What to see in Copenhagen

This is a list of things which may be interesting to see when visiting Copenhagen.

See also my map of most of the things below.

1. Tivoli Gardens

            - A nice fun fiar with lovely gardens
            - Expensive, but sort of unique and world famous.

2. Bakken & Dyrehaven (Take the orange line S-train to Klampenborg. It’s short walk from there).

(Unless you like the outdoors or have seen what you like in Copenhagen, skip this suggestion)

            - Bakken is the oldest fairground in the world - free entry
            - Dyrehaven is the forrest Bakken is located in. It's well worth a visit
              (UNESCO World Heritage site).
            - In Dyrehaven is "Eremitageslottet" - a small historic "hunting castle"

3. The Blue Planet

            - https://denblaaplanet.dk/en/
            - National Aquarium near the Airport.
            - Spectacular building.

4. Experimentarium - A hands-on Science museum.

            - https://www.experimentarium.dk/en/

5. Amalienborg

            - The home of the Royal family. Get there at 12 o'clock where the guard change.
            - It's also possible to visit one of the four houses of Amalienborg.
            - https://denkongeligesamling.dk/en/amalienborg-museum/

6. Sømods Bolcher

            - An old-fashioned Candy store where they show the making of the candy.
            - Close to Nørreport station - https://soemods-bolcher.dk/en/

7. Rosenborg Castle

            - Close to Nørreport station
            - A small fairytall like castle - https://denkongeligesamling.dk/en/rosenborg-castle/

8. Take a stroll down Nyhavn

            - https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/nyhavn-gdk474735
            - Kongens Nytorv and "Højbro plads" are to nice squares.

            - At twilight or later, stroll by Hotel D'Angleterre at Kongens Nytorv.

9. “Slotsholmen” - many interesting sights on an island in the center of town…

            - The Royal Library  (https://www.kb.dk/en): The building is quite interesting with a old library and a new modern part.
            - The Danish Parliament - https://www.thedanishparliament.dk/
            - The Stock Exchange (https://www.danskerhverv.dk/Medlemskab-og-netvaerk/engelsk/) which sadly burned last year and is currently being rebuild.
            - Holmens Kirke (https://www.holmenskirke.dk/) - A historic church.

10. Christiania

            - https://www.christiania.org/caguide/
            - The autonomous Freetown of Christiania is probably the most visited tourist sight.
            - No more obvious drug sales anymore, so a safe place to take a stroll.

11. Looking for Trolls…

            - A Danish Artist has build 400+ giant trolls of recycled materials - see https://www.thomasdambo.com/
            - One of the are in Christiania (https://www.thomasdambo.com/works/green-george) and a few other places.
            - https://trollmap.com/ has the locations...

12. Torvehallerne

            - Next to Nørreport is a gourmet market which is fun to stroll through...
            - https://torvehallernekbh.dk/

13. “Broens Street food”

            - One of the less famous street food markets, but well worth a visit.
            - https://broensstreetfood.dk/en/

14. Copenhill…

            - An all-year skiing hill in Copenhagen.
            - There's a wonderful view from the top - where you can get up for free.
            - No too far away, but may be inconvenient to get to with public transport.
            - https://www.copenhill.dk/en/

15. Kødbyen - The Meatpacking district.

            - Hottest place to find food in Copenhagen, close to GC office.

16. “Strøget”

            - Often described as the premier shopping street, but not really.
            - Nice stroll from City Hall Square to “Kongens Nytorv” (and Nyhavn).

           - Alternate shopping: Fisketorvet (next to GC office), Fields (near the airport).

17. There are two “Harbour busses” which are like the public busses.

            - Weather permitting they are a nice way to get around.

18. For the adventurous: Visit the spire on the Church of our savior…

             - Take the (outside) stair/walkaway to the top of the spire and enjoy spectacular views of Copenhagen...
             - https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/church-our-saviour-gdk410659

19. Rent bikes and ride like a local

             -  Some hotels offeres free or cheap bikes - and orange "Donkey bikes" can be rented through an app.
             - "Havneringen" is a 14 km look for walking and biking along the harbour.
             - Page is only in Danish, but theres a nice map: https://www.visitcopenhagen.dk/koebenhavn/bydele/havneringen