Category Archives: Sightseeing

The Black Diamond

The black diamond is an extension to the Royal Library. The building was designed by architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen in 1999. The building is called the black diamond, because the facade is clad in black granite.
The black diamond is very audience friendly, it contains a café, various exhibitions and concerts throughout the year. In addition, there are library collections where some individual collections are not for lending.

My own experience: I have come several times to the black diamond, both for exhibitions also enjoying the sun on a hot summer on their outdoor patio. A place that offers many
opportunities and I a very nice place that I can recommend.

In Danish: Den sorte diamant er en tilbygning til det Kongelige bibliotek. Bygningen blev tegnet af arkitektfirmaet Schmidt Hammer Lassen i 1999. Bygningen kaldes den sorte diamant, da
facaden er beklædt med sort granit.
Den sorte diamant er meget publikum venlig, den indeholder en café, forskellige udstillinger og koncerter i løbet af et år. Dertil er der bibliotekssamlinger, hvor enkelte samlinger ikke er til udlåns.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er kommet adskillige gange i Den sorte diamant, både til udstillinger også at nyde solen en varm sommerdag på deres udendørs terrasse. Et sted som byder på mange muligheder og som jeg kan anbefale.

Facts: The black diamond, Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1, 1116 Copenhagen K,
phone: +45 33 47 47 47, web: www.kb.dk/

Christiansborg Palace

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The front

Christiansborg palace was built in 11 century and is located in the center of Copenhagen. The Danish parliament, the Folketing and the Prime Minister’s Office is located in the beautiful old buildings.
Additionally, the Royal Family still using parts of the palace, including the Royal Reception Rooms, the chapel and the royal stables.

My own experience: I’ve never visited Christiansborg palace or the Royal Stables. Those I know who have visited the castle, refer to the experiences in positive terms.

In Danish: Christiansborg slot blev bygget I 11-tallet og ligger i centrum af København. Danmarks parlament, Folketinget og Statsministeriet ligger i de smukke gamle bygninger.
Derudover bruger Kongehuset stadig dele af Christiansborg, herunder De Kongelige Repræsentationslokaler, slotskirken og De Kongelige stalde.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg har aldrig besøgt Christiansborg eller de Kongelige stalde. Dem jeg kender som har besøgt slottet, omtaler oplevelserne i positive vendinger.

Facts: Christiansborg, Christiansborg Slotsplads, 1218 Copenhagen K, phone: + 45 33 92 64 92, web: www.christiansborg.dk

Canel Cruises

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In Copenhagen there are several guided tours of Copenhagen’s harbour and through the
beautiful canals of Copenhagen. You can experience all this from the city’s many canal tours, which cost a few Danish kroner.
The various canal cruises sail several times an hour all year round. However, are the most
popular during the summer.

My experience: I have sailed with canal cruises several times. It’s a wonderful way to see and
experience Copenhagen. Netto- boats are the cheapest to sail with.

In Danish: I København findes flere forskellige guidet ture rundt i Københavns havn og gennem de smukke københavnske kanaler. Alt dette kan du opleve i en Københavns mange
kanalrundfarter, som koster ganske få danske kroner.
De forskellige kanalrundfarter sejler flere gange i timen året rundt. Dog, er de mest populære om sommeren.

Mine erfaringer: Jeg har sejlet med kanalrundfarter adskillige gange. Det er en dejlig måde at se og opleve København på. Netto-bådene er de billigste at sejle med.

Facts: Netto-Bådene, the church of Holmen’s and New harbour, Copenhagen K,
website: www.havnerundfart.dk/
DFDS Canal Tours, Nyhavn 2 and Gammel Strand 26, Copenhagen K,
website: www.stromma.dk/

Public library

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Copenhagen’s public library is located in the center of Copenhagen and was founded in 1885.
The 3 floors library has a large selection of books, music, comics and children’s books that you can borrow for free for a month. It requires that you reside in Denmark. It is possible, however, to take copies of pages of a book if you find information that is relevant.
At the library, you also have the opportunity to read the daily newspaper for free, and that
includes the international newspapers.
In addition, the library will hold various activities throughout the year such as exhibitions and concerts that are free.

