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Copenhagen
Culture & Destination Copenhagen |
Discover
Copenhagen and Copenhagen Culture |
Copenhageners
Welcome Tourists and Visitors to Copenhagen |
A
Tribute to Copenhageners and their Vibrant City |
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The
Copenhageners and their Dynamic City |
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Copenhagen
viewed from the waters of Oresound - that hits the seashores - and
spread a fresh smell of saltwater over the coastal city. |
Destination
Copenhagen & Copenhagen Culture |
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Learn
a bit more about Copenhagen & Copenhageners - before visiting
the biggest capital in Scandinavia! |
Come
to Denmark and experience the Copenhageners and their dynamic city! |
| Connecting
Copenhagen Culture
with the rest of the World. |
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When
you visit Copenhagen (København) - you are in the Danish
Capital located in a major Welfare Nation
- where you will find and experience a dynamic and vibrant
city filled with more than thousand years of history
and Danish culture with its strong values
and mentality that has influenced generations
of friendly and helpful Copenhageners - who worship their
deep rooted cultural habits and easygoing
lifestyle in an exciting metropolis atmosphere -
which also is a basic part of the Danish Cultural
Heritage that is the foundation of probably the best
Welfare State in the world - with the greatest
Healthcare System - and the maximum priority
of offering all Danish citizens social security and
economic well-being - plus high living standards.
A part of this healthcare system is also beneficial for tourists
and visitors - as it includes free hospital treatment
if an unexpected sickness or accident should occur during
a temporary stay in Denmark. But always be acquainted with
your travel insurance. Copenhagen has been
awarded several times - as one of the liveliest cities
in the world - based on the Copenhageners high quality
of life and cultural patrimony.
The
Danes and Denmark have -
in all modesty - been awarded and crowned several times -
as being the Nation with the “Happiest”
and most "Satisfied" people on
this fabulous Planet Earth - and has been ranked on top of
this list in numerous occasions - as well as sharing this
privilege and honour with all the other four Scandinavian
Countries and Nordic Wellfare States.
The latest UN-Report also concludes that
“Joyful” citizens living in happy
communities and countries - just live longer - and strive
to cultivate their “Well-being”
continuously. Come to Denmark and experience
the "Happiest" people and
most "Satisfied" citizens in this
world!
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The
more than hundred year old red lighthouse at Langelinie
- is one of Copenhagen's cultural monuments that have welcomed
tourists and visitors approaching the city from the seaside.
The lighthouse is also a popular venue for Copenhageners
and the local fishermen improving their daily catch. |
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Copenhagen
Airport at Kastrup is one of the main entrances for tourists
and visitors - who are visiting Denmark - and the airport
is also the biggest in Scandinavia with millions of international
passengers - and the main hub and transfer centre for flights
to other Nordic countries and cities. |
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Living
in Copenhagen - København |
Living
in Copenhagen - København
Whether you enter Copenhagen by ship - train
- car or via Kastrup Airport
- you properly know that you are visiting a city that has
the status of being one of the world’s most
expensive - and the hard working and well educated
people who reside here - has for thousands of years contributed
to create and build up this
hospitable and international metropolis
by paying the highest taxes possible
in this world. Even having these huge burdens - the Copenhageners
are still quite positive and pleased
- as they know precisely how to trace some of the very good
bargains in and around the city - and especially
how to live comfortable and affordable
using the tremendous amounts of discounted
and low-priced offers that are available
in town.
Below are some moody paintings of busy Copenhageners on location
in Copenhagen from the early 1920s, by Danish painter Paul
Fisher, also called “The Copenhagen Painter and Portraitist”.
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| High
Bridge Square - Copenhagen - 1920 |
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| Christianshavn
Square - Copenhagen - 1920 |
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moody moment painting from the Pulsating High Bridge
Square and Amager Square, Copenhagen - from the early
1920s - by Danish painter Paul Fisher. "Højbro
Plads set mod Amagertorv”.
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| Pavers
working at Christianshavn Square - Copenhagen - from
around 1920 - illustrated by Danish painter Paul Fisher.
“Brolæggere på Christianshavns Torv”.
