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Tivoli
In the middle of downtown Copenhagen you will find Tivoli, which probably can be
said to be the uncrowned queen among sights in Copenhagen.
The traditional fairytale featuring a variety of entertainment both for daredevils and
the less courageous. The romantic evening ambiance is certainly also worth
experiencing with fairy lights, live music and spectacular fireworks.
www.tivoli.dk
The Little Mermaid
The story of the little mermaid unveiled for the first time in 1837 when the Danish
writer Hans Christian Andersen wrote the fairytale.
In 1909 as the founder of Carlsberg, Carl Jacobsen, batetten The Little Mermaid by
Hans Beck. He was so fascinated by the story that he ordered the construction of a
statue to its glory.
Sculptor Edward Eriksen was tasked to create the statue as a little mermaid that
sits on a granite stone at Langeliniekajen and looks longingly after her prince.
Den lille havfrue
Opera
Copenhagen Opera House is one of the world's most advanced modern opera
houses.
Several hundred square 24 carat gold leaf ceiling and holding yards of maple
adorn the walls and balconies.
The house was designed by one of Denmark's most acclaimed architects,
Henning Larsen, and udsmukket of works by some of the best artists. The opera opened in January 2005 and is definitely worth a visit.
Up from the Opera House you can look beyond the Copenhagen harbor and
see the straight line connecting the Copenhagen Opera House with Amalienborg
and the Marble Church on the other side of the water.
www.operaen.dk
Amalienborg
Amalienborg Castle, the royal couple's winter residence, is probably the most
outstanding example of Rococo architecture in Denmark.
The four palaces of Amalienborg was originally built for four noblemen in the 1700s.
In 1794 burned the royal residence, Christiansborg, however, and the royal family
moved to Amalienborg. This castle has since been their home.
Changing of the Guard at Amalienborg conducted daily usually at. 12th
Amalienborg
Rundetaarn
Rundetaarn snails time is 209 meters long and winding 7 ½ times around the
tower's hollow core. Up from the viewing platform is 34.8 meters down to the street.
Round Tower was built by Christian 4 in 1642. The king's last great building,
and he actively participated in construction work. The foundation stone was laid in 1637, and the tower reached its full height in 1642. Round Tower was the first part of? Trinity complex? Which brought together three major facilities for 1,600-century scholars: Astronomical Observatory (the oldest functioning observatory), student church and university.
www.rundetaarn.dk
Canal Tours
A trip through Copenhagen's old channel is one of the most popular tourist
activities and an experience that should not be cheating themselves. By boat
sail through the old city and pass many of the most famous sights.
Canal Tours & Net Both: A guided tour of 60 minutes to get through revenge
and canals.
Water Buses: There are no guides, but the boat sails along the coast and can be
used from The Little Mermaid (Trekroner fort) in the north to the Fish Market in the
south, via the interchanges at Gammel Strand or the Royal. Library (The Black
Diamond).
Kanalrundtfart
The Royal Theatre
A beautiful Renaissance building has been restored several times, last in 1872.
Theater's repertoire includes plays, operas and ballets of world-class.
www.kglteater.dk
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