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Copenhagen Jazz Festival

Copenhagen Jazz Festival is an annual event held in week 27 and week 28. In those weeks you will be able to experience different genre of Jazz played at jazz clubs, venues and outdoors on the streets from the afternoon to late evening.
Many of the events are quite free to join. It is a popular festival which is enjoyed by locals and tourists.

You can find the program of the festival on their website.

My own experience: I enjoy walking through Copenhagen and listen to the jazz music.
Sometimes I do stay and sit on a bench, but I enjoy the music. It is a festival which I highly
recommend.

In Danish: Copenhagen jazz festival er en årlig begivenhed der afholdes i uge 27 og I uge 28. I ugerne vil du kunne opleve forskellige genre indenfor Jazz blive spillet på jazz klubber,
spillesteder og ude i det fri på gader og stræder fra om eftermiddagen til sen aften.
Mange af arrangementerne er ganske gratis at deltage i. Det er en kærkommen festival der
nydes af københavnere og turister.

Du kan finde programmet for festivalen på deres hjemmeside.

Min egne erfaringer: Jeg nyder at gå igennem København og lytte til musikken. Nogle gang gør jeg ophold og sætter mig på bænk, men jeg nyder musikken. Det er en festival, som jeg varmt kan anbefale.

Facts: Phone: +45 33 93 20 13, web: www.jazz.dk

Imperial Cinema

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Imperial cinema was built in 1961 and is located in the center of Copenhagen. The cinema is Scandinavia’s largest movie theater with 1002 seats the theater is the most preferred host for the gala premiere.
In 2013, the cinema went through a complete renovation and was brought up to date in terms of comfort, screen, lighting and technology.

My own experience: I have come to Imperial cinema for many years. It is one of my preferred movie theaters when I want to see a magnificent film. A movie that I highly recommend.

In Danish: Imperial biograf blev bygget I 1961 og ligger i centrum af København. Biografen er Skandinaviens største biograf og med 1002 sæder, er biografen den mest fortrukne vært for gallapremiere.
I 2013 gennem biografen en totalrenovering og blev gjort tidssvarende til forhold til komfort, lærred, belysning og teknologi.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er kommet i Imperial biograf i mange år. Det er en af mine fortrukne
biografer når jeg gerne vil se en storslået film. En biograf som jeg varmt kan anbefale.

Facts: Biograf Imperial, Ved Vesterport 4, 1612 Copenhagen V, phone: +45 70 13 12 11,
web: www.kino.dk/

Planetarium

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Planetarium was built in 1988 and opened its doors in 1989. The building is designed by
architect Knud Munk.
Planetarium has a permanent exhibition about space and planets. It also has a great program with films shown in 3D. It may be film about planets, wildlife or computer graphic films.

My own experience: I have come to the planetarium since I was quite small. I have seen the
exhibition and various films in the domed hall. It is the place that I highly recommend for both children and adults.

In Danish: Planetariet blev bygget i 1988 og åbnede dørene I 1989. Bygningen er tegnet af arkitekten Knud Munk.
Panetariet har en permanent udstilling om rummet og derudover har et stort program med film der vises i 3D. Det kan være film om planeter, dyrelivet eller en computergrafisk film.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er kommet i Planetariet siden jeg var ganske lille. Jeg har set
udstillingen og forskellige spændende film i den kuppelformet sal. Det er sted som jeg varmt kan
anbefale til både børn og voksne.

Facts: Tycho Brahe Planetarium, Gammel Kongevej 10, 1610 Copenhagen K, phone +45 33 12 12 24, web: www.planetariet.dk/

Grand Cinema

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Grand theater was founded in the early 1900s and is one of Copenhagen’s oldest cinemas. It is located in the center of Copenhagen, close to the shopping street Strøget.
Grand cinema is known for its film program that is different from the other cinemas.
They show many high quality European films and they have many French films in the program, due to their French theme weeks.

My own experience: I have come to Grand cinema for many years. It’s a cozy cinema showing European films which either have been nominated or won awards. It’s a cinema that I highly recommend if you like to watch movies you can´t find in other cinemas.