My own experience: When I was a student I took advantage of the library, both in relation to the studio, but when I wanted to expand my horizons with inspirational books.

In Danish: Københavns hovedbibliotek ligger i Københavns centrum og blev grundlagt i 1885.
På de 3 etager findes et stort udvalg af bøger, musik, tegneserie og børnebøger, som du kan låne ganske gratis i en måned. Det kræver dog at du har bopæl i Danmark. Det er dog muligt, at tage kopiere på stedet hvis du finder information som er relevant.
På biblioteket, har du også mulighed for at læse dagens avis ganske gratis, og det gælder også de udenlandske aviser.
Derudover afholder biblioteket forskellige aktiviteter i løbet af et år såsom udstillinger og
koncerter som er ganske gratis.

Mine egne erfaringer: Da jeg var studerende benyttede jeg mig af biblioteket, både i forhold til studiet, men også når jeg ville udvide min horisont med inspirerende bøger.

Facts: Public library, Krystalgade 15, 1172 Copenhagen K, phone: + 45 33 73 60 60,
web: Hovedbiblioteket

Round Tower

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Round Tower, located in downtown Copenhagen was built in 1656. The tower is 41.55 meters high and then there is a viewing platform which is 6.75 meters high.
A wide spiral once covered with cobblestones lead up to the viewing platform. At the top pass away the last bit of stairs. From the top you get views over Copenhagen as far as the eye can see.

My own experience: As a child I visited round tower a few times in the company of my parents and my school. The beautiful view over the city’s rooftops has been a great experience every time.

In Danish: Rundtårn beliggende i indre København blev bygget i 1656. Tårnet er 41,55 meter højt, hvorefter der er en udsigtsplatform som er 6,75 meter højt.
En bred spiralformet gang belagt med brosten føre op til udsigtsplatformen. Aller øverst oppe forgår det sidste stykke på trapper. Fra toppen får du udsigt over hele København så langt øjet rækker.

Mine egne erfaringer: Som barn har besøgt rundetårn et par gange i selskab med mine forældre og med min skole. Den smukke udsigt over Københavns tage, har været en stor oplevelse hver gang.

Facts: Round tower, Købmagergade 52A, 1050 Copenhagen K, phone: +45 33 73 03 73,
web: www.rundetaarn.dk/

City Hall

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The city hall was designed by architect Martin Nyrop which was inspired by the town hall in Siene in Italy. He won a competition, and the town hall was built from 1892 to 1905.
At the town hall facade you see the golden statue of Absalon just above the balcony and the tall slender tower. City hall tower is one of the tallest buildings in Copenhagen (100 m), and the sound of the big tower clock’s bells is heard every day at 12.00.
Around the hall is the City Council’s meeting hall, wedding hall and the municipal hall.
In the middle of the town hall is City Hall Garden, which is publicly available from H.C.
Andersen’s Boulevard and Vester voldgade.

My own experience: I have often come to the town hall square. During a year, various outdoor activities are held for citizens and foreign guests. However, I have never been inside the city hall.

In Danish: Rådhuset er tegnet af arkitekten Martin Nyrop som var inspireret af Rådhuset i Siene i Italien. Han vandt en konkurrence, og rådhuset blev opført fra 1892 til 1905.

På rådhusets facade ses den gyldne statue af Absalon lige over balkonen og det høje slanke tårn. Rådhustårnet er en af de højeste bygninger i København (100 m), og lyden af det store
tårnurs klokker høres hver dag kl. 12.00.

Omkring hallen findes borgerrepræsentationens mødesal, bryllupssalen og kommunens festsal.