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Live
like Copenhageners & blend in
It is advisable that you live like the Copenhageners
during your stay here - follow them and practice their
spending habits - contact
them and blend in with them - experience
their culture and values
- but most of all - be a part of Copenhagen’s
pulsating life together with the
Copenhageners - and live precisely as you were at
home - as there is not much difference living in this
part of a modern western civilization placed on a
very desirable latitude - and in
a trendy metropolitan hub like Copenhagen
- than in others. |
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Amalienborg
Palace from 1750 |
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The
Danish Parliament & Christiansborg Palace |
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The
four Royal Palaces and Regal Rococo Residences - Amalienborg
from 1750 - are situated in Copenhagen - and alongside the
waterfront of the active and recreational harbour area. Every
noon the ceremonial changing of the Royal Guards takes place
- and is a great tourist attraction. Copenhagen became a Royal
city in 1443. |
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The
Danish Parliament "Folketinget" - is the “Stronghold
of Danish Democracy” and situated in the premises of
Christiansborg Palace from 1928 - right in the heart of Copenhagen.
The Danish Parliament seats 179 elected members - and governing
is sill based on the Constitution from 1849 - signed by King
Frederik VII. |
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Copenhagen
- Scandinavian's Biggest Capital |
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Copenhagen
- Scandinavian's largest Capital & Royal City
As a tourist and visitor - you are also entering
Scandinavian’s largest city and the
bustling capital of Denmark that
is one of the oldest kingdoms in
the world with a constitutional monarchy. The popular
Royal Danish family - who has ancestral links stretching
back over 1,000 years - live at the
royal residence Amalienborg Palace
from 1750. Copenhagen became a Royal
city in 1443 - and the regal palace
was situated on the same spot as the present Christiansborg
Palace from 1928 - that
houses the Danish Parliament - and
is the fifth castle at this location - where
the founder of Copenhagen Bishop Absalon
built the first fortress in 1167
AC - to protect the city. Copenhagen is situated on
the islands of Sealand and Amager with its coastline
towards the waters of Oresound - that delivers a fresh
smell of saltwater over Copenhagen
- when the breeze from east hits the seashores of
the city. Visit the numerous Museums
located in Copenhagen - and soak up some of the cultural
sides of Copenhagen and Denmark - as many of the Museums
in Copenhagen have free entrance on selected days
all year long - and offer visitors a full day experience
- as well as knowledge of the Danes historical background
and their Cultural Heritage. |
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Museums
are Cultural Hotspots in Copenhagen |
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Copenhagen
offers a wide range of Museums - Art Galleries and Historical
Venues with free admission on selected days - that allows
the visitor to soak up some of the cultural sides of
Copenhagen and learn more about the city - as well as
understanding the Danish way of life and the Danes cultural
background and heritage. |
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Spectacular Nightlife Culture in Copenhagen |
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The
nightlife of Copenhagen is quite spectacular with a
widespread of entertaining venues and lively night time
scenes coloured with dinner and dance shows plus many
trendy discos that gives partygoers and nightclub lovers
a stylish taste of the diversified nightlife culture
in Copenhagen. |
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Copenhagen
- A Pleasant City - also for Culture Lovers! |
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pleasant city with contrasts - and a hotbed of culture
Since the foundation of Copenhagen - and for generations -
the Copenhagener have developed a city that is a really pleasant
- and a very special place to live
and work in - with a contrast between medieval
and historical houses - castles and churches - parks and recreations
areas - versus master class architecture that dominates the
skyline together with an extensive and effective infrastructure.
That’s also a part of the Danish History - Culture
and Heritage - which combines the varied cosmopolitan
- and cutting-edge vibe of a major city - surrounded by the
pulsating Bridge Quarters - “Nørrebro”
- “Vesterbro” and “Østerbro”
plus "Frederiksberg" and the "Christianshavns"
district on the isle of Amager - including the fascinating
“Freetown Christiania” - complemented
by the flavour of a wide range of cafés
and bistros - pubs and bars
- great eating places - splendic
ethnic eateries and entertaining hotspots
- as well as a safe and liveable
townscape - that also offers flashy discos
and exclusive nightclubs - which gives partygoers
- disco kings and queens - and nightclub aficionados a trendy
taste of the diversified nightlife culture in Copenhagen.
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Rosenborg
Castle from 1606 |
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Rosenborg
Castle from 1606 - was the summer residence of King Christian
IV - and placed way out of the city ramparts in the open countryside.
