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Situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager, the capital of Denmark is one of the world's most environmentally friendly cities and also one of the Top Ten Places To Live In Europe, according to Forbes. The clean water in the harbor, the green areas and the bicycle culture will surprise visitors of this small but metropolitan city. Sit down in one of the beautiful cafés close to the harbor and sip a Carlsberg. With the beer, order a typical Danish smørrebrød, which consists of rye bread with a variety of toppings such as prawns, mayonnaise, salmon and egg. Copenhagen attracts tourists with its prominent gastronomy, pastries with chokolade, design, architecture, shopping, festivals, superb hotels and its iconic statue The Little Mermaid.

A 14-minute train ride will take you quickly into the city center from the largest airport in Scandinavia. The old city of Copenhagen offers historic buildings and attractions that coexists with the hottest trends in design, architecture, and fashion, making the city one of the most vibrant and modern cities in Europe.

The amazing love story between the Little Mermaid and the sailor is present in the capital of Denmark. Reflected in the Disney movie, ballets and theatres, The Little Mermaid was written by the Danish author Hans (more...) Christian Andersen in 1837. In 1909 Danish brewer Carl Jacobsen was so impressed by the story that he ordered a statue to be done. The mermaid sits on a granite stone at Langelinie Pier in Copenhagen Harbour, wistfully looking towards the human world. Since September 2006, The Little Mermaid has a new post-modern sister. A few hundred meters away from the original, The Genetically Modified Little Mermaid, by Danish artist Bjørn Nørgaard, sits on an islet of stone in the water. After visiting the statue, pick up a book of the fairytale from one of the bookstores in the city.

Take the chance to visit the Tivoli, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, where you can experience classic carousels and modern rides. The exciting Demon rollercoaster gives you a guaranteed adrenaline kick. Stroll around the city and take a walk towards the Gefion Fountain. Explore the architecture of the fantastic waterfront Black Diamond building or go inside it to discover the Royal Library. Climb up the spiral walk to discover the stunning views over the old town of the city from the observatory in The Round Tower.

Discover 700 years of art in the Danish national gallery and get a chance to see at least one of the three permanent collections in the David Collection, where you can discover Danish artists and also the world’s largest collections of Islamic art. A must-see for people interested in art is also the famous exhibitions in Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.

The Danish monarchy is the oldest in the world. Invite yourself to the Royal residence of Amalienborg, where, with luck, you can catch a glimpse of the Royal Family greeting the public from its windows during official acts. See also the underground ruins of the medieval castle in Christiansborg Castle, the seat of the Folketing , the Danish Prime Minister's Office and the Danish Supreme Court. Kronborg Castle in Elsinore is one of northern Europe's most important Renaissance castles. The castle is now a museum that holds a tapestry featuring 113 Danish kings. Another fairytale castle to discover in the center of Copenhagen is the Rosenborg castle, also in Renaissance style, that houses a museum exhibiting the Royal Collections. One of Denmark's most famous kings, Christian IV, was born at Frederiksborg Castle. Today, this is the actual location of the Museum of National History, which houses the country's largest collection of portraits.

Go shopping on Strøget, where you can find international designer names like Chanel, Prada and Mulberry or more economical options such as Vero Moda, Vila and H&M. While you’re here, see the City Hall Square with Copenhagen City Hall Tower. The Öresund Bridge connects the Danish capital with southern Sweden. Take the 30 minute train ride across Öresund to start exploring the Swedish city of Malmö. To discover the secrets of the city and the historical information on why Nyhavn is a classic tourist site, take a guided city tour on the city canal. Or why not practice sports and see the city at the same time: go running or biking through the environmentally friendly city.

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