Kronborg Castle
Kronborg Castle is one of Europe's best examples of a Renaissance castle and was even used as the setting for Shakespeare's "Hamlet." The castle is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is open for visitation daily. The castle features numerous pieces of art including the tapestries of the kings, a collection of tapestries commissioned by Frederik II to immortalize the ancient kings of Denmark. The extensive gardens around the castle are well worth exploring, as is the high north wall, which offers sweeping views out to the sea.
Kronborg Slot
Kronborg 2 c
DK-3000 Helsingor
011 (45) 4921 3078
kronborgslot.dk
Natural History Museum of Denmark
The Natural History Museum of Denmark is a must-see for any outdoor buffs who are interested in the natural world of Denmark and Northern Europe. The museum is actually made up of three distinct institutions: the Botanic Garden, which features plants and fungi from all over the area; the Zoological Museum, which claims to feature more than 10 million specimens from over 10 percent of global species; and the Geological Museum, which features exhibits on evolution and astronomy. The three museums that make up the Natural History Museum of Denmark are in three separate locations, although each is centrally located, and can be visited as separate day trips or all together in a one-day natural history marathon.
Natural History Museum of Denmark
Universitetsparken 15
DK-2100 Copenhagen
011 (45) 3532 1032
snm.ku.dk
Stroget
The Stroget is the largest pedestrian shopping street in the world and runs for over a kilometer from Denmark's City Hall Square to Kongens Palace. The street in lined the whole way with shops, restaurants and landmarks, such as the Stork Fountain and the Church of Our Lady, and often has numerous street performers and musicians working the crowds. The Stroget is a great way to keep those hiking muscles in shape while you are in the city and see a lot of the attractions Copenhagen has to offer in the process.
Article Written By Vincent Madrone
Based in San Francisco, Vincent Madrone is a professional freelance travel writer and voiceover artist. He has written extensively for online and print publications, including USA Today Travel Tips, A to Z World Travel and Viva Travel Guides. Madrone also writes health-related articles for various online publications.
