On this page you will find information about the history of Denmark, Copenhagen. Whether you will learn about The Little Mermaid or how Christian IV decorated his old room in Amalienborg.
In Klampenborg you will find the oldest amusement park in the world. Here is something for anyone - regardless of whether you like wild rollercoasters, slot machines or enjoy a nice dinner. Bakken has a project to fight loneliness. It focuses on young people and helps them to get out of a downward spiral through many planned events. Read more
Discoveries have been made in the Round Tower. Institutions have started here. Important historical figures have come here. And people from all walks of life have passed each other in search of Copenhagen’s most charming view 34.8 metres above the street. The whole world is passing through the Round Tower and has done so since 1642, when the tower was finished. A historical place that also houses exhibitions, concerts and activities for young and old. Read more
In the 1750’s the architect Nikolaj Eigtved drew one of the main works of Danish building art,
Amalienborg. A statue of the founder of Frederiksstaden, Frederik V, is located in the middle of the
castle square, which is surrounded by four almost identical mansions. The mansions were originally
built for living by the four dignitary Lords, but in the year of 1794 Christiansborg Castle burned
down and the Royal Family moved into Amalienborg. Ever since then the regents have lived at the
different mansions of Amalienborg.
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Made by Edward Eriksen in 1913. The little mermaid was a gift to Copenhagen municipality by Carl
Jacobsen.
The little mermaid is inspired by H. C. Andersen’s fairytale “The Little Mermaid” who is willing to
sacrifice everything to be with the prince who lives on the land. Today many kids know about the
little mermaid from the disney version.
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