| Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and the | | | | most of it free for visitors, and an |
| countries largest city. The seat of the | | | | amusement park. Lanterns in the trees and |
| national parliament, the government, and the | | | | bushes create a unique ambience. |
| monarchy. The original designation for the | | | | |
| city, from which the contemporary Danish name | | | | Several of Copenhagens museums enjoy a |
| is derived, was merchants harbour. The | | | | deserved international reputation for their |
| English name for the city is derived from its | | | | rich collections and inventive temporary |
| German name, Kopenhagen. The element hafnium | | | | exhibitions. The biggest museum is |
| is named after the cities Latin name, Hafnia. | | | | Nationalmuseet, but there are plenty more |
| It is a vibrant, modern city with a long and | | | | specialised museums such as the jhusmuseet |
| fascinating history, having been the capital | | | | and Teater Museet. |
| of Denmark for close on 600 years and home to | | | | |
| the oldest resident monarchy in the world. | | | | Copenhagen has a thriving theatrical scene, |
| | | | centred around the Royal Theatre on Kongens |
| Copenhagen is a vibrant, modern city whose | | | | Nytorv, where, uniquely, world class ballet, |
| fascinating past coexists with the very | | | | opera and theatre companies coexist, but the |
| latest trends in architecture, design and | | | | theatrical scene also embraces everything |
| fashion. This is a city that presents its | | | | from live comedy to musicals. |
| myriad attractions against a waterside | | | | |
| backdrop that helps make it of one of the | | | | The night life is rich and varied and, as you |
| most beautiful cities in northern Europe. | | | | would expect from this most hospitable of |
| | | | cities, very welcoming. Whether your taste is |
| A major attraction in Copenhagen is the | | | | for cosy bars and cafes, or live music and |
| Copenhagen Tivoli Gardens located in the | | | | cutting edge clubs, Copenhagen has a place to |
| centre of the city. This unique amusement | | | | suit your taste. |
| park, established in 1843, offers a fine mix | | | | |
| of wild rides, games, restaurants and | | | | For decades Vesterbro had a reputation for |
| entertainment suitable for all ages and | | | | being the roughest neighbourhood in town, but |
| occasion. | | | | it has enjoyed a certain coming of age with |
| | | | Copenhagens avant garde over the past decade. |
| Tivoli Gardens is usually top of everyones | | | | Today, Vesterbro is a cosmopolitan district, |
| list of places to visit. It is a beautiful, | | | | with halal butcher shops and organic grocers |
| romantic park with a wealth of high class | | | | sharing space with trendy design shops and |
| restaurants and stages for music and theatre, | | | | kindergartens. |