During the development of Copenhagen the castle is now surrounded
by palaces and buildings and actually situated in the middle
of the town. The Oresound and Sweden appears in the horizon. |
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Copenhagen
has seen a boom in modern architecture that covers residential
boroughs - cultural institutions and office buildings. Since
King Christians IVs many 17th century landmarks - the city
contains of a wide variety of architectural styles. Especially
the harbor front has gone trough a facelift with new buildings
and port facilities. |
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Copenhageners
from all over Denmark |
| Copenhageners
from all parts of Denmark
The 1,8 million Danes that live in Copenhagen
and the greater areas of the city are called Copenhageners
and they speak a kind of what is described as - a standard
Danish language (rigsdansk). Half of the inhabitants
are genuine Copenhageners with roots placed way back in
the cities thousand year history and the rest of the Danes
that live in Copenhagen are citizens from other parts of
the nation like Jutland - Sealand
- Funen and Lolland–Falster
- who has been fascinated of the city life - and has lived
here for many generations as Copenhageners.
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Danish
& Copenhagen Dialects plus Slang |
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Danish
Dialects across Denmark |
Danish
Dialects - and hundreds of sub-dialects - spread
across Denmark. Danske Dialekter. |
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Danish Dialects and Slang |
Minor
selection of Danish Dialects and Slang - from
all regions of the Danish Kingdom. Danske Dialekter.
Theme Poster Collection. |
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| Danish
Dialects - with over hundreds of sub-dialects |
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though Denmark only has over 5.6 million
inhabitants and is a small country in size - then
there are over fifty traditional
Danish dialects that differ from
the modern Standard Danish Language called
(rigsdansk) - which is mainly spoken in and around
the Danish Capital Copenhagen. And over hundreds
of local sub-dialects with a
strong pronunciation and local vocabulary effectively
coloured by the native Danish mother tongue -
where even more sub cultural dialects
are originated from various dialect
areas - that have been present since
King “Harald Bluetooth”
for more than thousand years ago turned Denmark
towards a Christian Culture and the Danes into
Christianity - has ever since contributed to brighten
up the Danish language into common and everyday
Danish phrases - expressions and words.
The
Danish mother tongue & dialects
(Danske Dialekter)
Unbelievably many Danes find it quite difficult
to understand each others Danish mother tongue
- which is surprisingly rather different from
the one end of this little kingdom to the other
- allowing the distinct rural and provincial dialects
to flourish during centuries - and merged it with
the modern Standard Danish Language
that has made the Danish verbal communication
very rich and diversified
- but also inexpressible for tourists and foreigners.
The hundreds of colourful Danish dialects
are still flourishing strongly - based on the
words and grammar from the Standard Danish Language
that has been spoken for numerous generations
- and will always live a protected and vital life
happily ever after. And to quote famous Danish
entertainer Victor Borge then "A
smile is still the shortest distance between two
people" - and no other type of communication
is really necessary.
A
slice of strong Danish Dialect
"Der blæst' en vældig vind
den daw ud' fra vest. (uha da da, uha da da da
da) A var en smule vild, for a sku' til en fest.
(uha da da) A kjo're o' mi' knallert - en Maxi,
den var grøn. (uha da da) Mi' pung var
fuld a peng' - a hå'd nemlig lig' få't
løn. A
hå'd en pur's med øl o' æ'
styr. (uha da da) Ja, uha, som a holdt' we' -
der var manne, de var dyre. (uha da da.) A hå'd
været niere og kywe en deodorant og en kondom
- hvis nu a sku' være heldig.
Popular
lyrics written and sung by “The Nattergale”
(The Nightingales)
English
is Obligatory
English
is compulsory from first grade at all Schools
in Denmark.
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Even
local dialects and street lingo flourish in the city
Even tough Denmark is small in size - with a population around
5,6 million speaking Danish - some Danes
find it difficult to understand each others native mother
tongue - which is surprisingly quite different from
the one end of this little kingdom to the other - allowing
the distinct rural and provincial
dialects
to flourish during the centuries - and merged it with the
Copenhagen dialects and street lingo that has made the Danish
language very rich and varied
- but also inexpressible for tourists and foreigners. |
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Many
Danish Dialects in Copenhagen |
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Copenhageners
Celebrate Anything & Everything |
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Only
5,6 million people in the world speak Danish - and some Danes
find it difficult to understand each others mother tongue
- as there are many rural or provincial dialects especially
in the Copenhagen area - which is mixed with Copenhagen dialects. |
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Danes
and Copenhageners will seldom miss any opportunity to celebrate
anything or everything - especially birthdays - wedding
anniversaries etc. - and to enjoy the very bright side of
life such as family events - or other festive occasions. |
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Copenhagen
Culture & Culturally Vibrant Metropolis |
| Copenhagen
Culture & High Standard of Living
Copenhagen
Culture originates from the solid Danish Culture - which variates
from region to region with different cultural traditions and
local customs. Besides of having a high working moral
- coexisting mentality plus an urbane food
and drinking tradition - Copenhageners after
working hours and during leisure time often enjoy their hundreds
of slow food eating places - as well as gourmet
dining and Michelin-starred restaurants
in Copenhagen based on exiting culinary menus
and Danish specialties - plus local
food dishes - exotic food specialities
and Nordic cuisine recipes. Likewise all
other Danes - they just love their beers
- red and white drops plus snaps
- "Akvavit - national
firewater" - as well as having a quite cultivated
drinking culture with all the many
bars - pubs - wine taverns
and local microbreweries spread all over
the cityscape. The Copenhageners are gifted by having a very
relaxed relation to their Christian upbringing
- and connection to their Stately and National Evangelical
Lutheran and Protestant Church (Den Danske Folkekirke) or
(Statskirke) - which gives them lot of space for social
responsibility - educational development
- and leisure activities in their hectic
city life - which is surrounded by a high
standard of living environment that is filled
with magnificent attractiveness and dazzling appeal throughout
the urban areas of Copenhagen and the Culturally Vibrant
Metropolis of Denmark.
