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Copenhagen, Denmark Your Guide to Copenhagen, Denmark Your Guide to Copenhagen at RIPE 72 – May 2016 What to See The little Mermaid At Langelinje Pier, you will find one of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions - the sculpture of The Little Mermaid. She turned 100-years-old on 23 August 2013. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/little-mermaid-gdk586951 Christiania Christiania, the famous freetown of Copenhagen, is without a doubt one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/christiania-gdk957761 Nyhavn Nyhavn is the perfect place to end a long day, especially during summer. Have dinner at one of the cosy restaurants or do like the locals do and buy a beer from a nearby store and rest your feet by the quayside. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/nyhavn-gdk474735 Strøget Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brands. The stretch is 1.1 km long and runs from City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) to Kongens Nytorv. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/stroget-shopping-street-gdk414471 Lego Shop Find exclusive LEGO sets. The LEGO flagship stores are larger than average and carry a wide range of products including exclusive and difficult to find sets that are not available elsewhere. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/lego-store-gdk496953 Torvehallerne Market It is not a supermarket – it is a Super Market. At Torvehallerne in Copenhagen, you will find over 60 stands selling everything from fresh fish and meat to gourmet chocolate and exotic spices, as well as small places where you can have a quick bite to eat. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/gastronomy/torvehallerne Tivoli The Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old. Tivoli is located just a few minutes walk from City Hall and, with the Copenhagen Central Station as its nearest neighbour, it is very easy to get to. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/tivoli-gardens-gdk424504 The Royal Danish Opera House The Copenhagen Opera House is a donation from the A.P. Møller and Chastine McKinney Møller Foundation to the Danish people. It totals 41,000 square metres. 2 Your Guide to Copenhagen at RIPE 72 – May 2016 Five of the fourteen stories are subterranean. The main stage of the opera seats an audience of 1,400. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/royal-danish-opera-house-gdk422032 Copenhagen Zoo There are elephants, hippos, lions, monkeys and polar bears! A visit to Copenhagen's Zoo in the Frederiksberg area is always a wild and exciting experience. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/copenhagen-zoo-gdk1077921 National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet The Blue Planet - Denmark's Aquarium is Northern Europe's largest aquarium and offers a unique experience for children and adults. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/national-aquarium-denmark-den-bla- planet-gdk723357 The National Museum Denmark's National Museum in Copenhagen has exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/national-museum-gdk410508 Amalienborg Palace Amalienborg is considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococo architecture and was constructed in the 1700s. (It’s also where our queen lives.) http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/amalienborg-palace-gdk492887 Glyptoteket Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum founded in 1888 by the brewer Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914). The museum contains two main departments of ancient and modern art, offering a unique combination of art in impressive architectural surroundings. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/glyptoteket-gdk410562 The Round Tower The 17th century tower and observatory Rundetaarn, or the round tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe and offers a great view over Copenhagen. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/round-tower-gdk410741 SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark SMK (Statens Museum for Kunst) is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring outstanding collections of Danish and international art from the past seven centuries. SMK is located just off of Copenhagen's Nørreport station. Here you can experience special exhibitions, the royal collections, guided tours, performances, art talks, concerts, workshops and much more. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/smk-national-gallery-denmark- gdk427321 Ruinerne under Christiansborg When the present Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen was constructed, the National Museum took care to excavate and protect the ruins of the palace's oldest predecessors, Bishop Absalon's Castle of 1167 and Copenhagen Castle that replaced it. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/ruins-under-christiansborg-palace- gdk423233 3 Your Guide to Copenhagen at RIPE 72 – May 2016 Tycho Brahe Planetarium A visit to the Tycho Brahe Planetarium is educational entertainment for the entire family. Immerse yourself in the starry sky, watch IMAX and 3D movies or explore the exhibition. