DavietheScot Posted January 10, 2021 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Copenhagen some ideas and suggestions on how to enjoy the city. https://happytravellingwithdavie.blogspot.com/2021/01/copenhagen.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted January 10, 2021 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Excellent suggestions - I’ll like to add my favorites Rosenborg Castle A castle in the center of Copenhagen. The castle was originally built as a gazebo by Christian IV 1606-1607 in a newly laid out park, Kongens Have, outside Copenhagen's ramparts - later extended to a magnificent castle which was the residence of the kings until 1710. It is built in Dutch Renaissance style. Today it is a cultural history museum, The Danish Kings' “Chronological Collection”, which tells the history of the Danish kings through 300 years from Christian IV around 1600 to Frederik VII's death in 1863 and exhibits the Danish crown regalia and crown jewels as well as Denmark's throne. Amalienborg Castle (Residence of the Queen and Crown Prince) Amalienborg Castle, which surrounds the beautiful square with the equestrian statue of Frederik V from 1771, consists of four identical mansions. Moltke's Palace, (Christian VII's Palace, guest palace), Levetzau's Palace, (Christian VIII's Palace, guest house for Prince Joachim and Princess Benedikte), Christian IX's Palace (Queen's residence) and Brockdorff's Palace (Frederik VIII's Palace, Crown Prince's residence) - here you will also find Amalienborg Museum. At the museum you experience the history of the royal family. The Royal Life Guard change Amalienborg is also known for the Royal Guards. Every day you can experience the guards change. The Guards march from Rosenborg Castle through the streets of Copenhagen to end at Amalienborg, where the change of guard takes place at 12:00. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavietheScot Posted May 24, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 3:54 PM, hallasm said: Excellent suggestions - I’ll like to add my favorites Rosenborg Castle A castle in the center of Copenhagen. The castle was originally built as a gazebo by Christian IV 1606-1607 in a newly laid out park, Kongens Have, outside Copenhagen's ramparts - later extended to a magnificent castle which was the residence of the kings until 1710. It is built in Dutch Renaissance style. Today it is a cultural history museum, The Danish Kings' “Chronological Collection”, which tells the history of the Danish kings through 300 years from Christian IV around 1600 to Frederik VII's death in 1863 and exhibits the Danish crown regalia and crown jewels as well as Denmark's throne. Amalienborg Castle (Residence of the Queen and Crown Prince) Amalienborg Castle, which surrounds the beautiful square with the equestrian statue of Frederik V from 1771, consists of four identical mansions. Moltke's Palace, (Christian VII's Palace, guest palace), Levetzau's Palace, (Christian VIII's Palace, guest house for Prince Joachim and Princess Benedikte), Christian IX's Palace (Queen's residence) and Brockdorff's Palace (Frederik VIII's Palace, Crown Prince's residence) - here you will also find Amalienborg Museum. At the museum you experience the history of the royal family. The Royal Life Guard change Amalienborg is also known for the Royal Guards. Every day you can experience the guards change. The Guards march from Rosenborg Castle through the streets of Copenhagen to end at Amalienborg, where the change of guard takes place at 12:00. Some good suggestions there also, we really enjoyed our visit to the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onelung Posted June 1, 2021 #4 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Another vote for the Rosenborg Castle, very interesting with lovely gardens and easy to get to on the HoHo bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavietheScot Posted June 22, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted June 22, 2021 On 6/1/2021 at 7:18 PM, Onelung said: Another vote for the Rosenborg Castle, very interesting with lovely gardens and easy to get to on the HoHo bus. Yes we did the bus but missed the castle tour so will give it a look if and when we return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavietheScot Posted July 31, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Copenhagen booked again for next year fingers crossed I get to refresh my memories and update my recommendations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted July 31, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 31, 2021 14 minutes ago, DavietheScot said: Copenhagen booked again for next year Welcome back - certainly hope for ‘normal time’ by 2022 - Denmark population should be fully vaccinated by then and hopefully the pandemic history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavietheScot Posted August 3, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 7:04 PM, hallasm said: Welcome back - certainly hope for ‘normal time’ by 2022 - Denmark population should be fully vaccinated by then and hopefully the pandemic history. Let's hope so and looking forward to visiting again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted September 12, 2021 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) Some more ideas - Copenhagen inspiration from the culture and travel medium Time Out. The 17 best things to do in Copenhagen The 12 best restaurants in Copenhagen The 11 best museums in Copenhagen Edited September 12, 2021 by hallasm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted September 13, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 13, 2021 We were in Copenhagen on a Monday after a cruise. It was years ago (2007) so I don't remember much, but I do remember that being a Monday most major museums were closed which disappointed DW who is an art teacher. I remember going to the Little Mermaid, and being disappointed. Rick Steves actually calls out the most overrated tourist attraction. Two things I remember is that the weather kept changing and we spent a lot of the local currency. When we left our hotel, the weather was beautiful. Before the days was out, there was all kinds of weather including rain. We were easily spotted while shivering wet and cold as tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavietheScot Posted October 7, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted October 7, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 5:12 PM, ontheweb said: We were in Copenhagen on a Monday after a cruise. It was years ago (2007) so I don't remember much, but I do remember that being a Monday most major museums were closed which disappointed DW who is an art teacher. I remember going to the Little Mermaid, and being disappointed. Rick Steves actually calls out the most overrated tourist attraction. Two things I remember is that the weather kept changing and we spent a lot of the local currency. When we left our hotel, the weather was beautiful. Before the days was out, there was all kinds of weather including rain. We were easily spotted while shivering wet and cold as tourists. To be fair re the weather that could be said about most Northern European cities it especially rings true for me coming from Scotland, as we say here we can have the four seasons in one day ... Spring Summer Autumn Winter !! 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted October 7, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 7, 2021 37 minutes ago, DavietheScot said: To be fair re the weather that could be said about most Northern European cities it especially rings true for me coming from Scotland, as we say here we can have the four seasons in one day ... Spring Summer Autumn Winter !! 😊 We've been in Scotland both on a land trip and on a cruise. I guess we were lucky as we never experienced that type of weather change like we did that day in Copenhagen. DW is actually half Scottish as her father was a Scotsman. After being an RAF flyer in World War II, he emigrated to America to work for British Airlines, though I guess it was still BOAC back then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavietheScot Posted January 3, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 10/7/2021 at 11:44 PM, ontheweb said: We've been in Scotland both on a land trip and on a cruise. I guess we were lucky as we never experienced that type of weather change like we did that day in Copenhagen. DW is actually half Scottish as her father was a Scotsman. After being an RAF flyer in World War II, he emigrated to America to work for British Airlines, though I guess it was still BOAC back then BOAC now there is a name from the past. 😀 when flying was truely a luxury experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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