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Celebrating
Christian Events & Holydays |
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Bars
- pubs & wine taverns
all around Copenhagen |
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Copenhageners
have a relaxed relation to their Christian upbringing - and
very few percent occupy their church pews on Sundays as church-goers
- except for family occasions - where the Copenhageners are
highly represented at Christenings - Confirmations - Weddings
- or at other Christian events or holy holidays like Christmas
and Easter. |
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The
Copenhageners just love their beers - red and white drops
plus snaps - as well as having a quite cultivated drinking
culture with all the bars - pubs - wine taverns and local
microbreweries spread all over the city - which the Copenhageners
enjoy after working hours and during leisure time. |
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Cultural
Background & Christian Traditions
Denmark is one of the few nations in the world that have a
State Church and a State Religion
- and a vast majority of all ethnic Copenhageners
and Danes are members of the Evangelical
Lutheran and Protestant Church of
Denmark - but a very few percent occupy their church pews
on Sundays as church-goers - except for family occasions -
where the Copenhageners are highly represented at Christenings
- Confirmations - Weddings - or
at other Christian events - as well as celebrating holy holidays
like Christmas - Easter and
Pentecost. The Copenhageners and rest of the Danes
are very faithful to their Christian religion - and participate
heavily in the celebration of all the numerous Christian
holydays related to their precious Protestant
inheritance - as well as having great appreciation
and respect for their thousand year old cultural background.
That’s also a part of the rich Danish Cultural Heritage
and History. There are almost 100 Evangelical-Lutheran
Churches located in and around Copenhagen - and some with
quite a prestigious and royal background - and some built
in the early 1200s - and several still in
function from that time - and hedged with many centuries of
splendid Danish Church history. Many Medieval Parish Churches
in Copenhagen was built during the reign of Danish
King Valdemar the Victorious (1202-1241) and King
Eric Ploughpenny (1241-1250) and are genuine tourist
attractions for fans of Danish Church Culture.
The
Danish National Church (Folkekirken -
The Peoples Church)
We receive numerous inquiries
about the Danish State Church and the Danes State
Religion - and provide a link - as an explainer -
to the Web-Site for The Danish National Church. (Folkekirken
- The Peoples Church) |
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| Harald
"Bluetooth" Christened the Danes - 964 A.C. |
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| Danish
Evangelical Lutheran State Churches all over Denmark |
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It
was King Harald Bluetooth - King of Denmark and Norway 958
– 985 - that fortunately made all Danes Christian
in 964 A.C. The portrait of King Harald "Bluetooth"
decorates the solid red brick wall behind the High Altar
inside Roskilde Cathedral - where the legendary Danish King
also formally has his final resting place.
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than 2800 city - urban and rural Evangelical Lutheran State
Churches have been built and spread all over the Danish
countryside - for millions of Christian churchgoers - which
also is a strong part of the Danish Cultural Heritage. Some
Danish Churches are from the 10th Century and still in function. |
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Church
Bells Chiming all day long
Living in a Protestant country and metropolis with thousands
of Stately Evangelical Lutheran Churches spread all over Denmark
- visitors and tourist will during the day and evening - constantly
hear church bells chime for a variety of
ceremonial Christian traditions and glorious Holy Occasions.
Church Bells have been ringing all over the Danish Kingdom
for over a thousand years - as a vital part of the Danes Christian
Culture and Heritage.
