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Osterbro Copenhagen

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2004 07:07:36 +0000

Osterbro is a noble place with fancy shops and restaurant, in the North Western part of the city. The district has many mansions from the 20th century. Osterbro is also known for its green character. There is a lot of nature in the district.

Until the end of the 19th century, Osterbros green quarter called “Faelled” served as military exercise ground for the Danish army. In 1908 it was time to create a cosy and romantic park for the hedonistic and pleasure-seeking citizens of Copenhagen.

The park is a very popular place for the people of Copenhagen until today, and the pride of Osterbro.

Norrebro Copenhagen

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2004 06:58:19 +0000

Norrebro is a colourful place, and the alternative district of Copenhagen. The district offers many restaurants, and international shops with goods from the whole world.

Norrebro is also the location of the park known as “Assistens Kirkegard”, which is an iddylic place with impressing graveyards and old trees. Assistens Kirkegard serves as the last resting place for many important personalities of the Danish history. There is also the grave of the famous author Hans Christian Andersen.

Fredriksberg Copenhagen

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2004 06:39:48 +0000

Fredriksberg is as an independent local authority district, and a city inside a city. The place is known as a fancy residence for wealthy citizens. Rents are not the cheapest ones, but taxes are a bit lower.

The centre of Fredriksberg is a park called “Fredriksberg Have”. The park has several islands around artificially layed out waters. The castle of Fredriksberg is a military academy and cannot be visited.

Vesterbro Denmark

admin — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 15:32:57 +0000

Vesterbro is Copenhagens typical artists and students district. A place for young and creative people, and the home of the famous Carlsberg brewery.

There are a lot of cultural events, art exhibitions, restaurants, and coffee houses. Some years ago Vesterbro was the dark side of Copenhagen. A lot of crime was part of Vesterbros everyday life. Those times are over now. Today Vesterbro is an interesting place to visit.

The elephant gate of Vesterbros Carlsberg Brewery.

Frederiksstaden Copenhagen

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:16:16 +0000

Frederiksstaden is the home of the Royal family, and the location of Copenhagens most famous sight: the sculpture of the mermaid.

The district is full of more exciting attractions. There is a beautiful park, the wonderful sea, and the worth seeing harbour and entertainment district called “Nyhavn”.

Frederiksstaden is no grown district with little alleys. It was planned and arranged during the middle of the 18th century according to French plans.

The Royal character of Frederiksstaden is underlined by fancy shops, noble galleries, and antique souvenirs and furniture stores.

Christiania Copenhagen

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:56:39 +0000

Christiania is a very special place of Copenhagen, and known as a “free state” inside the city. The free state of Christiania was created at the beginning of the 70′s of the last century.

Rebellious teenagers occupied a piece of land which served as military area, after it was left by the Danish army. In the following years Christiania was characterized by a lot of riots between the official state of Denmark, and the unofficial free state of Christiania.

A lot of discussions in the Danish parliament were involved in the question if Christiania should be removed and terminated, or if a free state inside Copenhagen should be accepted. At the end Danish politicans decided to legalize the project.

The free state of Christiania even has its own contracts for the power and water supply.

Christianshavn Copenhagen

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:38:24 +0000

Christianshavn was founded by Dutchmen during the 17th century, and looks a bit different than the rest of Copenhagen indeed. The district is a popular destination for tourists. Especially the church called “Vor Frelsers Kirke” shifts its visitors to ecstasy. Some people think that Vor Frelsers Kirke has a typically Dutch character.

The north of Christianshavn is known as quite noble. Only rich and wealthy people can afford the high prices for flats, apartments, and houses there.

Latinerkvateret Copenhagen

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:53:37 +0000

Latinerkvateret is a district with a lot of book stores, second hand shops, restaurants, and pubs. Some people call Latinerkvateret the most colourful district of Copenhagen.

For a long time the district was the traditional home for Copenhagens students. Since most of the institutes moved to another district, only the old university and its library reminds on those times.

Slotsholmen Copenhagen

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 15:22:08 +0000

Slotsholmen is an island in the centre of Copenhagen, and the place for Copenhagens first castle. The name of the district is also known in English as Castle Island.

Many bridges makes it possible, that this island is not even perceived as such, by most of the inhabitants.

Slotsholmen counts as the cradle of the Danish capital, and location of the parliament. The alleys and roads of the district are quite calm and peaceful. Restaurants, bars, and shops of the district are known to be noble. The visitor won’t find crazy shopping madness there.