Wonderful Copenhagen Part 2

I was quite fortunate to have good weather during my stay - apparently not quite so typical of Copenhagen! The following images are some of my travels and experiences while wandering around.

A fun surprise was finding out that the "Clown Prince of Denmark" Victor Borge was born in my apartment building! He was a classically trained pianist who left Denmark at the start of World War II. His humor with musical talent is legendary. When he emigrated to the US, he lived in my home state of Connecticut.

Victor Borge was born in Copenhagen - somewhere in my apartment building!
Photo credit: Diana Payne

I always enjoy a walk up the whitewashed ramp of the Round Tower, Europe's oldest functional observatory.

Rundetårn (Round Tower).
Photo credit: Diana Payne

The charming area of Nyhavn (New Harbor) is just as picturesque as the postcards! The canal connects to the King's New Square, allowing merchants to unload their goods.

Nyhavn.
Photo credit: Diana Payne

The Kastellet is an old fortress and a great place for a walk.

At the Kastellet.
Photo credit: Tom Dyer

The Kastellet.
Photo credit: Diana Payne

At one end of the Kastellet is the Anglican Church and the Gefion fountain.

The Anglican Church and Gefion fountain.
Photo credit: Diana Payne

And of course, the Little Mermaid! The actual statue is much smaller that you might think.

Little mermaid.
Photo credit: Diana Payne

The canals of Christianhavn are similar to Amsterdam.

Christianhavn canal.
Photo credit: Diana Payne

The National Art Museum.

The Statens Museum for Kunst (National Art Museum).
Photo credit: Diana Payne

Rosenborg Castle

A full tour of each of the rooms of Rosenborg is a great way to see it from home, but there is nothing like being at the castle. Rosenborg is the home of the Danish crown jewels and several interesting stories including a stray bullet from WWII in one of the doors and a chair that drenches the occupant with water!