See: Copenhagen Churches
See: The Jelling Stones
See: Public
Holidays & Christian Holy Days |
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Other
Religious Denominations in Denmark and Copenhagen
Numerous Churches and Places of Worship
belonging to other religious denominations than Evangelical-Lutheran
are located around Denmark - Copenhagen and in other
major Danish cities. |
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Green City with Countless Recreational Areas & Romantic
Church Weddings
Copenhagen
is an incredibly Green City with countless
Green Spaces and Oases
- Public Parks - Recreational Areas
- Breathing Holes and Beautiful
Lakes - which have been well preserved during centuries
- where locals and visitors spend numerous hours all year
round. It is quite popular to get Married
in Copenhagen - as 60% of all Copenhageners select a romantic
Church Wedding and attend the Christian
Ceremony - which is a part of the Danish Heritage and Culture.
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Green
Oases and Breathing Holes |
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It
is quite popular to get married in Copenhagen - and use the
traditional wedding horse drawn carriage for the bridal event
- as 60% of all Copenhageners select a romantic church wedding
and attend the Christian ceremony - where the bride and groom
receive the holy blessing and give their faithful vows to
each other. |
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are countless recreational areas in and around Copenhagen
for leisure activities - and most public parks and community
gardens are painstakingly landscaped during centuries and
well preserved - where locals and visitors spend numerous
hours all year round in these green oases and breath holes
of the city. |
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| Absalon
- The Founder of Copenhagen |
The
Statue of Absalon at Højbro Plads |
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statue of Archbishop Absalon
was erected on Højbro Plads in 1902 - and
facing the Danish Parliament. |
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Visit the Statue of Absalon at Højbro Plads
The
statue of Archbishop Absalon
was erected on Højbro Plads in 1902
- and symbolically the monument faces
Christiansborg Castle - and The Danish
Parliament - where Bishop Absalon (1128-1201)
- built his castle on the little island called
“Slotsholmen” near
the city harbour around 1167.
Here he also founded the city of Copenhagen
(København) on the east coast
of Zealand. The task to build a castle - was to
protect trade on the Sound (Øresund) -
was given to him by King Valdemar I.
(Great) - (1131-1182 - ruled 1158-1182)
Read more: Absalon
- History
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For
All Genuine Dog Lovers |
Copenhagen
- A Dog friendly City |
Copenhagen
- A very Dog friendly City...
...how much is that doggie in the window
- the one with the waggley tail!
The are over 150,000 dogs in Copenhagen
The Danes just love their dogs - and there are
over 600,000 dogs registered
in Denmark - and about 150,000 in
Copenhagen and neighbouring areas - and many
families have two dogs in their household. So
the thousands of happy dog owners are quite
satisfied living in a dog friendly city like
Copenhagen. The most popular dog in Denmark
is the Labrador Retriever -
then the German Shepherd Dog
and third the Golden Retriever.
Approximately ½ million households in
Denmark own a dog - and more than 120,000
households have both dogs and
cats. The Danes just love their
dogs - which has been a household pet for generations.
In Denmark the dog has throughout history been
used for hunting - tracking - rescuing - guarding
etc. - as well as a service dog for the blind
and disabled - a police and narco dog - or just
a friend and passionate companion.
Travelling to Denmark with pets...
See:
Dog friendly City |
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The
most
popular Dog in Denmark |
Labrador
Retriever is the most popular dog in Denmark
and Copenhagen. The Retriever is very loving
- kind and compassionate to their master
- and Danes just love their dogs. |
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| Cycling
and Driving in Copenhagen
& Denmark |
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"Cycling
is a life style in Denmark" |
"Considerate
& Respectful Cycle Culture" |
Explore
Copenhagen on a cycle
Due to fair and good weather conditions in the
city from springtime - summer to autumn - and
for outdoor fun in Copenhagen - we invite everyone
to lend a cycle at your hotel
and logging site - or pay for electric bicycle
- or hire a bike at selected cycles shops - and
explore Copenhagen - with all the historical
places and cultural venues
- together with all the amusing spots the biggest
city of Scandinavia can offer. |
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is geared for different types of cycles that can
use over 350 km of safe cycle tracks in and around
the city - that can lead you out to the wide coastal
areas of Copenhagen. |
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Cultural
Venues
& Events in Copenhagen |
No
costly & tiresome plastic cards required! |
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FREE
- FREE - FREE - COPENHAGEN - and no costly & tiresome plastic
cards required! |
Explore Copenhagen Free: Activities - Attractions
- Venues - Festivals - Events
etc.
