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2 Contents Attractions / The Royal Family...... [4] / The Goverment...... [5] Rosenborg Palace / The Crown juwels...... [6] Round Tower...... [7] National Gallery of Art/Statens Museum for kunst...... [8] ...... [9] The Museum...... [10] Gardens...... [11] Newhaven/...... [12] Copenhagen...... [13] The little ...... [14]

Music and theatre The Royal Theatre and Copenhagen Jazzhouse...... [15] The Opera...... [16] Friday rock in Tivoli...... [17]

Shop till you drop - Strøget...... [18] Georg Jensen...... [19] ...... [20] Danish Design Center / Designshop...... [21]

Hotels close to the University Hospital Hotel Kong Arthur **** ...... [22] Radisson Blu ****...... [22] Hotel Østerport***...... [23] Cabinn City **...... [24] Cabinn Hotel** ...... [24]

City-map City-map with hotels close to the University Hospital ...... [25]

3 Amalienborg is considered one of the greatest The Danish Royal Guard march from Rosenborg works of Danish Rococco architecture and was Castle at 11:30 daily through the streets of Copen- constructed in the 1700’s. hagen, and execute the changing of the guard in It is made up of four identical buildings - The Chris- front of Amalienborg Palace at 12:00. tian VII’s Palace is also known as Moltke’s Palace, When the Queen is in residence the guard is ac- The Christian VIII’s Palace is also known as Le- companied by the Royal Guards music band. vetzau’s Palace, The Frederik VIII’s Palace is also known as Brockdorff’s Palace and The Christian Amalienborg IX’s Palace or Schack’s Palace –spread around the 1257 København octagonal courtyard. [email protected] This is the main residence of Her Majesty the Tel.: +45 5 3392 6300 Queen. When the flag is raised, it signals that the Queen is present. Admission Adults Admission 65,00 DKK Open to the Public Children under 17 years Free entrance Today audiences can visit two of the four : Christian VIII’s palace, which is partially organized Opening hours Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00 as a museum for the Glücksburg royal family and Christian VII’s palace, which is used by the Queen for receiving guests and official representatives.

In the centre of the courtyard there is an equestri- an statue of King Frederik V and it is considered one of the most outstanding equestrian statues in the world. The statue was unveiled in 1771 - five years after King Frederik V’s death in 1766.

The Royal Guard Amalienborg is also known for the Danish Royal Guard, who patrol the palace grounds.

4 Christiansborg Palace, located on the tiny The Prime Minister of also uses The Royal island of , contains the Danish Par- Reception Rooms in connection with state visits by liament Folketinget, the , and the foreign state leaders. The Alexandra Hall is used Ministry of State. for official dinners. Parts of the palace are used by the Royal Family for various functions and events. The Royal Reception If you hold a ticket to the Royal Reception Rooms, Rooms include The Tower Room and The Oval you are entitled to a free guided tour of the prem- Throne Room where foreign ambassadors to Den- ises. mark are received by the Queen. The Throne Room gives access to the balcony where the Danish monarchs are proclaimed. Prins Jørgens Gård 1468 København Unique Tapestries www.christiansborgslot.dk The Great Hall is the most imposing room in the [email protected] palace. This is where you will find the Queen’s Tel.: +45 3392 6492 tapestries. Admission The Danish business community marked the oc- Adults admission 110,00 DKK casion of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II’s 50th Children 7-14 years admission 55,00 DKK birthday in 1990 by ordering a gift of 11 tapestries. Children under 7 years free entrance Bjørn Nørgaard painted the full-size sketches upon which the tapestries were woven. The tapestry se- Opening hours ries depicts 1000 years of Danish history. Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

5 in Copenhagen is home to Christian 7, but had a fatal love affair with the some of Denmark’s greatest cultural treasures. The king’s physician Johan Friedrich Struensee. castle was built in 1606-1634 by Christian IV as a pleasure castle. In the basement you will find the While King Christian 7 was too ill to govern, Stru- Danish crown jewels and regalia. ensee led the country for almost two years. He was Rosenborg Castle was inhabited by the royal fam- arrested and executed in 1772, after which Caro- ily until 1720. Each king has created his chambers line Mathilde was exiled to northern . after changing fashion. The portrait of Struensee is from 1824 by Hans Since 1838, the castle with all its contents has act- Hansen and is a copy of a from the hand ed as a historical museum, called the Royal Danish of painter Jens Juel. The portrait of Queen Caro- Collections. The museum has a sister museum at line Mathilde is from 1771 and painted by Jens Amalienborg Palace, called Amalienborg Museum. Juel.

