| This A-Z
list takes up short facts about the most common
subjects tourists usually wonder about. We try
to keep this list as updated as possible, but
prices may vary a bit from those mentioned.
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| · Parks: |
The only "real"
park in the centre of the city is called "Kongens
Have", the King's Garden. The official name is the
Rosenborg Palace Garden. It was laid out by the Danish
renaissance king, Christian IV, in the beginning of the
17th century. It is the oldest royal garden in Denmark.
The crown jewels are kept in the Rosenborg Palace which
is open to public. |
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| · Passport: |
EU citizens must
present a passport or an ID card valid for the duration
of the stay in Denmark. Citizens of other countries must
have a valid passport. Some non-EU citizens are required
to produce a visa. Please contact your travel agent or
the nearest Danish diplomatic post for further information. |
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| · Petrol: |
(see Driving) |
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| · Pets: |
It is possible
to bring along your pet but it takes an extensive time
of planning ahead. You need to start your planning at
least 6 months ahead of your departure, to be sure you'll
get all necessary documents and authorizations.
Contact the nearest Danish diplomatic post in your country
for further information. |
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| · Pharmacy: |
There are more
than 40 pharmacies in Copenhagen.
Opening hours
are Monday - Friday, mostly from 09:00 or 10:00 to 18:00 (9/10 am - 6 pm).
Saturdays: 10:00 - 14:00 (10 am - 2 pm)
A couple of pharmacies are opened 24 hours a day.
To get certain kinds of medication you have to visit a
doctor first to get a prescription. |
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| · Police: |
In case of
an emergency dial: 112. Calls from public phones
are free. |
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| · Postcards: |
(see Post
Office) |
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| · Post
Office: |
General Opening
hours
Weekdays: normally from 9:00 or 10:00 to 17:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday: closed
Postal rates
Stamps for postcards and letters up to 50 gr weight to
EU-countries cost DKK 4,25. DKK 8.24 to the rest of the
world.
Other price: check Danish
post office site |
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| · Public transport: |
see: Subway or bus. |
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