Attractions in Vesterbro (Copenhagen V) (Copenhagen)

Eliaskirken

Eliaskirken is a national church on Vesterbro, the part of Copenhagen west of Søerne (the Lakes). It was built in 1906-08, when National Romanticism was popular in Denmark. The architect was Martin Nyrop, whose main work, Rådhuset (the Town Hall), surpasses this church in popularity. The church is characterised by symmetrical towers on its façade. The interior of the church is structured like a basilica.

Grand Tour of Copenhagen

The Grand Tour of Copenhagen is a longer version of normal sightseeing tours round the attractions of the city, lasting two and a half hours. The tour starts at Rådhuspladsen and on its way the bus passes Tivoli, Glyptoteket, the National museum, Kongens Nytorv with the Royal Theater,Amalienborg, where the Queen lives, the the Little Mermaid and the Gefionspringvandet (Gefion Fountain). In addition, the bus stops at some of the most important churches of Copenhagen, and you will see Rosenborg Castle, the castle with the crown jewels. You can buy your ticket on the bus.

Øresundsbroen

The Oresundsbro bridge opened to create a new connection between the neighboring countries of Sweden and Denmark on 1 July 2000. Along with a new highway on Amager and a fast train connection from the Central Station across Amager to Sweden, Oresundsbro unites the two countries not only geographically, but also culturally. The bridge is a hanging construction, beautiful in its engineering simplicity. The turns it takes across Oresund make the experience all the more extraordinary when you cross it. The bridge has so far not had the greatest possible success, because the users - especially the Danish ones - complain about the high prices for crossing. But the management is working on it, and price changes are on their way in the near future. The bridge makes it possible to take a day trip to the Swedish side, where a lot of exciting places await you. The shopping facilities in Malmo are quite good too.

Tivoli

Founded in 1843, Tivoli is located where the once-fortified city's ramparts used to be, and the park's on-site lake is a remnant of the city's moat. Children of all ages visit year round for the old-world carnival-style atmosphere and the exciting attractions. Test your mettle on a number of extreme thrill rides (including The Demon and The Spinning Top). Tamer rides and activities are in abundance as well. Young ones will not want to miss the grand carousel or the aquarium. Older folk tend to congregate in and around Tivoli's nearly 40 bars and restaurants, some of which are tres gourmet and may date as far back as 1843. World-class live entertainment is always provided, and the festivities get kicked into high gear during the Christmas season. See website for complete list of attractions, video tours, seasonal hours, event calendar and more.

Tycho Brahe Planetariet

In no time at all this modern building has become the new landmark of Copenhagen, and has contributed to the beauty of the city. It is situated just by Sankt Jørgens Sø. The building was erected during the late 1980s, financed by private means. Most importantly the building contains the huge omnimax cinema where films about nature and the universe are shown with computer-graphic and optical techniques, giving the spectator the feeling that he is actually walking by the river in the Grand Canyon or flying in the galaxies. At the Planetarium you can also learn about the development of astronomy from the Middle Ages, when Tycho Brahe lived (1546-1601), until today. The side of the Planetarium that turns towards the lake has become a popular place for the people of Copenhagen to gather during the summer. Inside the Planetarium there is an excellent restaurant called Cassiopeia.

Wallmans Cirkusbygningen

This beautiful building was commissioned in 1885 and designed by H.W. Brinkogff. Situated just by Rådhuspladsen, the Cirkus building burnt down to the ground in 1914 and was reconstructed in 1915. From that time on, several circuses have used the building as their performance place during the winter season, especially the Benneweis and Schumann families. Today the building is also used for concerts, theater performances and sports events (such as badminton or boxing). The building was totally restored in 1982-84, and presents itself today in its original form, with ornaments by sculptor Frederik Hammeleff. An example is the Alexander frieze that represents classical horseracing.

Wonderful Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a city with rich heritage and an interesting past. It is called the land of ambitious kings and creative artists. For information on accommodation, dining and tourist places to see, head for this tourist information center. This Copenhagen Tourist information office is located close to Tivoli and the Central Station. Wonderful Copenhagen publishes the magazine Copenhagen This Week, which gives you all the relevant information on what is happening in Copenhagen right now. You can pick up this magazine for free here. Apart from this, they have ordinary tourist information services.