Online Travel Booking and Bidding Agencies - Copehagen 3 star $82.24

LAST Post I didn't have the subject matter.
Anyway Priceline is still cheap for Europe.
The Mermaid hotel is in the center of town.
3 star Hotel. Seems like a great price for Denmark.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by I-flybynight:
LAST Post I didn't have the subject matter.
Anyway Priceline is still cheap for Europe.
The Mermaid hotel is in the center of town.
3 star Hotel. Seems like a great price for Denmark.</font>

Presumably that amount is with taxes and fees added. Great deal.

We really liked this hotel, particularly the breakfast. This hotel's bathrooms are not the greatest, mainly because of the shower configuration, but this was not a big deal. Just remove all the towels and any other items you do not want to get wet from the room before you begin your shower. There were also no dressers (at least not in our room), but since you're only staying one night, this is not a problem. The location is fabulous! We found the staff to be great.


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What is there to do around there. We are going to spend a couple of days around there or Malmo and then 2 days in Oslo.
Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Robert

In Copenhagen:
If they still have the DFDS or Netto-Badene boat tours, take one of those. It's interesting to see all the development along the canals and harbor. Visit the Glyptotek, which is close to the Mermaid Hotel. Go to Churchillparken and the Resistance Museum. Walk along the Stroget and in the streets all around, particularly north in the Latin Quarter (the old student area). Walk around Nyhavn. Walk around Christianshavn. In fact, what we did most of all was just walk around everywhere.

If you feel like going further afield, take a 20-minute train ride to Roskilde and take a guided tour of the cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum. You can also take a 40-minute train ride to Helsingor and visit the castle and maybe take the 20-minute ferry ride over to Helsingborg in Sweden.

Take a look at what the Copenhagen Card offers and see if you would be interested in getting one. It might not be a good deal, but you will see a list of interesting places to visit.

I'll write later about the other places.

[This message has been edited by WillTravel (edited 09-26-2003).]

Thanks for the info, 1 question, I have seen Copenhagen and other cards; Sweden and Oslo cards mentioned on the net. What do they cost? and since I am going for such a short time are they worth it?
Also in Oslo I was told to see the viking museum, as it was the best around. You've mentioned the one in Copenhagen. Which is the better of the two.
Is there any parking around the Mermaid hotel?
Thanks again.

The Mermaid Hotel has a parking garage. I don't remember what the fee is, but I think it's probably in line with what you can expect for a large US city. I would look on the web site to see if you should reserve a place. Parking anywhere else would be quite difficult. A car is of little use in central Copenhagen, as the city is so compact and walkable. I did see some people being conveyed in pedi-cabs. Bicycles are of course very popular.

I don't remember what the Copenhagen Card cost - but info is available here - http://www.woco.dk
The card was worth it - barely - for us, as we got the 72-hour one which included free transportation, which was good for the train trips we took to Roskilde and Helsingor. It's doubtful the 24-hour card would be worthwhile for you, but I'd still suggest taking a look, as you can see the list of attractions offered.

Both the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo and in Roskilde seemed worthwhile, but truthfully at the times I visited them, I was feeling a little restless and did not feel like learning about Viking ship science. It might have been better if I had arrived at the time they offer guided tours. I just didn't feel like being cooped up inside on such beautiful days.

Roskilde Cathedral is like the equivalent of Westminster Abbey, and I really found the guided tour interesting. Also, the organist gave an impromptu performance, which was quite impressive.

You mentioned Malmo. We visited that for a few hours as a day trip from Copenhagen on a Sunday. Maybe it is more interesting on weekdays, but in my opinion I didn't find it deserved much more time than that.

In Oslo, I recommend seeing Akershus Fortress, which has the Resistance Museum and numerous other attractions. Frogner Park has the impressive Vigeland statues. There's a ski jump which we didn't get to that gives quite an impressive view. If available, I would recommend a harbor cruise. The city hall is supposed to be an interesting tour.

I don't recall the price of the Oslo card either, but I think that one is quite worthwhile, particularly as it gives you free transportation in the city, including ferries over to Bygdøy, which has a cluster of museums, including the Viking Ship Museum. You might like the Kon-Tiki Museum, if you find Thor Heyerdahl's voyages and theories interesting like I do.

Anyway, you can see I love visiting Scandinavia, so feel free to ask any other questions!