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/tycho-brahe-planetarium-gdk410514 The Black Diamond The Black Diamond in Copenhagen was finished in 1999 and is an extension to the Royal Library. The building is shiny with black facets that mirror the sea and the sky at the harbour front. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/black-diamond-gdk412214 Meatpacking District Today, the Meatpacking District in Vesterbro is one of Copenhagen’s most popular places to go out. The district used to be home to Copenhagen’s meat industry businesses and consists of three separate areas, referred to as the White, Grey and Brown "Meat City" for the dominant colour of their buildings. In recent years, it has changed into a new creative cluster with a trendy nightlife and a broad range of high quality restaurants. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/culture/meatpacking-district 4 Your Guide to Copenhagen at RIPE 72 – May 2016 Food Restaurant Puk At restaurant Puk, you can get real Danish food; “smørrebrød” and “flæskesteg” are a must if you want to try Danish food. You get great food and you feel like home in this cozy atmosphere. http://restaurantpuk.dk (Danish food) Restaurant Fridas This restaurant is a small but cozy restaurant in the centre of Copenhagen. They serve traditional Danish food and, for larger groups, they are always ready to put together a menu according to customer requirements. http://restaurantfridas.dk/ (Danish food) Copenhagen Street Food This is the perfect place to go if you want to get inspired. There are 25 food trucks serving food from all over the world. Here you can get burgers, authentic Turkish food or even sushi. The choice is yours and if you are a small group and don’t want the same thing, you can get whatever you want and enjoy it together anyway. http://copenhagenstreetfood.dk/info/ Marv & Ben The concept here is that all the courses are the size of starters and the cost is about DKK 100 per dish. (They recommend 4-5 courses per person.) The Michelin Guide rewarded Marv og Ben with a BIB GOURMAND as a place with "GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY". http://cargocollective.com/marvogben Restaurants by Madklubben Madklubben runs several restaurants throughout Copenhagen: there’s Bistro-de- Luxe offering simple food with great flavor, Madklubben Steak 2.0 opened its doors on 20 May 2016 with a totally renovated restaurant with great steaks, and Madklubben Vesterbro is known for its great meat, fish and a perfect vegetarian risotto. Simple RAW Here you can get great raw food, vegan or vegetarian. With the tastes that only this place can create, you don´t need meat. http://www.simpleraw.dk/ Meatpacking District Today, the Meatpacking District in Vesterbro is one of Copenhagen’s most popular places to go out. The district used to be home to Copenhagen’s meat industry businesses and consists of three separate areas, referred to as the White, Grey and Brown "Meat City" for the dominant colour of their buildings. In recent years, it has changed into a new creative cluster with a trendy nightlife and a broad range of high quality restaurants. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/culture/meatpacking-district 5 Your Guide to Copenhagen at RIPE 72 – May 2016 Torvehallerne Market It is not a supermarket – it is a Super Market. At Torvehallerne in Copenhagen, you will find over 60 stands selling everything from fresh fish and meat to gourmet chocolate and exotic spices, as well as small places where you can have a quick bite to eat. http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/gastronomy/torvehallerne Beer and Drinks Taphouse Lavendelstræde 15 1462 København K +45 8887 6543 [email protected] http://taphouse.dk/ Fermentoren Halmtorvet 29 C 1700 København V Åbningstider: Søn - Tor 15 - 00 Fre - Lør 15 - 02 The Bird and The Churchkey Great gin and beer bar ! http://thebird.dk// Mikkeller & Friends Stefansgade 35 2200 København N http://www.mikkeller.dk BrewPub BrewPub København is an innovative microbrewery with its own restaurant and bar, right in the heart of Copenhagen. They are situated in a historic 17th century building just off the main square (Rådhuspladsen). The beer garden in the brewery courtyard provides atmospheric surroundings for a relaxing beer in the summer months. Vestergade 29 1456 København K Tel: +45 33 32 00 60 [email protected] http://brewpub.dk/en/ All over Copenhagen, there are places to get a beer wine or drinks. Here’s a link to some sites where you can find many of them: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g189541-c32-Copenhagen_Zealand.html 6 Your Guide to Copenhagen at RIPE 72 – May 2016 Shopping Strøget Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brands. The stretch is 1.1 km long and runs from City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) to Kongens Nytorv.
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