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Castle Tour of North Sjælland

Bus tour of major sightseeing spots north of Copenhagen. Starts with a tour of Kronborg Castle, which is known for providing the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, then visits Fredensborg Castle, where the Queen resides in the summer, and finally goes to Frederiksborg Castle, which is now the National History Museum. You can also enjoy the landscapes of the rural area and coast. Operation time: February to April October to December (March to April-returns to Copenhagen Airport at 4pm) Wednesday/Sundays 9.30 May to September Wednesdays/Saturdays/Sundays 9.30

Duration: 7 hours

Fee: 430kr (lunch not included)

Hanne Gundelach

This gold smith opened in June of 1997. It has rich and voluminous gold work.

Address: Bredgade 56

Tel: +45 33 11 33 96

Email: hanne@gundelach.dk

Website: www.gundelach.dk

Louis Poulsen

World-famous lighting equipment showroom.

Address: Nyhavn 11

Tel: +45 33 14 14 14

Fax: +45 33 14 60 62

Email: info@lpmail.com

Website: www.louis-poulsen.dk

Louisiana Museum for Modern Art

This beautiful modern museum is well worth a visit, if you are interested in art and architecture. It is surrounded by lakes and coasts, making the most of its natural environment. Works by Picasso, Munch and other well known modern artists are exhibited here. It is approximately a 30 min train ride north of Copenhagen

Address: Gl. Strandvej 13, Humleb a k 3050

Tel: +45 49 19 07 19

Website: www.louisiana.dk

Gubi International

Address: Frihavnen Klubiensvej 7-9

Tel: +45 33 32 63 68

Website: www.gubi.dk

Illum

Not only does it offer an abundant selection of daily goods but you can also buy Danish ingredients at the market-type food section in its basement.

Address: Ostergade 52

Tel: +45 33 14 40 02

Website: www.illum.dk

Statue of The Little Mermaid (Den lille Havfrue)

"The Little Mermaid"is a representative piece of Denmark's famous author, Andersen. Although mermaids are supposed to be completely fish from the waist below, the statue bears human legs up until the ankles. It is believed that this is because the model of the statue had such beautiful legs, the sculptor felt reluctant to cover her legs with scales.

Gitte Kik

A specialty open sandwich shop that uses antique Royal Copenhagen plates and utensils.

Address: Slotkalderen, Fortunastræde 4

Tel: +45 33 11 15 37

Business hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (kitchen to 15:00) Shop holidays: Sundays/Mondays

Kommandanten

A one-star Michelin restaurant. Designed by a leading expert in flower arrangement.

Address: Ny Adelgade 7

Tel: +45 33 12 09 90

Fax: +45 33 93 12 23

Website: www.kommandanten.dk

Era Ora

Popular Italian restaurant that attracts celebrities from all around the world. Although it is a small restaurant without a signboard, it is best to reserve a spot in advance even for lunch.

Address: 33B, Overgaden neden Vandet

Tel: +45 32 54 06 93

Website: www.era-ora.dk

Fritz Hansen

World-famous furniture showroom of Fritz Hansen.

Address: Tofteengen 2 Vassingrød

Tel: +45 48 17 23 00

Website: www.fritzhansen.com

Cafe Sommersko

A cafe on the south of Rosenborg Palace that is familiar to the local youngsters. Also bears a popular brunch menu.

Address: Kronprinsensgade 6

Tel: +45 33 14 81 89

Fax: +45 33 12 13 45

Website: www.sommersko.dk

Waterbus-Hop-on, Hop-off

A round trip tour along the canal from the statue of "The Little Mermaid" to Fisketorvet Shopping Center, making 14-15 stops along the way. One-day tickets and two-day tickets are available. Operates daily, everyday every 30 minutes between 9.45 and 5.55pm

Duration: 1 hour

Fee: 30kr (1 tour)

Krogs Fiskerestaurant

A compact high-class seafood restaurant. The recommended menu, which varies according to availability, is popular.

Address: Gammel Strand 38

Tel: +45 33 15 89 15

Website: www.krogs.dk

Canal Tours

Operation time: March 24th to June 17th, August 21st to October 23rd, operates dailt every 30 minutes between 10am and 5pm June 18th to August 20th, operates every 30 minutes between 10am and 7pm October 24th to December 18th, operates daily, every hour between 10.15am and 3.15pm Duration: 50 minutes

Fee: 50kr

Place of arrival and departure Gammel strand, Nyhavn