The visitors center of the Carlsberg brewery has a self-guided exhibition, lasting approximately 1 1/2 hours, on the history of the brewery and Danish beer dating back to 1370 BC. An explanation of the beer brewing process is given and at the end of the exhibit visitors receive two freshly brewed beers, or soft drinks in the case of children, as part of the admission fee. There are no guided tours and the visitors center is open six days a week, closed on Mondays and open later on Thursdays.
Carlsberg Visitors Center
Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11
2500 Valby, Denmark
011-45-33-27-12-82
visitcarlsberg.dk
Established in 1971, Christiania is a self-governing community created by squatters, and located on the site of a former military barracks as an alternative community. Located on the eastern side of Christianshavn and originally began as a social experiment, the community still exists rent and tax free. No cars are admitted into the community and, while use of soft drugs is tolerated, firearms and "hard" drugs (such as heroin and cocaine) are not permitted. You may stroll or cycle through the village and there are several small craft shops and markets to visit. Guided tours also are offered.
Christiania
Prinsessegade, Christianshavn
Copenhagen, Denmark
011-45-32-95-65-07
christiania.org
The statue of the Little Mermaid is the unofficial symbol of the city, located on Copenhagen's harborfront. The small statute was sculpted by Edvard Eriksenin in 1909 after beer baron Carl Jacobsen, of the Carlsberg brewery, was moved by a ballet of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale "The Little Mermaid." The statue, which sits on a rock in the harbor, survived the great depression and the WWII occupation. Many canal and harbor tours can be booked to view the 4-foot high and 386-pound statue, which is a popular tourist attraction.
The Little Mermaid Statue (Den Lille Havfrue)
Langelinie on the Harbor
2100 København Ø
Copenhagen, Denmark
mermaidsculpture.dk
