Copenhagen...day 1 and 2.

Last night we had and authentic Danish dinner followed by a tour of The Tivoli Gardens. The tulips are in bloom and the gardens are full of them. They had a pantomime which was interesting and the grounds have many play areas for children. People were out enjoying the fine weather, however it was freezing with a chilly wind. I'm pleased I have a warm coat, gloves and scarf with me.

 

The Tivoli Gardens.

Today we were treated a tour of Copenhagen by a local tour guide. The city is very clean and bicycles are a popular form of transport, hence there are hundreds of them parked around the streets. We visited Princess Mary's winter and summer palaces. She was in residence at the winter palace, although Prince Frederick is currently in Stockholm. Then came a tour of the old city of Copenhagen with a viewing of Hans Christian Andersen's house, the famour Danish author, fairy tale writer and poet. We also visited the Frederiksborg Castle which is now a National Museum. It was originally built in the 1500's, however it was pulled down and rebuilt again in the 1600's. It's a magnificent building with an opulent interior. The ballroom was magnificent and the ornate ceilings were a sight to behold.

The local tour guide was very informative and worth her weight on gold.

Frederiksborg Castle.

The ballroom at Frederiksborg Castle.