Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. It is one of the most magnificent cities of Scandinavia as well as one of the oldest in Europe. Denmark Tourism endeavors to make your Denmark Tour fun-filled. One of its places of visit is Copenhagen. You are sure to enjoy your stay here.
Location
The beautiful land of Copenhagen is situated on the east coastline of the island, Zealand as well as just a bit on the island, Amager. It lies in close proximity to two towns, namely Landskrona and Malmö.
History
It was during the Viking Age that Copenhagen emerged as a harbor city. There was a fishing village called "Havn", meaning harbor. In the mid-12th Century, after Bishop Absalon took charge of the place, it gained importance. Soon this harbor became a significant port for trade and commerce. Since then it had been under attack by many countries, especially Germany, Britain, and Sweden. Soon in the 1850s the city expanded and the old defense mechanism was done away with. With the expansion the population also grew.
World War II saw Copenhagen as well the Denmark as a whole, being taken over by the Germans. They only became free on 4th May 1945. Since then, the city of Copenhagen has expanded and made good progress.
Travel
Traveling to Copenhagen is very convenient. You can travel to Copenhagen either via air, water, rail or road.
Water
Tourists and businessmen come to the Copenhagen Port, Copenhagen's habour. A number of operations take place at the port. However the primary function is the operation of cruises to the various destinations around the world. The Cruise Copenhagen Network was set up in 1992 and its favorite tourist destination has been Scandinavia and the areas around the Baltic Sea.
Air
Travel by air is another option. The two airports operating here are Kastrup and Roskilde Lufthavn. Kastrup is Copenhagen's largest international airport and is also called Copenhagen Airport. You can use Roskilde Lufthavn Airport if you are traveling within Denmark, that is, nationally or if you are looking for a reasonable airfare.
Rail
The rail system in Copenhagen is very convenient for the daily traveler or tourists. The commuter trains are known as "S-Trains" or S-tog. They travel to Malmö, Copenhagen Airport and Elsinore. The central point is Copenhagen Central Station. The metro rail is also available.
Road
Buses are just as convenient. What is unique about Copenhagen is that you can transfer your ticket from a bus to a train and vice-versa, provided the validity of the ticket has not expired. The discount cards are called punch cards.
Sightseeing in Copenhagen
Your travel to Copenhagen, Denmark would be incomplete if you do not sightsee. There are innumerable places of visit, some of which are:
Copenhagen Opera House
Arken Museum of Modern Art
The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen harbor
Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park
Copenhagen Zoo
Rosenborg Castle
Accommodation
You can stay in some of the most lavish and luxurious hotels in Copenhagen. They include:
Copenhagen Island
Copenhagen Plaza
Phoenix Copenhagen
Copenhagen Strand
The Square
Copenhagen has a lot to offer. Be sure to be amazed as your pass through this wonderful city.
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