Showing posts with label places to visit in Denmark. Show all posts
Showing posts with label places to visit in Denmark. Show all posts

Monday, June 15, 2015

Attractive places to visit in Denmark


  1. Tivoli Garden:

Tivoli Garden

Tivoli Gardens:
Considered as the second oldest amusement park in the world, Tivoli Gardens is located in Denmark and one of the most visiting places here for the new comers in the land which was founded by Georg Carstensen. The park was opened in 1843 and since them it been successfully running. Being a seasonal theme park, most of its visitors come in different seasons. This is one of the most famous amusement theme parks that have been mentioned in different books and initially it was known as Tivoli; Vauxhall. It was established to keep people away from political discussion as there was a popular concept that people did not talk on politics when they were in amusement. Thereby, the King Christian VIII arranged for the park after the suggestion from Tivoli. The inside of the park was nicely decorated with some imaginary objects and restaurants, cafĂ©, theatre, band stands and some mechanical rides for the visitors. Unfortunately, during the Second World War, the theme park was damaged to some extent and some temporary structures were made. The theme park now contains some exciting rides like Dragon Boat Lake, wooden roller coaster, Vertigo – a looping plane ride, Aquila, The Dragon, Bumper cars, The Flying Trunk, The Mine etc. among others.

2. Copenhagen:

Copenhagen

Copenhagen:
Considered as the most populated city of Denmark, Copenhagen is the capital of the country and renowned for many interesting and historic events. The city holds many historical buildings like the Christiansburg parliament building, museum of royal artifacts, Renaissance Rosenborg Castle among others. The gardens in city are also popular among the visitors. During the foundation of the city in the 10th century, Copenhagen was a fishing village and became the capital of Denmark during the 15th century. The importance of the city grew more during the 17th century as it turned into a regional center of great importance. The city also experienced redevelopment in the 18th century after a heavy fire and plague. Further development for the city was done after the Second World War and in the beginning of the 21st century the city gained a massive fame around the world and turned into one of the greatest tourist spots of the European continent. Now the city is playing a strong role on the economy of the country with the emergence of service sector. The city holds some of the globally reputed universities like the University of Copenhagen. The climate of the country is moderate and suitable for visiting.

3. Odense:

Odense

Odense:
Considered as the third largest city of Denmark, Odense is the main city of Funen island. The city is connected with Denmark by well constructed roads, and has played different important roles earlier. The city is mostly famous for the renowned writer Hans Christian Anderson, a great story teller. The history of settlement in the city dates back to 4000 years ago. The city also holds some of the histories of Denmark like the murder of the last Viking king, destruction of the city in royal rivalry etc. the city started gaining importance as a commercial center in the Middle Ages the key development began during the 18th century. The population grew more during the 19 th century and by then the city turned into one of the most impressive cities in Denmark. Currently, the city is playing the role of a commercial hub in Funen and home to the Odense Palace. The economy of the city is based on industry and it is also advanced in consideration of cultural aspects. The city is also famous for its sports clubs. The city is also linked with world by Hand Christian Anderson Airport. This is a popular destination in Denmark.


4. Bornhol:

Bornhol
Bornholm:
Located on the east of Denmark, Bornholm is an island in the country and mostly renowned for fishing. Being an island in the Baltic Sea, the place is enriched with numerous attractive things. The economy of the areas has mostly grown based on dairy farming, fishing, pottery, glass production, and works of clay etc. Majority of the people here are involved into the activities and tourism has also expanded to some notable extent here. The island is made of solid rock formations and sandy beaches. The beaches are in fact the most important places for the tourists while the fairing is done on the middle of the islands where the lands are flat. The island has a long history and been ruled by different countries including Denmark. As a result, there are some historical ruins found on the surrounding areas including the ruin of Hammershus which is one of the largest medieval fortresses in the surrounding subcontinent. The towns on the island are accompanied with harbours. The island has suffered much during the Second World War by the Germans and the recoveries from the destruction took much time. Now this is considered as one of the most popular hub for trade, commerce and tourism.

