Copenhagen, Denmark is a modern city full of fashion, history and charm. Everything there is to see is within walking distance if you have energy and good shoes and the city is packed with shops, bars, restaurants and sights. We managed to walk 7-8 miles most days we were in Copenhagen and slowed down on our last full day as our legs were aching. Cyclers are everywhere but we did not bother to use that mode of transportation. Our hotel is near Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park that dates back to 1843, as well as the train station. We were able to see many key sights in two days.
Slotsholmen, an island separated from the city centre by a moat like canal on three sides and the harbour on the other side was an easy walk for us. We visited it on a work day for Danes and enjoyed the absence of crowds. The Christiansborg Palace, Det Kongliege Bibliotek, Royal Library and Danish Parliament were a relaxing, peaceful experience with no crowds. Our time at the Marble Church or Frederik's Church, was the highlight of our day and was a breathtaking sight with its copper green dome and golf leaf designs. It was located beside some beautiful French style apartments in the elegant area of Frederiksstaden where I would love to live if I won the lottery. Nyhavn and the Harbourfront were glorious on the weekend but packed with people enjoying the sunny weather and this incredible section of Copenhagen. The Little Mermaid statue was nothing too exciting and I wonder why it receives the attention that it does.
Copenhagen is more expensive that Toronto as a tax of 26% is added to meals and costs are higher for all foods because of the higher minimum wage for workers in the food industry. We had an incredible dinner at Royal Steak on our first night that exceeded out expectations. A hamburger can run close to $20 and large beer is more than $15. Looking forward to Ontario prices after we return home.
Tomorrow we leave for Goteburg, Sweden and hope that we can get to the train station before the rain which is predicted arrives. Our May 27th trip to Copenhagen from Stockholm on SJ was a bit frustrating as we sat on the tracks for 2 hours because of a freight train breakdown and then all passengers were dumped in Malmö instead of being taken to Copenhagen Central as our exit point. We had to take a city train from Malmo to Copenhagen as our high speed train needed to return to Stockholm. We paid for first class for the complete trip and did not get what we paid for on that voyage. SJ is very focused on customer satisfaction and refunded us $78 for our ticket before we returned home. I am sure that tomorrow will be uneventful trip.
Tomorrow we leave for Goteburg, Sweden and hope that we can get to the train station before the rain which is predicted arrives. Our May 27th trip to Copenhagen from Stockholm on SJ was a bit frustrating as we sat on the tracks for 2 hours because of a freight train breakdown and then all passengers were dumped in Malmö instead of being taken to Copenhagen Central as our exit point. We had to take a city train from Malmo to Copenhagen as our high speed train needed to return to Stockholm. We paid for first class for the complete trip and did not get what we paid for on that voyage. SJ is very focused on customer satisfaction and refunded us $78 for our ticket before we returned home. I am sure that tomorrow will be uneventful trip.
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