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     Copenhagen may not be the biggest of                        for K for Kunstunst  BUS  BUS
     capital cities, but it punches well above    Christiansborg Slot has   Rosenbor  Kongens  Gefionspringv
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     its weight in terms of culture, history and   magnificent interiors.    Slot Slot  Hav Havee  Marmork
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     charm. Despite its compact size, there is                          Kongens   Amalienbor
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     a lot to see and do. To help you make the   Key     Tor Torvehallernevehallerne KBH Rundtårn  Nyt Nytorvorv  Palac
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     most of your visit, here are some ideas for         Two-day itinerary          Roy Royal Danishal Danish
                                        Four-day itinerary
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     a two- or four-day trip.                               Latin Q                Kompasset
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                                                                            Holmens
                                                                 Rådhusus
                           Frederiksberg
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                             Have
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                                                                       Slotsholmen
                                                                        Slotsholmen
                                                                                      Christiania
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                                                              Tivoli
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                                  Vesterbrogade                  Glypt      Kirk Kirkee  Kirk Kirkee
                                    Vesterbrogade
                                                                   Glyptotekotek
                                              WestMarket
                                             WestMarket
                                    Bakkehusmuseet
                                  Bakkehusmuseet  Kødbyen
                                                    Kødbyen
                                Carlsberg
     Nyhavn is a waterfront    Carlsberg
                                Brewery
                               Brewery
     entertainment area.
                              the Viking exhibition. Next, go to
     Two Days in              Slotsholmen (see pp32–3) and visit
     Copenhagen               the Royal Stables before taking a tour
                              of the Royal Reception Rooms at
     Day  1                   Christiansborg Slot. Climb the palace
     MORNING                  tower for amazing views. Stop at the
     Set sail from Nyhavn (see pp22–3)    Tower Restaurant for an innovative
     on a canal tour, then stroll along the   spin on a smørrebrød (open sandwich).
     promenade past the Royal Danish   AFTERNOON
     Playhouse. Follow the harbourside   Head southwest on Stormgade to Ny
     path until you reach Amalienborg   Carlsberg Glyptotek (see p70), before
     (see pp24–5), where you can watch   crossing Tietgensgade and exploring
     the changing of the guard. Have   Tivoli (see pp14–15). After spending
     lunch at Kompasset (see p75).  a couple of hours here, exit onto
     AFTERNOON                Vesterbrogade and walk east towards
     Head west on Gothersgade until you   the Latin Quarter (see pp18–19) for
     reach Kongens Have (see pp16–17).   sightseeing and shops.
     Stroll through the gardens, then
     continue to Rosenborg Slot (see pp16–
     17) to see the crown jewels. Walk   Four Days in
     north on Øster Voldgade and visit   Copenhagen
     Statens Museum for Kunst (see pp26–
     7), finishing the afternoon by having a  Day  1
     drink at Torvehallerne KBH (see p63).  MORNING
                              Start the day with a visit to Statens
     Day  2                   Museum for Kunst (see pp26–7), then
     MORNING                  cross Georg Brandes Plads and
     Begin the day at Nationalmuseet   make your way to Rosenborg Slot
     (see pp30–31), making sure to visit   (see pp16–17). Take a guided tour of
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