Lonely Planet Pocket Copenhagen

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781786574572
• eBook ISBN: 9781787019553

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Copenhagen is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy all the fun of the fair at Tivoli Gardens, relive history at the engrossing Nationalmuseet, or be inspired at Louisiana, one of Europe's great modern art museums -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Copenhagen and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Copenhagen: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Copenhagen map (included in print version), plus over 18 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Tivoli Area, Slotsholmen, Stroget, Nyhavn and the Royal Quarter, Christianshavn, Norreport, Norrebro, Vesterbro and more About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Strøget & Around

Pedestrianised Strøget (pronounced ‘stroll’) weaves through Copenhagen’s historical core from Rådhuspladsen to Kongens Nytorv. Many of the most interesting sights, restaurants, bars and boutiques, however, lie off the main drag, in or around the old Latin Quarter. Among them is Copenhagen's austere, sculpture-graced cathedral and King Christian IV's curious 17th-century Round Tower.

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The Sights in a Day

MBegin in the Latin Quarter, taking in Bertel Thorvaldsen’s sculptures inside Vor Frue Kirke and exploring the bookshops, cafes, boutiques and centuries-old architecture on streets like Studiestræde, Krystalgade, Fiolstræde and Kannikestræde. At the eastern end of Kannikestræde stands Rundetårn, worth climbing for the view.

RCombine history and smørrebrød (open sandwiches) at local institution Schønnemann. Alternatively, chow an organic hot dog at DØP; a vegetarian version is available. The streets east of DØP and Schønnemann are packed with inspired shops, including homegrown Han Kjøbenhavn, Wood Wood, and Hay House. Alternatively, opt for an afternoon of contemporary art at Kunstforeningen GL Strand and Nikolaj Kunsthal.

NSip well-picked vino at Ved Stranden 10 or gorgeous cocktails at Ruby, then dine at pan-Asian hotspot The Market or reserve a table at New-Nordic Marv & Ben. I...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Copenhagen
• Top Sights
• Local Life
• Day Planner
• Need to Know
• Copenhagen Neighbourhoods
• Tivoli Area
• Slotsholmen
• Stroget & Around
• Nyhavn & the Royal Quarter
• Christianshavn
• Norreport
• Norrebro
• Osterbro
• Vesterbro
• Frederiksberg
• Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
• The Best of Copenhagen
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer