Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, lives in perfect harmony with the surrounding green countryside. It is Scandinavians largest city and one of the most dynamic regions in Northern Europe. In many areas, picturesque airy Copenhagen is more like a small city, in spite of the fact that there are prize palaces, spacious squares, and noble cathedrals.

Christiansborg Castle

Copenhagen

Kongens Nytorv Square

While Denmark’s political heart beats in Christiansborg, the historical and tourist one beats on Kongens Nytorv Square, the most popular square standing at the top of Nyhavn. Every visitor to Copenhagen must come here. Here you find Det Kongelige Teater (the Royal Theatre), many wonderful historic houses with precious facades, and impressive historic streets with many small shops, restaurants and pubs where you can taste the traditional Danish bitter liquor, Gammel Dansk.

The picturesque Nyhavn (the New Port) was established in 1673 as a gateway to the sea from the old inner city for sailors. As Copenhagen grew, the canal moved to its present location. Hans Christian Andersen lived in the house No 67 here. The Nyhavn canal is fringed with colorful townhouses and trendy cafes that get crowded by warm and sunny weather.

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

, located in the harbor, was a present to the city from Carl Jacobsen, the founder of Carlsberg Breweries. Made by sculptor Edvard Erichsen, the Little Mermaid has been in the harbor since 1913. Copenhagen is filled with many similar greenish bronze statues shaped like various things.

Amalienborg

Amalienborg

Christiania

A somewhat different Copenhagen can be seen if you set out for “the free town”, Christiania. It used to be an army base, but today groups of squatters and hippies live there. Stopped you in your tracks? No need. This part of the city is just as well maintained and impressive as all the others. The turbulent history of the free town began in 1971 when a group of Christianshavn locals climbed through the fences guarding the site. They wanted a green recreational area and a playground for their children to romp in. That same year, an alternative newspaper ran an article about the abandoned military buildings, the old Badsmandsstraede Barracks, situated on the site, and ideas about how they could be used as homes for the many young people who couldn't get a place to live.

Where you find good music in Copenhagen? Copenhagen’s nightlife is well worth enjoying. It is noisy, happy, and enthusiastic. Among the best dance clubs are Dakota, Discotek IN, and Duke, but you can be well entertained in Q-House, Park Diskotek or Le Kitch.

Not to far from Copenhagen city center you find great white sandy beaches. It's easy to get there by the local S-train. Bellevue beach is usually very crowded. But you'll love the white sand and the clear blue water. Amager Beach is the beach closest to Copenhagen. Helgoland Baths is a nudist area. Ladies entrance on one side of the charming baths and gentlemen on the other.

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