Welcome to Copenhagen!
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| Coming in to port, you can see the large dome on Frederiks Church. |
Wind turbines were sleeping as we came into port. We were surprised to see so many of them out in the water.
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| The 8 kilometre long bridge in the background connects Malmo, Sweden to Copenhagen. |
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| Our ship had to maneuver its way through the gap in the harbour above. It didn't leave much room for error. |
We moored directly across from Copenhagen's container terminal. Bill was in his glory! He could have sat and watched the slow-moving monsters all day long, so here, he tells the story in pictures (and this isn't all of the pictures he took).
Once again, wanting to stretch our legs and not be cooped up in a bus for too long, we went on a walking tour of Copenhagen. One of the most beloved statues in this city is the Little Mermaid (1913). It's very popular with the tourists, and you can purchase your own Little Mermaid souvenir along the waterfront. We have been very fortunate to have unseasonably warm weather throughout most of our trip, and today was a perfect summer day.
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| The Little Mermaid sculpture |
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| Beautiful paths line the waterfront. |
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| This angel monument is in memoriam of the fallen sailors of World War I. |
We saw some of the features such as a cannon, windmill, and the King's Gate of Kastellet that could be viewed from the exterior. This is one of the best preserved fortresses in Northern Europe. Built as a "star fort" in the shape of a pentagon, it is now used to host military functions and serves as a park area. Further exploration of this area is certainly on our list.
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| King's Gate at Kastellet |
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| Bridge at St. Albans Church. King's Gate is just to the right. |
As we crossed the walking bridge, we came upon St. Albans Church, located on the edge of Winston Churchill park (or Churchillparken). It was given its name in recognition of Churchill and Britain during World War II. It was a pretty park area that seemed to attract a number of townspeople for a walk and relaxation because of its large shade trees.
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| St. Albans Church at Winston Churchill park. |
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| Gefion Fountain is used as a wishing well. |
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| What do you notice about the carrier for the children? It's made of wood and no one is wearing a helmet. |
As we neared Palace Square, we walked past Amaliehaven. The carefully groomed gardens have numerous sculptures and a centre fountain. Palace Square is actually made up of four identical palaces built for nobles of Denmark. Each palace serves as residence for various members of the royal family. A statue of King Frederik V at the centre of the square.
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| Amalie garden |
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| Fountain at Amaliehaven |
Mr. Moller, co-founder of Maersk shipping company, donated the funds to build the Opera House to the state, planned for the Opera House to be in direct line of Amaliehaven, Palace Square, and Frederiks Church.
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| Frederik V |
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| The Royal Guard at the Palace. |
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| I just had to take a picture of this little tyke while at the Palace Square. I call it the "Royal Pout". |
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| Frederiks Church near Palace Square displays the largest dome in Scandinavia. |
We were treated to a cup of good, strong coffee and Danish Pastries much like cinnamon buns at a nearby restaurant. We were able to sit in the courtyard at the back which is also the location of a local theatre company. The board below is the "tracking system" of their exceptional summer weather.
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| Interesting "shoe art" on a construction wall for a new subway station. |
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While window shopping, Bill would love to have this train, but in N-scale, not Z-scale!
It is gold and each car is carrying a precious gem. |
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| At 11:30 am every day, the guard begins its march from the barracks to the palace for changing of the guard at 12:00 noon. |
The Nyhaven area of Copenhagen is a popular entertainment district. There are several shops, restaurants and bars lining the canal.
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| Hans Christian Anderson lived in one of these apartments for 18 years. |
Bicycle-rama! There is more space for bicycle racks that there is room for cars to park. Everyone from men in business suits to ladies in dresses ride their bikes, most without helmets. Most people have two bikes. One bike is for everyday purpose, and is often rusty and dinged up, while the other for leisure and is well kept.
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| We are heading out of the harbour and lining up to get through the opening. |
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| One of the three new cruise terminals opening soon in Copenhagen. |
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| Several off-shore platforms could be seen from our balcony as we cruised the North Sea. |
