Hans Christian Andersen may just be Denmark’s most famous export (apart from the pastries of course!) and his statue inspired by his fairytale The Little Mermaid, is perhaps Copenhagen’s most famous sight. I couldn’t believe the sheer volume of tourists gathered at the edge of the coast line to see this rather tiny lady curled up on […]
Photo Of The Week – Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
December 9, 2011 by 2 Comments
Tivoli Gardens the famous amusement park in central Copenhagen has been ‘amusing’ people since 1843 – not a bad run considering rollercoasters were only invented in 1885! And while I would hope they have replaced the wheels since then, I loved the olden day feel of the Gardens, in particular their grand entrance lit up […]
Peace, Love And Weed In Christiania
March 17, 2011 by 3 Comments
Bob Marley, the beauty of human diversity and being yelled at for taking a photo. This is how I remember my visit to Christiania, Copenhagen’s ‘free state’. Upon walking through the gates which announce that you are now leaving the EU, you’re faced with a great contradiction – leafy green gardens and trickling streams to […]
