Northern Europe & UK

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen was founded during the 12th century. So much is new and striking, so much richly traditional – from the ramparts of Hamlet’s Elsinore to the very latest examples of Scandinavian design. Copenhagen literally takes your breath away. Be wowed by the Amalienborg Palace, Christiana’s hippy commune and the delightfully relaxing Tivoli Gardens.

Highlights

AMALIENBORG PALACE
The palace is actually four exquisite Rococo buildings facing one of the prettiest squares in Northern Europe.

CHRISTIANSBORG PALACE
The former royal palace is today the seat of Denmark’s Parliament.

FREDERIKSBORG CASTLE
Built by Christian IV in the 16th century, the castle occupies three small islands in the centre of a lake.

GEFION FOUNTAIN
This spectacular fountain by the Kastellet depicts the legend of Gefion, a goddess in Norse mythology.

NYHAVN
The streets around the old harbour are lined with open-air cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses.

ORESUND BRIDGE
Completed in 2000, the immense six-mile long bridge features a central span and two approach bridges, as well as a submerged approach tunnel and an artificial island.

ROSENBORG CASTLE
Built in the 17th century by Christian IV, this Dutch Renaissance palace was the summer home to three Danish kings.

STROGET
Running from Old City Hall Square, this pedestrian street offers the finest shopping in Copenhagen.

TIVOLI GARDENS
Copenhagen’s pleasure gardens offers amusement park rides, open-air concerts, dancing and a host of cafés and restaurants.