My husband is going to a conference in Denmark in September and I am tagging along for the ride. Hopefully, we will get to spend a day or two in Copenhagen before or after the conference. (Would love more - but am tied to his work timetable!) As we have such limited time, what would you recommend to see and do in Copenhagan? Also, does anyone have nay suggestions on relatively inexpensive, but comfortable hotels? This part of the trip will not be covered by his work, so we have to fend for ourselves! <BR> <BR>Many thanks in advance! <BR>

Jenny, my husband and I were in Copenhagen in November for a very short time - two nights - so I understand your time constraints. However, we were able to truly maximize our time. We stayed at the Hotel Sophie Amalie which we were very pleased with. I don't know the exact cost, because our package included hotel and airfare, but it is worth checking into. It's located at 21, Sankt Anne Plads, right on the water and about two blocks from Amalienborg Palace. The phone is 45-33-13-34-00. From there we walked everywhere. It is very close to Nyhavn which is lined with many good restaurants. Except for a few activities, we didn't really have a set plan and just preferred to walk and explore. We walked along Stroget which is the longest pedestrian street in Europe. We did quite a bit of shopping there. The sweaters are magnificent! One night we went to Tivoli Gardens which was open for its holiday market. You should definitely not miss Tivoli. We also took a train to Helsingor to see Kronborg Castle. That is the castle that Hamlet is based on; Shakespeare got the idea while staying there. Since we had a late flight on our last day, we also took a train to Roskilde to see the Viking Museum. That museum contains five viking ships, or parts of them, discovered at the bottom of Roskilde Fjord and is fascinating. I realize this is very general information, but I hope some of it helps. I'd recommend some places to eat, but I am really bad at keeping track of the names of restaurants. <BR>It is a great city and country. Have a wonderful time.

Definitely don't miss Tivoli. Go there only after dark. Rather ordinary-looking in the daytime, but beautiful by night. Fireworks on Wed. and Sat. For an even more spectacular castle than Kronborg, take an s-train to Hillerød and see Fredericksborg castle. It's the one Christian IV built, bankrupting the country to do it, and it is spectacular. Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen is interesting, and the crown jewels are there. Consider buying a 48-hour Copenhagen card. Get it at the TI office just down the street and around the corner from Tivoli. Will get you into lots of different attractions, including Fredericksborg Castle and Tivoli, and on all the busses and trains in and around Copenhagen. Kronborg and Fredericksborg can both be done in the same day, trains go to both and from one to the other(different rail systems but all from the same stations and all covered by the Copenhagen Card. Just read the destinations and track numbers and hop on the next train) and you can still get back to town to do Tivoli by night. The Strøeget is definitely worth a stroll. That is not its actual name, but it's marked on the maps of the city. Starts at the main square in front of the Old City Hall (Radhuspladsen) and goes about a mile. Since there are only two of you and there are fewer tourists in Sept, you can proabably find 2 City Bikes to use. They are colorful ones with advertising on them (Pepsi, Coke, itc.) Pop in a 20-Kr coin and the lock will release. leave it at any city bike rack and you get your coin back. <BR>Our Savior's Church is a short bus ride from the center of town. A spectacular spiral staircase winds up the outside of the steeple to the top. 400 steps. Don't try it if you're out of shape.) Also included on the Copenhagen card. The inside of the church is beautiful too. The National Museum is free on Wednesdays and has an internet terminal in the Media room if you want free access. Other than Wednesday, also free on the Copenhagen Card.

Hi Jenny! <BR>I'm from Copenhagen, and maybe I can help you with some info. <BR>Where in Denmark is the conference? In Copenhagen or? <BR>Maybe I know a hotel... <BR>At first I want to tell that Tivoli probably will be closed, when you arrive - usually 1 Sept. <BR>But there are lots of other things to see. Nyhavn is a nice place with lots of cafés and restaurants. <BR>What things are you interested in? <BR>Churches, museums? The little mermaid? <BR>The castles mentioned are really worth a visit... <BR>And by the way - in Denmark the pedestrian street also mentioned is only known as Strøget. <BR>Feel free to e-mail me - have a great time! Malene <BR>

What I meant was, the Strøget is not the actual street name marked on some maps. The one I used had 5 different street names down the length of the Strøget, starting with Fredriksberggade and ending with Østergade. My Lonely Planet survival guide for Denmark says Tivoli is open til mid-September. Is this wrong? I was hoping to take my mom there next sept. after the kids start school and I really want to show her Tivoli. It was the highlight of our trip to Copenhagen.

Anna, I also read in another guide (Frommers Scandinavia) that Tivoli was open till mid Sept. and I hope it's true, because I'll be arriving on Sept. 5. Can someone from Copenhagen confirm this please?

Hi! <BR>Sorry, I was wrong about Tivoli, <BR>they 've changed the length of the opening. <BR>I just called them and asked - the last day this year is September 20. <BR>Enjoy... <BR>

Hi Anna.(and Jenny) <BR> <BR>Greetings from Copenhagen. You're right both about "Strøget" and about Tivoli. <BR>I think what Malene means is that all danes are referring to it simply as "Strøget" and most of them can't remember the real names. If you i.ex send letters to somebody at "Strøget" you'll have to write the correct address. Tivoli doesn't close on the same date every year - it depends on how the dates are "falling". Normally it's about second week-end in September - this year on 20. September, so you'll have the time Jenny and it shouldn't be missed and as mentioned you should go in the evening. Don't waste your money eating there - it's quit expensive and not worth it.I list a few good restaurants below. Just as an info I can tell that Tivoli also stays open the hole month of December with their famous christmas-market. It has become a tradition as well to both danes and tourists and it's full of handi-craft stores, danish christmas-food, our famous "gløgg" (hot spicy redwine/alchohol with cinnamon, raisins and almonds), cafeés and theater in english (Crazy christmas cabaret). <BR> <BR>Restaurants: <BR> <BR>Nyhavns Færgekro - Nyhavn 5 <BR>here you'll have one of the largest selection of harengs in different sauces or marinades. Good for lunch <BR> <BR>Café Petersborg - Bredgade 76 <BR>A rather small restaurant for the locals, serving traditional danish food. Great for lunch but try in the evening and ask for something typic danish (i.ex "Gule Ærter" or "Biksemad")please note they close at 6.00 p.m. <BR> <BR>Le Pavé - Gråbrødretorv 14 <BR>small cosy french restaurant (not to expensive from danish standard) situated in one of the most charming squares in Copenhagen. <BR> <BR>Kashmir - Nørrebrogade 35. <BR>One of the best indien restaurants in town. Inexpensive. Can be a little difficult to find and you'll probably need to take a bus from your location. <BR> <BR>Hav fun <BR>Sanne