Things to do in CPH
Aug 10, 2004 | 2:47 am
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Things to do in CPH
I'm getting out of BRU for the weekend and heading to... CPH!
So, it's my first time in Denmark and Scandinavia... What would you recommend. I arrive there Thursday night and out Sunday night. I'll be with some Danes, but I just wanted to know what specific things I should hit so I not only look a little smart, but so that I don't constantly rely on them to "plan my program"...
So, it's my first time in Denmark and Scandinavia... What would you recommend. I arrive there Thursday night and out Sunday night. I'll be with some Danes, but I just wanted to know what specific things I should hit so I not only look a little smart, but so that I don't constantly rely on them to "plan my program"...
Last edited by YOWkid; Aug 10, 2004 at 2:49 am
Aug 10, 2004 | 3:22 am
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A visit to the Carlsberg Brewery (for the history and architectural merits of the building of course, not the free samples of beer at the end - and we're not talking about regular Carlsberg, either...)
Aug 10, 2004 | 4:53 am
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A visit to the Tuborg Brewery would be a fun thing to do. 
(don't tell anyone but I think it is the same company as Carlsberg.....)
Otherwise, the only thing that needs to be said about Copenhagen....... GIRLS!! They are stunning and speak better English than I do.
Hope this helps.
MCM.
(don't tell anyone but I think it is the same company as Carlsberg.....)
Otherwise, the only thing that needs to be said about Copenhagen....... GIRLS!! They are stunning and speak better English than I do.
Hope this helps.
MCM.
Aug 10, 2004 | 4:59 am
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Aug 10, 2004 | 5:07 am
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I liked visiting Roskilde for the cathedral and Helsingor for the castle. The Glypotek is a very nice art museum (and has a tropical greenhouse inside). The Resistance Museum is interesting. Just have fun strolling around in the main area of town, on and off the Stroget, through Nyhavn and Christianshavn.
I would have liked to get to the Louisiana Art Museum and another castle (name escapes me). The town of Dragor, near the airport, also sounds interesting.
I would have liked to get to the Louisiana Art Museum and another castle (name escapes me). The town of Dragor, near the airport, also sounds interesting.
Aug 10, 2004 | 5:23 am
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Was in CPH a few months ago for a few days ... it's a fabulous place to visit ...
I'm not that into castles etc. so spent most of my time walking the city. My highlights ....
Resistance Museum
Walking along the seafront/canals to the Little Mermaid, (great architecture on both sides especially the new opera house & library)
Eating a herring meal on one of the many restaurants on Nyhavn
A visit to Tivoli garden (especially at night)
A slow walk along Stroget ...
I also too a few hours and took the train accross the the new Oresund Bridge that links Denmark (Just north of Copenhagen) to Sweden (Malmo) across the resund Sound. The train takes about 35 minutes - Malmo has a beautiful old quarter downtown that is worth a visit. The view from the train on the crossing is not that great - would be better if you crossed by taxi but that could be a little pricey.
I'm not that into castles etc. so spent most of my time walking the city. My highlights ....
Resistance Museum
Walking along the seafront/canals to the Little Mermaid, (great architecture on both sides especially the new opera house & library)
Eating a herring meal on one of the many restaurants on Nyhavn
A visit to Tivoli garden (especially at night)
A slow walk along Stroget ...
I also too a few hours and took the train accross the the new Oresund Bridge that links Denmark (Just north of Copenhagen) to Sweden (Malmo) across the resund Sound. The train takes about 35 minutes - Malmo has a beautiful old quarter downtown that is worth a visit. The view from the train on the crossing is not that great - would be better if you crossed by taxi but that could be a little pricey.
Aug 10, 2004 | 5:31 am
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Go to Kristiania, a fascinating alternative lifestyle enclave just to the east of the city centre. The houses are wacky, there are no cars, the people watching is great and weed is legal. As a social experiment it's an amazing example of Scandinavian tolerance,. and it's a fun place to hang out as well.
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Aug 10, 2004 | 10:23 pm
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A walk down the pedestrian street "Stroeget" from the Town Hall to Kgs Nytorv is a must. "Stroeget" can be very crowded so dont forget detours down some of the surrounding streets: Larsbjornstraede,Fiolstraede,Graabroedre Torv, Koebmagergade just to mention a few.
Another highly recommended walk be from Kgs Nytorv, down Nyhavn, follow the harbour front past the Amalienborg (Royal castle - guard change at 12 noon), The Resistance Museum,Kastellet and on to the Little Mermaid.
Further on you will come to Langelinie, where most of the cruise ships harbour.
And Tivoli of course - go there at night when all the lights are on.
See http://www.aok.dk/section/english, for whats up in Copenhagen.
Enjoy - the weather is just great here for the time beeing.
Another highly recommended walk be from Kgs Nytorv, down Nyhavn, follow the harbour front past the Amalienborg (Royal castle - guard change at 12 noon), The Resistance Museum,Kastellet and on to the Little Mermaid.
Further on you will come to Langelinie, where most of the cruise ships harbour.
And Tivoli of course - go there at night when all the lights are on.
See http://www.aok.dk/section/english, for whats up in Copenhagen.
Enjoy - the weather is just great here for the time beeing.
Aug 11, 2004 | 3:27 am
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Originally Posted by YOWkid
Alright, thanks folks! I'll look into all these suggestions.
(I was originally planning to go to Billund and to Legoland, but won't be able to make it that far.
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(I was originally planning to go to Billund and to Legoland, but won't be able to make it that far.
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Aug 11, 2004 | 4:07 am
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If you're travelling on SK (and not Virgin Express!) don't forget to pay a visit to the legendary Scandinavian Lounge at CPH.
If you do head out to Helsingor, and you have the time (or an interest in modern art), you could stop off at Hummlebaek (on the same road and train route) and visit the Louisiana modern art museum - really fabulous setting on the shores of the Baltic and you can wander down the lawns right to the water's edge.
If you do head out to Helsingor, and you have the time (or an interest in modern art), you could stop off at Hummlebaek (on the same road and train route) and visit the Louisiana modern art museum - really fabulous setting on the shores of the Baltic and you can wander down the lawns right to the water's edge.