Visit Scandinavia

Meet the Danes - Copenhagen Visitor Organizer

This is a program that enables tourists to visit the homes of Danish people and interact with them over a home-cooked meal in their homes. One step through the door will show you the real Denmark which is fascinating for those who wish to interact with local people.

Contact: ahaargaard.organiser@get2net.dk

Odense

Odense is the largest city in Funen, renowned for being Andersen's hometown. The third major city in the country. Its name originated from the All-Father of Norse mythology, Odin. According to legend, the morning after Odin built his castle in the central region of Funen, his wife, the goddess Frigga, awoke early and looked out the window, seeing a beautiful sea of fields and forests in the light of the morning sun. Having seen such a beautiful sight, Frigga shouted "Odin, look! (Odin, se!)," and this became the name of the city. There is plenty so see in Odense, so do not miss this city break, it take around 1 ½ from Copenhagen by train.

Website: www.visitodense.com

Royal Klunkehjem Museum

Has preserved residences from the Victorian period.

Address: Ny Vestergade 10

Tel: +45 33 13 44 11

Website: www.natmus.dk

Brandts Kladefabrik

The Brandts Kladefabrik is a defunct textile factory that was owned by the Brandts family. It is today a centre with galleries, theatres, restaurants, and boutiques.

Address: Brandts Tivoli

Tel: +45 65 20 90 00

Fax: +45 66 13 73 10

Email: info@brants.dk

Website: www.brandts.dk

Moesgard Prehistory Museum

The Moesgard Prehistory Museum contains archaeological collections from Denmark and from excavations carried out in Bahrain and other places in the Persian Gulf region. It is a museum of local history and a speciality museum in the areas of archaeology and ethnography. The 2000 year old carbonized body, Grauballemand, which is preserved in a glass case, is a must-see.

Address: Moesgard Alle 20

Tel: +45 89 42 11 00

Website: www.moesgaardmuseum.dk

Dansk Arkitec Center

Gammel Dok, a canalside warehouse built in 1882, was transformed into this center in 1998 and hosts many exhibitions on urban architecture. Its atmospheric interior includes a bookshop with many architecture and design-related documents, and a café adorned with white-based modern Danish furniture.

Address: Strandgade 27 B, (Christianshavn)

Tel: +45 32 57 19 30

Website: www.dac.dk

City & Harbour Tour

A city tour followed by a tour around the harbour by boat.

Operation time: April 8th to May 14th, October 1st to 15th-Everyday 9.30 May 15th to September-Everyday 9.30, 11.30, 1.30pm October 16th to December 22th-Everyday 10.15, 11.15, 12.15

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes from October 16th to December 22th)

Fee: 175kr

Denmark Design Center

Teaches the industrial design and general design of Denmark, and bears a gallery in its basement where three types of exhibitions are held on a full-time basis. The cafeteria is also very popular.

Address: H.C.Andersens Blvd. 27

Tel: 33 69 33 69

Fax: 33 69 33 00

Website: www.ddc.dk

The National Radio Symphony Orchestra

The National Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Radio Light Orchestra hold performances at the Radio House Concert Hall, located in the west region of the city. In addition, pop music concerts can be attended at the Circus Hall in the urban district. Recitals from classical music to folk music frequently take place at churches and other areas.

Underground Castle Ruins

Open hours May to September everyday, October to April Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm Closing days October to April and Mondays Admission fee 30kr (25kr for groups with 10 or more persons)

City Hall

There is a spacious plaza in front of the city hall where citizens and tourists gather. On the southwest corner is the Central Station (Hoved-banegård) and Tivoli Garden, and on its northeast opens up to the old city where the shopping street, Strøget, is located. Since this area is also the arrival and departure site for many bus tours, it is convenient for a sightseeing base point.

Kolding Castle (Koldinghus)

The Kolding Castle was constructed as a fortress as well as a castle in the 13th century when Kolding, was the southern border of Denmark. From the Kolding Castle you can overlook the city and the Kolding Fjord.

Address: Markdannersgade 11

Tel: +46 76 33 81 00

Fax: 46 76 33 81 99

Email: museum@koldinghus.dk

Website: www.koldinghus.dk

Copenhagen Excursions A/S

Address: Artillerivej 147

Tel: +45 32 54 06 06

Fax: +45 32 57 49 05

Email: info@cex.dk

Website: www.copenhagen-excursions.dk

Sbjerg

Esberg, located on the Jutland island, was once Denmark's biggest fishing harbour, and the harbour is still an economic driving force in the town. Besides the fishing industry Esbjerg is also the main city for Denmark's oil and offshore activities. The city has a great maritime museum.

Website: www.visitesbjerg.dk

Jens Olsen's astronomical clock

Viewable time Monday to Friday 8.30 to 4pm Saturdays 10am to 1pm

Fee: 10kr

Website: www3.kk.dk