A Trip to Copenhagen in Denmark

Have you ever been to Copenhagen?

Copenhagen was my short break of the year. I visited there for three days last March 2017. It proved to be a worthwhile and interesting trip.

Copenhagen was a perfect city to visit in March 2017. The weather was dry and not too cold.

In Copenhagen, you can do as much sightseeing as you can fit in. It can be rather expensive to eat and drink there, and if you want to see places, then I would advise on buying a Copenhagen Card for sightseeing. There are castles, riverboat trips, museums and much more to see. Check out some of my pictures below and read on to find out what I got up to. It was a truly memorable trip.

The Admiral Hotel Copenhagen

We stayed at the Admiral Hotel in Copenhagen and I can say it was quite a unique place to stay. We had a room overlooking the river. There was a beautiful view from our balcony in the evenings. We never forget those evenings! It is central to everything you want to see in Copenhagen. There are 366 rooms and suites. The hotel is surrounded by the city’s best shopping, the leading theatres, and major tourist attractions. If you get a room with a balcony, you will have superb views of the Opera House, the Royal Playhouse, and the charming inner harbor river. We had a balcony and it proved to be delightful just to see the harbor lit up at night time.

Places to See

1. The Canal Boat Tour

A canal boat tour is a great way to see lots of Copenhagen sights. The best plan is to do the canal boat tour at the beginning of your break, so you get to see what’s in and around the area you are staying in.

2. Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens is an amusement park. It’s a must if you are in Copenhagen from April to February. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to visit it, as it was closed in March. If you wish to visit there, then make sure you travel to Copenhagen from April onwards.

3. The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid is a famous tourist sight. Most tourists staying in Copenhagen can walk to the area where the statue of the Little Mermaid can be seen. On 23rd August 2013, she turned 100 years old. The sculpture is made of bronze and granite and was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale about a mermaid who gives up everything to be united with a young, handsome prince on land.

4. Kronborg Castle

The Kronborg Castle is the most Danish castle, known from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The castle towers on a promontory in Northern Zealand. Kronborg faces the sound between Elsinore and Helsingborg in Sweden. It was home to the royal family until the late 1600 hundreds. See the beautiful rooms of the castle and see Frederik II’s fine ballroom. Not to be missed!

5. Christiansborg Palace

Christianborg Palace is located on the tiny island of Slotsholmen near Copenhagen. It has the Danish Parliament Folketinget, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of State. Some of this palace is used by the royal family for functions and events.

6. Amalienborg Palace

The Amalienborg Palace has to be seen if you love royal history and the life of Denmark’s royal family who still reside in the palace today. See the museum and get the feel of life at the palace. Linger in the beautiful palace square where you can watch the changing of the guards.

7. The National Museum

At Denmark’s National Museum in Copenhagen, you can see exhibitions from the Stone Age, The Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and Modern Danish History. The museum is located in The Prince’s Palace, built in 1743–44.

8. The Round Tower

The 17th century Round Tower is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe. When Christian IV built the tower, Denmark was quite famous for its astronomical achievements. Tycho Brahe was the astronomer behind it. When he died in 1601, the King wished to continue Brahe’s research. Today, it is an interesting building to see.

10. Rosenborg Castle

The Rosenborg Castle is a royal heritage set in the King’s Garden in the heart of Copenhagen. Rosenborg features 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures, and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia. It was built in the 17th century. It’s a worthwhile visit with lots to see.

11. The Royal Stables At Christiansborg Palace

Walk around the royal stables and get the feel of the area. It’s worthwhile.