Category Archives: Sightseeing

Japanese Cherry Blossom

In 2004, Copenhagen was donated 200 Japanese cherry trees from the Japanese Hans Christian Andersen Ambassador Seiichi Takahi. The trees are planted in Langelinie overlooking the water.

In Japan, Seiichi Takaki is known as the man behind the Danish bakery chain in Japan Andersen Bakery.

Over the years the Japanese cherry trees have grown big and beautiful, and enjoyed by the
citizen especially in April when they bloom. On this occasion the Japanese embassy arrange the Festival called Sakura where locals can learn more about the Japanese culture and traditions.

My own experience: The Japanese cherry trees are incredibly beautiful. I can warm recommend visiting Langelinie when the trees bloom.

In Danish: I 2004 fik København foræret 200 japanske kirsebærtræer af den japanske
H. C. Andersens ambassadør Seiichi Takahi. Træerne er plantet i Langelinie med udsigt til
vandet.

I Japan er Seiichi Takaki kendt for manden som står bag den danske bagerkæde i Japan
Andersen Bakery.

De japanske kirsebærtræer er igennem årene vokset sig store og smukke, og nydes af
købehavnerne især i april måned, hvor de blomstre. I den anledning arrangere den japanske
ambassade Sakura Festival hvor Københavnere kan lære den japanske kultur og traditioner at kende.

Mine egne erfaringer: De japanske kirsebærtræer er utrolig smukke. Jeg kan varm anbefale at besøge Langelinie når træerne blomstre.

Facts: Langelinie, Quayside, 2100 Copenhagen Ø.

The Botanical Garden

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The botanical garden has been around since the 1600s. At that time it was a royal gift which were used only by medical students.

Today botanical garden belongs to the the University of Copenhagen. Besides being a popular destination for locals, it is also a living museum.
Here you will find the largest collection of living plants. You will also find preserved plants and fungi from all over the world.
Today, the garden’s most important task is to maintain a rich and living plant collection for research, teaching and dissemination.

My own experience: I have been in the botanical garden even if it is about to be many years ago. It is an exceptionally beautiful garden, which is worth a visit.

In Danish: Den botaniske have har eksisteret siden 1600-tallet. I sin tid var det en kongelig gave, som kun blev brugt lægestuderende.

I dag hører botanisk have under Københavns universitet. Udover at det er et yndet destination for københavnere er det også et levende museum.
Her finder du Danmarks største samling af levende planter. Derudover finder du præserverede planter og svampe fra hele verden.
Idag er havens fornemmeste opgave, at opretholde en rig og levende plantesamling til brug for forskning, undervisning og formidling.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er været i Botanisk have selvom det er ved at være mange år siden. Det er en ualmindelig smuk have, som er et besøg værd.

Facts: The botanical garden, Øster Farimagsgade 2B, 1353 Copenhagen K, web: http://botanik.snm.ku.dk/

Danish Design Center

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The Danish Design Center in Copenhagen

Danish Design Center was established in 1978 by an institution of the Commerce and Growth ministry.
Since 2000, the design center has been in the heart of Copenhagen on H.C. Andersens
Boulevard. The purpose of the design center is to promote the awareness of Danish design abroad. Design center host several exhibitions and conferences during a year.

My own experience: I have one time been inside the design center. It is an interesting house which offers different contrasts.

In Danish: Dansk design center blev oprettet i 1978 af en institution under Erhvervs- og
Vækstministeriet.
Siden 2000 har design centeret ligget i hjertet af Købehavn på H. C. Andersens Boulevard.
Formålet med design centeret er at fremme interessen og kendskabet til dansk design i
udlandet. Design centeret afholder løbende udstillinger og konferencer.

Min egne erfaringer: Jeg har været i design centeret en enkelt engang. Det er et spændende hus som byder på forskellige kontraster.

Facts: Danish Design Centre, H. C. Andersens Boulevard 27, 1553 Copenhagen V,
phone: 0045 33 69 33 69, web: http://ddc.dk/

Christianshavn’s Canals

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The bridge district of Christianshavn which is a bit like an island compared to the rest of
Copenhagen has a number of channels that run through Christianshavn and associated
Christianshavn with various bridges to Copenhagen and Amager.
In the channels, there are many wooden boats and houseboats. Many canal cruises sail through the beautiful canals, the old colorful Copenhagen buildings are located along the canals.

