=== Vacation in Copenhagen === Denmarks capital welcomes you to spend some outstanding days in Copenhagen. Experience a unique holiday in the cultural and economic centre of Denmark! This popular city is located in the eastern part of Denmark close to the Swedish border, on the isle of Sjælland. With only 530.000 inhabitants, Copenhagen may appear rather small. Its variety of museums and historical buildings, as well as arts and possible free time activities, however, guarantee an exciting holiday and make Copenhagen one of the most visited cities in Europe. Anyone who occupies a vacation flat in Copenhagen will get to know part of Seeland, Denmark’s largest Baltic Sea island. A small part of Copenhagen also belongs to the island of Amager. The Danish capital city forms the economic and cultural center of the country and functions as the seat of government of the Danish Queen. Also the Danish royal family highly appreciates the beauty of the city and spends a lot of time in the capital. If you want to witness some of Denmarks royal atmosphere, pay a visit to one of the many castles or churches of Copenhagen. The origin of Copenhagen is a 12th century castle, which was built to secure the small commercial harbor. Copenhagen received its city charter in 1254 from Bishop Jakob Erlandsen. Anyone who undertakes a stroll from a vacation home in Copenhagen through this tourist city will catch a glimpse of the little mermaid on a rocky outcrop in the harbor. Copenhagen’s best known landmark was dedicated in 1913 and was created by the Copenhagen sculptor Edvard Eriksen. Following HC Andersen Boulevard, we find our way to City Hall. The headquarters of the city fathers is located in a Renaissance style building dating from 1905. The City Hall tower is 105.6 meters high and is considered the oldest tower in Denmark. ==== Explore Copenhagen from your holiday rental ==== There are furthermore many architectural masterpieces to admire, both, directly in Copenhagen, but also in the surrounding areas of the city. Paying a visit to the Opera of Copenhagen, for instance, or Nyhavn, a popular street at the harbour, is an absolute must-do while staying in the Danish capital. Furthermore, Nyhavn has a good reputation for excellent bars and restaurants. Stroll down Nyhavn and enjoy the great variety of restaurants, shops and boats in the harbour. Visit this interesting street in which the popular writer of countless fairy tales Hans Christian Anders once lived. In the theme park "Tivoli", situated directly in the city centre, you will not only find a great variety of merry go arounds, but furthermore cabaret shows, the pantomine theatre, concerts in the Tivoli Concert hall and much more. Close by you will find the Copenhagen "Hard Rock Café", which alaways attracts many visitors. As you can see, Copenhagen has a lot to offer to visitors and is the perfect destination either for a holiday trip with the whole family or for couples. If you are planning a trip to Copenhagen take a look at our holiday apartments. On our website you will find the perfect apartment for your perfect holiday! Copenhagen - Spend a royal holiday in Denmarks greatest city!