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 The Newest Museum of Modern Art |
Skovvej 100 Copenhagen 2635 Denmark +45 4354 0222 http://www.arken.dk reception@arken.dk |
Arken, located in Ishøj, south of Copenhagen, houses a large new museum for modern art. This building has a character of its own, given to it by architect Søren Robert Lund. Arken fits beautifully into the low-lying landscape of beach, lakes, lagoons, and dikes. From a distance, the building resembles a huge ship. The interior of the museum has been criticised for not being very suitable for exhibiting paintings. Arken hosts exhibitions of work by world-famous modern artists, such as Dalí or Rauschenberg, as well as works by relatively unknown artists. It also contains a concert hall and a cinema. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beautiful Modern Church by Jørn Utzon |
Taxvej 14 Copenhagen 2880 Denmark +45 4498 4141 |
After the world-famous Danish Architect Jørn Utzon had finished the Sydney Opera House in the 1960s, he was asked to design a church for Bagsværd. He accepted the offer and this church was finished in 1976. This could be called the most successful piece of modern church architecture in Denmark. From the outside, Bagsværd Kirke looks simple, modern and almost uninteresting. But the interiors are really something else. Inspired by drifting clouds, Utzon has created another masterpiece in the interior of this church. The prime focus is on religion. If you ever go north of Copenhagen, you shouldn't miss this very special piece of architecture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Copenhagen's Most Visited Beach |
Strandvejen 338 Copenhagen 2930 Denmark |
The most popular and most visited beach near Copenhagen, this is a perfect place for swimming and sunbathing. It is situated not far from Dyrehaven and you can see the forest if you swim out from the coast a bit. Take the scenic drive from the centre along Strandvejen to Klampenborg and admire the huge, expensive villas. Highlights of Danish Modernism are the Bellevue houses by Arne Jacobsen, overlooking the beach. In the summer Bellevue is like flypaper, as popular amongst families with children or the young, rich and beautiful, as among volleyball players and bodybuilders. On Øresund a rich sailing life is led all year round, on huge sailboats and elegant kayaks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An Architectural Wonder |
Strandvejen 451 Copenhagen 2930 Denmark +45 3963 6400 / +45 3963 4900 http://www.bellevueteatret.dk/ adm@bellevueteatret.dk |
Bellevue Teatret was the finishing touch to a local architectural plan for the area of Bellevue, made by world-famous Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in the 1930. The theatre was finished in 1936 and stands for modern, white Functionalism. From the outside, the building is impressive, but inside a typical, intimate Jacobsen design universe opens up. The round shapes, the mosaics, and the way the balcony wraps around the theatre just have to be experienced. The repertoire consists mainly of family entertainment and shows of the lighter kind. People flock in from the city to feel the spirit and to see the phenomenal view over the beautiful Øresund. The opening hours of the ticket office vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Copenhagen's Largest Aquarium |
Kavalergården 1 Copenhagen 2920 Denmark +45 3962 3283 http://www.akvarium.dk danmarks@akvarium.dk |
Denmark's Aquarium is located in the Charlottenlund forest, very close to Charlottenlund palace. It is also very close to Øresund and the beach. Here children and grown-ups alike have the opportunity of studying the rare deep-sea species and many other fish and marine animals that live in the salt-water and fresh-water tanks. You will find sharks, piranhas and many beautiful turtles ranging from huge ones to really tiny ones. One special turtle has recently achieved fame, by swimming from the Mediterranean until it reached the North Sea and the beach at Jylland. Now this strong turtle is resting in one of the tanks in the aquarium. To get there, take bus number 6 and then the S-train to Charlottenlund station. There are free parking spaces at the Aquarium too. Entry fee: DKK75 for adults, DKK40 for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Nature Park North of Copenhagen |
Klampenborgvej Copenhagen 2930 Denmark |
