Advent in Copenhagen
Like last year, I visited a Nordic capital during Advent. This time: Copenhagen. The Danish capital welcomed visitors with sunshine and mild temperatures - nearly 8°C.
The Royal Castle Amalienborg is just a short walk northeast of the pedestrian zone. You can watch the changing of the Royal Guards. Before that, the Royal Band marches from Rosenborg Castle through the city center to Amalienborg.
The courtyard of Amalienborg, the Marble Cathedral (Frederikskirke), and the new Opera House across the harbor channel are aligned axially.
City by the Water
Just two blocks from Amalienborg lies Nyhavn. During Advent, a small Christmas fair is held here. But even outside the holiday season, Nyhavn is beautifully decorated. Tourist boats offer one-hour sightseeing tours along Copenhagen’s canals.
These boats pass near Christiansborg Castle and along Gammel Strand, where colorful clinker storefronts still line the waterfront.
Towers of Copenhagen
The city’s towers are well worth seeing. The Round Tower (Rundetårn) in the northern part of the pedestrian zone offers a great view over the capital. On clear days, you can see the Öresund Bridge (connecting Denmark and Sweden) behind the spiral tower of Vor Frelsers Kirke.
The final image shows Kongens Nytorv square. Thousands of lights shine on buildings and trees, and an ice rink sits in the center - this was Copenhagen during Advent.
Link Tips
- Øresund bridge tickets and information
- Metro timetable and routes of the Copenhagen Metro
- Copenhagen at Wikipedia
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