Among the main attractions of Rosenborg are Øster Voldgade 4A the Great Hall with the coronation throne, which 1350 København is guarded by three lions of silver, and the three www.rosenborgslot.dk treasuries with the crowns and the crown jewels. [email protected] Tel.: +45 3315 3286 In the Great Hall you will find the famous Rosen- borg tapestries, which have hung here since 1693. Admission They show King Christian V’s victories in the Scan- Adults admission 80,00 DKK ian War 1675-1679. Under 18 years free entrance Students admission 50,00 DKK Portraits of Caroline Mathilde and Struensee Senior citizens admission 55,00 DKK At Rosenborg Castle you can see portraits of Johan Friedrich Struensee and Queen Caroline Mathilde. Opening hours Caroline Mathilde was married to the insane King Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

6 17th century tower and observatory , or the round tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in and stars have been watched here since 1642.

King Christian IV and astronomer At the time when Christian IV built the tower, Denmark was quite famous for its astronomical achievements thanks to the astronomer Tycho Brahe. When he died in 1601, the King wished to continue Brahe’s research, and thus the round tower came into being.

It is now a while since the scientists left the tele- scope, but the observatory is still frequently used by amateur astronomers and the many visitors of the tower.

The fascinating spiral walk The observatory is encircled by an outdoor plat- form from which you have a magnificent view of the old part of Copenhagen. To get there you need to walk up the spiral walk, which is 268,5 meters long at the outer wall and only 85,5 meters long close to the core of the building. This means that you usually walk around 209 meters to get to top although the tower is only 36 meters tall.

This wily walk also leads to the library hall, which once housed the entire book collection of the uni- versity. Today the hall serves as the framework for changing exhibitions of art, culture, history and science.

The entrance The entry way of the tower is flanked by ornamen- tal writing in latin and the entire entrance area is actually a little bit crooked as it was originally built into the church wall, which was in line with the street. On the top platform several different build- ings have been raised through times gone by. Admission Købmagergade 52A Adults admission 25,00 DKK 1150 København Children admission 5,00 DKK www.rundetaarn.dk [email protected] Opening hours Tel.: +45 3373 0373 Monday-Sunday 10:00-20:00

7 National Gallery of Art/ Statens Museum for Danish National Art Library Kunst is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring The library is open to anyone with a keen interest outstanding collections of Danish and internation- in visual arts and architecture. Read, touch, leaf, al art from the past seven centuries. Contemporary and browse through the fascinating history of art exhibits are displayed in the X-Room. Exhibits these two art forms. range from installation art to photography and media art. Sølvgade 48 Apart from the permanent collection the museum 1307 København also shows temporary exhibitions. Recently both www.smk.dk Picasso and Bob Dylan have had some of their [email protected] exhibited. Tel.: +45 3374 8494

The Children’s Museum of Art Admission In this fascinating museum, where all exhibits Price free entrance are displayed at children’s eye-, children and Special exhibitions: adults are offered a unique experience of art. En- Adult 95,00 DKK courage creativity and let the kids explore their Students 65,00 DKK own artistic potential in the buzzing museum Children under 18 years free. workshops. Opening hours The U.L.K Art Labs Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday 10:00-17:00 Here you can discover, share, and create new Wednesday 10:00-20:00 knowledge and art in the company of other young people. Meet artists and art-researchers willing to listen to - and challenge - your ideas.

Explore a virtual and physical environment of events, workshops, exhibitions, creative centres, art production and state-of-the-art technology. Made for and by young people.