My own experience: I have sailed through the channels several times. I have also sat along the quay during the summer and enjoyed the good weather. It’s a place that I highly recommend.

In Danish: I brokvarteret Christianshavn der ligger lidt som en ø i forhold til resten af København, findes en række kanaler, som løber igennem Christianshavn og knytter Christianshavn med forskellige broer til København og Amager.
I kanalerne ligger der mange træbåde og husbåde. Mange kanalrundfarter sejler igennem de smukke kanaler, hvor gamle farvestrålende Københavnske bygninger ligger langs kanalerne.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg har sejlet igennem kanalerne adskillige gange. Jeg har også siddet langs kajen om sommeren og har det nydt det gode vejr. Det er et sted som jeg varmt kan anbefale.

Facts: Christianhavn’s canals, Torvegade, 1400 Copenhagen K

The Lakes

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In central Copenhagen there are three lakes in tandem Sankt Jørgen lake, Peblinge Lake and Sortedams lake.
All year the lakes attracts locals, which runs around the lakes, sit on a bench and enjoying the good weather or go for a walk with a friend/girlfriend.

My own experience: The lakes are a welcome respite in Copenhagen. I have only once been walking on one of the lakes during winter, and in summer it is nice to sit on a bench or nearby cafes and enjoy the nice weather.

In Danish: I indre København ligger tre søer i forlængelse af hinanden Sankt Jørgen Sø, Peblinge Sø og Sortedams Sø.
Året rundt tiltrækker søerne mange københavnere, som løber rundt om søerne, at sidde på en bænk og nyde det gode vejr eller gå en tur med en ven/veninde.

Mine egne erfaringer: Søerne er en kærkommen pusterum i København. Jeg har en enkelt gang gået på isen om vinteren, og om sommeren er det hyggeligt, at sidde på en bænk eller på en nærliggende café og nyde det gode vejr.

Facts: Søerne, Dronning Louises Bro, 1371 Copenhagen K

The King’s Garden

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The king’s garden, which is also called the garden of Rosenborg Castle was built in the 1606^th.
The park has a number of sculptures placed in different area in the park. The park does also give access to Rosenborg Castle.
The king’s garden is the most preferred park in Copenhagen. During summer the local citizens enjoy the park for walking, sunbathing and different ball games.

My own experience: I have visited the king’s garden for many years. It is a very beautiful landscaped park which is ideal for walking, playing games or sitting on a blanket and enjoys the nice weather. It is a park that I highly recommend.

In Danish: Kongens have, som også kaldes for Rosenborg Slots have blev anlagt i 1606.
I parken findes en række skulpturer placeret forskellige steder i parken. I Parken er der også adgang til Rosenborg Slot.
Kongens have er københavnerne mest fortrukne park, om sommeren bliver parken brugt til bl.a. boldspil og solbadning.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er kommet i Kongens have igennem mange år. Det er en meget smuk anlagt park, der egner sig perfekt til gåture eller at sidde på et tæppe og nyde det gode vejr. Det er en park som jeg varmt kan anbefale.

Facts: The King’s Garden, Øster Voldgade 4B, 1350 Copenhagen K

Knippels Bridge

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Knippels bridge was built in 1618. The bridge was named after bropasseren Han Knip in 1941. Knippelsbro connects Slotsholmen and Christiansbro. There is a lot of traffic on bridge since people who are working at Christianshavn or lives in Amager have to cross the bridge.

A few times per a year the bridge ‘opens’ itself, as some ships are too large to pass under the bridge. The large vessels that cross the bridge are either sailing to or from the port of Copenhagen. The traffic stops on both sides of the bridge, it often takes no more than 10-15 minutes from the bridge opens to a ship has passed.

My own experience: Knippesbro is a cozy bridge which I have crossed many times. From the bridge there is a spectacular view to the Royal Opera, the black diamond and other beautiful buildings located along the canals. It is a bridge that is worth visiting.

A view from the bridge

In Danish: Knippelsbro blev bygget I 1618 og broen er opkaldt efter bropasseren Hans Knip i 1941. Knippelsbro forbinder Slotsholmen med Christiansbro. Det er en meget trafikeret bro, da de som arbejder på Christianshavn eller bosiddende på Amager skal krydse broen.

En del gange om året ’åbner’ broen sig, da nogle skibe er for store til at sejle under broen.
De store skibe som krydser broen skal enten til eller fra Københavns havn. Trafikken går i stå på begge sider af broen, ofte tager det ikke mere end 10-15 minutter fra at broen åbner sig til, at et skib har passeret.

