Top places to visit

Founded in 1948, the Royal Danish Library is known as the first public library. Also called the Black Diamond, due to its structure, the library was renovated and refurbished in 1999. For a great learning experience, the library offers all forms of literature in different international languages. Such literature ranges from newspapers to magazines, from poetry to novels and a collection of travel books to literary guides to Copenhagen and Denmark. This modern library also includes a café, restaurants, shops, exhibitions and the like. The library is accessible even on weekends.

Established in the late 18th Century, the Copenhagen City Hall is quite famous for its blend of Italian and Danish architecture. The hall is not only used for political meetings and events but is also devoted to organize civil weddings. The entire place is decked out with various paintings and sculptures of famous political figures and monuments. A striking feature of the city hall is the huge astronomical clock called Jens Olsen's World Clock which consists of 13 different clockworks showing the precise time from the world over.

Also known as the king’s gardens, Kongens Have is as old as the 16th Century. The popularity of these attractions can be gauged by the fact that over 2.5 million tourists visit it every year. The place is spread over acres of greenery with rose-gardens and multi-sized sculptures. The gardens are also utilized for holding exhibitions, concerts and puppet shows for children.

The oldest military was established in 1626 by King Christian IV. The old Citadel was refurbished and made into a church and a prison. According to tradition, tourists and local’s alike walk around these places before their The Day of Prayer (Store Bededag) and after the walk then eat a special kind of bread called “Hveder”.

Based on a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen, the Little Mermaid is a marvel of art, one of its kind and unique and continues to attract tourists. The statue is positioned in such a way that it overlooks the harbor and gives a picturesque view of the surroundings. You can be the one to get a photograph with her when you visit Copenhagen. The monument is so famous worldwide that it had once been shifted to Shanghai to take part in a World Expo. Address: Langelinie, 1263 Copenhagen, Denmark Telephone: +45 33 25 74 00

Situated on a hilltop, the mere sight of the church is simply awe-inspiring. The church was built around 1921 and its yellow-white bricks make it seem as a golden temple in the sun. Address: Pa Bjerget 5, 2400 Copenhagen Denmark Phone: +45 3581 5442

Utterslev Mose Park is a beautiful spot for tourists to celebrate picnics, especially during the summers. Spread 110 hectares of grassland, the park has three lakes accompanied by orchids, rhododendrons and reed beds.

The cemetery was initially established in the 1760s has the graves of many famous Danish people. It still fulfills the purpose of a graveyard. However, many tourists come to pay homage to the deceased. The cemetery is divided into 5 sections ranging from A to E depending on the kind of people buried in each.

The state-of-the-art stadium hosts soccer matches both nationally as well as internationally. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 50,000 spectators. The stadium is built in such a way that it can be used in any time of the year due to its automated roof, technical heating and ventilation systems. Apart from sports, Parken Stadium also holds concerts featuring famous singers such a Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chilly Peppers and Rolling Stones.

A link to different places within and outside Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Central Station is the largest railway station in all of Denmark. In 2004, however, the station was upgraded to suit international standards with escalators, roofed and extended the 13 platforms. Address: Københavns Hovedbanegård (Copenhagen’s Central Station) Banegårdspladsen 7 1570 Copenhagen V Busses: 10 - 15 - 26 - 30 - 40 - 66 - 2A - 5A - 6A -250S Trains: S-Trains – Regional Trains – Intercity

DR Byen is the Danish broadcasting complex in Copenhagen’s Ørestad district. It includes DR Koncerthuset, the Jean Nouvel-designed concert venue; the destination authority lists guided tours of the broadcasting premises and concert hall.

Rundetaarn is Copenhagen’s historic Round Tower, part of the Trinitatis complex. The building combines a spiral access ramp, an exhibition hall and an astronomical observatory at its summit.