Copenhagen Hotels

The name Copenhagen is derived from the Danish for merchants' harbour, which accurately reflects the city's position on the Baltic coast. This maritime character is further exaggerated by the surrounding lakes and canals. Although Copenhagen is a predominantly a modern and up to date city, it still maintains much of its old world charm, while its compact size and flat terrain make it an ideal city to explore on foot.

Bakken Amusement Park
Located on the northern edge of the city, Bakken Amusement Park was opened in 1583, making it the oldest park of its kind in the world. The park is set in large wooded grounds and contains many rides and attractions, traditional fairground rides such as the tunnel of love, a 1930s rollercoaster and a merry-go-round. The park also has countless other attractions such as a live cabaret and the largest casino in Denmark. The 2.6 million visitors a year have plenty of eateries to choose from as there are over 40 restaurants, cafés and bars. Website: www.bakken.dk 

Copenhagen Beer Days: For one weekend every year the city's considerable number of beer enthusiasts gathers together for tastings, discussions and general consumption of every conceivable type of beer imaginable. In recent years, the event has seen over 800 different brands on show from all around the world. The festival is housed in the Valby Hallen Centre, where the light hearted beer fuelled mayhem continues way into the small hours.

Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg Palace was built in the mid 18th century to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the royal House of Oldenburg. However, it was to be only a few years before it took on the role of the official royal residence after the previous royal residence of Christiansborg Palace burnt to the ground in 1794. The complex consists of four palaces and a church, all of which are built in the Danish Rococo style and centred on one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. The palaces are identical on the outside, but reveal four very different interiors, which reflect the various tastes of their original occupants. Visitors to the palace can wander through some of the Palace's lavishly decorated rooms, while other parts of the palace have been turned into small museums showcasing artwork, costumes, jewellery and other royal artefacts that have been collected over the years. Phone: +45 3340 1010.

Copenhagen Kastrup International Airport is the major port of entry into the city. It handles almost 20 million passengers a year, making it the busiest airport in Scandinavia. The airport is conveniently located approximately five miles to the southeast of the city and is linked to the centre by an excellent network of trains, buses and taxis.

The currency in Denmark is the Danish Krone (DKK), which is divided into 100 øre. Danish banknotes are issued in denominations of 1000 Dkk, 500 Dkk, 200 Dkk, 100 Dkk and 50 Dkk, while coins come in denominations of 20 Dkk, 10 Dkk, 5 Dkk, 2 Dkk, 1 Dkk, 50 øre and 25 øre.

Unlike much of Europe, Denmark has not adopted the Euro currency, however you will find many shops will still accept it as payment as long as you don't mind any change being given in Danish Krone.