Copenhagen in one day
With just one day in Copenhagen you have a good chance to get around the city and experience some of the many things it has to offer.
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Copenhagen by bus
A guided bus tour is a good way to get an idea of the city. The tours last from 1 to 2½ hours and drive by or stop at some of the greater attractions of Copenhagen, like for example: The Little Mermaid, The National Museum, The Royal Palace Amalienborg, the Parliament etc.
The various tours all begin and end by Palace Hotel across from the Town Hall and they are a great way to form a general view of Copenhagen and to get an idea of which places could be of interest later on. A hop-on hop-off tour is also available and gives you the opportunity to get on and off as you please at the more than 25 stops throughout the city.
Through the city by boat
Another possibility to see as much of the city as possible within a short timeframe, is to get on one of the canal tours. Quite a few of the sights and attractions in Copenhagen can be experienced from the seaside, and while the canal boats sail through the canals you get a chance to rest your tired feet and at the same time enjoy the attractions of Copenhagen.
The tours take approximately one hour and the Little Mermaid, The Parliament, The Opera House, The Royal Palace: Amalienborg etc. are some of the attractions the guided boats pass on the tour. The boats leave from the very picturesque Nyhavn - the canal area is very popular and packed with restaurants and cafés with beautiful views.
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Walking tours in the area
Nyhavn is situated at the end of Kongens Nytorv where the Royal Theatre, the National Stage from 1748, is located. From here you can take a stroll up Bredgade and take a right when you get to Frederiksgade and visit Amalienborg Palace; the winter residence of the royal couples, which is a major architectural work. Right by the palace the garden Amaliehaven is located, and it has a beautiful view over the harbour entrance and the newly opened Opera House.
If you instead take a left on Bredgade down Frederiksgade you will get to the Marble Church, an impressive building which was 150 years under way.
Rosenborg Palace
From Kongens Nytorv you could also take a walk up Gothersgade and visit Rosenborg Palace; Built in 1606-1634 by King Christian IV as a royal pleasure/Rosenborg_2.jpg)
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Today it is a museum with objects related to the Danish monarchs during the last 400 years and in the basement the Royal Regalia and state jewellery belonging to the present queen are on display. The Palace is beautifully situated at the end of King's Garden, a public garden that is popular among the commoners.
The Round Tower
From Gothersgade take a left on to Landemærket and straight ahead you have The Round Tower. It was built as an observatory in 1642 under Christian IV and a 209-metre-long winding passage leads to the platform and the Observatory at the top of the tower - from here you will have a magnificent view over the old town, house roofs and church towers.
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From The Round Tower you can take a walk via Store Kannikestræde to the Cathedral, Vor Frue Kirke, built in 1829. During the last 800 years a church has been situated on this spot and several royal couples have been married here, Crown-Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik being the latest ones in May 2004.
Tivoli Gardens
Another option could also be to visit the well-known garden and adventure park, Tivoli, which is located in the middle of the city just across from the central station. It is a lovely place to spend time whether you go there for a walk or if you are in for the adventuress rides.
It is recommendable to visit the garden around evening time where you can enjoy the special atmosphere when the many coloured lamps are turned on at twilight, while perhaps having a meal at one of the numerous restaurants.
