Alexander Brun, who had three wives all called Louise, left behind the Louisiana Museum north of Copenhagen, which combines the best of Danish architecture with sweeping views of the Danish and Swedish coasts, and an engaging collection of modern art which regularly features exciting exhibitions of new artists. There is also the Thorvaldsen Museum, a collection of neoclassical art put together by the welathy artist of this name who lived in the 1800s. In Copenhagen you can find the Carlsberg Glyptotek, a gift to the world from the brewing family of the same name, and an eclectic but stunning collection of both antiquities and modern artists, housed in a building like no other. The old Viking city of Roskilde is still a thriving regional hub, where generations of royalty lie entombed in the cathedral and modern boat builders use centuries old techniques to reconstruct the sailing ships of Viking times.ĭanish billionares also have a tradition of leaving a cultural legacy behind them. Viking treasure hoardes are still dug up by farmer's ploughs, and the National Musuem in Copenhagen is a trove of Viking art and lore. At various times in its history, Danish royalty has ruled over parts of Sweden, Norway and even England. Danes love a bit of 'hygge', that cosy feeling that comes from settling down at a candle lit table with friends and good wine. There are no 'no-go' zones in the cities, no slums, few beggars. Copenhagen is a city like any other where you have to watch your purse in busy places, but on the other hand, young Danes can wander the streets late at night without fear. The city centers have pedestrian streets dominated by boutiques and outdoor cafes rather than street stalls or gypsies. Movement in the capital Copenhagen is a smooth flow of bicycles, buses and cars, without snarled traffic and a cacophony of horns. Think Georg Jensen jewelery, architecture like the Sydney Opera House (designed by a Dane), top end audio equipment like Bang and Olufsen.this sense of beauty pervades all public and private spaces in Denmark. From blonde wood and metal restaurants, to the girl cycling past you on a sunny Autumn day in layered wools, Danish design is world famous. Whether you want to dance away the nights and sleep all day, or walk cobbled streets visiting museums and galleries, you can do it in Denmark.ĭanes have style. Bicycles share the streets with Smart Cars and buses that run on biofuels. The centuries old Royal Palaces are across the water from a bold new Opera House. Cobbled streets lead to frenetic nightclubs. The Danish capital is a fantastic blend of old and new Europe. There are many reasons to make Denmark a part of your Europe experience.
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