Where else would Hans Christian Andersen, a mermaid statue, and lovingly decorated open-face sandwiches be the icons of a major capital?
, which means enjoying the cozy simplicity of everyday life, like walking along the beach, or sharing a picnic of with a friend.
Start your city visit at Rådhuspladsen , the bustling heart of Copenhagen. This used to be the fortified west end of town. The king cleverly quelled a French revolutionary-type thirst for democracy by giving his people Europe’s first great public amusement park, Tivoli, in 1843 – just beyond the city walls. When the train lines came, the station was built next door to Tivoli – for the best possible access to all the fun.
The train station, Tivoli, and City Hall huddle together. From there, the Strøget pedestrian street stretches through the heart of the oldNyhavn, formerly a sleazy sailors’ quarter, lounges comfortably around its canal. A few lonely tattoo parlors and smoky taverns stubbornly defend their salty turf against a rising tide of trendy, expensive cafés. Glamorous sailboats fill the canal.
The city’s most famous citizen, the Little Mermaid, sits demurely a few blocks away, posing patiently for all the tour groups and wondering when a prankster will steal her head again.
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