Tag Archives: Copenhagen

A danish+russian fairy tale

Was disappointed to discover Tivoli closed during the time I was in Copenhagen. Luckily, it was open during our train transit in Copenhagen to Stockholm. We had initially planned to visit Malmo and Lund. Changed our minds and visited Tivoli (coincidentally it was closed … Continue reading

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Changing guard

I reached Amalienborg Palace (see previous press) early and decided to explore the museum at the palace first. It showcases apartments of various kings and queens, and halfway through, I left to catch the changing of the guard at noon (see … Continue reading

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From the little mermaid

It was technically my last day in Copenhagen (although I was to be back again in transit from Reykjavik to Stockholm) and a day of leisurely walk. My first stop was the little mermaid whom I stole a glimpse on my … Continue reading

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Self Portrait: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

I ended the day of chasing castles (Chasing castles l and Chasing castles ll) in the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art on the way back to Copenhagen. Was really dark by the time I reached Humlebaek which was a good … Continue reading

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Chasing castles ll

Chasing castle is how I described this and the last press (Chasing castles I) because I rushed (literally) from Hillerod to Helsingor. According to the Copenhagen Card guide,  Kronborg closes at 3pm. The information centre told me earlier that it closes at 4pm … Continue reading

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Chasing castles I

It’s been a busy week, and I had to stop pressing daily (at least for the past week). Glad to be back in action again today (although I am feeling a bit off beat). Spent a day to chase castles in … Continue reading

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The Round Tower

Walked to Rundetaarn (The Round Tower) from Rosenborg Slot. It reminded me of the domes in Italy – you are rewarded with a good view of the city after a good climb. Finally reached the tower after a 20-minutes walk, just … Continue reading

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Rosenborg Slot

Popped over to Rosenborg Castle after Statens Museum for Kunst. Found it to be one of the better conserved castles in Copenhagen. Was surprised to find that one can download a guide to the castle (free wi-fi available) so we can tour … Continue reading

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Statens Museum for Kunst

Visited Denmark’s National Art Museum (Statens Museum for Kunst). It has a very extensive collection of art, which was kind of overwhelming. A pity I could not see all the exhibitions. Wanted to return another day since I was in Copenhagen for … Continue reading

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Canal Tour Copenhagen

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Like Sweden (see Djurgarden Runt Stockholmskortet Drottningholms Slott), the canal tour  is a good introduction to Copenhagen. Will press more about some of the attractions later, so here’s a glimpse of the city first.

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