You may not find a lot of tourists scrambling to see this quiet, upscale neighborhood located north of Copenhagen’s city centre – but that is part of its charm, along with its accessibility to most parts of the city. And if you ask its residents they will tell you there is more than enough fun and entertaining things to do even if you’re just staying in the area. […]
The “inner city” of Copenhagen offers the best attractions for any visitor. Combining medieval charm and modern comforts, historic wonders and green areas, Indre By is the “true” heart of Copenhagen. It is where the capital city actually started and the neighboring districts have expanded from, right during King Christian IV’s reign over Denmark from the 16th to the 17th centuries. […]
Tucked quietly in the Fredriksstaden district is the historic row of houses of the Royal Danish-Norwegian Navy, part of Copenhagen’s colorful heritage and a tourist attraction. Amidst the unassuming neighborhood, the 17th century military barracks still stands proudly – the distinctive bright yellow houses with their red shingled rooftops are a reminder of the city’s strong naval forces and its history as a fortified city. […]
“The world’s longest pedestrian street,” “the longest shopping in Europe” – if these aren’t words that would interest any visitor to Copenhagen then nothing else will. Situated between Raadhuspladsen and Kongens Nytorv is the carfree-zone of Stroget, a favorite haunt among locals and a popular site for tourists. It is said that the area has about 250,000 foot traffic per day, which peaks during the summer. […]
The capital city of Denmark boasts of a number of impressive museums and one of its gems is the David Collection in Kronprinsessegade. Borne from the private art collection of one man – businessman, avid art lover and collector Christian Ludvig David – the museum holds fine and applied art from all over Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. What it is most known for however is its vast collection of Islamic art that dates from the 7th to the 19th centuries.
The neo-classical building which houses the museum has a history in itself. […]
The Danish Monarchy is one of the oldest surviving royal houses in the world, dating back to the 10th century to Gorm the Old of the Vikings. Originally it was an elected monarchy but because the actual practice was that the eldest son of the current monarch was elected, it was changed to a hereditary monarchy. Constitutional monarchy was created in the mid-19th century and a century later, the Act of Succession paved the way for female members of the royal family to accede the throne. […]
Denmark has produced some of the world’s finest athletes who have competed in the World Olympic Games since it started in 1896. It has reaped over 170 medals, with most of them in team sports such as sailing, handball and rowing. This year, Denmark is represented by 113 athletes in 17 disciplines. Get to know some of the best Olympic athletes in Denmark: Wilson Kipketer. […]
The TrollBeads World Tour has finally visited its place of origin — Denmark. The tour will officially end on Saturday, July 28 and a farewell event will take place at the Beladagio Home & Garden Gift Gallery. For the upcoming send-off celebration, guests will be treated to Danish food and music and some unique Trollbeads specials. Those interested to own some beautiful beaded jewelry such as the 52-bead set from 13 countries, you still have a change to get them at great prices. […]
This year’s Olympics will see Denmark with its largest delegation after 16 years. For the 2012 summer games, the Danish contingent will be composed of 112 members, all fit and well trained. This will be the country’s biggest delegation since the Atlanta games in 1996. […]
Denmark’s official delegation to the 2012 Summer Olympics are not only ready with their sports skills and energy but also with their wardrobe. While the athletes have been preparing for months and years for this most awaited international sports event, the people tasked to design the uniforms of the players had also been busy designing and creating since last year. […]
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