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Sightseeing

The heart of Copenhagen is ringed by a series of lakes to the northwest and by the inner harbour to the southeast. It is characterised by narrow and predominantly pedestrian streets lined with gabled houses, enticing shops and cafÉs. The huge Rådhuspladsen (Town Hall Square) lies at the western end of the central area, from here a series of pedestrianised streets (Strøget), extend as far as Kongens Nytorv (King's New Square). The castles of Rosenborg and Amalienborg and the seaman's district of Nyboder, are to be found in the area to the north and east of Kongens Nytorv; Slotsholmen island, the site of Absalon's original bastion, lies to the southwest. The inner harbour separates the main part of the city from Christianshavn. This island was first developed in the seventeenth century, when Christian IV offered tax incentives to encourage merchants, shipbuilders and tradesmen to settle there.

Tourist Information

Wonderful Copenhagen Tourist Information
Bernstorffsgade 1 (at the entrance to Tivoli)
Tel: (33) 257 400 or (70) 222 442. Fax: (33) 257 410.
Website: www.woco.dk
Opening hours: Sep-Apr, Mon-Fri 0900-1630, Sat 0900-1330; May-Sep, Mon-Sun 0900-2000.

Budget travellers may prefer to approach Use It, Rådhusstræde 13 (tel: (33) 730 620; fax: (33) 730 649; e-mail: useit@ui.dk; website: www.useit.dk).

Passes
The Copenhagen Card allows free admission to over 60 museums and other attractions in the metropolitan area, free travel in the city (see Public Transport section) and other discounts in the rest of Denmark. The card costs Dkk155, Dkk255 or Dkk320 for 24, 48 or 72 hours (concessions available).



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