5. Amalienborg Palace:

Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace:
Amalienborg Palace is one of the most popular places in Denmark and is the home of the royal family in the country. This is one of the most identical and classical palace and the facades are wonderful. The interior of the palaces is also stunning while the courtyard is in an octagonal shape. The center of the structure holds the stature of the founder of the palace. When the palace was built, it was intended to house a couple of noble families. But the decisions had to be changed as the royal family moved in here for the burning of their own palaces known as the Christianborg Palace. Since then, it has become the residence of the royal family. A garden of the palace inside has increased the external beauty of the palace. The palace is a historic one as it held the very first presentation of a German opera marking the birthday of King Christian V. Unfortunately a continuous presentation of the opera resulted in a fire accident and that took away over 150 lives. Then the palace was rebuilt and now this is one of the most attractive places in Denmark.

6. Frederiksborg Castle:

Frederiksborg Castle

Frederiksborg Castle:
Frederiksborg Castle is an impressive complex in Denmark and served the role of a royal residence for the King Christian IV, the king of Denmark and Norway during the 17th century. It also earned the title of the largest residence during the renaissance in the Scandinavian region and it is situated on three islets. The large garden in made with Baroque style and that is accompanied by a lake. The castle turned the victim of a serious fire and thus it was rebuilt based on its former plans and even the paintings were also set following the former style. In the last part of the 148 th century, the castle was declared as a museum and was opened for the public. The museum remained open round the year and the visitors could see different state rooms and halls. The land which on the property is standing on is filled with different histories and those are running from the 15th century. Naming for the castle was also done in 1560 after some minor development and modifications. History goes that this is the very first castle that has been built inland while the other castles were built adjacent to the sea or coast for a smooth communication. But now the scenarios are different and the roads have been improved.


7. Frederiks Kirke:

Frederiks Kirke

Frederiks Kirke:
Frederiks Kirke is a church in Denmark and better known as The Marble Church. The inner decoration of the church is outstanding and the architecture of the church is termed as rococo architecture. In fact the church is a Lutheran church in Denmark that turned into a focal point for the Frederiksstaden district. The design of the church was made in 1740 by a famous architect, Nicolai Eigtved. The church was established to commemorate a memory of 300 years old. The dome of the Frederiks Kirke is the largest on the Scandinavian region and the dome requires around 12 columns to support it. It is assumed that the inspiration for constructing such a huge church also came from the St. Peter’s Basilica located in Rome. Building of the church began in 1749 and King Frederick V started the foundation of the church. Though the construction ceremony was done amid enthusiastic environment, the construction process slowed down for budget shortage and for the next 150 years, the church remained as a ruin and none came to complete the task. After amid different events, the church was completed and now this is one of the best places to visit in the area.


8. Rosenborg Castle:
Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle:
The key intention of the Rosenborg Castle was to be a summer house for the royal family, but instead it has become a regular residing place. The castle was built in 1606 and has been made following the Dutch Renaissance style which in fact has raised its beauty. Despite having the look of a typical Danish building of that age, the castle has something different in it. This is one of the examples of many architectural projects during the reign of Christian IV. The reign of the king experienced numerous developments in Denmark and the surrounding localities. The castle has also served as a temporary residence for the royal family after 1710 and mostly it was used for emergencies. The castle has a Long Hall which was completed in 1624 and served different purposes. Initially it was intended as a ballroom and later it served as a royal reception room and banquet hall. The entire castle has undergone different changes in different times and resembles the taste and choice of the royal family in that time. The coronation chair is one of the attractive things inside the castle while the silver furniture at Long Hall represents the 17th century relics. Now this is one of the public places and the relics and collections are exhibited for the public.

9. The Old Town in Aarhus:

The Old Town in Aarhus

The Old Town, Aarhus:
The Old Town in Aarhus is one of the top rated museums in Denmark, and in fact this is an open-air town and exactly located inside the Aarhus Botanical Gardens. It was opened in 1914 and was considered as the first open-air museum. The museum mostly tried to show the difference of various cultures, norms and traditions which are followed in rural and urban areas. There are over 70 historical building inside the museum and they represent 20 townships across the entire country. This is the museum that is visited by over 400,000 visitors around the world. The museum has been decorated like a small town. The houses built there belong to the styles of 15th century and the houses of the beginning parts of 19th century are also available there. The museum has moved in Aarhus in the beginning of 20th century. The museum is made of over 25 rooms used for different purposes like chamber, bedroom, kitchen, groceries, workshops, schools, theatre, customs office and a post office. There is also a historical garden in the town. The rooms of the town are decorated with the originals styles and are opened for public visits. The museum staffs are appointed to play the role of working figures in the shops, garages, or at the customs house and for that it appears to be a small living town of real-life.