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Healthy lifestyle show

Held annually at the Forum, this show deals with and tells the public ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. From spas to dieting and usage of environmental friendly products, the healthy lifestyle show combines all. The ticket costs around DKr 80 but for children under 14 the entry is free. The following are the details of the event: Venue Information: Forum Full Name: Forum, Copenhagen, Denmark Address: 1 Julius Thomsens Plads 1925 Frederiksberg C Directions: By Bus: from Rådhuspladsen, lines 2A, 67, 68, 82N to Forum. From main station: line 11 to Copenhagen Forum. By Metro from city centre: M1, M2 to Forum station. Contact Details: Forum Email: [email protected] Phone: +45 32 47 20 00 Fax: +45 35 24 00 99

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Vinter Jazz (Winter Jazz)

Activity

This comprises of flashy jazz concerts, award ceremonies, competitions, children’s programs and presents international and national artists. It occurs towards the end of January.

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New Year’s Flea Market

Market

Visit the flea market organized at the Forum in the middle of January and find a wide variety of Danish handicrafts at reasonable prices.

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Copenhagen Fashion Festival-Fashion Week for All

Activity

Copenhagen Fashion Week is the right place to go to learn about the latest fashion trends. Events that take place during this week include competitions, fashion shows and a shopping extravaganza!

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Copenhagen International Fair

Activity

It is known as the most popular fashion event of the Scandinavian Fashion Industry. Millions of fashion lovers gather here every year to witness fashion shows, glamorous models and purchase fashion accessories.

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International Boat Show

Activity

All the participants race their power boats, equipment and accessories down to the finishing line at the International Boat Show in Copenhagen. Slow but sure winning the race does not apply here!

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Copenhagen Puppet Festival

Activity

Looking for entertainment for your kids? Copenhagen offers a forum to collect puppeteers, organizers and people of ages from all around the world. If you are looking for a place to enjoy with your family, Copenhagen Puppet Festival is the place to be!

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Copenhagen Sakura Festival

Activity

The Copenhagen Sakura Festival is a Japanese festival with Japanese food, martial arts, Japanese music all on display. If you’re in Copenhagen in April, be sure to stop by for an unforgettable experience and a lot of fun.

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Rabbit Hopping Festival

Activity

As bizarre as it sounds, the Rabbit Hopping Festival is a unique custom in Copenhagen. Danes hop their rabbits as if on a marathon and the excited spectators applaud in admiration.

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Queen Margrethe’s Birthday

Activity

An annual parade to celebrate the royal event of Queen Margrethe’s Birthday.

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Copenhagen Photo Festival

Activity

A picture is worth a thousand words! Best to watch it come true at Copenhagen’s Photo Festival held annually. It enables artists from all around the world to gather together and exhibit their work on buildings, art galleries, public squares and the like.

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Copenhagen Zoo

zoo

The most exciting and amazing place for children to spend a fun-filled day, the Copenhagen Zoo houses over 3,600 animals with a species of 250. The oldest zoo in Europe is a very popular attraction for the 1.3 million tourists who visit Copenhagen every year. Address: Zoologisk Have, Roskildevej 32 Transport: Bus no. 6A - 18 and 26

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Children’s Museum

Museum

Children’s museum is a children’s attraction in Copenhagen where the main aim of the museum is to relive the history of Denmark in the eyes of children. Children are dressed up as historical figures and are given an environment to act out historical events.

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Children's Millennium Garden

Park

The striking feature about this place is that it was designed by third grade students! In includes two gardens, one being heart-shaped while the other a shadow garden. Children can play soccer, football or Frisbees.

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Remiseparken

zoo

For the little bundles of joy, a range of fun-filled activities have been designed. These include petting zoo and horse rides, skateboard facilities, stilts, trikes, sandpit, swings and indoor game area as well as a wading pool. Address: Peder Lykkes Vej 71-73

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Denmark's Aquarium

Aquarium

A perfect underwater experience for you and especially your kids, The Denmark Aquarium is home to a wide variety of topical and Danish fish. Address: Kavalergården 1, DK-2920 Charlottenlund Transport: Bus no. 14 and 166

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Gammeldok

Building

Tourists who are interested in architecture should make it a point to visit the Gammeldok at least once during their stay at Copenhagen. Located at Strandgade 27B in Christianshavn, the Gammeldok is a forum where architects and other interest groups can gather and appreciate contemporary as well as historic architecture. It holds daily exhibitions from 10 am to 5 pm. Address: Strandgade 27B Christianshav Transport: 350S, 2A, 66, 19, 47, Christianshavn Phone: 32 57 19 30 Price: full kr40, child kr: free, concession kr25

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Christians Kirke

Churches

Formally known as Frederik's German Church, the Christians Kirke is a famous tourist attraction in the Christianshavn District of Copenhagen. It is famous for its architecture and interior. Constructed in the 1617s by D. G. Anthon, the tower is approximately 70 meters high resting on a granite platform. The yellow bricked building gleams like gold in the sun and attracts many Christian as well as non-christian tourists.

