A visit to the capital of Denmark is like taking atrip straight into a fairy tale. Copenhagencombines a fascinating heritage and history alongside stylish modern designs.Discover the charming town with its beautiful harbours, cycling culture andexcellent public transport links and find out why Copenhagenis so highly praised for its quality of life.
Discover the origins of Copenhagenas a 12th century fishing village and learn all about the Vikings in TheNational Museum, and then sample that original produce with a little fresh fishin deNyhavn (New Harbour). The Danish capital is situated on the strait betweenthe North and Baltic Sea and its northern location brings long, cold winters,but visitors will appreciate how magic the city looks covered in snow.
In the summer, the parks and the neighbourhoods onthe waterfront come to life, and TivoliGardens open their doors. In this central location you’ll find one ofthe oldest amusement parks in the world. Kids will also love CopenhagenZoo. Go on to the AmalienborgPalace to see where the Danish royal family lives. Walk or bike fromthere along the waterfront to the statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by thebeloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Along with the colourful houses, The Round Toweralso seems like something straight out of a fairytale, like those by the of thepopular Danish children’s author. To get the best view of this dream-like city,climb the vantage point at the corkscrew-shaped spire of the 17th-centuryChurch of Our Saviour from the windows it is easy to see why so many peoplefall in love with Copenhagen.
