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Copenhagen
Understand
Copenhagen is one of Europe's most enjoyable cities. Situated on the Oresund (Danish: Øresund) strait, with Sweden just minutes away by train, it is a link between mainland Europe and Scandinavia, and has a wealth of cultural and entertaining things to see and do. The city has a reputation for tolerance, the fascinating 'free city' of Christiania, a community of people who have tried to create an equal and just consensus-governed democracy for its people. There is more to here than Carlsberg and The Little Mermaid, and a trip to the wonderful Tivoli Gardens will leave the visitor in no doubt that this is a very special city.
Tipping
Tipping in Denmark is included in the salaries of professionals. Thus tipping, while obviously greatly appreciated, is not required. So feel free to tip from your heart, rewarding those you feel deserve it and ignore the rest without shame.
Eat
Have a beer, or some herring, in the popular cafes along Nyhavn.
Try one of the many lunch restaurants. They serve tasty Danish food at reasonable prices. DKK 150-200 will get you a couple of dishes, wine or beer, and coffee. They are typically open from noon to 6 p.m., so go early for lunch or later if you plan to have a light dinner. Especially in December you should book well in advance.
Buy a tasty sausage or hot dog at one of the many sausage stands (pølsevogn, pl. pølsevogne in Danish).
Brunch
Brunch is a Copenhagen institution and most cafes will offer it at least on weekends for upwards of 80 kr.
Café Noakhali, Smallegade 22, 2000 Frederiksberg, 38 10 86 86, , . This cafe is in Frederiksberg and you need to take a few minutes ride with the "Metro" subway from the center of Copenhagen. There is a Bangladesh-like brunch from 11:00-14:00 for 101 DDK including te and juice.
Cafe Sommersko, Kronprinsensgade 6, 1114 Copenhagen K, , in the center of Copenhagen has two brunch menus. "The big brunch" is english-like for 115 DKK and with no drinks included.
FranchisesTaco Shop Mexican food, mostly take-away but has a few tables if you want to eat there. Located on Østerbro, Frederiksberg, and Indre By.
On a budget
There are several mediterranean-style buffet restaurants dotted around the inner city. Riz Raz is popular, with three locations and a huge vegetarian buffet for 70 kr. (Grilled meat can be ordered off the menu). The branch on St. Kannikestræde has an infallible ability to seat and feed groups of all sizes. Ankara on Krystalgade offers a buffet which includes meat as well as salads.
Bakeries in Copenhagen are numerous and excellent. Many offer ready-made sandwiches (around 35 kr) as well as coffee, bread rolls, and cakes (expect to pay 8-10 kr for Danish pastry, here known as 'Wienerbrød'), and several have at least limited counter seating.
You are never very far from your nearest shawarma/kebab/felafel joint in Copenhagen. The busy outlets on and around Strøget serve kebabs, salads and fries at good prices and lightning speed....
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Hotels in Copenhagen
 | Best Western Bel Air Copenhagen  |
Score 6.525 from 90 reviews | | LØJTEGÅARDSVEJ 99 |  |
| Best Western Bel Air Copenhagen has undergone major renovation and is a cosy and charming 3-star hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. Only 2.2 km from Copenhagen airport, the hotel is ideally located. Copenhagen city centre and Bella centre are only a few minutes from the hotel.
Enjoy complimentary parking and later check-out so you can depart well-rested from Copenhagen Airport. ... more | | |
| | Hotel Amager  |
Score 7 from 180 reviews | | Amagerbrogade 29 | |
| The hotel's cafe is open from 10:00h to 2:00h throughout the week. Here you will find a variety of beverages and free wireless internet access.
The cafe provides a buffet breakfast in the mornings from 6:30h to 9:30h, including weekends.
There are golf, squash and tennis courts in close proximity to the hotel.
Hotel offers conference facilities.
Public parking is possible nearby the hotel for the following tariffs:
Mon – Fri.: 08.00 – 22.00 = 9.00 dkk per hour
Mon – Fri.: 22.00 – 08.00 = 2,00 dkk per hour
Saturday : 08.00 – 22.00 = 9.00 dkk per hour
22.00 – 08.00 = Free
Sunday: 08.00 – 08.00 = Free
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 | First Hotel Skt Petri  |
Score 8.3 from 33 reviews | | Krystalgade 22 | |
| The hotel is in the heart of Copenhagen's trendy pedestrian shopping district, within a 3-minute walk of metro and train links. ... more | | |
 | Axel Hotel Guldsmeden  |
Score 8.125 from 652 reviews | | Helgolandsgade 7, | |
| Axel blends traditional Balinese style with modern art – teak four-poster beds, small balconies combined with Persian rugs on the wooden floors, original art on the walls and modern technology such as flat-screen TVs, DVD players and internet access (charges apply).
