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Glass Museum (Glasmuseun)

Ebeltoft is one of the greatest glass-making cities in Northern Europe. Not only does the Glass museum showcase local designs, it also exhibits the works of up-and-coming artists from around the world. Here, you can also watch the glass-blowing process.

Antik Margit Damgaard

Antique shop.

Address: Klaregade 19

Tel: +45 66 14 11 14

Email: damgaard@antikvitet.net

Website: www.damgaardlauritsen.dk

Gefion Foutain (Gefion springvandet)

A fountain with a statue of Gefion, a goddess striking a bull with a whip, located approximately 500m north of Amalienborg Palace. This area is also known to be a perfect place for walks as you can enjoy both greenery and the port, with the statue of The Little Mermaid along the shore up north, and the Kastellet in its rear.

H.C.Andersen Eventyrhuset

Museum near the city hall plaza opened in June, 2004. After observing the lifestyles of Odense and Copenhagen in the 1800s at the entrance, you can move on to touring Andersen's childhood, research, poems, places travelled, popular fairytale worlds, and other aspects of his life.

Address: Rådhuspladsen 57

Tel: +45 33 32 31 31

Email: info@topattractions.dk

Website: www.topattractions.dk

Meet the Danes - Copenhagen Visitor Organizer

This is a program that enables tourists to visit the homes of Danish people and interact with them over a home-cooked meal in their homes. One step through the door will show you the real Denmark which is fascinating for those who wish to interact with local people.

Contact: ahaargaard.organiser@get2net.dk

Operas/Ballets/Theaters

Operas, ballets and theatres are often performed at the grand theatre of the Royal Theatre, which is the home base of the Royal Ballet. In addition, ballet performances can be taken in every day at the Pantomime theatre during the open period of Tivoli Garden. Plays are mostly performed in the Royal Theatre.

Website: www.visitcopenhagen.com

Andersen Outdoor Play

Between July 13th and August 7th, plays of Andersen's fairytales are performed by children every day from 4pm at Den Fynske Landsby.

Open hours: Everyday from 4pm at Den Fynske Landsby.

Admission fee: 80kr

Theater Museum

Open hours Tuesday to Thursday 11am to 3pm Saturdays/Sundays 13:00 to 16:00

Website: www.ses.dk/397555Po

The Royla Danish Opera

The Copenhagen opera house, Operaen, is one of the world’s most modern opera stages.

Address: Ekvipagemestervej 10

p: +45 33 69 69 33 (Monday-Saturday12:00-18:00)

On-line reservations available.

Website: www.kgl-teater.dk

The Round Tower district

The distinguishing landmark of Copenhagen's old city region is the cylindrical Round Tower. A stroll through this part of the city is a must, with its medieval features, interesting architectural structures and unique specialty stores. The Rosenborg Palace and National Gallery is also located nearby.

Old Dye Factory

The dye factory is located in a farmhouse and operated here until the second half of the 18th century. Tools, documents, houses, and other items from the past are recreated within the 20 rooms of the factory. There is also a demonstration corner in the courtyard where you can get hands-on experience.

Århus Gallery

Arhus Konst Museum launched in April of 2004 and is designed by architects Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen, who also designed the royal library (Black Diamond) in Copenhagen. The architecture is an experience in itself, but the museum also possesses one of the finest international art collections from the 1700 hundreds until today. It also has an information centre, library, art shop, café and restaurant worth visiting.

Address: Aros Alle 2

Tel: +45 87 30 66 00

Fax: +45 87 30 66 01

Email: info@aros.dk

Website: www.arhuskunstmuseum.dk