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Free and cheap activities in Copenhagen this July
Sights
Free: Copenhagen's Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid sits close to the shore of the cruise harbor "Langelinie" on her granite resting
place, in the old harbor of Nyhavn. It is a short walk from the main cruise pier, nearby many of
Copenhagen's other major attractions.
Address: Langelinie 2100, KøBENHAVN Ø
Free: Christiania
­ free town founded by hippies in the 70s
Address: Bådsmandsstræde 43, 1407 København
Free: Changing of the Guard in Copenhagen
The changing of the guard in Copenhagen takes place every day at Amalienborg Palace, no
matter what the weather in Denmark might be like. While guards change positions every two
hours, the main event for visitors is the changing of the entire guard at noon.
Address: Amalienborg 1257 København
Gardens
Free: the Royal Gardens
The King’s Garden (Kongens Have) at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen is Denmark's most
popular royal castle. Look for the Hercules Pavillon, and the statue of Hans Christian Andersen.
In the summer months, there are puppet shows for children and the lawns are crowded with
sun­bathers.
Address: Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 København K
Free: Botanical Garden­ big landscape garden
open every day 08:30 ­ 18:00 (01. May. 2013 ­ 30. Sep. 2013)
Address: Øster Farimagsgade 2B, 1353 København
www.botanic­garden.ku.dk
Assistent’s Kirkegaard
­ Cemetary, where a huge amount of Danish celebrities, as the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard,
are buried. People go there to sit and relax, grill with friends, sunbathing, jogging, walk their
dogs..
Address:
Kapelvej
4, 2200
Copenhagen N
Søndermarken Park
­ slot, art exhibition, view of zoo elephant house, special small gardens.
Address: Valby Lanngade, Fredriksberg
Museums
FREE: The National Museum of Denmark ­ Nationalmuseet
Address: Ny Vestergade 10, Copenhagen
(closed on Mondays)
http://natmus.dk/en/
Statens Museum for Kunst
Address: Sølvgade 48­50, 1307 København K
free on Wednesdays
http://www.smk.dk/en/
Thorvaldsens museum
Address: Bertal Thorvaldsens plads. Copenhagen k
free on Wednesdays, closed on Mondays
http://www.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/en
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
­ Contemporary Art
Free: Wednesdays after 6 pm ­ 9 pm.
Address: Nyhavn 2.
http://www.kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk/page/view/14
Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
­ Contemporary Art in a church
Free: Wednesday 12­5 pm.
Address: Nikolaj Plads 10
http://www.kunsthallennikolaj.dk/en/
Københavns Museum
­ City Museum
free on Fridays
Address: Vesterbrogade 59
www.bymuseum.dk
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
free on Sundays
Address: Dantes Plads 7. 1556 Copenhagen V
http://www.glyptoteket.com/
Libraries
The National Library
The National Library and cultural activities at the Black Diamond are located
at Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
http://www.kb.dk/en/nb
The Royal Library has facilities for the public at four locations in Copenhagen:
Faculty Library of Social Sciences
Gothersgade 140, Copenhagen
Faculty Library of Natural and Health Sciences
Nørre Alle 49, Copenhagen
Faculty Library of Humanities
Njalsgade 112, Copenhagen
The Faculty of Law Library
Studiestræde 34, Copenhagen
http://www.kb.dk/en/
Copenhagen City Library
­ The City of Copenhagen offers you 20 libraries ­ a main library and 19 branch libraries ­ located
throughout the city. Mon­Tues­Thurs­Fri 10.00­16.00 & Wed 12.00­18.00.
http://bibliotek.kk.dk/english
The Main Library in Copenhagen will be closed July 8th ­ July 31th due to a renovation. See list of
branch­libraries and opening hours
http://bibliotek.kk.dk/biblioteker
For example:
Nørrebro Bibliotek
Bragesgade 8b
2200 København N
Denmark
“Nørrebro Library has a large selection of books in different languages for both children and
adults. Our library participates in a project called "Local aid for victims of discimination". We offer
help and guidance to people who feel that they are being disciminated against for racial or other
reasons. Ask for Delair, Pia or Annette.”
Beach and Harbour pools in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen, you’re never far away from the coast. The Coast encircles almost the whole of
Copenhagen and offers very fine places to relax and have a swim.
Amager Beach
Just five kilometers from the centre of Copenhagen, and two kilometers from the Airport we find
Amager Beach, the city beach with enough space for all kinds of beach life.