8 Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, north of Copen- She was accused of infidelity, and although her​​ hagen, is one of ’s finest Renais- defender Peter Uldall did what he could, she was sance . It is located at the entrance to Ore- convicted, divorced from the king and banished to ound and was built in 1574-1585. the town of Celle in northern Germany. She never saw her children again and died a few years later Kronborg Castle is probably the most famous Dan- of an epidemic. ish castle, known worldwide from Shakespeare’s . Hamlet’s spirit is still roaming the hallways From 1785-1923 Kronborg Castle was inhabited of Kronborg, and every summer you can experi- by the Danish military. The castle was added to ence Hamlet Scenen perform Hamlet on an open UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2000. air stage in the courtyard. Kronborg 2C Frederik 2’s Kronborg is at once an elegant castle 3000 Helsingør and a monumental military fortress surrounded by www.kronborg.dk considerable with bastions and rave- [email protected] lins. It has not been inhabited by the royal family Tel.: +45 4921 3078 since the late 1600’s. Admission The castle houses collections of and Adults1 person 75,00 DKK - 95,00 DKK interiors, and among the main attrac- From 15 years old1 person 75,00 DKK tions is the 62-metre ballroom, the very well-pre- Children under 15 years1 person 30,00 DKK served chapel and the mythologiacal statue of Holger Danske in Kasematterne below the castle. Opening hours Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-16:00 Queen Caroline Mathilde under house arrest In 1772 Kronborg Castle played a minor role in the fatal drama between the insane King Christian 7, his wife Queen Caroline Mathilde and her secret lover Johan Friedrich Struensee.

After the arrest of Struensee in Copenhagen 17 January 1772, Caroline Mathilde was taken to Kro- nborg Castle, where she was under house arrest for a period of time. Her fate was long uncertain.

9 The Karen Blixen Museum is located directly Rungsted Strandvej 111 by the Øresund Sound in , an en- 2960 Hørsholm chanting park and bird sanctuary north of Copen- www.karen-blixen.dk hagen. [email protected] Tel.: +45 4557 1057 Karen Blixen (1885-1962), considered one of Den- mark’s most significant 20th century writers, was Opening hours born in Rungstedlund, where she lived most of her 01. Oct. 2012 - 30. Apr. 2013 life before and after her years in Africa. Wednesday 13:00 - 16:00 Thursday 13:00 - 16:00 Friday 13:00 - 16:00 From 1914 to 1931, Karen Blixen ran a coffee plan- Saturday 11:00 - 16:00 tation in the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. Among Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 her best known literary works are the novel Out of Africa, describing this important period of her life, Admission and the short story Babette’s Feast, both of which Adults1 person 60,00 DKK were turned into Oscar-winning films. Groups min. 10 pers.1 person 50,00 DKK Children under 14 yearsFree of charge The Museum The museum occupies the rooms where Karen Blixen lived, and it also houses a gallery featuring Karen Blixen’s drawings and paintings, a docu- mentary exhibit on her life and work, a library, a film screening room, a café, a museum shop, and an auditorium used for lectures and special exhi- bitions.