Copenhagen have many free experiences
to explore that don't cost one Kroner (DKK) and
Copenhageners wishes to share all of the free
offers together with tourists and visitors.
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| Museums
- Art Galleries |
Free
entry on Wednesdays - Fridays and Sundays
Tourists and visitors can use
more than 10-14 days to visit and exploit all
the 16 national museums and art galleries in and
around Copenhagen with free admission on Wednesdays
- Fridays and Sundays. These
national venues are a gem and paradise for tourists
– visitors and foreigners – who want
to learn more about Danish history – culture
and heritage.
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| Libraries
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The
Black Diamond - The Royal Library etc.
Use the Libraries as your info
center - where you can use the internet - read
you newspaper - find travel books and literature
etc. The Royal Library owns over 1.6 million books
and literature materials. |
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| Parks
- Gardens and Leisure Areas |
Frederiksberg
Garden - The Kings Garden (Rosenborg Castle) -
Botanical Garden
- The Old Citadel - Copenhagen Lakes etc.
Most public parks and gardens in Copenhagen are
old beautifully landscape gardens from the 17th
and 18th century and are green oases for Copenhageners.
The many green areas in and around the city are
popular venues with playgrounds – lakes
– sports and picnic facilities where locals
spend many hours all year round for walking –
running - sunbathing and other recreational activities.
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| Changing
of the Guards |
Amalienborg
Palace - Royal Residence
One can Follow the Royal Guards
from Rosenborg Castle to Amalienborg Palace and
back again through the city or
vice-versa. |
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| Historical
Churches and Cemeteries |
Copenhagen
is Packed with historical Churches and Cemeteries
Many historical Churches are
placed in and around Copenhagen - with St. Petri
Church as the oldest from the mid-15th century.
The Cemeteries in Copenhagen are quite an attraction
that is different and remarkable to other resting
places and burial plots in the world. Here one
can find plentiful of history and culture that
are attached to the citizens of Copenhagen. Take
a memorial walk through a Copenhagen cemetery
and experience the grave sites with its significant
architectural design and special landscape features. |
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| Worlds
longest Shopping Street "Strøget" |
Go
window shopping on the worlds longest shopping
street
Walk from the one end of the
walking street - The Kings Square (Kongens Nytorv)
- right to the Zoo Gardens at Valby which is a
5 km walk or take one of the free bicycles in
Copenhagen and spend a day window shopping. |
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| Harbour
bath and Beaches |
Free
access to the popular Harbour Bath and Sandy Beaches
The harbour baths and the many
sandy beaches on Copenhagen coast line are very
popular and trendy sites for Copenhageners and
a great places for tourists and visitors to spend
a day and relax by cooling of in the fresh and
crystals clear waters of the Sound and the Harbour.
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| Town
Hall - Copenhagen |
Town
Hall - Copenhagen - Free admission to the Town
Hall all year
Visit the Town Hall of Copenhagen
from 1905 - situated on The City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen)
and experience Danish architecture from around
1900 and the grand city hall as well as the beautiful
city hall gardens at the back of the Town Hall.
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| The
Danish Parliament |
Visit
the Danish Parliament - "Folketing"
- at Christiansborg Castle
Everyone can visit the Danish
Parliament called “Folketinget” and
experience the meetings at Christiansborg Castle
just in the centre of the Danish democracy. The
entrance is free and the Parliament is visited
every year by nearly 100,000 people – Danes
as well as foreigners – who are among 1.200
persons working here. |
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| Yearly
and traditional Festivals and Events |
Visit
the free yearly and traditional Festivals and
Events
Jazz Festival - Blues Festival
- Cultural Harbour Festival - Night of Culture
Festival – Copenhagen Carnival - Copenhagen
Historic Grand Prix - Copenhagen Summer Dance
- Hubertus Hunt - Copenhagen Opera Festival |
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Tourist
Attractions
Photo session |
Visit
the top attractions and historical venues in Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid - Gefion
Fountain - Amalienborg Palace - Rosenborg Palace
- Marble Church - Round Tower - Amalie Garden
- The Opera and much more - see Interactive Map |
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| Nostalgic
& Vintage
Tourism Posters Promoting Copenhagen Culture. |
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Free
Cultural & Seasonal Events in Copenhagen |
No
costly & tiresome plastic cards required! |
Free Seasonal Events in Copenhagen - See Event
Calendar
Come and join in with the Copenhageners.
