Cinemateket is in the heart of Copenhagen, between Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport Station, and is part of the Danish Film Institute. The architecturally interesting building contains two cinema theaters, a library, a videoteque, a bookshop and a café, all in a fashionable atmosphere. The repertoire varies with different themes each month; almost all genres are represented at some time throughout the year. Each film is screened twice or thrice a month, and the prices are relatively low per ticket. Some short flicks and children's films are free, but you normally have to order the tickets in advance. Cinemateket is the only cinema in Copenhagen with such a varied repertoire, and is an especially fun place to bring children on a rainy day.
Fundado en 1843, los Jardines Tívoli son un parque de diversiones único ubicado donde solían estar las murallas de la entonces ciudad fortificada. De hecho, el lago dentro del parque es un vestigio del foso original de la ciudad. Mundialmente conocido por su atmósfera de carnaval y sus atracciones emocionantes, los Jardines Tívoli combinan el encanto del viejo mundo con el dinamismo del futuro. El parque ocupa unos impresionantes 80.000 metros cuadrados en el corazón mismo de Copenhague, lo que lo convierte en uno de los parques de diversiones más grandes del país. Los Jardines Tívoli ofrecen unas atracciones increíbles, como una montaña rusa histórica, un barco pirata mítico y varios carruseles. También encontrarán al rededor de 40 bares y restaurantes, algunos de los cuales son gourmet y datan de 1843. El entretenimiento de la más alta calidad está garantizado y las festividades se vuelven más marcadas durante la temporada navideña.
El corazón de Copenhague es el hogar de la impresionante torre circular construida a pedido de Christian IV con el fin de promover los estudios astronómicos en el país. Construida en el siglo XVII, la Torre Circular fue en sus inicios un observatorio que estaba conectado con la Iglesia Trinitatis, y formaba parte del Complejo Trinitatis. Entre lo más destacado del antiguo observatorio se encuentran las escaleras ecuestres de inclinación suave, el corredor helicoidal y la plataforma de observación situada en lo más alto. El monograma del rey Christian IV está exhibido en la fachada de la torre al igual que el enrejado bellísimo diseñado por Kasper Fincke. En el interior de la Rundetaarn, el camino en espiral los llevará hasta la biblioteca, donde en el pasado había una inmensa colección de libros universitarios y que era frecuentada por el escritor literario danés Hans Christian Andersen. Con una arquitectura ingeniosa y un interior muy bien diseñado, no sorprende que la Rundetaarn sea uno de los emblemas más icónicos de Copenhague.
This park, built as an addition to the Slottsparken across the water, is a lovely manicured collection of groves and lawns. Ideal for a picnic or day in the sun, it can also make for a nice stroll when the weather is gray and damp, as it often is in Sweden.
Founded in 1874, the Botanical Gardens are located between Gothersgade and Slvgade in the center of Copenhagen. Visitors can enjoy the sights of the rare trees, rock gardens, medicinal plants and wild Danish plants from moor and heath. The Palm House is a must with its palm trees, cacti and orchids. The gardens also contain the Botanical Museum and an observatory. Dogs are not allowed in the gardens.
Frederiksberg Garden is a labour of H.G.H. Scheel and J.C. Krieger in the early seventeenth century, around Frederiksborg Slot castle. The idea of creating this garden was Frederik IV's, inspired by his trips to Italy. The style is Baroque, with strict axes of symmetry. Times changed, in the eighteenth century and so did ideals. Romanticism was prime time, what with English country gardens considered the epitome of perfection. Such tendencies corrupted the strict Baroque style of Frederiksberg. The garden ponds were connected by a network of canals twisted into a maze. Today you see grottoes with wells, a Chinese pavilion, temples, the Norwegian House and the fountain right in front of Frederiksberg Slot. You can see a rich variety of bird-life and some exotic visitors from the Zoo nearby. In spring and summer, admire the flowerbeds in full bloom. The park is open from 6:00 till sunset.
Frieboeshvile is a country house located in Kongens Lyngby and was constructed in the year 1758. Formerly used as a summer home, Frieboeshvile today is a house museum that gives it's visitors a glimpse of a country home from the 18th Century. The house also displays an exhibition on the local history of Lyngbt-Taarbæk municipality.
At 17.3 square kilometers (6.7 square miles), Lake Esrum is Denmark's largest lake by water volume and second biggest by area. It is flanked by two major tourist attractions – Fredensborg Palace to the east and the dense Gribskov Forest to its west. Changing seasons alter the natural imagery of the lakeside, and its calm waters are ideal for canoeing or kayaking trips. The lake's quaint bridges, flanked by colored rocks, are perfect for strolls at the time of sunset; whereas the magnificence of the Fredensborg palace as seen from the lake's vantage is incomparable. There are quiet spots along the shore for fishing and observing rare bird species like the Cygnus Olor, Great Crested Grebe, Tufted Duck, Wild Duck and Coot.
Frederiksberg Castle and the attached Slotskirken Church have an excellent location overlooking Frederiksberg Garden and the city of Copenhagen. Frederiksberg Castle is connected especially with the name of king Frederik VI, but the castle was built as early as 1699, during the reign of Frederik IV (under the supervision of J.C. Ernst). The side wings to the castle were built after drawings by Laurits von Thura. Frederik VI used the beautiful yellow castle as his summer residence. Since 1869 the castle has contained Hrens Officerskole, the Army's Officer Training College.
Copenhagen has one of the most bicycle-friendly road plan in the world. Coupled with locals who share a passion for biking, the city is as bike friendly as it can possibly get. It's no wonder then, that the humble bicycle is one of the best ways to explore the city. Traverse the city streets on a bike like a local, with the tours offered by Bike Copenhagen with Mike. Your city-born tour guide, known affectionately as Bike Mike or simply Mike brings a unique edgy personality to the tours, doling out information, you're unlikely to find in any tour guide. Visitors can bring in their own bikes or rent one from Mike's rental shop. Check website for a list of tours and more information.
Frederiksberg Garden is a labour of H.G.H. Scheel and J.C. Krieger in the early seventeenth century, around Frederiksborg Slot castle. The idea of creating this garden was Frederik IV's, inspired by his trips to Italy. The style is Baroque, with strict axes of symmetry. Times changed, in the eighteenth century and so did ideals. Romanticism was prime time, what with English country gardens considered the epitome of perfection. Such tendencies corrupted the strict Baroque style of Frederiksberg. The garden ponds were connected by a network of canals twisted into a maze. Today you see grottoes with wells, a Chinese pavilion, temples, the Norwegian House and the fountain right in front of Frederiksberg Slot. You can see a rich variety of bird-life and some exotic visitors from the Zoo nearby. In spring and summer, admire the flowerbeds in full bloom. The park is open from 6:00 till sunset.
Founded in 1874, the Botanical Gardens are located between Gothersgade and Slvgade in the center of Copenhagen. Visitors can enjoy the sights of the rare trees, rock gardens, medicinal plants and wild Danish plants from moor and heath. The Palm House is a must with its palm trees, cacti and orchids. The gardens also contain the Botanical Museum and an observatory. Dogs are not allowed in the gardens.