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Kronborg Slot
Within cannon range of Sweden on the Danish side of the Øresund, further north from Malmö, lies Denmark’s most imposing castle, Kronborg Slot. Known to the world as Elsinore Castle and home to Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Kronborg was built here at the entrance to the Øresund and Baltic as a grandiose tollhouse, to extract money from ships passing between the coasts of Denmark and Sweden, and as a defensive post against fleets sailing on Copenhagen. The so-called Sound Dues were introduced in the 1420s by King Erik of Pomerania. He built a small fortress, Krogen, here to operate the toll. Frederik II rebuilt and enlarged the castle in a Renaissance style between 1574 and 1…
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Ny Carlsberg Vej 68
This disused Carlsberg garage, on the outskirts of Vesterbro, is now home to four fascinating art spaces. Top of the heap is Galleri Nicolai Wallner, considered a major player on the contemporary Danish art scene (artists represented here include Jeppe Hein and Berlin-based Nordic duo Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset). Neighbouring gallery Nils Stærk is equally established and renowned, while newcomer IMO mixes cutting-edge art with broader cultural events such as retro film screenings and performances. Next door, BKS Garage provides an exhibition platform for current students of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
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Viking Ship Museum
The Vikings are famous for their rune stones and horned helmets – the latter in fact misattributed to them (horned helmets were a Bronze Age fashion). They also gave us Bluetooth, or at least the name, which comes from one of their kings, Harold Bluetooth (it’s a Danish invention, by the way). If you ask them, the Danes are proud of their Viking ancestors but they tend to keep it low-key. If you want to see their extraordinary sailing vessels for yourself, we recommend a trip to Roskilde’s Viking Ship Museum, 25 minutes west of Copenhagen by train.
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Turning Torso
This controversial, 190m-high residential and conference tower was completed in November 2005 and stands in the heart of the rapidly expanding ‘docklands’ of Malmö’s western harbour. Based on a work of sculpture by the architect himself, Spaniard Santiago Calatrava, the tower’s 54 storeys twist 90 degrees as they climb upwards, creating an extraordinary effect – particularly if you stand at its base. The tower is not open to the general public but there is a gallery and small shopping centre next door.
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Rådhuset (Town Hall)
This sturdy, national romantic-style town hall is the centre of political power in the city. On the right as you enter is a unique clock, the Verdensur, designed by the Danish astromechanic Jens Olsen and built in 1955 at a cost of 1,000,000kr. It displays not only the time locally but also things like the solar time, sunrises and sunsets and even the Gregorian calendar. You can also climb the town hall tower for a great view of the city. Minimum of four people per tour.
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Boating Christianshavns
If you want to explore Christianshavn's historic canals it's possible to hire a boat from Christianshavns Bådudlejning og Café. Although most of the buckets were chosen for 'waterside charm' rather than for their racing ability they still 'go' quite well. For the landlubbers, a sample of the gourmet fare from the cafe may suffice.
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Moderna Museet Malmö
This smaller outpost of Stockholm’s iconic modern art museum occupies an early 20th-century power station, complete with a bold perforated extension by Swedish firm Tham & Videgård Arkitekter. Three major exhibitions are held annually, with recent shows including provocative video art from Israeli artist Yael Bartana.
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V1 Gallery
V1 Gallery is one of Copenhagen’s most progressive art galleries, showcasing fresh work from both emerging and established local and foreign artists. Some of the world’s hottest names in street- and graffiti art have exhibited here, from Britain’s Banksy to America’s Todd James and Lydia Fong (aka Barry McGee).
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Galleri Christina Wilson
Arguably the most important commercial gallery in this district, Christina Wilson represents some of the world’s most prolific contemporary artists. Top names include French conceptual artist and photographer Sophie Calle, American painter Michael Williams, and home-grown video artist Jesper Just.
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Malmöhus Slott
Malmö’s 15th-century castle is home to a small Naturmuseet (Natural History Museum), Malmö Konstmuseum (Art Museum) and the Stadsmuseet (City Museum). Behind is the lovely, landscaped Kungsparken (the King’s park), with its waterways, gardens and picnic areas.
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Ribersborgs Kallbadhus
This rickety wooden pier, dating from 1898, offers an opportunity to enjoy the invigorating, uniquely Scandinavian experience of a wood-fired sauna (with separate male and female sections), followed by a bracing dip in the sea.
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Kunsthallen Nikolaj
This 13th-century church is now the home of the Copenhagen Contemporary Arts Centre, which hosts around half a dozen exhibitions of contemporary art each year.
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Christiansborg Ruins
In the cryptlike basement museum of Christiansborg you can see the ruins of Bishop Absalon’s fortress, dating from 1167.
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Malmö Konsthall
One of Europe’s largest art spaces dedicated to contemporary art, this place has permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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