The capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen attracts a lot of tourists from all over the globe. It is a metropolitan city and features a large population. Its importance lies in the fact that it is a major regional centre of culture, business, media, and science, as indicated by several international surveys and rankings. The most famous of all its attractions is the National Museum here.

The National Museum is located opposite Glyptothek, along Vestergade. The Frederiksholm Kanal borders it. This museum though very old in its origin, was reconstructed in 1989 and 1992. The reconstruction resulted in an increase in its size too.

Its architecture is spectacular and its domed glass roof, spiral staircases, covered glass walkways, impressive runic stones etc give an archaic feel. It has one central main building which is linked to many other sections. There is a separate room to provide the visitor with adequate information regarding the museum’s exhibitions and various departments. The Prince’s Palace, is a part of the museum which shows obvious French influence in its architecture.

One of its areas portrays the life of Eskimos. All the information about them has been depicted in such a manner that it is bound to pique your interest. It consists of items from Greenland, which gives an excellent impression of life among the Eskimos. Other ethnographical collections include Asia, Africa and Oceania as well as the culture of the Indians.

The museum also features a very famous Danish collection which depicts the illustrious Danish history in a very colourful manner. The display includes a ‘sun chariot’ which is believed to be around 2000 years old. Other interesting components of the collection are Danish porcelain and silver, Romanesque and Gothic church fittings and collections of antiquities and coins. Costumes, household furnishings and equipment are displayed in the collection of Danish Peasant Culture of the 18th and 19th century.

Copenhagen city is the biggest city in the region of Oresund and has been the capital city of Denmark for over 400 years. Being a historic center it’s home to a network of parks, public squares and marvelous green spaces. As one of the most vibrant Scandinavian cities, it has an appealing skyline that is beautifully punctuated by several church steeples. It’s coastal scenery that is rated as Europe’s major port is arguably the word’s most recognized cruise destinations.

Visiting Copenhagen for the first time is not a hassle because there are tourist information centers that will give you exclusive fold-up map or tourism advice that will appropriately guide you through your stay at this lovely city. The tourism office off the Bernstroffsgade will give you maps that contain all the street indexes and the main sights that you should consider visiting free of charge. You can as well opt to get the maps and guide booklets from the information desk that is at the Kobenhavns Lufthavn airport.

There several activities that you can decide on participating in as you have a good time in this city. You can simply boat a canal that will take you through the scenic waterfront and enjoy a drink in the ample ambiance of the bars along the Nyhavn canal. Situated in the very center of the city of Copenhagen is the Rutsjebanen, which is an amazing roller coaster at the Tivoli Amusement park. This park is truly the place to be if you are an outgoing person who wants to have a memorable blast at in Denmark. While at it, for those who love shopping you can take a stroll through the world’s longest pedestrian mall along the Stroget and pick up your best items ranging from fashion to household pieces.

The city is home to several museums that are truly magnificent and amazing. If you love art, you will get to see the historical museums such as Malerisamlingen Ordrupgard also known as the museum of modern art, the Statens Museum for Kunst ( state museum of art), and the Royal Danish academy of art all filled with great masterpieces of art. Copenhagen city also hosts the Nationalmuseet, which is in fact the National museum and a historical treasure established in the year 1807 and contains most of the treasured pieces of this Denmark. There are other notable landmarks like the Den Lille Havfrue, which is a bronze mall that represents the famous Mermaid character created by Hans Christian Andersen.

As you enjoy the great cuisines in the restaurants and hotels the Copenhagen city, you will be treated to wonderful tourist attractions. Trippers from the Copenhagen get a chance to enjoy an awesome time around the Amager Island and of course the waterfront of Dragor. At the amusement parks or the town of Frederiksberg, you will get to feel the touch and experience of the fast roller coasters. The good thing about visiting Denmark as a whole is that, you get free hospital treatment in case you get sick.