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Christiania

Town

Christiania is a small town in Copenhagen which was founded in 1971 by a bunch of hippies who took control of the area which was previously abandoned by the military. This small town is popular for its artistic sculptures, monuments and paintings. The best thing about this town is that tourists can enter free of cost.

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Danish Navy Museum

Museum

Naval artifacts, documents, ship models, navigation equipment and weapons are all exhibited in this museum. Address: Overgaden oven Vandet 58 1415 København K Opening hours: Tues to Sun, 12:00 - 16:00 Contact: +45 33 11 60 37 Transport: Metro to Christianshavn

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Lille Molle

Sight

Formerly a windmill built in 1783, the Dutch mill was transformed into a museum which has an indoor restaurant called Bastionen & Løven. The interior of the museum depicts the ancient German culture with lofty ceilings and dangling chandeliers.

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Era Ora

Since 1982, Era Ora has maintained its stance of being the most famous Italian restaurants in Denmark. Every dish on the menu portrays authentic Italian essence, however chefs try to manipulate and play with ingredients to come up with something exciting every time. The menu includes Italian delicacies like pasta topped with rich Italian sauce, lasagna, seafood variations and many more mouth-watering items. The entire ambiance of the restaurant is based on elegance and extravagance. Therefore, eating out here can be very expensive! Cuisine: Italian Address: Overgaden Neden Vandet 33B, Copenhagen Phone: 32-54-06-93 Transportation: Bus: 2 or 8

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Formel B

Tempting, delicious and absolutely divine! These are the words which describe the food at Formel B. the outstanding element about this restaurant is that its menu is very flexible as it changes every season, valuing customer choices. The hotel is open during weekdays from 6 to 10 pm.

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Godt

Even known as the Queens personal favorite restaurant, Godt is a formal elegant dine-out with classy interior and superior taste! Serving all the major international dishes, it caters to the demand of a variety of tourists searching for their cuisine in a foreign land. Being a small restaurant it does not house more than 20 people at a time. Despite this, it is one of the most expansive restaurants in Copenhagen with fixed prices varying from DKK480-DKK660 ($82-$112/£48-£66).

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Krogs Fiskerestaurant

For the best underwater delicacies experience what else can beat Krogs? Over 3 centuries old, the restaurant is a classic and modern transformation from a menial fish shop in 1789. The interior of the place is decorated in pure Danish style with paintings and mirrored ceilings. Krogs offers one of the best seafood varieties in all of Copenhagen with professional and dedicated chefs working their way to prepare modern as well as traditional delicacies. However, the bill might come as a bit of a shock to tourists who are not aware of Krogs high prices so make sure you are decked up before you even think of dining out here. Visiting times are Monday to Saturday between 6 to 11 pm.

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Geranium

Cuisine: Danish, International Awarded the title of “ restaurant of the year” in 2008, Geranium continues on its legacy to excite and captivate its customers through its exotic line of cuisine. The interior is very welcoming and comfortable and is facilitated by a summer terrace. From its smoked salmon to its king crab, all the dishes are divine! The chefs here like to play around with spices and flavors from all over the world so international tourists would find a touch of their culture and tradition. The timings for this restaurant are Tuesday to Friday from noon to half past one, whereas the night timings are from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Tuesdays till Saturdays.

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Kong Hans

Located in one of the most ancient places in Copenhagen, the positioning of the restaurant is just about perfect! The chefs are innovative and adventurous when it comes to food and are always searching for a combination between French, Danish and the Asian cuisine. Kong Hans is quite famous for its presentation of food on the platter which is artistic and thoroughly creative. It’s like going in with an empty stomach and coming out with a content and satisfied one!

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Salt

Overlooking a waterside setting, the restaurant offers a tranquil and peaceful environment for its customers to sit back and enjoy their meal. The chefs pick up fresh ingredients in the morning and convert them into mouthwatering delights in just a matter of hours! Ranging from main courses to desserts, Salt is an emblem of taste and quality. For chocolate lovers, the chocolate layer cake with nutmeg ice cream is a must try! To save up on time, it’s always advisable to make a reservation prior to the visit.

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Sult

Sult not only offers delicious food, it goes beyond that. The restaurant offers you with an experience like never before! Situated inside the Danish Film Institute's center, it is staged as a museum with high ceilings, wooden floors and large windows. Eating in style is redefined here! The food is equally good and chefs try to make it as authentic and cultural as possible. Sult is available for public Tuesday till Saturday, 12 onwards till midnight and on Sundays from 11 am to 10 pm.

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Hansens Old Familiy Garden

Known as one of the oldest garden restaurants, it is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful meal with your family.

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Café Victor

An informal setting promoting the café culture that has sprung up worldwide, Café Victor is stylish, outgoing and young. This is the reason it’s jam-packed with customers, majority being youngsters and artistic people. Business delegates can also discuss corporate mattes over a steaming cup of cappuccino or tea in the morning or during the evening. Affordable yet stylish, it’s the perfect place to hang out with your friends or loved ones! It’s open Monday till Wednesday from 8 am to 1 am, Thursday to Saturday from 8 am to 2 am and on Sundays from 8 am to 11 am. Café Victor also has a bar where it offers good quality wine and cognacs.