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Copenhagen is not about little mermaids or moody princes. Even though fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen’s little mermaid is the symbol of the city, and Shakespeare’s famous Dane once moped around the area, Copenhagen is thoroughly modern, and totally hip. Whether you come for Mardi Gras in May, the jazz festivals in August, or just to see all the sights, you’re sure to get plenty of stories out of this city. And that’s no fairy tale.
Like most of Europe, summer is high season in Denmark. Correspondingly, May through September is the most popular time to visit, with July and August being the high points of high season. Winter is cold, but not unbearable. Early spring is also a good time to visit.
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Things to do in Copenhagen
Royal Palaces are an important part of the historic landscape in Copenhagen. Rosenbord, Amalienborg, and Christianborg are three palaces right in Copenhagen. Frederiksborg, the Versailles of Denmark, is just outside the city. Part of Copenhagen’s modern history is the “Free Town of Christiania.” Organized in 1971 by hippies in response to the city’s housing situation, Christiania is not what you would expect of modern Denmark. Depending on your view, the area is a wasteland of hash sellers, graffiti and unpaved streets, or a youthful political symbol filled with murals, nightclubs, and wonderfully painted houses.
Copenhagen’s museums include the Ny Carlesberg Glyptotek, which has an excellent collection of art and sculpture from the Greek, Egyptian, Etruscan, and Roman periods. The Nationalmuseet (National Museum) houses Danish historical artifacts, the Statens Museum which has a collection of 19th century Danish fine arts, and the Thorvaldsens Museum which has many extraordinary sculptures.
In addition to world-class art and cultural exhibitions, the Danish also have some truly eccentric museums. Some being the Guinness Book of World Records Museum, Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, the Erotica Museum, Medical History Museum, Tobacco Museum, Police History Museum, and the Storm P. Museum. Storm P. was a Danish cartoonist and comedian – the museum is a tribute to his work and displays exhibits about the different phases throughout his career.
Tivoli is more than an amusement park – it’s a total Danish cultural experience. Open-air concerts, dancing, theater, and other special events, as well as food stations and rides that compete for your attention. The park has existed since 1843, and you can visit the Tivoli Museum to learn about the evolution of this cultural institution.
Denmark’s main events are the hundred-plus music festivals which run almost non-stop, covering a broad spectrum of music that includes jazz, rock, blues, gospel, Irish, classical, country and Cajun. The Copenhagen Jazz Festival, held for 10 days in early July, is one of the world’s major jazz festivals. Also, the Copenhagen Summer Festival during the last week of July and the first two weeks of August is also a highlighted events. The Copenhagen Carnival, which is similar to Mardi Gras is held in May. In addition to all these great events, the city’s free park concerts are also fun festivities for everyone to participate in.
Nightlife in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a fun and lively place, for dining out and for hitting the nightlife. Stroget is a good place to start your evening, as street performers keep things lively on your way to a restaurant, cafe, or bar. The Norrebro area has a lot of clubs, which start to fill up around midnight. New clubs and bars open regularly keeping the nightlife in Copenhagen strong.
Dining in Copenhagen
Want to learn about brewing and get some free beer, too? Go on one of the Carlsberg Brewery tours. Go to Copenhagen in the summer and you’ll find a ton of great sidewalk restaurants. You’ll get a view of the river and the beautiful scenery the city has to offer. There are several different restaurants that offer anything you’re looking for from inexpensive food to fine dining with choices of various types of ethnic food.
Shopping in Copenhagen
World-class shopping and wonderful street performers can be found at Stroget, a mile-long pedestrian area that has exclusive shops and department stores. Denmark’s largest mall, the Scala Center is also in the city. If antiques and odds & ends are more your style, visit the Saturday Fleamarket on Israels Plads. Looking for a great souvenir to bring home? Amber, silver, china, and glass are traditional Danish souvenirs.
Copenhagen Travel Tips
- Musuems in Copenhagen are not open on Mondays, so plan accordingly!
- Copenhagen is known for people cycling everywhere, so beware of bikers when walking or driving around the city. Or, you can join the crowd and rent a bike from several locations throughout Copenhagen.
- Copenhagen’s main shopping area is on the longest street in Europe, so make sure you don’t burn too much of a hole in your pocket before you get to the end of the street!
