – Copenhagen Carnival - Copenhagen
Historic Grand Prix - Copenhagen Summer Dance
- Hubertus Hunt - Copenhagen Opera Festival |
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Tourist
Attractions
Photo session |
Visit
the top attractions and historical venues in Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid - Gefion
Fountain - Amalienborg Palace - Rosenborg Palace
- Marble Church - Round Tower - Amalie Garden
- The Opera and much more - see Interactive Map |
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| Nostalgic
& Vintage
Tourism Posters Promoting Copenhagen Culture. |
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Free
Cultural & Seasonal Events in Copenhagen |
Free Seasonal Events in Copenhagen - See
Event Calendar
Come and join in with the Copenhageners.
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No
costly & tiresome plastic cards required!
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| Celebrate
the Queen's Birthday |
Every
year The Queen is celebrated by Copenhageners
and tourists at Amalienborg Palace |
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| 1st
May - Fælledparken |
1st
May is the International Workers' Day celebrated
all over the world and in Copenhagen too |
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| Copenhagen
Marathon |
The
annual 14 km Copenhagen Marathon - where everyone
can join in and run around the city |
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| Whitsun
Carnival |
The
Carnival of Copenhagen is a major event of
the year every Whitsun with many spectators |
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| Summer
Dance - Fælledparken |
Join
the Copenhagener and dance with them or receive
dance lesson in all types of dances |
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| Saint
Hans Eve |
Danish
tradition of celebrating the Midsummer with
bonfires and speeches all over the country
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| Copenhagen
Jazz Festival |
The
famous and traditional Jazz Festival is spread
all around Copenhagen at various venues |
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| Copenhagen
Historic Grand Prix |
The
annual historic race with classic cars and
old timers in the streets of Copenhagen |
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| Cultural
Harbour Festival |
The
yearly Cultural Harbour festival in Copenhagen
- where everyone can participate |
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| Copenhagen
Opera Festival |
Venues all around Copenhagen - a must for
any opera lover |
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| Cup
Denmark |
Denmark Soccer Festival with more than 170
soccer teams from countries all over the world |
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| Baltic
Sail |
Regatta
with old sail ships at Elsinore - Helsingør |
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| Open
Air Opera |
Open
air opera with at Rosenborg Castle in the
centre of Copenhagen. Royal Danish Opera invites
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| Little
Mermaid - Celebration |
Every
year on the 23 August, the Little Mermaid’s
birthday is celebrated by young mermaids |
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| Swimming
the Canals |
Everyone
can participate in this swimming competition
round the 2 km canals of Christiansborg |
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| Copenhagen
Blues Festival |
More
than 50 blues-concerts all over Copenhagen |
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| The
Night of Culture |
Explore
Copenhagen and all its cultural venues and
events after dark |
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| Hubertus
Hunt - Deer Park |
The
annually Hubertus Hunt (Fox Hunt) takes place
at ”Dyrehaven” The Deer Park |
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| Skating
Rink - Kongens Nytorv |
Skate
free on ice at the traditional skating rink
at Kongens Nytorv in the winter season |
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| Christmas
Tree - City Town Hall |
Traditional
lightning of the big Christmas Tree at the
Town Hall Square |
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Tourist
in Copenhagen - København |
Sightseeing
Attractions - Historical Places and Cultural Venues
in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
is a beautiful and exhilarating metropolis filled
with more than thousand years of
rich and exciting history - interesting
attractions plus an explosion of edifying
landmarks and cultural venues
- as well as many sightseeing sites
- which are world famous and visited by millions of
tourists every year - and all year round. Copenhagen
offers loads of great exploration opportunities with
plentiful of ultimate and fascinating travel experiences
all around the city and beyond greater Copenhagen. |
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| Harbour
Bathing - Copenhagen |
Open
Air Museums are Historic & Cultural Venues |
Visit
the harbour baths and take a free cool fresh swim in
crystal clear water right in the middle of town. Copenhagen
is one of the few cities in the world that offers such
bathing facilities. |
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There
are plenty of Open Air Museums in and beyond Copenhagen
- where tourist can soak up the Danes more than thousand
years of History - and experience the Danish Cultural
Heritage. |
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Danish
Food Culture and "Smørrebrød"
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Food
Culture and Red Sausages
The food culture in Copenhagen follows primarily the
Danish food culture that has been
cultivated and improved for
many generations and centuries. Preparing and eating
food is based on cooking practice from the old
country kitchen and the cold weather
conditions in Denmark. In Copenhagen there
is a variety of ways making food in the home kitchen
- where life is experienced faster then out in the
countryside and where food consumption is depended
on the shifting temperatures and
seasons in the city. The Danish "Smørrebrød"
- open faced sandwiches with rye bread - is still
a very appetising and popular treat for school
- work - lunchtime
and picnics. Copenhageners typically
drink Beer - "Snaps"
(Akvavit) - Alcoholic Beverages -
various Soft Drinks or Milky
Drinks - and fresh tap water with their food.
At supper time a good quality wine
is often preferred together with the dinner. The quickest
"fast food" in the city is eaten at the
many sausage stands - "pølsevogne"
- where it’s a must and a great
tradition that Copenhageners enjoy
their “red pork sausages”
(røde pølser) with bread and additional
supplements. The present Danish food culture is still
very traditional and conservative
- and is nevertheless based on deep-rooted
recipes from the past - in spite of influence
from foreign countries and cultures. And Copenhagen
is the frontrunner of culinary trends and
tastes - with several awarded high class
restaurants and exquisite eating places. |
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The
National Pork Dish - Frikadelle |
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Red
Sausages - National Fast Food - Røde Pølser |
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The
juicy and tasty pork based "Frikadelle" with
brown sauce and red cabbage is the prime national dish
in Denmark - and also the favorite choice in the kitchen
of Copenhageners - plus prepared and served all over
the Danish Kingdom in different variations. |
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The
"Red Sausage" is a must plus a great tradition
to eat at outdoor sausage stands or during any parties
or festivities for any Copenhagener. The Red Sausage
“røde pølser” served in different
fast food variants is a great national treat and has
been it for generations. |
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Come
to Copenhagen
Meet the Ambassadors & main Tourist Attraction! |
Meet
the Ambassadors & genuine Tourist Attraction
Come to Copenhagen and experience the Copenhageners - who
are the born and true Ambassadors
plus the prime tourist attraction
of the city. When you are facing a genuine Copenhagener
- you’ll have probably met a Jensen -
Nielsen - Hansen - Pedersen
or Andersen - which is the most common surnames
in Copenhagen. Perhaps the Copenhagener you contact - is a
direct descendant of a legendary Viking worrier
- or a lineal royalty from the medieval period
- but you can be certain that the Copenhagener you address
- has a world record in paying heavy taxes -
and are world champions in receiving the highest gross
earnings - plus among the few inhabitants in this
world that speak Danish - and owns a bicycle
or two - and
rides happily around in one of the most admirable and exemplary
Welfare States in the World. These are a
few of many other characters that are glued to Copenhageners
with their natural position of being the real tourist attraction
that - first and foremost - replaces and outdistances historical
red bricks and landmarks - as well as primeval monuments and
statues - as the citizens are the greatest assets
that Copenhagen has. That's what makes Copenhagen so cool
for visitors - tourists and especially for Copenhageners.
See: Visitors Lounge
- Copenhagen
Cycle Culture - Happy
Danes |
360
km with Safe and Protected Cycle Tracks |
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every Copenhagener owns a bicycle or two - and they
just love to commute on their cycles to work - to school
- to do their shoping - or to other different leisure
activities - as Copenhagen offers over 360 km of safe
and protected cycle tracks in and around the city. |
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are the born Ambassadors - and the prime tourist attraction
of the city - and they will convince any visitor that
they are the happiest people living on this planet -
together with their fellow Danish countrymen - enjoying
more than thousand years of the special Copenhagen Culture.
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Freedom
Loving Copenhageners & Copenhagen Culture |
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Freedom
loving Copenhageners |
Two
happy Copenhageners flying high to welcome tourists
and visitors at one of the many beach resorts placed
around the beautiful coastlines that surround Copenhagen
- and feel themselves very fortunate if foreigners select
to visit their town for any occasion. |
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Freedom
loving Copenhageners
The freedom loving Copenhageners
feel themselves very fortunate if
foreigners select to visit their town - as the citizens
are very proud of their capital and will helpfully
guide tourist and visitors around their city. They
will also try to convince any one that Copenhageners
are the happiest people living on
this planet - and humbly claim that "My
Town Is My Castle". Most Copenhageners
are quite talkative - and speak English.
And many Copenhagen residents speak German
- French and Spanish.
Take a tour throughout Copenhagen-Portal.dk - and
find much more relevant and interesting information
about Copenhagen - Copenhagen
Citizens - and more than thousand years of
special Copenhagen Culture and History.
Test
the Copenhageners Happiness
When you visit Copenhagen - you are welcome to speak
to some Copenhageners - and ask if they actually are
the happiest people in the world
- as awarded by numerous surveys and reviews during
time - and also if they are living in the happiest
place on earth - like some studies claim
- and we presume the answer will be quite positive.
Just try!
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Most
sincerely,
Advisory Board & NewsLetter Team
George B. Moller |
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