Specialty Travel Guide Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a small country with a quaint, friendly atmosphere. The hallowed streets of Copenhagen still have marks of the people who use to walk them. The home of Hans Christian Anderson, here you will find influences for some of his most famous works.
Tivoli Gardens spans fifteen acres in Copenhagen, and is a must-see in Copenhagen. The garden contains over twenty rides, thirty-six different restaurants, and over 100,000 blooms. Tivoli Gardens are a popular destination in the summer, but is also open in the winter. Christmas is celebrated from mid-November through the end of December. During the winter, you can go ice skating on the lake, or see a performance of The Nutcracker by the Royal Danish Ballet.
Stroget is located in Copenhagen, and is the longest pedestrian street in the world. The street has historically been used for the sale of produce, clothing, and household items, and still is today. With a multitude of stores, the Stroget has everything from designers to bookstores to candle shops. Illum is the most famous department store, containing six floors of designer stores and nine restaurants.
The Rosenborg Slot is a prime example of the architecture of Denmark. It was built as a summer palace by King Christian IV, and became open to the public as a museum in 1833. The most impressive room is the mirror room, which has mirrors covering the walls, floor, and ceiling entirely. Another sight is the Green Cabinet, located in the basement. The royal jewelry is stored here, but the crown jewels are in the Treasury along with an array of gold artifacts and the silver Oldenburg horn.
