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Statue of JPE Hartmann
At Sankt Annæ Plads you find a statue of JPE Hartmann. Johan Peter Emilius Hartmann lived from 1805 to 1900 and was a central Danish composer and organist during the 19th-century “Golden Age” of Danish music. Hartmann was born in a now demolished house at the corner of Bredgade and Sankt Annæ Plads. The monument consists of a bronze sculpture standing on a granite plinth. Hartmann is depicted seated on a chair, studying some sheet music lying in his lap. Where:At Sankt Annæ Plads near Nyhavn. What to see next:
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Churchillparken
Churchillparken in Copenhagen is a 2-hectare public park created in 1965 to honor Sir Winston Churchill and British support during WWII liberation. Located at the 17th-century fortress Kastellet and near the Gefion Fountain. The park houses the Anglican St. Alban’s Church, the Museum of Danish Resistance, and a bust of Winston Churchill (created by Oscar Nemon). Where:Close to Kastellet, Gefion Fountain and the street Esplanaden. What to see next:
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The Memorial Anchor (Mindeankret)
Memorial Anchor for Danish Sailors who lost their lives during World War 2. Every year in the afternoon on Christmas Eve’s Day (24 December), the Memorial Anchor is the site of a short ceremony followed by Christmas service in the nearby Sailors’ Church. The memorial anchor was inaugurated on 29 August 1951. Where:I Anchor is between Nyhavn and Kgs. Nytorv. What to see next:
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Monument for Denmark’s International Effort since 1948
At Kastellet, The Citadele, you can find a monument for Denmarks International effort since 1948 Finn Reinbothe’s monument, Inaugurated on Flag Day 5 September 2011, consists of three spaces, defined by granite-covered walls with build-in lighting. One wall displays the inscription En tid – Et sted – Et menneske – translated into English: One time – One place – One human. Another space is for the currently deployed personnel – with an eternal flame and inscriptions with names of the conflict and catastrophe areas. The last one is a space of commemoration for the fallen Danish soldiers. Here you will find the names of those who lost their lives in conflicts or wars in places such as Cyprus, Kosovo, Iraq and…
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Bingo Nights at Denmarks most “hyggelige” bar
Freddys Bar has twice been named Denmarks coziest bar and it is easy to see why. The atmosphere is warm welcoming and proudly local. This is not a tourist bar but a place where neighbors meet friends are made and hygge comes naturally. Every Wednesday the bar fills with regulars for bingo night and you are invited to join in. You will be joined by a local English speaking host who knows both the bar and the neighborhood. Before the bingo starts your host will introduce you to life in Copenhagen and Vesterbro and happily answer any questions you may have about Danish culture everyday life and what makes this…
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Jorcks Passage
Jorcks Passage serves as a charming covered pedestrian link between Strøget and Skindergade. I was built in 1895 and toke its name after the developer confectionary manufacturer Reinholdt W. Jorck. He commissioned Danish architect Vilhelm Dahlerup to design the building which was constructed between 1893 and 1895. The historic thoroughfare is currently among the key locations for the Copenhagen Light Festival. Where:Between Strøget and Skindergade. What to see next:
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Carl Nielsen Monument
Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) was a prominent Danish composer, violinist, and conductor. The Carl Nielsen Monument is located at the corner of Grønningen and Store Kongensgade in central Copenhagen. The Monument is created by his wife Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen. It depicts a young man playing pan-pipes on a wingless Pegasus. Where:At the corner of Grønningen and Store Kongensgade What to see next:
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Our Fallen soldiers monument
A bronze monument at the entrance to the Citadel (Kastellet) in Copenhagen. The monument is dedicated to the Danish soldiers who lost their lives in World War II. It was sculpted in 1957 by Svend Lindhart. The soldier is dressed in an English army uniform. Where:Kastellet, Churchillparken What to see next:
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Christian X statue
The Christian X statue is located on Sankt Annæ Plads. Christian X was a popular Danish monarch who served as a king from 1912 to 1947. He also was also the only King of Iceland as X, holding the title as a result of the union between Denmark and independent Iceland between 1918 and 1944. His son became Frederick IX of Denmark The statue, created by Einar Utzon-Frank, depicts him on his daily horseback rides through the streets of Copenhagen, symbolizing his role during World War II as a rallying point for the Danish people. The statue was inaugurated in 1954. Where:on Sankt Annæ Plads close to Nyhavn. What to see next:
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Seated young people Sculpture
This bronze sculpture by Danish sculptor Johannes Hansen can be found at the Queen Louise Bridge. The sculpture depicts one young woman and one young man sitting. You can only guess what they are thinking. It is from 1942, so during World War II. They must be thinking about the future. Where:At Queen Louise Bridge by the lake Peblinge. What to see next:
