Sculptures of Ganymede — the handsome mortal snatched from earth by an eagle to become cupbearer for the gods on Mount Olympus — are favorites in the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. Bertel Thorvaldsen, a famous Danish sculptor that worked mostly from Rome during the 19th century, made several sculptures of Ganymede. The best one is of Ganymede and the eagle of … [Read more...] about See Ganymede Sculptures in the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen
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Visit the Thorvaldsens Museum of Sculptures in Copenhagen
Visit the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen to see the complete collection of the sculptures and art gallery of the Danish classical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. The purpose-built Thorvaldsens Museum is a gallery to display sculptures, copies, models, and sketches of all the works produced by Thorvaldsen, as well as his own collection of art, antiquities, and coins. … [Read more...] about Visit the Thorvaldsens Museum of Sculptures in Copenhagen
Visit the Best Christmas Markets in Copenhagen
NOTE: In 2020, only the market in Christiana will open. None of the other traditional Christmas markets will open. Tivoli is open but requires timeslot reservations. Many shops will be decorated as usual but the facade of the Hotel Angleterre will not be decorated in 2020. The best Christmas markets (Julemarkeder) in Copenhagen complement the beautifully decorated shop … [Read more...] about Visit the Best Christmas Markets in Copenhagen
Visit the Design Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen
The Design Museum Danmark is one of the top sights to see in Copenhagen. It exhibits Danish designs from mostly the 20th and 21st centuries. (Closed for renovation until 2021.) The Danish Design Museum in Copenhagen is one of the most popular sights amongst visitors to the capital of Denmark. The emphasis in the museum is on Danish designs of the 20th and 21st centuries … [Read more...] about Visit the Design Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen
Best Free Aerial Views of Copenhagen from Christiansborg Tower
The best aerial views of Copenhagen are reached by free elevator in the Christiansborg Palace Tower. The best aerial views of Copenhagen are for free from the Christiansborg Palace tower in the parliament complex and reached by elevator rather than stairs. Long opening hours allow visitors to enjoy views of Copenhagen’s old town, the surrounding neighborhoods, the port, … [Read more...] about Best Free Aerial Views of Copenhagen from Christiansborg Tower
Cheap Easy Transportation from Copenhagen Airport to Downtown
Getting to downtown København from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is easiest, fastest, and cheapest by metro or train. Buses are less convenient transportation options and taxis are relatively expensive. Copenhagen Airport (CPH) / Københavns Lufthavn is conveniently located only around 20 minutes by public transportation from central Copenhagen. The metro is usually the easiest … [Read more...] about Cheap Easy Transportation from Copenhagen Airport to Downtown
Cheap Easy Transportation to Copenhagen Passenger Cruise Terminals
Public transportation is the cheapest way to travel to the passenger boat cruise terminals in Copenhagen from the airport, station or downtown. Self-guided port day excursions are easy and cheap by walking or using buses in Copenhagen. Getting to the cruise terminals in Copenhagen is cheap and simple on public transportation from the city center, central train station, and … [Read more...] about Cheap Easy Transportation to Copenhagen Passenger Cruise Terminals
Save with the Copenhagen Card on Transportation and Sightseeing Tickets
Visitors save with the cheap Copenhagen Card on sightseeing and tickets, especially when traveling by public transportation in Denmark. The Copenhagen Card is a typical European city visitor’s pass that includes free admission to major sights, a travel card for public transportation, and further discounts on sights, events, experiences, tours and restaurants. Active … [Read more...] about Save with the Copenhagen Card on Transportation and Sightseeing Tickets
Visit the Rosenborg Castle with Danish Crown Jewels in Copenhagen
The Renaissance Rosenborg Palace with the Danish crown jewels is one of the most popular sights to see in Copenhagen. The Rosenborg Castle is a magnificent Renaissance palace in a large park in central Copenhagen. The palace is furnished in the style of the absolute monarchs of Denmark from the 17th to 19th centuries while the Danish crown jewels and the royal treasury are … [Read more...] about Visit the Rosenborg Castle with Danish Crown Jewels in Copenhagen
Enjoy Copenhagen Views from the Rundetaarn Round Tower
Some of the best views of Copenhagen are from the Rundetaarn observation tower in the center of the old town – a simple stroll up a spiral walkway ramp. The Rundetaarn attached to the Trinitatis Kirke in Copenhagen gives some of the finest aerial views of the city, harbor, and surrounding seas. Visitors walk up the gentle slopes of a wide spiral ramp with just a few stairs … [Read more...] about Enjoy Copenhagen Views from the Rundetaarn Round Tower