10 Tivoli is a must for all children and those who like occasions, such as the opening and closing of to . Tivoli is located just a few minutes walk the Summer season and on Tivoli’s birthday on from City Hall, and with the Copenhagen Central August 15th you can experience the beautiful fi- Station as its nearest neighbor it is very easy to reworks. There are also fireworks on selected days get to. In spring 2013 Tivoli will present a 600 during the summer season. Between Christmas expansion of the garden including three new rides. and New Year there is the Tivoli fireworks festival Tivoli is the world’s second oldest with fireworks everyday. and is one of Copenhagen’s most famous attrac- tions. Tivoli is filled with wild rides, green oases, Tivoli is expanding gourmet food, and rock concerts - and much more. In spring 2013 Tivoli will open its doors and pre- The old amusement park is from 1843 and is a gar- sent the garden’s 600 m2 expansion. The extra den full of tradition. At Tivoli there is something square meters offers you three new rides in a Ty- for everyone. The garden is not only full with rides cho Brahe themed area. and adventures, but can also offer a calm and re- The wildest new ride lets you climb on board on laxed atmosphere. Here you will find green areas, the giant eagles and experience the world upside lakes, fountains and beautiful flowers. Tivoli has down at breakneck speed. The second new ride is three outdoor scenes, with lots of live music - both not quite as wild. It is a 8 meter tall rotating ”drop Danish and international artists. Every Friday th- tower”. The third and last new ride is a redesigned roughout the summer season there is Friday Rock and interactive version of the classic Tivoli ride ”Lit- at the lawn. In Tivoli you can also experience the tle Pilot”. Tivoli Gardens parade through the park or watch a performance in the Pantomime theatre. Petzi 3 walks around the garden every day to greet chil- 1630 København dren of all ages. www.tivoli.dk - [email protected] Tel.: +45 3315 1001 Autumn and Christmas Every year at the autumn holiday Tivoli is transfor- Opening hours med into an enchanted autumn universe full of 11. Apr. 2013 - 22. Sep. 2013 witches, pumpkins and lanterns. All rides are run- Monday-Thursday and Sunday 11:00 - 22:00 ning as they do from the middle of November and Friday-Saturday 11:00 - 23:00 throughout December, where Christmas in Tivoli opens its doors. Admission Adults Fireworks Fee 95,00 DKK - on Fridays after 20:00 DKK 135,00 Fireworks is an old tradition in Tivoli. On special Children (under 8 years) free entrance

11 During summer, Nyhavn is the perfect place to ’s Nyhavn enjoy a spot of al fresco dining. Or, if you prefer, No. 9, Nyhavn, is the oldest house in the area da- you can do like the locals and buy a beer from a ting back to 1681. The design of the house has not nearby store and rest your feet at the quayside. been altered since that time.

Den Nye Havn, ’the New Haven’, was originally Many of the houses lining the quays of Nyhavn a busy commercial port where ships from all over have been the homes of prominent artists. the world would dock. The area teemed with sai- lors, ladies of pleasure, pubs and alehouses. ’Den Hans Christian Andersen used to live at no. 20. Nye Havn’ eventually changed its name to ’Ny- This is where he wrote the fairy-tales ’the Tin- havn’ (’Newhaven’), and gradually the beautiful der-Box’, ’Little Claus and Big Claus’, and ’the Prin- old slanted houses were reno- cess and the Pea’. He also lived vated and classy restaurants twenty years at no. 67 and two started popping up. years at no. 18, Nyhavn.

Nyhavn 1-71 1051 København www.nyhavn.com Tel.: +45 3312 3233

Opening hours 01. Jan. 2011 - 31. Dec. 2020 Monday -Sunday

12 Canal Tours Copenhagen is a wonderful way Mindeankeret Nyhavn of seeing Copenhagen. Many Copenhageners 1051 København take the tour to get an opportunity to see their www.stromma.dk/en/CANAL-TOURS/ capital from a different perspective. [email protected] Tel.: +45 3296 3000 The tours last approximately one hour and gui- ding is conducted in Danish and English and may Opening hours also include a third languaga, such as German, Mindeankeret Nyhavn Italian, Spanish or French. On the tour, you will 16. Jun. 2012 - 09. Sep. 2012 pass the , Amalienborg Monday-Sunday 09:30 - 20:00 Palace, Christiansborg Palce, the impressive library, and, of course, the Little Mer- maid. 16. Jun. 2012 - 09. Sep. 2012 Monday-Sunday 09:15 - 19:30 There are also stops by and at . Admission Adults1 person 70,00 DKK You can even take this canal trip with a clean con- Children 1 person 40,00 DKK science. All the Canal Tours Copenhagen’s boats Children under 5 years free entrance have been ajusted so that they are environmen- tally friendly.

13 On 23 August 2013 she will be 100 years old

At Langelinje Pier you will find one of Copenha- the ballerina, while the body is modeled after the gen’s most important tourist attractions: sculptor’s wife Eline Eriksen. The Little Mermaid. The headless mermaid The statue from 1913 was originally a gift to the The litlle mermaid has several times been the city donated by brewer Carl Jacobsen. The statue is victim of vandalism. Twice she has lost her head, made of bronze, is 125 cm tall and weighs 175 kg. once the arm was sawn off, and several times she has had paint poured on her. The story of the Little Mermaid is from writer Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale by the same name, But every time she is rescued and restored, so she a story about the unhappy mermaid who wish she can stay in her place by the water and bid travelers goes on shore. welcome to Copenhagen harbor.

