About Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the Capital of Denmark

Copenhagen was founded in 1167 by Bishop Absalon. Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand.

Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. 

 Under the reign of King Christian 4th in the 17th century, the city grew.

Christian IV was the King of Denmark from 1588-1648. He was the son of King Frederik the second and Queen Sophie of Mecklenburg. By the time of Christian IV’s death in 1648, Copenhagen had become Denmark’s principal fortification and naval port, and the town formed a framework for the administration of the Danish kingdom and as a centre of trade in Northern Europe.

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Major fires in Copenhagen
We have had at least three major fires in Copenhagen.

The largest fire in the history of Copenhagen was in 1728. The fire destroyed approximately 28 % of the city. Starting on October 20th and burning for nearly three days.

The 1795 fire was a result of misfortunes. Burning for two days, the fire had struck southern Copenhagen, destroying the remaining quarter of the middle-age’s architecture, nearly 50 streets and several prominent churches and castles. 

 Again after the 1808 bombardment by the British during the Napoleonic Wars Copenhagen was on fire.