Copenhagen Shore Excursions
The Little Mermaid
Art enthusiast Carl Jacobsen commissioned the sculptor Edvard Eriksento to create a 'Little Mermaid', taking inspiration from the heroine of H.C. Andersen's fairy tale of the same name. On viewing the bronze statue at the Langelinie waterfront many say that the statue is possibly smaller than they anticipated (at 4ft high), but much more beautiful.
Amalienborg Palace
Four superb 18th-century palaces surround Amalienborg Palace Square, with its imposing equestrian statue of King Frederik V. The palaces serve as the winter home of the Danish royal family. If the royals are at home, the tourist can see the changing of the royal guard at 12 noon. Visit the Amalienborg Museum to experience some of the official and private royal salons renovated to reflect the era of the 19th century.
Rosenborg Castle
The grandiose Rosenbourg Castle was constructed in the period 1606-34 to act as a royal summer palace. In 1710 Rosenborg was abandoned as a royal residence in favor of Frederiksborg Palace. Rosenborg Castle is open to the public throughout the year, except Mondays during wintertime.
Walking Tour From Langeline Pier
Being a compact city, Copenhagen is easy to tour on foot. A suggested route from Langeline Pier would be
Follow the waterfront south to The Little Mermaid
Continue along the waterfront to Amaliehaven Garden
Head inland to Amalienborg Palace
Continue along Tolbodgade to Nyhavn
Head inland to Charlottenborg Palace
Walk back along Bredgade passing Frederiks Kirke (the Marble church), Den Russiske Kirke (the Russian Church), Medicinsk Museion (medical museum), The Design Museum
Turn right onto Esplanaden then left into the Kastellet. Return to Langeline Pier.
Statens Museum for Kunst
If you appreciate art, you'll like the Statens Museum for Kunst with its superb collection covering European Art 1300-1800, Danish and International Art after 1900 and Danish and Nordic Art 1750-1900. The major part of the museum's 17th century collection comes directly from the art chambers of Danish kings.
Nyhavn
The 17th century era Nyhavn canalside district is lined by tall houses of pastel colors. At the harbor you'll see many historical wooden ships, some of which are open to viewing by the public.
Strøget
Copenhagen's most extensive shopping district is centered on Stroget in the heart of the city. The street runs all the way from the city's City Hall Square (Radhusplads) near Tivoli to King's New Square (Kongens Nytorv) near Nyhavn.
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