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<strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

Exploring <strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

From cargo bikes to pocket parks and canal kayaking<br />

One of the world’s most liveable cities, Copen hagen lets you<br />

explore its neighbourhoods by waterbus, kayak and bicycle.<br />

And already famed for its romantic parklands, the city now<br />

adds new activity parks to its green credentials<br />

Whether you arrive from the airport by the<br />

sleek fully-automated metro, dock in the<br />

historic harbour by cruise liner, or roll into<br />

town on the superbridge from Sweden, one<br />

thing is almost sure to strike you – the smooth<br />

ease with which you move about the Danish<br />

capital. and no matter how you explore the<br />

city – by waterbus, kayak or bicycle – you<br />

are sure to enjoy the city’s easygoing quality<br />

of life. a youthful city, <strong>Copenhagen</strong> is home<br />

to many young families who cart their<br />

children around in cargo bikes – in fact, more<br />

than 55 percent of citizens use their bicycle<br />

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daily. With affordable day-care and plenty of<br />

green space and community amenities,<br />

<strong>Copenhagen</strong> is designed for family life.<br />

living by The sea<br />

a celebrated design capital, <strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

lends its old-world charm to modern living.<br />

new urban icons have emerged across town,<br />

not least along the harbourfront. Designed as<br />

temples to the arts, they also offer foyer<br />

restaurants and cafés, such as at the Royal<br />

Danish playhouse, the opera house and the<br />

Black Diamond.<br />

<strong>Copenhagen</strong> has always<br />

had one foot in the sea<br />

– and now even more so.<br />

new urban docklands<br />

have been cr<strong>eat</strong>ed in<br />

Sluseholmen where many<br />

residents can board their<br />

kayaks directly from their living<br />

room. You can explore these<br />

districts on guided sea kayak<br />

tours or visit by waterbus (no 904 from<br />

nyhavn). and you can cruise the city’s old<br />

canals by tour boats. In the <strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

harbour itself public baths let swimmers dip<br />

into the clean waters – or play water polo –<br />

at several locations, including Islands Brygge.<br />

Canal tours www.canaltours.dk<br />

Guided kayak tours www.kajakole.dk<br />

Guided bicycle tours www.cykelsafari.dk<br />

Guided running tours<br />

www.running-copenhagen.dk<br />

Jazz in Nyhavn.<br />

Amager Strand www.amagerstrand.dk

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