Naturelich

After passing through a handicraft market we made our way to Strøget, Copenhagen's shopping mile. I have heard rumours that Strøget is Europe's longest pedestrian street. My feet tend to agree to this statement, but in any case: it is definitely crowded.

Bishop Absalon. Founder of Copenhagen on Højbro Plads

Café Norden on Strøget

Fountain on Strøget

[Digression]
We made a curious observation: the crowd consisted of a huge amount of pregnant women. We had noted earlier that Denmark (and Copenhagen in particular!?) seems to be rather friendly to children. Germany is quite the opposite, I guess. But anyway...
[End of digression]

We enjoyed a great lunch under lime-trees. I enjoyed a Fish symphony salad while others preferred to have a chocolate dessert.

Chocolate-shock dessert (...after the experience)

Lunch was followed by a short visit to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptothek - the cultural highlight of the day. The Glyptothek is build around the personal collection of Carl Jacobsen - who founded the Carlsberg beer empire. The museum contains an impressive collection of antique sculptures and impressionist art, such as works by Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Degas and Cézanne. The Glyptothek is located directly adjacent to Copenhagen's famous Tivoli. The rollercoasters caused spontaneous ejaculations of joy.

Afterwards, we enjoyed a stroll to Rosenborg Slot. The castle's park was totally crowded as Copenhageners where enjoying the sunshine. Unfortunately the castle was about to close so we could not get inside.

Rosenborg Slot

Danish King

After getting back to the parking lot we took-off and headed back to Marielyst. Altogether, Copenhagen is a very nice and friendly city - I have to get back one day to see more...