Tourist Information

10 minutes from Airport and 20 minutes from City Center

Bella Center

Book your hotel and tours here.

Transportation:

From Airport to City Centre:

Taxi fare is about 140 DKK

Train from Airport Station to Central Station every 20 minutes (direction Helsingør - Elsinore) - you can buy the ticket in the airport arrival hall.

From City Centre to HAFNIA 01 venue:

Public bus no 46 leaves from the City Centre on weekdays every 20 minutes. The bus departs from either Vesterport Station or from the Central Station. The bus ride takes approx. 25 minutes.

Taxi fare is approximately 100 DKK

Climate and Clothes:
Mid October is autumn in Denmark. (Average temperature is approximately 11 degrees Celsius). It is recommended to bring a warm sweater and a raincoat.

Exchange rates:
Exchange rates as per January 2001:

Approximately:

DKK 100.00	- EUR	13
DKK 100.00	- USD	12
DKK 100.00	- GBP	9
DKK 100.00	- DEM	26
DKK 100.00	- FRF	88

Tourist in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is an old, old city.

If you look back in time - which has become very popular - you will find many interesting stories about the city. We will try to give you a brief look of the historical Copenhagen illustrated by some of the city´s most famous buildings.

We begin deep under our parliament building - Christiansborg Palace.

In the basement we find the ruin of Absalons Borg (Copenhagen Castle) built from 1167 to 1171 when the town harbour (HAFNIA means harbour) was given to Absalon as bishop to Roskilde. Absalons Borg was here till 1368 when it was broken down during the attack from the Hanseatics.

In 1380 they began building Copenhagen Castle and in 1417 King Erik to Pommern proclaims Copenhagen as Capital of the Kingdom of Denmark and moves into the new castle from where he ruled hereafter.

From 1380 and till the castle was demolished in 1731-1732 the castle was extended and restored on several occasions - the best known extension is perhaps "Blåtårn" by King Christian IV (Blue Tower) in which his daughter was held prisoner from 1663-85.

The castle - was it able to speak - could tell about the plague in Copenhagen in 1711 during which 23,000 inhabitants died!

In 1728 Copenhagen suffered from a great fire and great parts of the city burnt down. However, this time the castle was spared.

After the demolition of Copenhagen Castle, King Christian VI here built the first Christiansborg in 1733 including the Riding Arena and the Theatre. At Christiansborg the Royal family had their residence until 1794 in which year the castle burnt down - leaving, however, the Riding Arena undamaged.

In 1803 the second Christiansborg Palace was built but burned down in 1884.

Amalienborg Palace was built from 1750-60 where to the Royal family moved its residence after Christiansborg Palace burnt down.

In 1807 the English bombed parts of Copenhagen and in 1853 Copenhagen was hit by a cholera epidemic killing near 5,000 people.

In 1907 the third Christiansborg Palace was built! Now being the residence of the Danish parliament, offices of politicians, our original constitution written in 1849, rooms for the Royal family and Christiansborg Kirke (church). A museum is situated in the basement showing the story of Absalon, Copenhagen Castle and first and second castles of Christiansborg. Outside we have the Theatre Museum, the Riding Arena and the stables.

Equestrian Statue in front of Christianborg

Let us return to King Christian IV (1588-1648). He was the initiator and builder of many buildings of which many remain.

Holmens Church - originally a blacksmith´s workshop. The wedding of Queen Margrethe the Second was held here. It is also the only Danish church reachable by sea.

Holmens Church

Børsen (The Old Stock Exchange) today, besides holding offices, is used for auctions, exhibitions and parties!

Børsen

Trinity Church and The Round Tower (Rundetårn) with an observatory. To enjoy the view from top of Round Tower you have to take the spiral ramp which is nearly 300 metres long followed by two different stairways. From the top you have a magnificent view of most of the spires and churches of Copenhagen - and when the weather is clear you can see the coast of Sweden.

Round Tower seen from the street

Round Tower From inside way up

Rosenborg Palace used to be the summer residence of King Christian IV. Today the castle is a national gallery and museum.

Rosenborg - seen from Round Tower

Here you will find the dining service called "Flora Danica" made by the Royal Porcelain Factory at Frederiksberg (guided tours in different languages are given). At Rosenborg paintings of Denmark´s history are displayed. Also what might be the first bathroom in Denmark can be seen here. And in the basement the Crown Jewels are safely kept.

At Christianshavn - part of Copenhagen founded by King Christian IV - we find perhaps the most extraordinary place in Copenhagen - maybe even in Denmark - the old barracks (Bådmandsstræde Kaserne). Today known as Fristaden Christiania (FreeTown Christiania), a village within the city. People living in Christiania felt superfluous in the Danish society and therefore founded their own village in 1971.

Christianshavn - seen from the Canal

The Danish King Christian IV is the longest reigning monarchs of all. He was the builder of some of the most known places in Copenhagen. However, even though the country was rich when he took over, he left it in a poor state due to his many wars.

In 1748 the Royal Theatre was built. It is possible to visit backstage in groups of 25 persons, enjoy a dinner and end the evening with a show. Please make reservations well ahead of your planned date.

In 1843 Tivoli opened. Tivoli - an amusement park for everyone - is one of the main attractions during the summer. At Christmas a Christmas fair is held here with all the Christmas specialities. Please note that not all rides will be opened during Christmas. And remember to dress warm.

What else happens in Copenhagen in 2001?

Thousands of events all year, all seasons, every day something happens in Copenhagen. Copenhagen offers its guests a vast variety of possibilities adding something extra to the visit with interesting and exiting cultural attractions.

Apart from the more permanent exhibitions, museum collections, sights and attractions Copenhagen offers you so many things from large festivals to more special arrangements held in the areas surrounding Copenhagen.

Additional information about Copenhagen:
Wonderful Copenhagen, information for the tourist.

Enjoy your stay in Copenhagen.