Min egne erfaringer: Knippesbro er en hyggelig bro som jeg krydset mange gange. Fra broen er der en fantastisk udsigt til Den kongelig opera, den sorte diamant og andre smukke bygninger der ligger langs kanalerne. Det er en bro som er værd at besøge.

Facts: Knippel bridge, Knippelsbro, 1409 Copenhagen K

Amager Beach Park

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10 minutes away from the center of Copenhagen you will find a large and beautiful beach.
In 2004 Amager beach went through major changes such as expanding the sandy area, low dunes, a lagoon and make a the bike path where bicycle and people on foot can walk along the coast.

The beach is two kilometers long and is very popular in summer. During the summer various activities are being held such as beachvolly, handball, kayaking, ironman, running and much more.

Activities which you are all welcome to come and watch.

Enjoying the beach for sunbathing is free.

My own experience: I have for many years lived 5 minutes away from Amager Beach Park. It is a beach which I take great pleasure in during the summer. It’s a great place to read a book or
relax.

In Danish: 10 minutter væk fra København centrum ligger København smukkeste og største strand.
I 2004 gennemgik Amager strand store forandringer såsom at udbygge sandarealet, lave klitter, en lagune og lave en cykelsti hvor cyklister og fodgængere kan bevæge sig langs kysten.

Stranden er 2 kilometer lang og er meget velbesøgt om sommeren. I løbet af sommeren afholdes forskellige aktiviteter i såsom beachvolly, håndbold, kajakroning, ironman, løb og meget mere.
Aktiviteter som alle er velkommen til at overvære.

At benytte standen til solbadning er ganske gratis.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg har i adskillige år boet 5 minutter væk fra Amager Strandpark. Det er en strand som jeg har stor glæde af i løbet af sommeren. Det er et skønt sted at læse en bog eller slappe af.

Facts: Amager Strandpark, Amager Strandvej, 2300 Copenhagen S,
web: www.Amager-Strand.dk

Marble Church

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Marble Church located in central Copenhagen close to Amalienborg castle.
The church was built in the 1700s in connection with the celebration of Olden Civil 300 years in the Royal Family and, as part of the anniversary celebration king Frederik V raised the first
foundation stone.

The church itself is built like a circle with a 31 meter high dome. The church has a large and beautiful altar, and up to the altar beautiful wooden benches stands in rows.

My own experience: I have recently visited the Marble Church, which is a very beautiful church. The entrance is free to the church, and it is a place that I highly recommend.

In Danish: Marmorkirken ligger i centrum af København og tæt på Amalienborg slot.
Kirken blev bygget i 1700-tallet i forbindelse med markeringen af Oldenborgernes 300 år i kongehuset og, som en del af jubilæumsfejring nedlage Frederik V den første grundsten.

Selve kirken er bygget som en ringmur med en 31 meter høj kuppel. Kirken har et stort og smukt alter, og op til alteret står der rækker med smukke træbænke.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg har for ganske nyligt været i Marmorkirken, som er en meget smuk kirke. Det er gratis at besøge kirken, og det er et sted som jeg varmt kan anbefale.

Facts: Marble church, Frederiksgade 4, 1265 Copenhagen K, phone +45 33 15 01 44,
web: www.marmorkirken.dk/

Langelinie

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Langelinie is a stretch along the Copenhagen waterfront. The 1 kilometer long walk starts at Sankt Annæ plads and ends at Esplanaden. On this beautiful walk along the water, you can
experience exclusive old sailboats and luxury yachts.
If you are up for an even longer walk, you can continue until you meet the little mermaid.

My own experience: I enjoy walking along the quay Langelinie. Especially in the summer it is great to eat ice cream while watching the boats.

In Danish: Langelinie er en strækning langs Københavns havn. Den 1 kilometer lange strækning starter ved Sankt Annæ Plads og slutter ved Esplanaden. På denne smukke træning langs
vandet, kan du opleve eksklusive flermastet sejlbåde og luksus yachts i særklasse. Du kan forsætte gåturen til du støder på den lille havfrue.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg nyder at gå ture langs langelinie kajen. Især om sommeren er det
fantastisk at gå og spise en is, mens jeg kigger på forskellige typer af både.

Facts: Sankt Annæ Plads, 1250 Copenhagen K