Round The World and other travels
A frequent flyer's collection of trip diaries
October 2005 : Copenhagen
I will probably always have something of a soft spot for Copenhagen, as it was the first European capital - apart from Edinburgh, of course - that I ever visited, as part of my first trip overseas in 1967. As my only other visit had been in 1992 - now itself a fading memory! - I thought it was about time I reacquainted myself with the city.
City Centre
 |
City Hall is generally considered to be the focal point of Copenhagen. |
 |
With its unusual tower, the Palace Hotel seems to be impudently challenging the City Hall for dominance of the square. |
 |
The Round Tower is attached to Trinity Church, in the University Quarter. |
|
 |
The Christiansborg complex is nowadays home to a number of Government functions. |
 |
This square is home to the Royal Theatre and the celebrated department store Magasin du Nord. |
 |
The 'new harbour' is famous for its colourful buildings and a host of interesting restaurants and bars. |
|
 |
|
 |
Situated a short distance from Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church is an impressive sight. |
 |
The royal residence of Amalienborg is actually four separate buildings arranged in a symmetrical pattern. |
|
 |
The soldiers are lifted right off the lid of the proverbial chocolate box! |
 |
|
 |
A little piece of rural England in the heart of the Danish capital : St Alban's Anglican Church. |
Christianshavn district
Situated on the other side of the main harbour from the city centre, this district provides a quieter setting for some interesting strolls.
Dragør
The largely traffic-free village of Dragør is situated on the Zealand coast, to the south of Copenhagen. It requires a bit of time and effort to reach it by public transport, but it is well worth seeing as it gives a fascinating glimpse of what Danish life must have been like prior to the dreaded internal combustion engine.
Base : Scandic
Linked reports from same trip :-