Inspired by a ballerina The statue was inspired by ballerina Ellen Price, 2100 København who in 1909 danced the lead role in the ballet The www.mermaidsculpture.dk Little Mermaid at the Royal Theatre.

According to history Ellen Price, however, would not model in the nude for sculptor . Therefore, only the statue’s face is modeled after

14 The Royal Theatre, Old Stage in Copenha- Copenhagen Jazzhouse presents more than gen has graced the Kongens Square since 200 concerts a year with the most outstanding 1748. The Royal Theatre’s has three main venues contemporary artists and established legends at its disposal: the Opera House, the Playhouse, and is a creative powerhouse in Northern Europe and the Old Stage, the latter almost exclusively for when it comes to live concerts. ballet performances. Jazzhouse has, in its long history, always been the ‘it’ jazz scene in Copenhagen, showcasing talent- All performances are state-subsidized, making tick- ed musicians from both near and far. The club’s ets quite affordable compared to theatre tickets program, created by Artistic Director Lennart Gin- elsewhere in Europe. man, offers a combination of classic and modern jazz. Should Her Majesty attend a performance, the audience is required by tradition to rise and re- You can expect to sit side by side with renowned main standing until the Queen is comfortably musicians and artists and after Friday and Satur- seated. day concerts the night club remains open until dawn. Tickets are available at the Royal Theatre’s ticket The hippest DJs and VJs will entertain you and office in Square. upstairs you will find the intimate cocktail bar HER- LUF. Kongens Nytorv 9 1017 København 10, www.kglteater.dk 1153 København [email protected] Phone: +45 33 15 47 00 Tel.: +45 3369 6933 www.jazzhouse.dk

Opening hours Opening hours 01. Jan. 2010 - 31. Dec. 2020 01. Oct. 2012 - 31. Dec. 2020 Monday -Sunday Monday 19:00 Tuesday 19:00 The theater is open only in connection with a per- Wednesday 19:00 formance or a guided tour. Thursday 19:00

01. Oct. 2012 - 31. Dec. 2020 Friday 23:00 - 05:00 Saturday 23:00 - 05:00

15 The Copenhagen Opera House is a donati- Tickets at the Royal Theatre’s ticket office, at Kon- on from the A.P. Møller and Chastine McKinney gens Nytorv or at the Opera 2 hours before a gi- Møller Foundation to the Danish people. It totals ven performance. 41,000 square metres. Five of the fourteen storeys are subterranean. The main stage of the opera se- ats an audience of 1400. Ekvipagemestervej 10 1438 København The Opera House is clad with southern German www.kglteater.dk Jura Gelb limestone, and the foyer features Sici- [email protected] lian Perlatino marble. The wall of the auditorium Tel.: +45 3369 6933 facing the foyer is clad with maple wood, and the ceiling in the main auditorium is adorned with Opening hours 105,000 sheets of 24 carat gold leaf, equivalent to 01. Jan. 2011 - 31. Dec. 2020 1.5 kilos of gold. Monday -Sunday

The Copenhagen Opera House is designed by The opera is open only in connection with perfor- Danish architect , and a number mances and guided tours. of Danish artists have contributed to the decor, among them Per Kirkeby who has created four bronze reliefs, and Danish-Icelandic artist who has contributed the three light sculp- tures for the foyer.

16 Tivoli’s Summer season also includes the tradi- Where tional Friday Rock with Danish and international Tivoli stars on the open air stage Plænen. The concerts Vesterbrogade 3 are free once you have paid the entrance to Tivoli. København www.tivoli.dk/fredagsrock International artists and local musicians guest Tivoli Gardens from mid April to late September. Contact Whether you are into rock, soft R&B or pop, you [email protected] will find it at one of this year’s Friday Rock concerts Tel.: +45 3315 1001 some of which are double concerts. When Friday Rock has evolved into a popular Copenha- 12. Apr. 2013 - 20. Sep. 2013 gen event and quite a tradition for many Copen- Friday 22:00 - 00:30 hageners. Today it brings together up to half a million people every Summer. Admission Free when entrance to Tivoli has been paid. The concerts begin at 22:00. Be sure to arrive early as it gets crowded. Once you have paid the en- trance fee, the concerts are free.

17 Shop till you drop - Danish design

meltorv Square and Square.

Copenhagen’s largest shopping area is centered The stretch was originally called Routen, and it around Strøget in the heart of the city. was not before 1962 and in the years after it was converted to a pedestrian street. Strøget is one of Europe’s longest pedestrian stre- ets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly Shopping and sights... chains to some of the world’s most expensive Strøget is most famous for shopping. Big interna- brands. The stretch is 1.1 kilometers long and runs tional brands like Prada, Max Mara, Louis Vuitton, from City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) to Kongens Cerutti, Mulberry, Chanel, Marlboro, Karen Millen, Nytorv. Hermès and Boss are represented at the end of the street facing up to Kongens Nytorv. Strøget is a nickname from the 1800s and covers the streets Frederiksberggade, Nygade, Vimmel- If your budget is more limited, you can continue skaftet and Østergade and Nytorv square, Gam- along Strøget down towards City Hall Square,

18 where you find shops like Hennes and Mauritz, Vero Moda, Bik Bok, Only, Vila, and Bianco shoes. However, Strøget is not just shopping. Look up and down the side streets during your shopping spree, and you will see several of Copenhagen’s beautiful sights and attractions, such as Hellig- åndskirken, often with a book sale outside, Church of Our Lady (Vor Frue Kirke), where Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were married, behind Square, the court house at Nytorv Square, the (Storkespring- vandet) at Amagertorv Square and Nikolaj Church nearby.

From Amagertorv you can also see across the canal to Christiansborg Palace, where parliament sits. And do not forget City Hall Square (Rådhus- pladsen) with Tower - and More than 60 shops around the world bear the in- beautiful Kongens Nytorv Square with The Royal conspicuous Danish name Georg Jensen. Georg Danish Theatre and Nyhavn in the other end of Jensen himself (1866 - 1935), his co-workers and Strøget. successors, have created jewellery and flatware so fantastic that they have become synonymous with And street performers Danish silver. Strøget is a popular hangout for the city’s buskers At the main shop in Amagertorv, on the Pedestrian and street performers. Especially at Amagertorv Mall, one finds Georg Jensen brooches, earrings, Square you can often see performances by acro- necklaces, pendants, and rings. Silver flatware of bats, magicians and musicians. the company’s own design is also available.

In the end of the street adjacent to City Hall Squ- When Georg Jensen died, The Times wrote in its are you should be wary of con artists who make obituary that his work will be the antiques of the money on games in which they ask passers-by future. This predicition has since proven true. to guess the whereabouts of a ball under one of three cups. Georg Jensen is purveyor to the royal Danish court. Frederiksberggade 1459 København George Jensen www.kcc.dk Amagertorv 4 1160 København www.royalcopenhagen.com [email protected] Tel.: +45 3314 0229

19 Royal Copenhagen was originally named The We can thank King Christian 7, who was schizo- Royal Porcelain Factory and was founded in 1775. phrenic and married to Queen Caroline Mathilde In all the years they have produced products with (who had an affair with their physician Johan Frie- deep respect for the history and traditions of drich Struensee), for Royal Copenhagen’s most craftsmanship, but never without renewal. famous dinnerware ever: Flora Danica.

