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Århus is a city on the Jutland peninsula, the second largest in Denmark. It is a cultural and economic hub of the region known as much for its music festivals as its port and status of trading hub.
One of the first buildings of interest as you walk along the canal, after the Cultural Centre, unmissable on the harbour front, is the Århus Cathedral.… Read the rest
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
Kristiansand is a small, picturesque town situated on the tip of the south western coast of Norway.
The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times and there are several significant archeological findings dating as far back as 6500BC. More recently, the stone church dates to around 1040, with wooden churches believed to have been on the site before then and indications that a royal centre may have existed in the area from around 800.… 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
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
We dock in Nynäshamn, Sweden. I hear the low grumble of the ship’s motors moving us ever so slowly and carefully towards the port. Usually I’m happy to find my own way but today we’re booked onto a Big Red Bus transfer into Stockholm, an hour away.… Read the rest