I midten af rådhuset findes Rådhushaven, der er offentlig tilgængelig fra H.C. Andersens
Boulevard og Vester Voldgade.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er kommet tit på selve rådhuspladsen. I løbet af året afholdes
forskellige udendørs aktiviteter for borgerne og udenlandske gæster. Jeg har dog aldrig været
inde i selve rådhuset.

Facts: City hall, Rådhuspladsen 1, 1550 Copenhagen V, phone: +45 33 66 33 66,
web: Københavns Rådhus

Tivoli

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Entrence

Tivoli in Copenhagen is a world famous known amusement park, located in the city center near the main train station and the shopping street Strøget.

Tivoli was founded in 1843 by George Carstensen. The area of the amusement park is pretty much the same today as then. However, none of George Carstensen’s original wooden buildings preserved.
Tivoli is the most visited tourist attraction in Denmark. Tivoli is Europe’s third most visited theme park, only surpassed by Disneyland Paris and Euro Park in Germany.

Throughout the season will be held concerts with Danish and international stars and various plays and musicals. For the children Tivoli holds also various events during the season.
In the amusement park are many different restaurants in different price levels. It is a park that has both activities for children and adults most of the year.

My own experience: I have come to Tivoli since I was a child, as a child, I think it was fun to try the different rides. As an adult, I am more come to hear a concert or enjoy a nice dinner.

In Danish: Tivoli i København er en verdensberømt kendt forlystelsespark, der ligger i Københavns centrum tæt ved hovedbanegården og gågaden strøget.

Tivoli blev grundlagt i 1843 af George Carstensen. Havens areal er stort set det samme i dag som dengang. Dog er ingen af George Carstensen’s oprindelige træbygninger bevaret.
Tivoli er den mest besøgte turistattraktion i Danmark. Tivoli er Europas tredje mest besøgte forlystelsespark, kun overgået af Disneyland i Paris og Europark i Tyskland.

I hele sæsonen bliver der afholdt koncerter med danske såvel internationale stjerner og forskellige teaterstykker og musicals. For børnene afholder Tivoli også forskellige arrangementer i løbet af sæsonen.
I forlystelsesparken findes mange forskellige restauranter i forskellige prisniveauer. Det er en park der har både aktiviteter for børn og voksne det meste af året.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er kommet i Tivoli siden var ganske lille, som barn synes jeg det var sjovt at prøve de forskellige forlystelser. Som voksen er jeg mere kommet for at høre en koncert eller spise en god middag.

Facts: Tivoli, Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 Copenhagen V, phone: +45 33 15 10 01,
web: www.tivoli.dk/

Church of Our Lady

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Our Lady Church is Copenhagen Cathedral.
It has been since the diocese was established in 1922. The church is in his time dedicated to the Virgin Mary, in particular, previously also called Our Lady.
Since the 12th century there has been a church on site. However, the church building is burned and rebuilt several times. The present church was built in the early 19th Century Classical style.

My own experience: I have visited the beautiful church. I am impressed by how beautiful the church is inside, the room is bright, high ceilings, stylish and yet there are many details when you look a little closer.

In 2004, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary married in Our Lady Church and I saw the wedding ceremony on television.

In Danish: Vor frue kirke er Københavns domkirke. Det har den været siden stiftets oprettelse i 1922.
Kirken er i sin tid tilegnet jomfru Maria, som især tidligere også blev kaldt Vor Frue.
Siden det 12. århundrede har der ligget en kirke på stedet. Dog har kirkebygningen er brændt og genopbygget flere gange. Den nuværende kirke er bygget i starten af det 19. århundrede i klassicistisk stil.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg har besøgt den smukke kirke. Jeg er imponeret hvor smuk kirken er
indvendigt, rummet er lyst, højt til loftet stilrent og alligevel er der mange detaljer når man
kigger lidt nærmere.

I 2004 blev Kronprins Frederik og Kronprinsesse Mary gift i Vor frue kirke, og vielsen så jeg selvfølgelig på tv.

Facts: Church of Our Lady, Nørregade 8, 1165 Copenhagen K

Nyhavn (New Harbour)

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Near Kongens nytorv is a small neighborhood with picturesque houses on the harbor.
Previously, Nyhavn were the place where sailors and girls from the provinces met and partied.
Nyhavn was for many years the city ’Red ligt District´.

Today Nyhavn is known for its cold beer, overlooking the old sailing ships and the many
restaurants.
Nyhavn is especially popular in the summer when you can sit in the sun from early morning
until late at night. Many are sitting on the dock or directly on the stone bridge into the evening where Nyhavn closes at midnight.

My own experience: It is a tradition for me to visit Nyhavn and eat an ice cream during the
summer. I enjoy looking at the beautiful colorful houses and the beautiful sailing ships lying along the quay.

In Danish: Ved Kongens nytorv ligget et lille kvarter med maleriske huse ud til havnen.
Tidligere var Nyhavn stedet, hvor sømænd og piger fra provinsen mødtes og festede. Nyhavn var i mange år byens ’Red ligt District´.
I dag er nyhavn kendt for sine kolde fadøl, udsigt til de gamle sejlskibe og de mange
restauranter.
Nyhavn er især velbesøgt om sommeren, hvor du kan sidde direkte i solen fra tidligt om
formiddagen til langt ud på aftenen. Mange sidder på kajen eller direkte på stenbroen til ud på aften, hvor Nyhavn lukker ved midnatstid.

Min egne erfaringer: Det er en tradition for mig, at besøgt Nyhavn og spise en is i løbet af
sommeren. Jeg nyder at kigge på de smukke farverige huse og de smukke sejlskibe der ligger langs kajen.

Facts: Nyhavn, Nyhavn 0, 1051 Copenhagen K

Amalienborg Palace

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Amalienborg palace is the main residence of the Danish royal couple.
The palace complex consists of four nearly identical palaces that surround an octagonal palace square.
In the middle of the square stand an equestrian statue of Frederik 5th, who founded the Amalienborg palace.
Amalienborg palace is a masterpiece of Danish architecture and probably the finest example of Rococo architecture in Denmark and perhaps one of the finest examples in Europe.
When the castle flakes the royal family is staying at the castle. The royal couple stays mostly at the Amalienborg palace during winter.

My own experience: I have visited Amalienborg palace several times and have seen The Royal Guard change guard at. 12.00 which is a very nice event during the day.

In connection with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary took over the Queen Ingrid’s palace the building underwent a major renovation. Before the royal couple moved into the
public had the opportunity to see the palace.
I have visited the palace and was impressed with how beautiful each room had become.

In Danish: Amalienborg slot er hovedresidens for det danske regentpar.
Slotsanlægget består af fire næsten ens palæer, der omkranser en ottekantet slotsplads. Midt på pladsen står der en rytterstatue af Frederik 5., der grundlagde Amalienborg. Amalienborg er et hovedværk i dansk bygningskunst og nok det fornemste stykke rokokoarkitektur i Danmark og måske et af de fineste eksempler i Europa.

Når slottets flager opholder kongefamilien sig på slottet. Regentparret opholder sig
hovedsagelig i vinterperioden.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg har besøgt Amalienborg adskillige gange, og har oplevet Den Kongelige Livgarde gennemfører et vagtskifte kl. 12.00. som er en særdeles hyggelig begivenhed.

I forbindelse med at Kronprins Frederik og Kronprinsesse Mary overtog Dronning Ingrids palæ, gennemgik dette palæ en større renovering. Inden kronprinseparret flyttede ind havde
offentligheden mulighed for at se palæet. Jeg har besøgt palæet og var imponeret over hvor smukke de enkelte rum var blevet.

Facts: Amalienborg palace, Amalienborg Slotsplads, 1257 Copenhagen K