Copenhagen City Breaks

Copenhagen city breaks – Beauty and history
The Vikings formed a fishing village by the name of ‘Havn’ (harbour). From the middle of the 12th century the place grew in importance and was fortified in 1167 by Bishop Absalon. The excellent natural harbour encouraged Copenhagen to become an important centre of business (Copen means commerce in Danish). Soak up the region’s history during a city break in Copenhagen and explore the small island of Slotsholmen, which is home to most of the capital’s history and is dominated by Christiansborg Palace, the parliamentary seat and home to the royal family for the past 800 years. Copenhagen city breaks unravel a long and illustrious past.

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Short breaks in Copenhagen – Sweden is close too!
The city is mainly located on the eastern shore of the island of Zealand. Just over the Øresund – the strait of water that separates Denmark from Sweden – lie the towns of Malmö and Landskrona. During a city break in Copenhagen travel along the vast Øresund bridge, by road and rail, and discover what the Swedes have to offer. Browse along the world’s longest pedestrianised street, Strøget. The three kilometre-long thoroughfare was inaugurated in 1961 and links the city’s extensive pedestrian network. A Copenhagen city break will open your eyes to Scandinavia’s liberal attitudes and warm hospitality. And, of course, don’t forget Denmark’s most famous export, Carlsberg, can be sampled in the city’s hundreds of bars.

Copenhagen city breaks – Delightful surroundings
This laid-back city has a distinctly European flavour which is exemplified by the tolerance and openness of it inhabitants. Nowhere in a Copenhagen city break will this be more evident than in the ‘free city’ of Christiania. Venture into the well-to-do suburbs to visit the Danish Aquarium, Experimentarium and Bakken amusement park. Head further up the coast to the modern art museum of Louisiana or in the other direction to the contemporary art of Arken. A city break to Copenhagen will help you understand why the Danish capital has been ranked as one of the world’s best cities to live in.