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