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| Celebrate
the King's Birthday |
Every
year The King is celebrated by Copenhageners and
tourists at Amalienborg Palace |
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| 1st
May - Fælledparken |
1st
May is the International Workers' Day celebrated
all over the world and in Copenhagen too |
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| Copenhagen
Marathon |
The
annual 14 km Copenhagen Marathon - where everyone
can join in and run around the city |
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| Whitsun
Carnival |
The
Carnival of Copenhagen is a major event of the year
every Whitsun with many spectators |
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| Summer
Dance - Fælledparken |
Join
the Copenhagener and dance with them or receive
dance lesson in all types of dances |
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| Saint
Hans Eve |
Danish
tradition of celebrating the Midsummer with bonfires
and speeches all over the country |
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| Copenhagen
Jazz Festival |
The
famous and traditional Jazz Festival is spread all
around Copenhagen at various venues |
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| Copenhagen
Historic Grand Prix |
The
annual historic race with classic cars and old timers
in the streets of Copenhagen |
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| Cultural
Harbour Festival |
The
yearly Cultural Harbour festival in Copenhagen -
where everyone can participate |
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| Copenhagen
Opera Festival |
Venues all around Copenhagen - a must for any opera
lover |
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| Cup
Denmark |
Denmark Soccer Festival with more than 170 soccer
teams from countries all over the world |
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| Baltic
Sail |
Regatta
with old sail ships at Elsinore - Helsingør |
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| Open
Air Opera |
Open
air opera with at Rosenborg Castle in the centre
of Copenhagen. Royal Danish Opera invites |
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| Little
Mermaid - Celebration |
Every
year on the 23 August, the Little Mermaid’s
birthday is celebrated by young mermaids |
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| Swimming
the Canals |
Everyone
can participate in this swimming competition round
the 2 km canals of Christiansborg |
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| Copenhagen
Blues Festival |
More
than 50 blues-concerts all over Copenhagen |
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| The
Night of Culture |
Explore
Copenhagen and all its cultural venues and events
after dark |
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| Hubertus
Hunt - Deer Park |
The
annually Hubertus Hunt (Fox Hunt) takes place at
”Dyrehaven” The Deer Park |
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| Skating
Rink - Kongens Nytorv |
Skate
free on ice at the traditional skating rink at Kongens
Nytorv in the winter season |
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| Christmas
Tree - City Town Hall |
Traditional
lightning of the big Christmas Tree at the Town
Hall Square |
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Tourist
in Copenhagen - København |
Sightseeing
Attractions - Historical Places and Cultural Venues in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
is a beautiful and exhilarating metropolis filled with more
than thousand years of rich and exciting
history - interesting attractions
plus an explosion of edifying landmarks
and cultural venues - as well as many sightseeing
sites - which are world famous and visited by millions
of tourists every year - and all year round. Copenhagen
offers loads of great exploration opportunities with plentiful
of ultimate and fascinating travel experiences all around
the city and beyond greater Copenhagen. |
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| Harbour
Bathing - Copenhagen |
Open
Air Museums are Historic & Cultural Venues |
Visit
the harbour baths and take a free cool fresh swim in crystal
clear water right in the middle of town. Copenhagen is one
of the few cities in the world that offers such bathing facilities. |
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| There
are plenty of Open Air Museums in and beyond Copenhagen -
where tourist can soak up the Danes more than thousand years
of History - and experience the Danish Cultural Heritage.
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| Danish
Food Culture and "Smørrebrød" -
Open Danish Sandwiches |
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The
traditional Danish "Smørrebrød"
- Open Danish Sandwiches with many different portions
of food items on buttered rye bread. |
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Food
Culture - Red Sausages and "Smørrebrød"
The food culture in Copenhagen follows primarily the Danish
food culture that has been cultivated
and improved for many generations and centuries.
Preparing and eating food is based on cooking practice from
the old country kitchen and the cold
weather conditions in Denmark. In Copenhagen there
is a variety of ways making food in the home kitchen - where
life is experienced faster then out in the countryside and
where food consumption is depended on the shifting temperatures
and seasons in the city. The traditional
Danish "Smørrebrød"
- Open Danish Sandwiches with many different
portions of food items as cold cuts - pieces of meat or
fish - various paste - salad dressings and cheese on buttered
rye bread - decorated with all types of
toppings that gives the creation a great visual appeal -
and is surely a piece of genuine art - when presented on
a well laid table with cold Danish beer
and snaps. Open Danish Sandwiches
is still a appetising and popular treat at school - work
- lunchtime and picnics. |
Copenhageners
typically drink Beer - "Snaps"
(Akvavit) - Alcoholic Beverages - various
Soft Drinks or Milky Drinks
- and fresh tap water with their food. At supper time a
good quality wine is often preferred together
with the dinner. The quickest "fast food" in the
city is eaten at the many sausage stands
- "pølsevogne" - where it’s a must
and a great tradition that Copenhageners
enjoy their “red pork sausages”
(røde pølser) with bread and additional supplements.
