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Aarhus, or Århus as it has also been known, is a city in Denmark, the second largest in the country, situated less than 200km north of the capital on the Jutland peninsula. It is a cultural and economic hub of the region, known as much for its many music festivals as its port and status as a trading hub.… Read the rest
Stepping into Den Gamle By, a live historic, open air museum in Aarhus, is truly like taking a ride in a time machine. As we walk through the gates, two ladies in full 17th Century costume mosey past with their baskets of flowers and fruit.… Read the rest
Giselle! It’s hard to think of, let alone write, without an exclamation point. When you add my birthday, celebrating in Copenhagen and tickets to the Royal Danish Ballet to the mix, I know I’m in for a real treat.… Read the rest
We have spent the morning at Christiansborg Palace a former royal palace on the island of Slotsholmen and today the seat of the Danish Parliament and the Supreme Court of Denmark. After exploring the delights of the palace, we head outside to explore the equally delightful streets of the city – Copenhagen and the Round Tower.… Read the rest
Christiansborg Palace is set on the islet of Slotsholmen (literally castle islet) right in the middle of Copenhagen. As we walk over the ages old stone bridge this morning our passage is uniterrupted. I’m sure when the castle was inhabited by the Royal Family, this bridge would have been suitably guarded.… Read the rest
After a morning at Amalienborg Palace, just mum and I, we have returned to the apartment to pick up the boys. We decide to head to the Danish National Museum for the afternoon – it’s close (as it’s raining), has a children’s section and we hope that it will hold their attention for at least a couple of hours.… Read the rest
Find out about Amalienborg Palace and museum, the home of the Danish Royal family.
We have walked though the impressive large courtyard that is the centre of the Amelienborg Palace, home of the Danish Royal family. Today, mum and I have left the boys for the morning and head off through the drizzle on the big red bus.… Read the rest
Contrary to most amusement parks these days, Tivoli Gardens is both an amusement park and magical adventure wonderland. In fact, it is described as an amusement park and pleasure garden. And that it is.
Originally opened in August 1843, Tivoli is a fairytale wonderland fun fair.… Read the rest
It’s my birthday and I am celebrating in Copenhagen. We have spent the morning on a boat tour of Copenhagen’s canals, after I have been spoiled with some lovely gifts first thing. Now it’s time for lunch and we’ve landed in Nyhavn, one of the most recognizable and perhaps one of the most picturesque spots of the city.… Read the rest
It’s my birthday and I am out to explore Copenhagen by canal.
I wake up feeling better than yesterday. I haven’t been well and despite being rather desperate to get out and explore Copenhagen, I spent the previous day in bed, somewhat resigned to the fact that today may be spent the same way.… Read the rest