If you are tired of the noise and stress of the city and fancy a bit of fresh air and tranquillity, you can be out of town in leafy Dyrehaven park in less than 15 minutes. The park is great for walking, cycling and riding and is accessible at all times of the year (during the winter you can also ski). Visitors can also hire a horse-drawn carriage from outside the station at Klampenborg and take a ride through the park. Those lucky enough to visit Copenhagen in June should visit Hvidtjørrnesletten and see the ancient hawthorn forest in blossom - a sight you will never forget. Other attractions are Erimitagen, a former hunting lodge in the middle of the forest, Bakken, an amusement park similar to Tivoli and the Rådvad mill at Mølleåen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Royal Castle with a Wonderful Park |
Slottet Copenhagen 3480 Denmark +45 4848 1835 |
Fredensborg Castle is wonderfully located in Fredensborg, north of Copenhagen. The square castle with its grand dome was built in 1721, during the reign of Frederik IV, under the supervision of architect C. Krieger. Since then the castle has been rebuilt several times, by architects Eigtved, Jardin, Thura and Harsdorff. Fredensborg Castle is the place where Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik live during spring and autumn. Admission costs DKK30 for adults and DKK15 for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque Garden from the 1600s |
Fredskovhellet 43 Copenhagen 3400 Denmark |
Frederiksborg castle's Baroque gardens date from the 1600s. At one point it fell into disrepair and then simply vanished; in 1996 the gardens were re-landscaped and re-opened, though. You can now once again admire the big waterfalls and the fine parterre with Frederik IV's monogram written into the box hedges. In general, the garden's style is more English, meaning Romantic and elaborate, than Baroque. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fairy-Tale Castle in Hillerød |
Møntportvejen 10 Copenhagen 3400 Denmark +45 4826 4462 |
Frederiksborg Slot castle is located in the middle of Hillerød and contains the National History Museum. Originally built by Frederik II in 1562, it was Christian IV who commissioned the wonderful Renaissance castle we know today. The castle burned down in 1859, and only the church is left; but the castle was rebuilt in 1865, from the outside looking just like before. Brewer Carl Jacobsen invested money so that the interior could be made like the original as well. Frederiksborg Slot contains a fine collection of photographs and portraits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Farm Buildings |
Kongevejen 100 Copenhagen 2800 Denmark +45 33 13 4411 http://www.natmus.dk/frilandsm... |
Located in Lyngby, Frilandsmuseet is a large park area covering 36 hectares, containing the reconstructions of old houses, farms and mills. These buildings are original and have been brought in from all over Denmark and the Faroe Islands. There are all in all 40 buildings, all containing replicas of the original interiors and household items. In the summer guided tours and several other activities are arranged, such as sheep-shearing, riding in horse-driven carriages or folk dancing. The museum is open in the season between Easter and the Danish autumn holidays. Closed on Mondays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Exhibition Building |
Attemosevej 170 Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2840 Denmark +45 45 80 0878 |
This delightful manor in Gammel Holte, north of Copenhagen, houses a museum of modern art. Originally this was part of lands belonging to the Crown. In 1755 Laurinds de Thura bought Gl. Holtegård and constructed the distinguished three-winged main building, which was taken over in 1976 by Søllerød. Gl. Holtegård shows temporary exhibitions, but also has a fixed collection of very fine paintings. Here you can also find the archives of the municipality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Castle of Countess Danner |
Slotsgården 15 Jægerspris Copenhagen, Copenhagen 3630 Denmark +45 4753 1004 http://www.kongfrederik.dk kf@kongfrederik.dk |
Jægerspris Castle was bought by Frederik VII in 1874. Here the king lived with the love of his life, the Countess Danner. After his death the Countess Danner inherited the castle and bequeathed it to a fund for 'helpless and abandoned girls from common families'. Most of the castle was built in the 1700s. Some rooms in the castle can still be seen with Frederik VII and Countess Danner's furniture in them. The park belonging to Jægerspris Castle contains the countess's tomb and 54 statues of famous Danes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Out Of Africa |
