Women-Friendly Travel in Copenhagen
The Copenhagen women-friendly travel guide places explicit women-friendly and family confidence signals first, while keeping uncertain details visible for review.
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Children’s 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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B&W Museum
The museum contains a series of exhibits of classic cars, steam engines, ships and the marvels of the 1900s. Inaugurated in 1789, the museum has preserved the history of the development of all such vehicles. Telephone: 32 54 02 27
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The Church of Our Saviour
Resting on a mount, the church has a 400 step stairway and is visited by many tourists all year round. The golden steeple and towers are sky rocketing which gleam under the sunlight, giving it a very picturesque view. It can be visited by travelers between April and October.
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Christianshavn's Canal boat tour(Kajak ole)
This district is built around an extensive canal system which carries tourists hitherto. It’s a perfect place to go for a walk or have a picnic on a warm and sunny summer’s day. The tours can b as long as 3 hours and as short as 1 and a half hour with prices approximating 245 Kr. For the entertainment of the tourists, special water games are also organized.
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The Opera house
Featuring music concerts and operas, this Opera house was built recently in 2005. A magnificent piece of art built by Henning Larsen, it’s the best place to kick back, relax and let the artist within you soar!
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Camp X Theatre
For an artistic experience visit the Camp X which is a theatre featuring English as well as international artists. On weekdays its timings are between 2 pm till 6 pm while on weekends it’s open for the general public from 2 pm to 4 pm.
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Forum
Established in 1926 to exhibit cars, the Forum was renovated to form a platform where various concerts and trade fairs are held today. It can host up to 10,000 people at one time and is facilitated by a restaurant which alone can seat up to 250 guests.
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Cisternerne
A unique museum dedicated to promote modern glass art which includes glass monuments, statues and the like. A striking feature which Forbes pointed out was its unusual place for exhibiting glass work in all of Europe. The museum has two entrances where you will be welcomed by two glass pyramids.
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Frederiksberg Palace and Gardens
The Frederiksberg Palace and Gardens have a history which dates back to the 1699 when the place appeared on the map by King Frederik IV. As old as the 1703, the palace is a three storey building with a Baroque Style interior. Overlooking the royal palace, there is a stretch of green grass with canals, lakes and an endless array of beautiful flowers. The place is perfect for new couples visiting Copenhagen for their honeymoon. It is perfect for long walks, picnics, jogging and other leisure activities.
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Frederiksberg Town Hall
In order to govern and administer the district of Frederiksberg, the town hall was founded between 1942-53. It includes a wedding room, an auditorium, library and assembly room. The lofty tower measuring 60 metres can be viewed from the rooftops of Copenhagen. Especially arranged for tourists, there is a guided tour on the first Saturday of every month at 1 pm.
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The Waterfront
The area of Waterfront consists of many sights and attractions. A very famous one is the Holmen which is a place near the harbor where one can spend a relaxing and peaceful vacation. An excellent place to roam around with a loved one and dine out in one of the exquisite restaurants lined up.
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Frederiksberg Swimming Baths
Recreation and relaxation is the main aim of every holiday. How else can you fulfill this purpose other than visiting the Frederiksberg Swimming Baths. It includes a large and small swimming pool, facilitated by springboards, Turkish baths and a solarium. Keeping in mind the health conscious tourists, a special fitness and aerobics centre is also available within the premises. Apart from such amenities, the place also offers a spa, electric massages, salt water pools and the likes. On weekdays the baths are open to the general public from 7 am to 9 pm while on Saturdays from 7 am to 4 pm and Sundays follow a shorter day from 9 am to 4 pm.
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The Bakkehus Museum
Literature comes to life at the Bakkehus Museum in Copenhagen! Ancient poetry dating back to the Danish Golden Age (1780-1830) is not only preserved here but is also promoted by poets such as Christian Winther, Adam Oehlenschläger and Hans Christian Andersen. For a literary experience, the Bakkehus is ideal.
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The Opera
Situated in Holmen District, the opera house was inaugurated in 2005 and is known was the world’s most modern opera houses in the world with state-of-the-art sound systems. There is a joint Café and restaurants, surrounded by water from three sides, for the entertainment of the tourists.
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Amalienborg Palace
Consisting of four palaces in close proximity of each other, the Amalienborg Palace is the accommodation of the Danish royal family during the winters. Overlooking a courtyard, there is a square monument of Amalienborg's founder, King Frederick V. at the centre.
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Royal Danish Library
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.