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Traditional Christmas in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a Christmas city, not just because Greenland (part of Denmark) is the home of the 'Julemand' (Santa) and Denmark the home of the Christmas stamp but because this holiday is the most eagerly anticipated by all Danes who have passed down its simple pleasures and traditions from generation to generation.
Tivoli Christmas Market
16 Nov – 30 Dec 2012
In Tivoli, walkways greet you with gaily painted stalls selling small gift items and souvenirs (your best bets are the Danish handicrafts and foods). Pony rides and other amusements are available for children and you can admire a colourful light show on a part of the Tivoli Lake. The atmosphere is much like that of a small carnival, filled with the pungent smells of funnel cakes and glögg and the strains of familiar holiday songs. Linger over a traditional meal or indulge in a quick pick-me-up at one of its restaurants.
Nyhavn
The picturesque canal filled with moored sailing boats will be full of yuletide with a Christmas Market, booths selling souvenirs, apple dumplings, glögg and foods.
Another traditional market is in the Grey Hall at Christiania, the alternative hippie district. Unusual and unique handmade products are on sale for a ten day period in the middle of December.
To see one of Europe's most walk able cities at its holiday best, start out at Kongens Nytorv. On the square stands the venerable d'Angleterre Hotel, gracefully decorated inside and out to evoke an old-fashioned Christmas. The Bang & Olufsen world of sound and vision flagship store is located on Kongens Nytorv as is the Royal Theatre, scene of holiday-inspired productions by the Royal Danish Ballet like the production of the `Nutcracker' with music by Tchaikowsky that was first performed in 2007.
NB The Danes celebrate Christmas on the evening of the 24th and not in the morning of the 25th, so most shops are closes on Christmas Eve.
T: 0045 3315 1001.
www.tivoli.dk
Christmas tables at Royal Copenhagen
The magical, spellbinding displays will put the whole family in the Christmas mood. Six actors and ballet dancers from the Danish Royal Theatre will be giving their own personal interpretations of the many different dances that make up Hoffmann's classical fairytale ballet ‘The Nutcracker', which is set on Christmas Eve.
‘The Nutcracker' is famous for its portrayal of the dream world of a young girl, Clara, in all manner of fabulous dances. Striped candy clowns; toys that come alive; bold Cossacks; menacing mice; and an icily beautiful snow queen are just some of the characters in this fairytale dream of a ballet, which provides the inspiration for Royal Copenhagen's Christmas tables this year. Each table will represent one of the ballet's many dances which, together with Royal Copenhagen's legendary porcelain, will be given a new dimension.
Admission free, and they will be on display at Royal Copenhagen's flagship store at Amagertorv 6, 'Strøget', 1160 Copenhagen K,
www.royalcopenhagen.com
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How to say "Merry Christmas" in Danish: Glædelig Jul
VISIT WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN
Good buys: Baked goods and dairy products.
Local dishes: Smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and pastries, as well as a lot of fish, meat and potatoes.
Interesting fact: The Danish flag, the Dannebrog, is one of the world's oldest flags.
Copenhagen is a vibrant modern city founded on rich history and culture. Go to Copenhagen to find contrast and surprise, from water sports in its sparkling clean beaches to 15th century paintings and sculptures at the National Gallery using one of the most beautiful cities in Europe as a backdrop.
The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen wrote a fairy tale about her, Disney produced the movie, and Copenhagen maintains a statue in her honour. The Little Mermaid continues to be the most popular tourist attraction in Denmark and one of the most photographed statues in the world.
Straget
Copenhagen's largest shopping area is centred on Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street, Straget, and the streets that surround it. Find Louis Vuitton, Prada, Max Mara, Chanel, Hermes and many more designers all on the same street.
The National Museum and The Viking Ship Museum
For a trip back in time, a visit to Copenhagen is well worth it. The National Museum is Denmark's largest museum of cultural history. The museum's main domicile is a classical 18th century mansion just a stone's throw from Strab get at the center of Copenhagen.
The Viking Ship Museum is located at the foot of Roskilde Fjord beside the Roskilde harbour, approximately 30 kilometres from Copenhagen. In 1962, five Viking ships were rescued and resurrected from the harbour.
Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens, the highly popular amusement park, is usually top of everyone's list of places to visit. Founded in 1843 it is a beautiful, romantic park with lanterns in the trees that create a unique atmosphere. It has a wealth of high-class restaurants and stages for music and theatre.
Few minutes walk from the City Hall Square in the centre of Copenhagen, you will find Tivoli, no doubt among the top ten attractions in Copenhagen. Traditions in the form of an original pantomime theatre dating back to 1874, and brand new thrilling rides such as The Deamon a three-loop roller coaster, The Golden Tower with a fabulous view and a very fast drop! The Monsoon - may the G-force be with you! and many more.
Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle is not only a beautiful historic building, it is also a fascinating museum of cultural history which houses some of Denmark's greatest cultural treasures, such as the Crown Jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia. The museum tells the history of the Danish kings through 300 years, from Frederik II in the late 16th century to Frederik VII in the 19th century; the history of the kings since then feature in the Amalienborg Museum.
Danish Christmas Traditions
In Denmark Christmas is a time of many lovely traditions such as for instance baking Christmas cookies like 'pebernødder', decorating the streets and homes with hearts and candles and lighting the Christmas tree. Get a feel of the unique Danish Christmas atmosphere called 'Julehygge' on a strole through the streets and try some of the Danish Christmas delicacies such as the delicious 'æbleskiver' which resemble doughnuts with a cup of 'glögg' - hot red wine with cinnamon, raisins and almonds.
Tel.: +45 33 25 74 00
Fax: +45 33 25 74 10
www.visitcopenhagen.com
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The lake in Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen |
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Lots of Christmas treats in Tivoli Garden |
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