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Further Distractions Royal Scandinavia Porcelain Factory The exquisite craftmanship of Royal Copenhagen porcelain can best be appreciated on a guided tour of the factory in Frederiksberg. Smallegade 47 Tel: (38) 149 297. Fax: (38) 149 915. E-mail: tourismandevent@royalskandinavia.dk Transport: Bus 1, 14 or 39 from Rådhuspladsen. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1400 (tours hourly). Admission: Dkk25. Experimentarium An interactive science museum where visitors of all ages can experiment with light, sound and water exhibits. Tuborg Havnevej 7 Tel: (39) 273 333. Website: www.experimentation.dk Transport: S-train or bus 6, 21 or 650S to Hellerup or Svanemølle. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (Tues and Thurs until 2100), Sat and Sun 1100-1700. Admission: Dkk75 (concessions available). Slotsholmen Island Beneath the dour granite mass of Christiansborg palace are the fascinating and atmospheric subterranean ruins of Absalon's original fort. Above ground, the beautiful gardens of the Royal Library provide peace and tranquillity. Christiansborg Slotsplads Tel: (33) 92 64 92. Fax: (33) 92 52 59. Opening hours: May-Sep, daily 0930-1530; Oct-Apr, Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun 0930-1530. Admission: Dkk20. Carlsberg Visitors Centre Carlsberg is 'probably the best lager in the world'. Whether or not visitors agree, this brewery tour is an intoxicating experience. Visitors are shown the mixing, brewing and bottling processes, before finally getting the chance to sample the finished product. Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11 Tel: (33) 271 314. Fax: (33) 274 709. E-mail: visitors@carlsberg.dk Transport: S-train to Enghave Station or bus 6 from the Rådhuspladsen. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1600. Admission: Free. |
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