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Right Pedestrians rule in
Højbro Plads, a lively
square in the central,
car-free Strøget
shopping district

Below Careful attention
to the aesthetics of
presentation turns a
simple sandwich into
an elegant dish

A Day in Copenhagen Essentials
Central Copenhagen lends itself to easy strolling, and many parts are GETTING THERE
pedestrianized. Royal parks and gardens further add to the charm. Copenhagen is located on Zealand and Amager
in eastern Denmark. Flights arrive into Kastrup
MORNING Take a stroll around the harbor area, starting at the
International Airport, 5 miles (8 km) from
Kastellet fortification for good views of the city. Nearby is the
downtown. There are metro, local buses, and
world-famous statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid,
bike rental options to get around the city.
sitting on a rock in the harbor. From here it’s only a short walk to the
WHERE TO STAY
so-called Marble Church, with the largest dome in Scandinavia, and,
Cabinn City (inexpensive) is a centrally located,
almost opposite, the somewhat unassuming royal palace, Amalienborg. comfortable budget hotel. www.cabinn.com
AFTERNOON AND EVENING Continue your walking tour to Nyhavn; Hotel Alexandra (moderate) is a retro hotel with
this colorfully painted waterfront quarter, dating from the 17th century, modern Danish art, not far from the shopping
is full of restaurants, bars, and cafés popular with locals and visitors district. www.hotelalexandra.dk
First Hotel Skt Petri (expensive) is the city’s
alike. Squeeze in a visit to Rosenborg Castle with its splendid
latest über-cool hotel, and the birthplace of the
gardens before hitting the shops. Strøget is the longest car-free
Copenhagen cocktail. www.sktpetri.dk
shopping area in Europe, with all the big names, quirky designer
TOURIST INFORMATION
shops, and eateries; many are open late in summer and for Christmas.
Vesterbrogade 4A; +45 7022 2442