AXEL will, in addition to its 129 rooms and penthouse suites, also include fully equipped conference facilities.
The concept for the Guldsmeden hotels is unique, and a very important feature is the focus on organic products. In all rooms you will find Guldsmeden's own manufactured organic shampoo and cream products.
The sumptuous organic breakfast buffet is a feature in all the Guldsmeden hotels and includes various types of high-quality bread, cakes, fruit and cheeses as well as homemade yogurt with vanilla and almonds.
Breakfast is served on handmade Mexican crockery and can be enjoyed in our lovely heated courtyard or in our restaurant.
Our spa at Axel is now ready for our resident guests or conferences, and it was worth the wait! Simple yet luxurious, the facilities will meet your needs in a beautiful and relaxing space.
Organic spa products
We do not have a regime of specific treatments, but have developed a wide range of fully organic spa products, including relaxing, detoxing or energizing salt, sugar and coffee scrubs, body & face oils and sprays, face & body cream and shampoos. We have been helped and inspired by natural health and beauty coach Charlotte Rachlin.
Facilities
AXEL Hotel Guldsmedens classical urban spa, in the signature Balinese-inspired Guldsmeden design includes a sauna, cold and hot tubs, steam bath with essential oils and meditation/yoga area.
Relaxation
As of Wednesday, May 7th, we will Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 17.00-17.45 and from 18.00-18.45, be offering open relaxation and stretching periods under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
We serve organic fruit juices, tea and fresh & dried fruit.
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 06-10 am & 16-22 pm
Weekends: 07-11 am & 16-22 pm
You do not need to book in advance – you are free to enjoy this oasis at your own leisure and convenience.
Price:
225,- per person. The price includes full use of the spa facilities and products for a full day, subject to opening hours. Ask at the reception.
Useful information:
All guests are required to wear bathing suits. Swimwear can be purchased at reception, price 150 DKK for one-size shorts or two-piece bikini.
Guests need to change in their rooms before entering the spa, housecoats and slippers are available in the room, towels can be found in the spa.
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 | Hotel Brondby Park |
Score 6.8 from 60 reviews | | Brøndbyvester Boulevard 6 | |
| A modern stylish hotel located in a business district outside Copenhagen city and within reach of forested areas and beaches.
Excellent indoor and outdoor sports facilities such as golf, go-kart racing and bowling are nearby and make an ideal location for families.
The hotel also provides superb business facilities and superb in-house dining facilities, a wide range of activities to appeal to guests with children such as a games room and tennis court.
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| Castle Tour of North Sealand |
7 hours |
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As you leave Copenhagen and head north, for almost a whole hour the coastline of Sweden unravels as you continue through magnificent Danish countryside and coastline towards Elsinore and Kronborg Castle. Now amongst the universal cultural heritage, under the UNESCO convention, Kronborg has reached exclusive status for being the only example of a Renaissance Castle. It is easy to understand why William Shakespeare chose Kronborg Castle as the setting for his famous play 'Hamlet' as you enjoy the beautiful surroundings. You will be able to explore the castle's interior as you are taken through the Chapel and the Knights' Hall (the longest room in Northern Europe) and the dark casemates.
After a lunch break (not included), the tour continues towards Fredensborg, where the Queen's summer residence of Fredensborg Palace is attractively located in the middle of a lovely park, bordering the idyllic Esrum Lake.
The next highlight on this tour of many highlights is Frederiksborg Castle, built by King Christian IV in 1601 - 1625. This pearl of history, built in magnificent Renaissance style with a touch of baroque, is now a national historical museum, containing treasures of painting, tapestry, porcelain, silver and furniture.
This tour is the classic amongst excursions while visiting Denmark.
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Carlsberg
The Carlsberg building, home of the famous Danish brewery. The building was constructed in 1847.
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Find out why they call it 'wonderful Copenhagen' with the City Sightseeing tour of Denmark's vibrant and graceful Capital, and get a bird's eye view of Copenhagen's swirling towers and turrets, not forgetting the Little Mermaid to whom sailors appealed for forgiveness of their sins while they were in port! You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are three routes available and each route takes approximately 1 hour. The bus departs regularly from each stop and your ticket is valid for 24 hours from first use. Mermaid Tour
The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: Amalienborg Palace, The Little Mermaid and Rosenberg Castle Carlsberg Tour
The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: The Zoo, Carlsberg Breweries, Frederiksberg Castle and the Theater district. Christiana Tour
The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: Tivoli, The Black Diamond and Christiania You may choose the Mermaid Tour or the Carlsberg Tour individually or book the Combination ticket which will combine all three routes ans is valid for two days!
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Rådhus (City Hall)
The city hall was buildt in 1905.
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