In Danish: Grand biograf blev grundlagt i starten af 1900-tallet og, er en af Københavns ældste biografer. Den ligger i centrum af København tæt på shopping gaden Strøget.
Grand biograf er kendt for deres filmprogram der er anderledes end de øvrige biografer.
De viser mange europæiske kvalitetsfilm med især mange franske film på programmet, hvilket skyldes deres franske tema uger.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er kommet i Grand biograf igennem mange år. Det er en hyggelig
biograf, som viser europæiske film der enten er nomineret eller har vundet priser. Det er en
biograf som jeg varmt kan anbefale, hvis du gerne se film som ikke findes andre steder.

Facts: Grand Cinema, Mikkel Bryggers Gade 8, 1060 Copenhagen K, phone +45 33 15 16 11, web: www.grandteatret.dk/

The Royal Theatre

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The Royal Theatre was built in 1748, the theater is located in the center of Copenhagen, close to Kongens Nytorv.
Since the 1700s, the building has gone through several renovations and alterations, but the
location has always been the same.

The decor is very beautiful. Theatre room is shaped like a half circle with several balconies. A beautiful deep red color and gold are the main colors. The ceiling is very beautiful, decorative and an experience in itself.

The royal theater shows several arts, ballet, opera and orchestra. During a year a mix of
different arts and plays are being shown.

My own experience: I have been going to the royal theater since I was a child. The plays that I have seen are ballets. The Royal Ballet is one of the best in the world. It is a very great pleasure to watch a play. The royal theater I highly recommend.

In Danish: Det kongelige teater blev bygget i 1748, teateret ligger i centrum af København tæt på Kongens Nytorv.
Siden 1700-tallet har bygningen gennemgået renoveringer og ombygninger, men
beliggenheden har altid været den samme.

Selve indretningen er meget smuk. Teaterrummet er formet som en ½ cirkel med adskillige balkoner. En smuk dybrød farve og guld er de gennemgående farver. Selve loftet er meget smukt, dekorativ og en oplevelse i sig selv.

På det konge teater vises flere forskellige kunstarter skuespil, ballet, opera og orkester. I løbet af et år, vises forestillinger som er en god blanding af de forskellige stilarter.

Mine egner erfaringer: Jeg er kommet i det kongelige teater siden jeg var barn. De forestillinger som jeg har set er balletter. Det kongelige ballet er et af de bedste i verdenen. Det er en meget stor fornøjelse at se en forestilling. Det kongelige teater kan jeg varmt anbefale.

Facts: The Royal Theater, Kongens Nytorv, 1017 Copenhagen K, phone +45 33 69 69 33,
web: http://kglteater.dk/

The Circus Building

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Circus building was built in the early 1900s and located in the center of Copenhagen close to the Vesterport Station. Over the years, the building housed many different types of shows such as circuses, lectures, theater and much more.
In 2002 the Dinner show Wallman Salonger entered a 10-year collaboration, and 2011
Wallman’s bought Cirkus building.
Every year, Wallman’s has a new show that has premiere in August.

My own experience: Wallman Salonger is a really good show I have seen it a few times. It is
extremely popular among companies that frequently use the place as part of a staff party.

In Danish: Cirkusbygningen blev bygget i starten af 1900-tallet og ligger i centrum af København tæt på Vesterport Station. I gennem årene har bygning huset mange forskellige typer shows
såsom cirkus, foredrag, teater og meget andet.
I 2002 indgik Dinner showet Wallmans salonger et 10 årigt samarbejde, og 2011 købte Wallmans cirkusbyningen.
Hvert år laver Wallmans et nyt show som får premiere i august måned.

Mine egne erfaringer: Wallmans Salonger er et rigtig godt show som jeg har set et par gange. Det er yderst populært blandt virksomheder, som ofte bruger stedet som en del af en
personalefest.

Facts: The Circus Building, Jernbanegade 8, 1608 Copenhagen V, phone +45 33 16 37 00,
web: www.wallmans.dk/

Palads Cinema

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Palads is the largest cinema in Denmark.
The colorful building dating from 1918 and is located in the center of Copenhagen.
Palads has 17 cinema rooms of various sizes, which over the years has been maintained so
today the cinema houses the latest in technology and comfort.
Palads has a large film program which cover genre that appeals to children and adults.