You will find Royal Copenhagen’s Flagship Store Flora Danica was created in 1790-1803 and is de- on Amagertorv on the main shopping street Strø- corated with drawings of Denmark’s flora. Christi- get in the heart of Copenhagen. The beautiful an 7 ordered it in production as a gift to Catherine three-storey Renaissance house dates back to 1616 the Great of Russia, who died before the set was and is one of Copenhagen’s oldest houses. Royal finished. Copenhagen has been present here since 1911. The Royal Porcelain Factury was run by the royal The shop displays the entire Royal Copenha- Danish court until 1868. gen’s exclusive range of classic as well as modern hand-painted porcelain service, figurines and gift Royal Copenhagen items in an inspiring environment, which also in- Amagertorv 6 cludes the acclaimed The Royal Café, which serves 1160 København traditional Danish food with a new and modern www.royalcopenhagen.dk twist. [email protected] Tel.: +45 3313 7181 Purveyor to the royal Danish court Royal Copenhagen is purveyor to the royal Danish court and has always had a close relationship with the royal Danish family. Dowager Queen Juliane Marie, stepmother to the insane King Christian seventh, eagerly supported the newly established Royal Porcelain Factory in 1775, and in 1781 they created ​​a porcelain bust of her. She also had her own dinnerware called Juliane Marie.

20 At the Danish Design Center you find the latest Besides these Travel Light products, the DDC Shop in Danish and international design. offers a wide selection of Scandinavian designs, in- cluding a miniature model of the classic ’Syveren’ The Danish Design Center exhibits a world of de- chair by , or Kay Bojesen’s toy mon- sign and offers funny, innovative and surprising key, crafted in teak. examples of how designers can make a difference for all of us by solving minor and major problems. H.C.Andersens Boulevard 27 1553 København The ’s shop with interiors, www.ddc.dk books and accessories is a small exhibition in itself, [email protected] and in the café open-faced sandwiches, design Tel.: +45 3369 3369 furniture and sustainability form a synthesis. Opening hours The Danish Design Centre in Copenhagen, or Monday-Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00 simply DDC, was inaugurated at the turn of the mi- Wednesday 10:00 - 21:00 lennium. Architect Henning Larsen has designed Thursday-Friday 10:00 - 17:00 the building with its beautiful glass facade ope- Saturday-Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 ning onto the broad H.C. Andersens Boulevard. dmission The DDC Shop, located on the ground floor, of- Adults 55,00 DKK fers a wide array of untraditional design products, Children under 12 years free entrance including the compact ’Travel Light’ items desig- Students 30,00 DKK ned to enhance your comfort when travelling. Young people (-18 years) 30,00 DKK

How about a folding picnic basket, or a pop-up reading lamp attachable, by the touch of a button, to your favourite travelling literature. You might even consider getting the ’Brompton collapsible bike’ weighing only 12 kilos.

21 Hotels

Hotel Kong Arthur **** Welcome to a modern hotel that is more than a century old. The family-run, four-star Hotel Kong Arthur is located in the heart of the Latin Quar- ter in Copenhagen and enjoys a unique lakeside location away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.

The family-run, four-star Hotel Kong Arthur is lo- cated in the heart of the Latin Quarter in Copen- hagen and enjoys a unique lakeside location away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, yet only a 20-minute drive to Copenhagen Airport and 5 minutes to the inner city. Hidden away right inside Hotel Kong Arthur is a small peaceful atrium garden, where you can sit outside in the summer and enjoy your breakfast and any other breaks during the day. The hotel provides free high-speed Internet in each and every room and wireless access in the lobby and bar.

The hotel has 155 rooms all with their own personal charm. We have put all our experience as well as he- art and soul into creating a haven for those who are looking for high quality combined with real Danish hospitality. The hotel is completely non smoking with smoking area outside. A complete renovation has taken place in 2008 and Avalon spa and fitness was added in december 2007.

As of 2008 the hotel is completely CO2 neutral on it’s CO2 consumption.

Hotel Kong Arthur see map page 25 no.1. Nørre Søgade 11 1370 København K www.kongarthur.dk Phone +45 33 11 12 12

Radisson Blu Falconer Hotel **** Radisson Blu Falconer Hotel is the only 4-star hotel with a direct link via the new Metro train to Copen- hagen . The hotel is located at , one of Copenhagen’s most char- ming districts. Located in Frederiksberg in the he- art of Copenhagen, close to the city centre, metro, parks, shopping, restaurants and a multitude of the- atres. This modern 166 room Business and Conven- tion Hotel offers one of Copenhagen’s most flexible meeting facilities for up to 2129 participants. The hotel features Restaurant, Bar and access to fitness centre. Free broadband for guests.

