Sunday, 12 August 2012

Copenhagen, Denmark





 

Copenhagen, Denmark



Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and its most populous city. Copenhagen is a major regional centre of culture, business, media, and science, as indicated by several international surveys and rankings.
The weather in Copenhagen is mild through all the four seasons. Summers bring temperatures averaging around 68°F (20°C), while in mid-winter temperatures hover just above or below zero. Rainfall is moderate too, but spread throughout the year, so showers are possible in any season. Grey skies are the norm rather than the exception in Copenhagen.








1. Tivoli Gardens



Tivoli Gardens is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and is the second oldest amusement park in the world.

              13 August - 23 September 2012*
                     Sunday - Thursday:
11.00 - 22.00
  Friday:
11.00 - 00.30
     Saturday:
11.00 - 24.00
*Extended opening hours til 23.00: 15 August, 23 September
(you can check the opening hours more!!)

Price: adults - 95 DKK
children - free DKK












2. Rosenborg Castle


One interesting and an attractive place is this Rosenborg Castle. It was built by Christian IV. It was once a royal house and now it is a tourist spot attracting visitors worldwide.

The gardens are open:
                                                15 August - 31 August     07:00-22:00
                                                1 September - 14 September     07:00-21:00
                                                15 September - 30 September      07:00-20:00
                                                1 October - 14 October     07:00-19:00
                                                15 October - 31 October     06:00-18:00
                                                1 November - 31 December     06:00-17:00
 (please check the opening time carefully)









3. Copenhagen Zoo


Copenhagen Zoo is a zoological garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1859, it is one of the oldest zoos in Europe  and inhabits many different kinds of animals. This is the only zoo other than the ones in Tasmania, Australia, exhibit the Tasmanian Devils.

Opening hours
The Zoo is open 365 days a year.


Tickets


                                                           Children (age 3-11)
                                                  November - February DKK 50
                                                  March - OctoberDKK 80

                                                            Adults
                                                  November - February DKK 110
                                                  March - OctoberDKK 140





 





4. Hilton Copenhagen Airport Hotel


Winner of the ‘Best Business Hotel in Denmark 2011’ by Business Destinations for the third consecutive year, the Hilton Copenhagen Airport hotel is ideally located next to Copenhagen Airport, just a two-minute walk from Terminal 3 arrival hall via a covered walkway.


Address: Ellehammersvej 20, Copenhagen, 2770, Denmark 
TEL: 45-32-501-501



 


 



5. Cofoco

 

The name is an acronym for Copenhagen Food Consulting, and its reasonably priced three-course meals and fashionable surroundings have made it a hit. Lamb, beef, poultry, and fish are all on the menu, and appetizers may include foie gras, salmon tartare, or gazpacho.


Address: Un Mercato
Torvehallerne
Frederiksborggade 21
1360 København K

 


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