This post features: Copenhagen, Odense, Roskilde, Helsingør and Hillerød
Copenhagen
Poster for this year’s pantomime at Tivoli Gardens. It’s behind you! Oh no it isn’t!Leaving behind the gloom of Manchester for the gloom of Copenhagen for my last trip of 2019. I haven’t been to Denmark since 2007…Copenhagen’s rather grand central stationNot all cranes migrate south in winter…City HallThe 16th century church of St PeterIt took a lot longer to find Rosenborg Castle than it should have done thanks to my inability to read Google mapsRosenborg Castle Rosenborg Castle The old city hallThe Dutch drained the marshes and built the canalsNo longer used as a church but as a restaurant although the building is maintained by the stateThe Danish Parliament building is the third iteration of the Christiansborg Palace, built between 1906-28. The first palace was built between 1731-45 and was destroyed by fire in 1794. The second palace was built between 1806-28 (sic) and became the parliament building in 1849 before being destroyed by fire in 1884…Topped with four entwined dragon tails, The Old Stock Exchange dates back to 1625 and is one of the oldest buildings in Copenhagen. The original lead roof was replaced by copper in the 19th century. In the background is the Danish Parliament buildingThe old stock exchange is both huge and stunningThe Church of Our SaviourThe Hotel Angleterre in its Christmas finery – Copenhagen’s top hotel…The ballet theatreFrederik’s Church – also known as the Marble ChurchFrederik’s Church – also known as the Marble Church – closing for a concert as we arrivedSt Alban’s – also known as the English Church – in Churchill Park – named in honour of Winston Churchill and as a mark of thanks for British support during WW2White Lies making their entrance at VegaWhite Lies belting their way through Farewell to the FairgroundReasons to come back to Copenhagen one: Never did try their ice cream and, of course, it is closed on Mondays…Farvel KøbenhavnFarvel København
Odense
Hans Christian Anderson House – this was his maternal grandmother’s house and so it is assumed he was born here, although there is no evidence to support the assumption. A ticket from the Hans Christian Andersen Museum covers this house, plus the house he grew up in as well as the museum…The house that Hans Christian Andersen grew up in…The courtyard at the house Hans Christian Andersen grew up in…The school that Hans Christian Andersen went to – it isn’t open to the public…The old part of Odense has nice little streets with quaint houses…The old part of Odense has nice little streets with quaint houses…The old part of Odense has nice little streets with quaint houses…The old part of Odense has nice little streets with quaint houses…St Canute’s Cathedral – the statue is of Hans Christian AndersenThe 16th century church of St Alban is currently closed for restoration and there’s a lot of construction going on around it…For some reason the Odense City Council has decided that some hideous new blocks (a mix of office, residential and retail) would really enhance this charming city…The train journey from Copenhagen to Odense takes you across the Great Belt – the bridge is 6.8km long
Roskilde
Roskilde is famous for its 12th century brick cathedral built on the site of a 10th century church. The Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and 20 Danish monarchs are buried here, making it one of the most important of Denmark’s cathedrals…The 17th century palace – now an art museumThe Roskilde KlosterRoskilde’s railway station…
Helsingør
My friend Christina tells me there is a castle in Helsingør – now all I have to do is find itHelsingør – also known as Elsinore – home to Kronborg Castle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and also known as Hamlet’s castle…The Museum of the Sea is fascinating – strangely laid out but very good…St Maria’s Church and Carmelite Priory was founded in 1430…St Maria’s Church and Carmelite Priory St Maria’s Church and Carmelite Priory The railway station
Hillerød
My friend Christina tells me there is a castle in Hillerød – now all I have to do is find it…Frederiksborg Castle, in Hillerød, including the old royal hunting grounds around it, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is simply stunningThere are various exhibitions and themes to exploreThe old town hall in Hillerød
One thought on “90. Denmark”