Lonely Planet Copenhagen

Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world.
-- special section on Copenhagen's world-famous Jazz Festival
-- the best and coolest places to eat and drink
-- insider information on how to navigate the northern nightlife
-- detailed activities coverage, from canal-boating and swimming to cycling and castle-hopping
-- accommodation options for every traveller's budget
-- detailed language section to help you order Elephant beer and converse with the Little Mermaid

The Authors

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(5)

This Book

5

(1)

Foreword

6

(3)

Introduction

9

(1)

Facts About Copenhagen

10

(19)

History

10

(7)

Geography

17

(1)

Climate

17

(1)

Ecology & Environment

17

(1)

Flora & Fauna

18

(1)

Government & Politics

18

(1)

Economy

19

(1)

Population & People

20

(1)

Education

20

(1)

Science & Philosophy

20

(2)

Arts

22

(4)

Society & Conduct

26

(1)

Religion

27

(1)

Language

28

(1)

Facts for the Visitor

29

(30)

When to Go

29

(1)

Orientation

29

(1)

Maps

29

(1)

Tourist Offices

29

(1)

Documents

30

(1)

Embassies & Consulates

31

(1)

Customs

32

(1)

Money

32

(3)

Post & Communications

35

(2)

Internet Resources

37

(1)

Books

37

(1)

Newspapers & Magazines

38

(1)

Radio & TV

38

(1)

Video Systems

38

(1)

Photography & Video

38

(1)

Time

39

(1)

Electricity

39

(1)

Weights & Measures

39

(1)

Laundry

40

(1)

Toilets & Showers

40

(1)

Left Luggage

40

(1)

Health

40

(2)

Women Travellers

42

(1)

Gay & Lesbian Travellers

43

(1)

Senior Travellers

44

(1)

Copenhagen for Children

44

(1)

Useful Organisations

45

(1)

Libraries

45

(1)

Dangers & Annoyances

46

(1)

Emergencies

46

(1)

Legal Matters

46

(1)

Business Hours

47

(1)

Public Holidays & Special Events

47

(2)

Doing Business

49

(1)

Work

50

(1)

Copenhagen Jazz Festival

51

(8)

Getting There & Away

59

(15)

Air

59

(5)

Bus

64

(1)

Train

65

(3)

Car & Motorcycle

68

(2)

Bicycle

70

(1)

Boat

70

(3)

Travel Agencies

73

(1)

Organised Tours

73

(1)

Getting Around

74

(6)

Copenhagen Airport

74

(1)

To/From the Airport

74

(1)

Public Transport

74

(1)

Car & Motorcycle

75

(2)

Taxi

77

(1)

Bicycle

77

(1)

Boat

78

(1)

Walking

78

(1)

Hitching

78

(1)

Organised Tours

79

(1)

Things to See & Do

80

(34)

Highlights

80

(1)

Walking Tours

80

(5)

Vesterbro

85

(1)

Radhuspladsen & Around

86

(2)

Tivoli

88

(1)

Stroget & Around

89

(1)

Latin Quarter

90

(1)

Nyhavn & Around

91

(1)

Slotsholmen & Around

92

(4)

Amalienborg & Kastellet Area

96

(2)

Rosenborg Slot & Around

98

(3)

Norreport & Around

101

(1)

Norrebro

101

(1)

Osterbro

102

(1)

Christianshavn

102

(2)

Hellerup

104

(1)

Charlottenlund

105

(1)

Klampanborg

105

(1)

Lyngby

106

(1)

Rungsted

107

(1)

Frederiksberg

108

(1)

Ishoj

109

(1)

Dragor

109

(1)

Copenhagen for Free

110

(1)

Activities

110

(3)

Courses

113

(1)

Places to Stay

114

(14)

Budget

114

(7)

Mid-Range

121

(2)

Top End

123

(3)

Long-Term Rentals

126

(2)

Places to Eat

128

(15)

Food

128

(1)

Drinks

128

(1)

Vesterbro

129

(1)

Radhuspladsen & Around

130

(2)

Tivoli

132

(1)

Stroget & Around

132

(2)

Latin Quarter

134

(1)

Nyhavn & Around

135

(1)

Slotsholmen & Around

136

(1)

Amalienborg & Kastellet Area

136

(1)

Rosenborg Slot & Around

137

(1)

Norreport & Around

137

(1)

Norrebro

138

(1)

Bellahoj

139

(1)

Christianshavn

140

(1)

Osterbro

141

(1)

Charlottenlung & Hellerup

141

(1)

Klampenborg

141

(1)

Rungsted

142

(1)

Frederiksberg

142

(1)

Dragor

142

(1)

Entertainment

143

(9)

Booking Offices

143

(1)

Pubs & Cafes

143

(2)

Discos & Clubs

145

(1)

Gay & Lesbian Venues

146

(2)

Rock

148

(1)

Jazz & Blues

149

(1)

Salsa

149

(1)

Cinemas

149

(1)

Ballet & Opera

150

(1)

Theatre

150

(1)

Tivoli

151

(1)

Casino

151

(1)

Spectator Sports

151

(1)

Shopping

152

(6)

What to Buy

152

(4)

Where to Shop

156

(2)

Excursions

158

(39)

North Zealand

158

(1)

Hillerod

158

(2)

Fredensborg

160

(2)

Humlebaek

162

(1)

Helsingor

162

(5)

Hornbaek

167

(2)

Gilleleje

169

(1)

Tisvildeleje

170

(1)

Frederiksvaek

171

(1)

Frederikssund

172

(1)

Roskilde

172

(5)

Lejre

177

(1)

Southern Zealand

177

(1)

Korge

178

(3)

Vallo

181

(1)

Ringsted

182

(1)

Trelleborg

183

(2)

Beyond Zealand

185

(1)

Odense

186

(4)

Legoland

190

(2)

Ribe

192

(5)

Language

197

(7)

Food & Drink

200

(4)

GLOSSARY

204

(15)

INDEX

219

(1)

Text

219

(4)

Places to Stay

223

(1)

Places to Eat

223

(1)

Boxed Text

224

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