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Denmark

Denmark is a monarchy, whose queen, Margrethe II, lives at Amalienborg Castle.

Countries neighbouring Denmark are: Germany, and Norway and Sweden by ferry.

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Wonderful, Wonderful, Copenhagen

Copenhagen, or København to give it its Danish name, was a fishing village until Bishop Absalon secured it in 1167.

In 1443, the city was chosen as the capital of Denmark, and it remains so today.

Although it withstood a siege by the Swedes in 1658-1659, Copenhagen suffered great damage and the Danish navy was destroyed, by the British fleet during the Napoleonic wars, in 1801 and 1807.

Hans Christian Andersen made Copenhagen his home. To honour him, Copenhagen erected a bronze statue of the Little Mermaid at the harbour's entrance, in 1913.

Accommodation in Copenhagen

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Copenhagen Attractions

The main part of Copenhagen is on the eastern coast of Sjaelland Island, while the smaller part of the city, Christianshavn, is on Amager Island.

The main pedestrian street is Strøget, about 1080 meters long.

The Royal Palace and government buildings are to the north and east of the main square, Kongens Nytorv.

Royal Copenhagen is also known for its fine porcelain.

Most visitors to Copenhagen head for the Tivoli Gardens. More than just a large flower garden, there are cafes, restaurants, open-air theatres, and an amusement park.

You will probably take a tour of the Carlsberg Brewery, to see how they make the beverage.

Why not view the old city from the 300 year-old Round Tower.

Copenhagen This Week:
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Copenhagen Museums

The National Museum portrays the history of the Danes.

Fine art museums include the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, and the Royal Museum of Fine Art.

The Vikingship Museum, and the Cathedral where the Danish Kings and Queens are buried, are half an hour away from Copenhagen, in Roskilde.

Outside Copenhagen

Legoland is on another island - Jutland.

An hour away from Copenhagen, you can visit the Kronborg, and Frederiksborg Castle.

And of course, Sweden is only 45 minutes away from Copenhagen.

Bornholm Info:
This cliff-island in the Baltic has Denmark’s two biggest waterfalls and one of the country’s highest hills.

Danish Tourist Board:
What to do, what to see, and essential travel tips for visitors to Royal Denmark.

Aarhus

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