Denmark: Copenhagen City Center

Copenhagen, Denmark has a historical city center, though the rest of it is sleek and modern. We stayed in the center on a sunny weekend and walked all over.

Rick Steves' city walking tour and suggestions never steered us wrong.

To the left is the Rosenburg Castle.

Sunday morning palace guards marched in the street.

The streets in the old town are narrow and colorful.

This statue of King Frederick V is near Strøget, the first pedestrian shopping mall street in the world.

Rick Steve's book recommended going to lunch for an ample Danish sandwhich in a restaurant, and then eating supper at a hot dog stand in a park, since Copenhagen restaurants are very expensive. We found a lunch recommendation as "cheap," a restaurant at the top of the Telegraph Museum between Strøget and the Round Tower. The view is wonderful.

There are hot dog stands all over town. We ate there more than once.

This is the City Hall. Near here we met up with a walking tour recommended by Rick Steves. An actor who plays the part of Hans Christian Anderson, native son of Copenhagen. He shows off the town giving a history from a unique perspective.

Richard Karpen is a character and does a wonderful job telling you about the town he loves. His website is listed below.

http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/scan/copenhagen.htm
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/scan/karpen.htm

http://www.copenhagenwalks.com/1024x768/default.htm

Denmark: Copenhagen canals

Think Copenhagen, think canals. It is an old harbor city, with rivers and canal systems running through it. The picturesque Nyhavn Harbor still has old ships and tugs resting there. It was 2 blocks from our hotel.

Soaking up the sun.

There are two canal boat tours. The Netto-Bådene tour is only about $5 per person. The other company is double that. Our skipper smoked a pipe.

The Amalienborg Palace and Square from the canal.

An ornamental bridge.

Christianhaven is across the larger river from the main part of town. It also has canals with a lot of maritime history.

The famous Mermaid was constantly surrounded by tourists. We stopped by briefly on our way to our cruiseship. It was impossible to get close without a wait.

From the cruiseship, a lovely view of the rooftops of Copenhagen.

http://www.havnerundfart.dk/engelsk1.htm - a link to the Netto-Badene canal tours

http://www.woco.dk/composite-1340.htm - more about the Mermaid Statue

Denmark: Copenhagen Churches

This Maritime Church has been the church of sailors for centuries.


We attended the service on the Sunday when many couples had their kids baptized.

The Univerisity Church is an elegant, unique place. The theme is Greco-Roman. Jesus and his disciples wear togas.

Right off Strøget, the pedestrian shopping mall sits the historical church, Helligaandskirken. A violinist played outside the gate. It is known for great concerts.

The carvings

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Marble Church near the Royal Residence.

I'm sure this sign is a linguistic issue. We saw it at the City Hall. It probably means "Service Elevator" or something like that. But it made us chuckle. And theologically, isn't God three persons in one, not four?