My own experience: I have for many years been going to Palads cinema. It is a cinema with the largest range of films and movies are played many times during a day. It’s a cinema that I highly recommend.

In Danish: Palads er den største biograf I Danmark.
Den farverige bygning stammer fra 1918 og ligger i centrum af København.
Palads har 17 sale i forskellige størrelser, som igennem årene er blevet vedligeholdt, så de i dag rummer det nyeste indenfor teknologi og comfort.
Palads har et stort filmprogram indenfor alle genre som henvender sig til børn og voksne.

Mine egen erfaring: Jeg er igennem mange år kommet i Palads biograf. Det er en biograf har det største udbud af film og filmene vises mange gange i løbet af en dag. Det er en biograf som jeg varmt kan anbefale.

Facts: Palads Cinema, Axeltorv 9, 1609 Copenhagen V, phone +45 70 13 12 11,
web: http://nfbio.dk/

Sakura Festival

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Sakura festival is an annual event held the last weekend in April.
In 2006, 200 Japanese cherry trees were planted at Langelinie, and it is these trees which
according to Japanese tradition are celebrated in April, when they bloom.

During the two days of the festival various Japanese activities are being held.
On the scene different happenings are taking place such as music played with different
instruments, dance performances, martial arts and more.

In addition, there are various stalls where you can buy comic books and other art. In addition, there are a handful of stalls selling Japanese specialties such as sushi, noodles, bento boxes and other classic dishes.

It is free to participate in the festival and everyone is welcome.

My own experience: I have come for several years at Sakura festival, both to celebrate the cherry trees, watch performances on stage, walk around and eat Japanese food. It is a festival which I highly recommend.

In Danish: Sakura festival er en årlig begivenhed, der afholdes den sidste weekend i april måned.
I 2006 blev der plantet 200 japanske kirsebærtræer ved Langelinie, og det er disse træer som efter japanske traditioner bliver fejret i april måned, når de blomstre.

I løbet af de to dage hvor festivalen afholdes forskellige japanske aktiviteter.
På en scene bliver der spillet musik med forskellige instrumenter, danseoptræden, kampsport og meget mere.

Dertil er der forskellige boder, hvor du kan købe tegneserie, bøger og anden kunst. Dertil er der en håndfuld boder som sælger japanske specialiteter såsom sushi, nudler, bento box og andre klassiske retter.

Det er gratis at deltage på festivalen og alle er velkommen.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er kommet i adskillige år på Sakura festivalen, både for at fejre kirsebærtræerne, se optræden på scenen, gå rundt og spise japansk mad. Det er en festival som jeg varmt kan anbefale.

Facts: Sakura Festival, Langelinie 1, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, web: www.sakurafestival.dk/

The Royal Opera House

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The royal opera house is from 2005 and is designed by architect Henning Larsen. The opera house was primarily funded by AP Møller and Chastine Mc Kinney Moller.
The royal opera house is located in the center of Copenhagen and is easy to reach by public transport from land or sea.
During a year the royal opera house offers many exciting experiences such as great classic
operas, ballets and concerts can be found on their program.

My own experience: A couple of years ago I saw a beautiful opera in the royal opera house.
Besides a thrilling spectacle play the building itself is very beautiful and exciting. Nothing is left to chance and there is thought of guests down to the smallest detail. A house that I highly recommend.

In Danish: Den kongelige opera er fra 2005 og tegnet af arkitekten Henning Larsen. Fonden A.P. Møller og Hustru Chastine Mc Kinney Møller står bag byggeriet, og har primært finansieret
operaen.
Den kongelige opera ligger i centrum af København er og nemt, at kommet til ved offentlige
transportmidler både til lands og til vands.
Den kongelig opera byder på mange spændende oplevelser i løbet af et år. Store klassiske
operaer, balletter og koncerter er at finde på deres program.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg har for et par år siden set en smuk opera i den kongelige opera. Udover en spændende forestilling er selve bygningen, og dens design meget smuk og spændende. Intet er overladt til tilfældighederne og der er tænkt på gæsterne helt ned til mindste detalje. Et hus som jeg varmt kan anbefale.

Facts: Opera House, Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 Copenhagen K, phone +45 33 69 69 69,
web: http://kglteater.dk/