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Living in Copenhagen #4 - Helsingør Day Trip

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Do you love castles, cause this time we visit a famous castle on the north eastern side of Denmark called  Helsingør.  It a less than an hour train ride from central Copenhagen station, and it would be best to get a 24hr public transport pass which set you back 130 DKK, as it will be costly to get there, as with anywhere in Denmark.  It isn't the biggest city in Denmark, but there are numerous landmarks, including a huge maritime museum and exhibition center right next to the Kronborg castle and something that isn't as well known.... A chrome statue of a man on a rock named Han, sculpted by the artist duo Elmgreen and Dragset. Apparently its meant to be the counter part of  world famous The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen. I just love how the blues and greens show up from the 35mm cron, its crisp and dense with flavour. Here we arrive at the castle, Kronborg. Where the world famous William Shakespear's play Hamlet...
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Living in Copenhagen #3

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Welcome back to the part two of the crazy 72 hr time crunch to most of the major landmarks of Copenhagen. Let's just get right into it, we first start with the Rosenborg slot, or the Rosenborg castle. Built by the Christian IV, in the 1606. Even though this one is a lot smaller than the Christiansborg castle, we have to keep in mind this is much older as well. The major thing in the Rosenborg is the collection of the crown jewels and treasures that it houses. There are armed guards standing right in front of the treasure room entrance. Just look at those gold and bling!! Next we went to the Copenhagen Observatory, right in the centre of the city, this is also called The Round Tower. Where the view of the city is displayed all in its glory, would have been better if the sun showed it's face though. Next stop was a little further out of the city centre, about an hour out of the city. The Frederiksborg castle, about 10 min walk from the Hillerød station....
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