Day two of Two Perfect Days in Copenhagen takes you from Langelinie, where some of the smaller cruise ships dock, to Nyhavn, the colorful “new” harbor, and across Kongens Nytorv (the King’s New Square) to the time-honored Hotel D’Angleterre. You can do this tour in either direction, and for those on a pre- or post-cruise [...]
Day two of Two Perfect Days in Copenhagen takes you from Langelinie, where some of the smaller cruise ships dock, to Nyhavn, the colorful “new” harbor, and across Kongens Nytorv (the King’s New Square) to the time-honored Hotel D’Angleterre.
You can do this tour in either direction, and for those on a pre- or post-cruise stay at D’Angleterre, this tour meshes nicely with Day One of Two Perfect Days in Copenhagen. That route takes you from D’Angleterre to Tivoli and beyond.
Setting out from either D’Angleterre or Langelinie, you could walk this entire route in 30 minutes, but there’s lots to see along the way, so you’re setting out instead for a long sightseeing stroll. You’ll see many of Copenhagen’s best attractions along the way. This is certainly one of the Danish capital’s most enjoyable strolls, a popular route for walking or bicycling.
Moreover, the route I suggest is particularly convenient for those on ships only calling on (not terminating in or beginning cruises from) Copenhagen. Free of your luggage, you could combine Day One and Day Two to walk all the way from Langelinie to Tivoli, taking local transport back to the ship, and seeing the best of Copenhagen in one day.
Alongside Langelinie are shops, cafes and a tourist information center where you can pick up a map and ask directions. You’ll hardly need directions, however. Just follow the the water. You’ll need to skirt around a few small harbors as you’re going, but just keep following the walkway and making your way back to the water. You’ll find your way with no problem.
Royal Canal Tour, originally uploaded by Ralph Grizzle. In a few weeks, I’ll post a short video about the Royal Canal Tour, which I did today. For now, I thought you would enjoy a few photos of a beautiful day along the canals and waterways in Stockholm. The kids pictured here were running alongside the [...]
Royal Canal Tour, originally uploaded by Ralph Grizzle.
In a few weeks, I’ll post a short video about the Royal Canal Tour, which I did today. For now, I thought you would enjoy a few photos of a beautiful day along the canals and waterways in Stockholm. The kids pictured here were running alongside the boat in the park known as Djurgarden. I highly recommend this 50-minute tour, and it’s a great way to rest your feet if you do as I suggest and see Stockholm on foot.
The novelist Selma Lagerlof once referred to Stockholm as “the city that floats on water.” Built on 14 islands, Stockholm does indeed appear to be floating, particularly on the endless summer days, when the sunlight shimmers on the rippling waters.
The novelist Selma Lagerlof once referred to Stockholm as “the city that floats on water.” Built on 14 islands, Stockholm does indeed appear to be floating, particularly on the endless summer days, when the sunlight shimmers on the rippling waters.
What’s big and green and occupies one third of Stockholm’s total land area? Parks.
What’s big and green and occupies one third of Stockholm’s total land area? Parks.
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