The present Danish food culture is still very traditional
and conservative - and is nevertheless
based on deep-rooted recipes from the past
- in spite of influence from foreign countries and cultures.
And Copenhagen is the frontrunner of culinary trends
and tastes - with several awarded
high class restaurants and exquisite eating places.
See: Open Danish
Sandwiches |
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| The
National Pork Dish - Frikadelle |
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| Red
Sausages - National Fast Food - Røde Pølser |
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The
juicy and tasty pork based "Frikadelle" with brown
sauce and red cabbage is the prime national dish in Denmark
- and also the favorite choice in the kitchen of Copenhageners
- plus prepared and served all over the Danish Kingdom in
different variations. |
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The
"Red Sausage" is a must plus a great tradition to
eat at outdoor sausage stands or during any parties or festivities
for any Copenhagener. The Red Sausage “røde pølser”
served in different fast food variants is a great national
treat and has been it for generations. |
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| Come
to Copenhagen
Meet the Ambassadors & main Tourist Attraction! |
Meet
the Ambassadors & genuine Tourist Attraction
Come to Copenhagen and experience the Copenhageners - who are the
born and true Ambassadors plus
the prime tourist attraction of the city. When
you are facing a genuine Copenhagener - you’ll
have probably met a Jensen - Nielsen
- Hansen - Pedersen or Andersen
- which is the most common surnames in Copenhagen. Perhaps the Copenhagener
you contact - is a direct descendant of a legendary Viking
worrier - or a lineal royalty from the
medieval period - but you can be certain that the Copenhagener you
address - has a world record in paying heavy taxes -
and are world champions in receiving the highest gross earnings
- plus among the few inhabitants in this world that speak
Danish - and owns a bicycle or two - and
rides happily around in one of the most admirable and exemplary
Welfare States in the World. These are a few of
many other characters that are glued to Copenhageners with their
natural position of being the real tourist attraction that - first
and foremost - replaces and outdistances historical red bricks and
landmarks - as well as primeval monuments and statues - as the citizens
are the greatest assets that Copenhagen has. That's
what makes Copenhagen so cool for visitors - tourists and especially
for Copenhageners.
See: Visitors Lounge - Copenhagen
Cycle Culture - Happy
Danes |
360
km with Safe and Protected Cycle Tracks |
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every Copenhagener owns a bicycle or two - and they just love
to commute on their cycles to work - to school - to do their
shoping - or to other different leisure activities - as Copenhagen
offers over 360 km of safe and protected cycle tracks in and
around the city. |
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| Copenhageners
are the born Ambassadors - and the prime tourist attraction
of the city - and they will convince any visitor that they
are the happiest people living on this planet - together with
their fellow Danish countrymen - enjoying more than thousand
years of the special Copenhagen Culture. |
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| Freedom
Loving Copenhageners & Copenhagen Culture |
| Freedom
loving Copenhageners |
Two
happy Copenhageners flying high to welcome tourists and visitors
at one of the many beach resorts placed around the beautiful
coastlines that surround Copenhagen - and feel themselves
very fortunate if foreigners select to visit their town for
any occasion. |
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Freedom
loving Copenhageners
The freedom loving Copenhageners feel themselves
very fortunate if foreigners select to
visit their town - as the citizens are very proud of their
capital and will helpfully guide tourist and visitors around
their city. They will also try to convince any one that
Copenhageners are the happiest people living
on this planet - and humbly claim that "My
Town Is My Castle". Most Copenhageners are
quite talkative - and speak English. And
many Copenhagen residents speak German
- French and Spanish.
Take a tour throughout Copenhagen-Portal.dk - and find much
more relevant and interesting information about Copenhagen
- Copenhagen Citizens - and more than thousand
years of special Copenhagen Culture and
History.
Test
the Copenhageners Happiness
When you visit Copenhagen - you are welcome to speak to
some Copenhageners - and ask if they actually are the happiest
people in the world - as awarded by numerous surveys
and reviews during time - and also if they are living in
the happiest place on earth - like some
studies claim - and we presume the answer will be quite
positive. Just try!
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Most
sincerely,
Advisory Board & NewsLetter Team
George B. Moller |
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