Take the metro to the Amager strand metro stop
Bellevue Beach
In Klampenborg, about 10 kilometers from downtown Copenhagen, is Bellevue Beach. The
beach is five minutes walk from both Klampenborg S­Train Station and Deer Park.
Harbour Bathing 2013 ­ Copenhagen harbour swim bath called Copencabana
­ close to the shopping mall Fisketorvet a short walk from Dybolsbro station ­ with three basins
that cover more than 650 square meters.
The bathing facilities have life savers constantly on duty and both bathing places have from the
very beginning been a great success. The Opening of the harbour bathing season is from June
1st to August 31st and is a great yearly tradition. Come and join the Copenhageners from 07:00
am to 07:00 pm on weekdays ­ and Saturday and Sundays from 11:00 am to 07:00 pm.
Islands Brygge Baths
is constructed on pontoons and includes swimming pools, children's pools and a pool you can
dive into from a height of three or five metres. The pool is rectangular in shape, with long wooden
promenades, which resemble the decks of a passenger ship. The diving tower looks like the
prow of a ship and the lifeguard tower the ship's funnel. The Harbour Baths can accommodate
600 swimmers and, on a sunny summer's day, a full house is guaranteed.
Sports and Dancing
Football
Cup Denmark 2013
25/07 – 28/07
Ishøj – Copenhagen
A football competition for children and teenagers.
http://www.cupdenmark.com/
SUMMER DANCE 2013
01/07 ­ 25/07
Fælledparken
Dance with the Copenhageners at Fælledparken in 2013. SWINGTIME – LATIN – TANGO etc.
Free open air Dancing session and lessons at Fælledparken with great live bands and happy
dancing people. Everyone is welcome ­ so take your partner or find one and join in a programme
of popular dances – with free dancing lessons that will teach you some basic steps and start you
off on the right foot ­ when you want to dance ­ SWING ­ SALSA ­ TANGO ­ RUMBA –
STANDARD and much more. So ­ take them stepping shoes on and turn loose on the dance
floor.
Dancing will take place in June and July – Monday to Thursday from 19.00 – 22.00 p.m. The
Culture and Leisure Committee of Copenhagen’s City Council is the prime organizer of this very
trendy and successful event.
Busses – 1A­3A­6A­150A.
Dansepladsen i Fælledparken ved Edel Sauntes Allé, 2100 København Ø København
Swing dance
Studenter huset
Købmagergade 52
Swing dance every Tueday 19.30
Concerts and festivals
Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2013
July 5th­ 14th 2013
Check out free Jazz concerts during the festival daily in Kongens Haven
Many concerts for free:
http://jazz.dk/Program#q=&d=&t=&v=&s=IsFree&e=&u=
Nemoland Christania
free concerts every Sunday in July
Fabriksområde 52, Christiania
For
more information: www.nemoland.dk
Children
The Tower Playground
10am ­ 3.30pm
Fælledparken. Østerbro
Frederiks den V's vej 4 2100 København
Puppet theatre in the King's Garden
01/07 – 25/07
Tuesday – Sunday
14.00­14.50
15.00­15.50
The puppet theatre in the pavilion on Kronprinsessgade 21 is one of Denmark's oldest stationary
children's theaters. The benches are under open air in the actual park and can accommodate up
to 220 seated. Shows are carried through regardless of the weather as long as there is an
audience. The performances are mainly speachless but with music and sounds. They are
suitable for children from 2 and up. http://www.marionetteatret.dk/index.html
Football
Cup Denmark 2013
25/07 – 28/07
Ishøj – Copenhagen
A football competition for children and teenagers.
www.cupdenmark.com
Small budget
Flea markets
There are several flea markets around Copenhagen. The markets by Frederiksberg City Hall and
on Nørrebrogade tend to be slightly cheaper than the otherwise very popular one at Thorvaldsens
Plads in the city centre. If you are looking for a good bargain, you should pay a visit to one of the
flea markets that are open during the summer months. The markets are full of old jewelry, vinyl
records, unique antiques and cheap clothes. A good flea market for those looking for retro
clothes is the one in Jægersborggade (text in Danish only). It is a good idea to arrive early if you
want to be sure to make a good deal. The markets are popular and often crowded.
http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/shopping/flea­markets
Folkets Hus
The Folkets Hus will be open in july where there is a cheap cafe selling snacks and drinks. A
good place to meet with friends and also enjoy other activities check out the website.
http://www.folketshus.dk/