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Christiansborg Tårnet
8 TOP 10 BUDGET TIPS
At 106 m (348 ft), the tower on
Christiansborg Palace (see pp32 –3)
is the highest point in Copenhagen’s
historic centre, and offers great
views of the city. Space on the
viewing platform is limited, so
expect to queue for the elevator.
Explore Christiania
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A maze of hippy hangouts and
Hobbit-like homes, this self-declared
“freetown” has been a counter-culture
haven for dreamers and anarchists Street food outlet
for over 40 years (see pp28–9). 1 Try street food
Fast-food outlets are plentiful, and
street-food outlets offer substantial,
high-quality dishes for 100 Dkr or less.
2 Get Outdoors
Walking the streets is free and
fascinating, while public parks and
gardens (except Tivoli) are free, and
often host free entertainment.
3 See a play
MAP K4 • Tordenskjoldsgade 7
The Danish National Theatre sells
unsold tickets at half price after 4pm
on the day of the performance.
Communal area in Christiania 4 Buy a Copenhagen Card
The Copenhagen Card offers transport
Absalon
0 and sightseeing discounts (see p112).
MAP C6 • Sønder Blvd 73
• Open 7am–midnight daily • www. 5 Free walking tours
There are several walking tour
absaloncph.dk operators that provide expert tips as
Hang out with locals at this centre well as sight information. A tip is
offering free activities for all the expected at the end of the tour.
family. Show off your ping-pong 6 Have a big breakfast
prowess, dance the tango or try Eat-all-you-want breakfasts offer good
some traditional Danish cooking. value for money, even at 100–150 Dkr.
7 Don’t worry about tipping
Guards outside Amalienborg Palace Tips are usually included in bills at
restaurants, hotels and taxis.
8 Free outdoor concerts
Every Wednesday in the spring and
summer, students from the Royal
Danish Academy of Music perform
classical concerts at the Teatermuseet.
9 Try ice-skating
Free skating is on offer at rinks at
Toftegård Plads in Valby, Frederiksberg
Runddel and Blågårds Plads.
10 Dine outside
Barbecues, picnics and alcohol are
allowed in most public parks across
Copenhagen, ideal for dining alfresco.

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