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The fjord is a short walk down the hill and has an extensive museum and boatbuilding yard where traditional Viking longships are made and sailed before your very eyes.

When I visited the place it was swarming with tiny children all done up in lifejackets enthusiastically climbing aboard these craft and setting sail, under expert supervision. The Vikings are evidently still keen.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13075 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3080
A great museum letting you get close to the exhibits.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3080 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3001 Visit her home and grounds north of Copenhagen.
It's a lovely, personal museum in honour of a much-loved writer and personality.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3001 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2999 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2999 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2998
It's a tiny shop and it's been there since 1835. Little has changed since then which makes it fantastic. The current owners have had it for four generations and the whole family is behind the counter on busy Saturdays. An amazing area of leaves. Don't miss it, English person!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2998 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2979 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2979 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2973
Kids love the huge model of the city in the old days and there is something for everyone inside. The building itself – former home of the Royal Shooting Club – is impressive. Check out the little Søren Kierkegaard exhibition.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2973 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2438 The name means New Harbour, an optimistic description for what is merely a straight canal running from the harbour up to Kongens Nytorv Square.

But the gaily painted old houses are eye candy for the tourist and the old sailing ships bobbing at the quay are a long line of photo ops.

What used to be the drunken, whoring sailor's favourite haunt is now a long line of cafés that laugh behind your back for paying so much for their beer.

But it's pretty. Go for a walk. Drink beer elsewhere.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2438 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2399
If I mine the pits of my personal experience I’ll always recommend the Royal Danish Arsenal Museum. Soldiers and sailors, cannons and guns. They put a lot of effort into events that kids love. Demonstrating how cannons work or jousting knights or naval fighting techniques. Very child-friendly.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2399 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2390
Sure, have a go on the gut-wrenching Demon rollercoaster or one of the other new rides, but remember to take a spin on the rickety old Odin Express rollercoaster or the little Ferris wheel.

All within earshot of the bells from the town hall. It’s a quintessential Danish experience.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2390 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2976
It's a solid and reliable walk down memory lane showcasing the history of daily life for workers over the past 150 years.

Super interesting and you'll find yourself humming along to Internationale as you peruse the exhibits.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2976 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2361
If you want to get a crash course in Copenhagen's history in the 1800s click your way to the site and watch the city come alive with images, sounds and heaps of extras. They have an English version. The perfect way to prepare for a visit to the city for those who find history interesting.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2361