Rungsted Strandvej 111 Copenhagen 2960 Denmark +45 45 57 1057 http://www.karen-blixen.dk/ karen-blixen@dinesen.dk |
Rungstedlund was the childhood home of famous writer and adventurer Karen Blixen. It was also here that she lived when she returned from her farm in Africa, until her death in 1962. The museum contains some of the writer's belongings, and a library with copies of her books in many languages.Karen Blixen is buried in the garden at Ewaldshøj. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hamlet's Castle |
Kronborg Slot 2C Copenhagen 3000 Denmark +45 4921 3078 http://www.kronborgslot.dk kronborg@ses.dk |
Built in 1574-85, Kronborg Castle is known throughout the literary world as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet. The castle, which lies in a strategic position overlooking the entrance to the Sound of Øresund, burnt down in 1629 but was rebuilt in 1637 by Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger. Kronborg contains the 62m-long Knight's Hall - one of the longest halls in Europe - and the famous statue of Holger Danske. Legend has it that when Denmark is threatened, the stone figure will turn into flesh and blood and rise in defence of the kingdom. Visitors to Copenhagen should not miss the opportunity to visit this fantastic Renaissance castle which was recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. Admission: DKK 60; pensioners DKK 50; children DKK 25 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wonderful Castle at Lejre |
Ledreborg Allé 2 Copenhagen 4320 Denmark +45 4648 0038 http://www.ledreborg-slot.dk info@ledreborgslot.dk |
Ledreborg is a castle located near Lejre, south of Copenhagen. Founded by Prime Minister Count J.L. Holstein in 1744, the castle is still owned by the family. Laurids de Thura built the main building, which is on a slope that descends to the Lejre Å stream. A huge and very beautiful park has been laid out here. In the summer, concerts and musicals are performed in the park. Group discounts are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pre-Historic Village and Research Centre |
Slangealléen 2 Lejre Copenhagen, Copenhagen 4320 Denmark +45 4648 0878 http://www.lejre-center.dk/ lejre@lejre-center.dk |
Based upon archaeological finds from the Iron Age, Lejre Research Centre is used by scientists and academics but is also open to the general public. Visitors can learn about old working methods, sail on the lake in hollow tree trunks, listen to stories about sacrifices and see how pre-historic man lived. Lejre is great for families with children and is well worth the 40km drive from Copenhagen. Visitors can bring their own picnic or prepare an authentic pre-historic meal on the open fires. Admission: DKK 75; students DKK 65; children DKK 45 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Denmark's Most Important Museum of Modern Art |
Louisiana Gammel Strandvej 13 Copenhagen 3050 Denmark +45 49 19 0719 http://www.louisiana.dk arrangement@louisiana.dk |
Founded in 1958, Louisiana is Denmark's greatest museum of modern art. The museum is an annex of an old villa, located in the middle of a magnificent park which stretches down to Øresund. In the park you'll find sculptures by Henry Moore, Calder, Max Ernst, Arp and Debuffet. Inside lies a fine collection of sculptures by Giacometti. Enjoy the exhibitions by Van Gogh, Monet, Magritte, Chagall, Matisse, Warhol and Hopper. The museum contains a concert hall and an excellent restaurant boasting beautiful views of Øresund. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exclusive Museum of French Paintings |
Vilvordevej 110 Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2920 Denmark +45 39 64 1183 http://www.ordrupgaard.dk ordrupgaard@ordrupgaard.dk |
Ordrupgårdsamlingen is a small, intimate museum of modern art. The museum can be found in a big, old villa, beautifully located in the middle of a park to which there is public access. The terrace and the park are both ideal places for moments of contemplation. The museum is famous for its temporary exhibitions of French masterpieces, mainly from the Impressionist period. There is also a fixed collection of Danish art from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The museum has a café. To get there, get the S-train to Klampenborg or Lyngby, then bus 110. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian and Dutch Painters |
