General Sightseeing and Orientation in Copenhagen

Copenhagen's foundations date back to 1167 as the royal, shipping capital of Scandinavia.
Modern Copenhagen is the largest city in Scandinavia but has a small town atmosphere with narrow streets. The majority of the city centre is for pedestrians, with bikes outnumbering cars and could be claimed to be the greenest city in Europe.
In the year 2000, a road bridge was built to Sweden opening up access to the rest of Scandinavia.
The climate in Denmark is generally changeable with cold winters and warm summers, the wettest months are during August and October.

Places to Visit in Copenhagen

The Little Mermaid
Langelinie
1263 København K

The little mermaid is the largest tourist attraction in Copenhagen and the most photographed statue in the world.
The Danish brewer, Carl Jacobsen ordered the statue to be built in 1909 after attending a performance of "The Little Mermaid" ballet. Edward Eriksen created the statue, which sits on a granite stone and depicts the mermaid looking for her prince.

Tivoli Gardens
Vesterbrogade 3,
1630 København V

The Tivoli Gardens are located in the centre of Copenhagen and offer something for everyone.
There are over 400,000 flowers during the summer and 115,817 coloured light bulbs. The Old Garden or 'den gamle' is world famous for its kissing bench and magical atmosphere.
The concert hall is the home of Tivoli's Symphony Orchestra and the Plænen (the Lawn) hosts daily performances and the Friday concert offering pop and rock music. There is also the Tivoli Pantomime Theatre featuring Pierrot and Harlequin and the midnight firework displays that take palace on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The gardens are also home to a theme park with a Roller-Coaster and sedate rides such as boat trips.

Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg Slotsplads
1257 København K

The Amalienborg Palace is the home of the Danish Royal Family and is widely regarded as the finest example of rococo architecture. The palace was built in 1749 and is made up of the mansions of four noblemen and their families.

The Round Tower
Købmagergade 52 A
1150 København K

Every year nearly 400,000 people climb the Round Tower. There are 209 metres of stairway to the top of the Rundetårn, which twist around the centre of the tower seven and a half times. Once at the top of the tower you can take in the amazing panoramic views of the city.
The tower also has a concert room offering classical concerts and art exhibitions throughout the year.