I have a Scandinavian trip planned for early September, and will be spending 2 days in Copenhagen. <BR>Any suggestions for must see places or things to do? Nice places to eat, entertainment, and getting around. <BR>What is the weather like in September. <BR>

I would definitely recommend a night at Tivoli, an old fashioned style fun park which is lit up at night. The museums are excellent, particularly if you are into the Vikings and the art gallery has lots of local artists, as well as a good selection of other European artists and ancient sculpture. You can also visit the Little Mermaid statue, Christiansborg and other palaces, wander through Stroget (the main shopping street), lunch at the waterfront at Nyhavn, or venture out on a day trip to Helsingor and visit Kronborg Castle. This is obviously more than enough for 2 days. Enjoy!

I would definitely recommend a night at Tivoli, an old fashioned style fun park which is lit up at night. The museums are excellent, particularly if you are into the Vikings and the art gallery has lots of local artists, as well as a good selection of other European artists and ancient sculpture. You can also visit the Little Mermaid statue, Christiansborg and other palaces, wander through Stroget (the main shopping street), lunch at the waterfront at Nyhavn, or venture out on a day trip to Helsingor and visit Kronborg Castle. This is obviously more than enough for 2 days. Enjoy!

Dear Dennis: I'd endorse just about all that the previous writer had to say except that your visit to Tivoki day OR night may be controlled by the time of year you actually get to Copenhagen. The park closes at the end of summer (I'm not sure of the date but I'm certain you can find it here on the 'Net). Otherwise go and enjoy, Copenhagen is one of my FAVORITE cities. Even the airport is superior/ As we say in Danish "God rejse!" Joan

You can find the information on Tivoli and other events on the Wonderful Copenhagen website (can't remember the address). It was very helpful when we planned our trip there. In the two days we had, we managed to do much of what Joanna suggested, plus we took a train to Roskilde to the Viking museum (fascinating place).

I can only agree with what's already been said. One of my favourite museums in Copenhagen is Ny Carlsbergs Glyptotek, which is the Danish version of the British Museum. I've found the cultural 'search engine' of Copenhagen very useful. The address is <BR>http://www.kultunaut.dk/UK/arr/storkoebenhavn.htm

In addition to everything mentioned previously, we also enjoyed a boat tour. We went on the one that started at Nyhaven. Also liked going up to the top of the Round Tower - that is a little different than climbing a tower that contains steps. The Round Tower is like walking on a circular sidewalk that winds it way up to the top. If you would like to tour through a brewery, the 1 in Copenhagen is excellent. We took a city bus from our hotel, near the train station, to the brewery. There are also stables at the brewery where they keep their draft horses. Also the tasting after the tour was excellent. They still deliver beer to some places by using draft horses & wagons. We actually saw them doing this at Nyhaven while we were having lunch along the canal. <BR>

Dear Dennis. If you like cafe's and (nice) bars with live music, you should try the area in the vicinity of Sankt Hans Torv in Nørrebro in Copenhagen. The guests in the cafe's are a nice mix of students and everyone else and it seems to work out fine. There are also reasonably priced restaurants there. And remember, Copenhagen is as safe as a big city can be. Don't be afraid to walk the streets at night. If you like modern art I would also recommend a trip to Louisiana, a brilliant art museum just north of Copenhagen. It will take you 40 minutes by train from the Central Station in Copenhagen. You can buy a ticket for both the train ride and the entrance fee at the Central station. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at my e-mail address. Enjoy your stay in my hometown! <BR>

wonderful copenhagen website-----www.woco.dk

We spent two nights in Copenhagen a year ago and stayed in the Nyhaven area---wonderful little restaurants all along the water. Skipperkroen (spelling???0)was particularly good. Also took the boat trip someone above mentioned ---definitely worth doing. Have fun.

I just returned from visiting my Danish friend. I spent most of my time in South Sealand in her home on the harbor in the Danish countryside and two wonderful days in the beautiful, user-friendly, people-friendly Copenhagen. If you are able, do yourselves a favor and rent a car and drive into the countryside. Among other things,a beautiful site to behold is on the island of Mon...see the white cliffs called "Mons Klint". To see Denmark is to see the land outside of Copenhagen. Make Denmark a plan in your next European itinerary! Happy Travels!

We had a lovely meal at Det Lille Apotek, the oldest restaurant in Copenhagen (it is on a side street near the Stroget).

Count down.... 4 weeks to we leave. <BR>Anymore wonderful advise on must see places. Thank you everyone.

Count down.... Four (4) weeks until we leave. <BR>Anymore wonderful advice on must see places. Thank you everyone. <BR>

Hi Dennis, we were in Copenhagen in August '97. It's really wonderful, you will enjoy it. <BR> <BR>Tivoli is fun, however it is a summertime place so I wonder if it will still be open, much like is mentioned before? I'm sure you've already investigated. If it is still open, you should go to at night, most definitely, for all the beautiful lights. And if they are doing fireworks still and you can go when they are doing them (I think Weds and Sundays?) you must see them. They are different than any other fireworks show I have ever seen. Well worth waiting until almost midnight to see. <BR> <BR>If you can get to the Louisiana museum, it's outside of Copenhagen a little bit (sorry, I forget where or how far). It was great. In Copenhagen, the Carlsberg museum is also very nice. The brewery tour is not to be missed if you enjoy beer. (Museum has fine art, brewery is in a different location...not to be confused as one and the same!) <BR> <BR>A trip to Helsingor is also in order if you are a Shakespeare fan at all, it's otherwise known as Elsinore Castle, location of Hamlet. (I believe this is in the same vicinity as the Louisiana Museum.) A beautiful place and a fun tour. Great views of Sweden across the water. <BR> <BR>Another interesting museum just outside of downtown (rats, I forget where again--perhaps Lyngby?) is called "the outdoor museum." This is a large park with structures and homes of various areas and time periods of Denmark. A great eyeopener and fun to see. <BR> <BR>Be sure to walk along the pedestrian streets downtown. Skip walking all the way to the Little Mermaid statue. Instead, take a canal tour...these take off at the famous canal street mentioned in the previous posts. Seeing the city from the water is a must. <BR> <BR>The city bus and trains are easy to figure out and use. Take advantage. We took the wrong bus one time, got off, and walked back to downtown, enjoying a little bit of less touristy Copenhagen! <BR> <BR>Have a great time!

I'm a big Shakespeare fan, but we went to Fredricksburg (sp?) Castle instead (tip: it is on the city train line, but not at the Fredricksburg stop). Loved it.

The castle in Helsingor is Kronborg Castle.

Fireworks at Tivoli are Wed and Sat. The outdoor museum is in Lyngby. Another fun thing to do is to climb the staircase that spirals up the OUTSIDE of the steeple of Our Savior's Church, a five-minute bus ride from the city center. Fredricksborg Palace is incredibly ornate. Christian IV bankrupted the country building it. Have fun. You will love Copenhagen

I think anna is referring to the spiral walk on a church near the hippy-village Christiana in the Christianshavn section, just a bridge a a few blocks away. Christiana gives tours now, a snapshot at hippy culture working in a tolerant and progressive society (IMO). But don't take pictures on "Pusher Street," and although the "samples" they offer might look like brownies, they're not!

Dennis, <BR>Don't forget that church I told you about last November. Still can't remember the name but I am sure my instructions were pretty accurate. <BR>Have a great trip <BR>David