The atrium lobby makes an impressive centerpiece crowned by the newly renovated restaurant, which boasts a serious kitchen and an extensive wine list, as well as Backstage Bar.

22 The 166 rooms are decorated in three different styles - Oriental, Scandinavian and Art Deco - all with full facilities. An additional facility is Free High Speed Internet Access (W-LAN) giving fast and reliable access to the Internet, your company’s network, and e-mail. Free High Speed Internet access for all guests

Radisson BLU Falconer Hotel. See map page 25 no 2. Falkoner Alle 9 København www.radissonblu.com Phone +45 38 15 80 01

Hotel Østerport *** Welcome to First Hotel Østerport, Copenhagen the hotel with atmosphere. The hotel is situated next to Østerport train station, which takes you to and from Copenhagen airport and the city centre easily and fast.

We offer free wireless Internet, free fair trade coffee, free English newspapers and a 24 hour reception. For an extra cost we offer delicious ecological breakfast buffet. Our Standard rooms are facing Osterport station. We can offer Superior rooms facing away from Osterport station at an extra cost. We look forward to welcoming you to First Hotel Østerport. First Hotel Østerport is a hotel full of atmosphere and only a few years ago totally renovated, so today it appears in a fresh and modern style.

All 170 rooms are kept in fresh and modern style and are equipped with all facilities.IThe lobby has a cosy lounge with TV and a PC bar and there’s of course wireless internet all over the hotel, which is free of charge.

Attractive location:First Hotel Østerport is centrally located whether you are a business or leisure traveller. The hotel is situated in the eastern part of Copenhagen, close the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Castle, the Opera, Kongens Nytorv and the pedestrian street. Within walking distance you will find lakes, parks, cafe’s and good shopping opportunities.If the arrival is by plane to the Copenhagen Airport, there is a direct train connection to Østerport Station, which is located across the street. Travelling time from the airport is approx. 20 minutes. If you choose to arrive to the hotel by car, it is possible to park in the nearby area.

First Hotel Østerport See map page 25 no 3 Plads 5, 2100, København www.firsthotels.dk Phone+45 70 12 46 46

23 CABINN City** is located in the heart of Copenhagen. The entire metropolitan area is within easy reach. Public trans- port options are ideal with a bus stop just outside the hotel and Copenhagen Central station only a five-minute walk away. An evening at the opera or the royal theatre, a visit to Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, Tivoli Gardens or Statens Museum for Kunst (National Art Galley) or shopping along the pedestrian street Strøget – are all within easy reach.

All 352 rooms at CABINN City have a private show- er and toilet, free wireless Internet, telephone, television and an electric kettle with free coffee and tea.

The reception at CABINN City has 24 hour service. Breakfast buffet is available at the breakfast cafe. Parking costs DKK 180 per night

CABINN City See map page 25 no 4. Mitchellsgade 14, 1568 København Phone +45 33 46 16 16 www.cabinn.com

Cabinn Scandinavia** CABINN Scandinavia is located centrally in Copen- hagen, behind Sct. Jørgens Sø, close to Søpavillo- nen, Forum and the Metro Station. The hotel is only a heart beat from the pulsating district of Vesterbro, within walking distance of the Tivoli Gardens and the city hall square yet in peacefully surroundings at Frederiksberg. All 201 rooms at CABINN Scandinavia have a pri- vate shower and toilet, free wireless Internet, te- lephone, television and an electric kettle with free coffee and tea.

The reception at CABINN Scandinavia has 24 hour service. Breakfast buffet is available at the breakfast cafe. Parking costs DKK 80 per night.

Furthermore CABINN Scandinavia offers meeting- and conference facilities of high standard up to 150 persons. hide

CABINN Scandinavia, See map page 25 no 5 Vodroffsvej 55 Frederiksberg Phone +45 35 36 11 11; www.cabinn.com

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1.Hotel Kong Arthur **** 2.Radisson BLU Falconer Hotel.**** 3.First Hotel Østerport*** 4.CABINN City** 5. CABINN Scandinavia,**

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