Gammel Strandvej 2 Copenhagen 2990 Denmark +45 49 14 1017 http://www.nivaagaard.dk museum@nivaagaard.dk |
In 1903 Johannes Hage donated his collection of paintings to this museum. Here you will find work by brilliant Italian painters from the fifteenth century, as well as Dutch painters from the 1600s, amongst them Rembrandt. Also Dansk Guldaldermalerier, paintings from the Danish "Golden Age" (1750-1850), amongst them work by C.N. Eckersberg. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The City of Many Opportunities |
Roskilde Inlet Roskilde Copenhagen 4000 Denmark +45 4631 6565 (Tourist Information) http://www.destination-roskild... info@destination-roskilde.dk |
In the Middle Ages, Roskilde was a trading town, and in the Viking period it had been a centre for ship-building. The city is beautifully located at the end of Roskilde Inlet, 30km west of Copenhagen. It is easy to reach by both train and car. Roskilde offers a wide selection of interesting attractions for visitors, primarily the exciting Viking Ship Museum. Located just by the inlet, this museum's collection is based on archaeological finds of Viking ships in that particular area. Roskilde Cathedral, located at the highest point of the city, is also interesting and beautiful. Here, Danish kings and queens have been buried for the last 800 years. The Cathedral also shows the changes that have taken place in architectural styles in that time. The old ferry Sagafjord is famous for serving delicious meals while you enjoy the views over the inlet. The main street should also be mentioned, with its preserved old town houses and the lovely park. In general, the city offers lots of experiences and sights to see. Not far south of the city you will find Lejre Forsøgscenter and Ledreborg Slot. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paintings-Here, There and Everywhere |
Nybrovej 401 Lyngby Copenhagen 2800 Denmark +45 45 88 4007 http://www.sophienholm.dk sophienholm@sophienholm.dk |
Sophienholm is a museum of paintings, located in a beautiful manor close to lake Bagsværd in North Zealand. The building was constructed in the 1770s, and redesigned in 1805 by J.J. Ramee. Sophienholm lies within an English-style park, where in the old days painters of the Danish Golden Age (the i>Guldaldermalern) met up. Sophienholm shows contemporary exhibitions, like painter Niels Larsen Stevns's work. The museum is only open when special exhibitions are on, though summer concerts are held in the wonderful park, which slopes down towards the lake. The museum also contains the remains of Bregnerødhytten, which in 1949 was decorated by the Cobra artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Royal Castle Outside Copenhagen |
Kongevejen 6 Copenhagen 2800 Denmark |
This castle was created in 1705 by Count C. Ahlefeldt, and was rebuilt in 1742 by Laurits von Thura. Since then it has been a popular summer residence of the Royal Family, especially several kings and princes up to 1947. The outer buildings of the castle are still inhabited by members of the Danish Royal Family. The park is open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Royal Park at Lake Esrum |
Fredensborg Slotshave Copenhagen 3480 Denmark +45 48 48 48 00 http://www.kongehuset.dk/slott... |
The magnificent park that lies by Fredensborg Castle was laid out by Jardin, the model being the park at Versailles. The park consists of seven wide avenues that all start at the castle and run down to lake Esrum. The park's several gardens include Marmorhaven and Den Reserverede Have, with many fine sculptures. The Orangerie, a wonderful market garden in a post-modern architectural style, is also worth seeing. Very close to lake Esrum you will find Skipperhuset, a building erected by Frederik IV as a boathouse for the royal yachts. The park is only open during the summer months from dawn to dusk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Viking Ship Museum |
Sankt Clara Vej 41 Strandengen ved Havnen Copenhagen 4000 Denmark +45 4630 0200 http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/ museum@vikingeskibsmuseet.dk |
The Viking Ship Museum contains the remains of five Viking ships dating from the years 1000-1050 which were found in Skuldelev near Roskilde in 1962. The ships have now been completely restored to their original state. The museum also contains a fascinating permanent exhibition dealing with the historical background as well as a shipyard where visitors can see how the Vikings used to build their ships. Review © 2007, Wcities |
