In Copenhagen, the little ones are more than welcome
Rapier should be normal anywhere -and which, however, is not-, encourages both public transport and spaces are designed for families, and that anywhere boys and girls can be seen interacting both with each other and with adults in a very special way.
Thus, you will be surprised to see the amazing number of moms and dads out there playing with their kids in the parks, chatting with them face to face in cafes and, of course, Riding a bicycle by the lanes enabled for it.
Yes, Copenhagen is full of babies and children, and, thanks to the favorable policies to promote the birth rate and work-life balance, their parents are usually pretty young . If we add to this ** the country's typical way of raising ** -which provides confidence and autonomy enough to educate the happiest little creatures -, the combination is super attractive for those who are thinking of starting a family. If you already have it and are looking for a destination child friendly, Copenhagen is your place. here are some essential stops !
Even in Nørrebro, the coolest neighborhood in Copenhagen, there is room for the little ones
1. OUR FAVORITE MUSEUMS
And we don't mention them just because they are the perfect place to take shelter when it rains (and it rains a lot here): they are super interesting. most of important museums have their space for boys and girls, like the ** National Museum ,** which has an entire area dedicated to them. There you will discover first hand how was life in the past thanks to Viking ships, replicas of old classrooms, and even a trunk in which try on clothes owned by your grandparents!
As if that were not enough, the outdoor area has more than 32 hectares that recreate the typical living conditions of the period between 1650 and 1940 , so it houses more than 50 farms, mills and houses representing the rural life of each Danish region. It's like walking into a movie !
However, if what suits your little ones is to emulate vickie the viking , they will love to enjoy the five original ships that are preserved in the ** Vikingeskiibs Museet ** (about 25 minutes from Copenhagen), as well as the workshops that will bring you closer to the life of these formidable northerners.
If you're more of a future folk, you might want to check out **Louisiana**, the acclaimed Museum of Modern Art , where you will find nothing less than three plants dedicated entirely to the enjoyment of the little ones. there they can paint, draw, sculpt and explore the working methods of artists and architects, with activities based on the exhibitions of the pinacoteca.
At the Louisana, youngsters will explore their inner artist
two. FOR SCIENCE LOVERS
The ** Museum of Science and Technology ** (45 minutes from Copenhagen) is so interactive enough to dazzle the most restless. There you can enjoy originals of the first cars and planes, of scientific instruments XIX century , and even program and build robots if you come on a weekend, when they are celebrated lots of activities for the kids.
On the other hand, the Zoological Museum (which is part of Museum of Natural History of the University of Copenhagen) offers children the opportunity to learn about evolution in a fun and creative way, with recreations of animals and skeletons from different periods that can be touched!
In Copenhagen you will also find a huge dome-shaped 3D cinema , of no less than 1,000 square meters; there they start interesting excursions through space . Its about Tycho Brahe Planetarium , which also houses one of the largest moon rocks in exhibition in the world, and whose exhibitions you can explore in Spanish simply downloading an app free.
We have left the jewel in the crown for last: it is Experimentarium , a center super popular with city boys and girls which actually allows experiment with science. Note that the place is so amazing that his visit (and all the games that it promises!) can take you to An entire day : you will want to try everything, from the sensory tunnel to the bubble factory, passing through the construction area , where you will learn how a building is erected. But there is much, much more!
At the Zoological Museum, please... touch!
3. TO PLAY AND ENJOY
Most of the kobmendenses, that is, of those who live in the city, have a he tradition related to Tivoli. Even many Danes have it too. Can be spend a family day in the park during Christmas -when one of the most beautiful markets in the world - or meet all the cousins there in the summer. The thing is, few Copenhageners end the year without having visited this mythical park, so beautiful that, once inside, it will seem inhabit one of your childhood dreams.
The place dates from 1834 , and its setting boasts a elegant and romantic nostalgia (many couples decide get married here ) that you will want to photograph continuously. Forget loud music poor theme shows or seedy restaurants: Tivoli Gardens possess the charm and distinction of royalty (in fact, he was the king Christian VIII who had them built), and all its details are worthy of admiration.
The park remains open from april to september and between November and December . Tickets can be purchased online or at the door itself, and they are absolutely worth it, if only for tour the place (there is a pass that allows that option).
You will go for them... but you will fall in love with them!
There is also another amusement park in Copenhagen, and this one is the oldest in the world. It's called ** Bakken ,** and it's a lot less impressive than the Tivoli, really. However, what interests us in the area is Jægersborg Dyrehave, "The Park of the Deer ", a forest in which to live with these little animals. There you can have a picnic or ride a bike while admiring the fauna, which can be seen especially in summer.
Another perfect place to eat on the grass is the King's Garden (Kongens Have), with its beautiful flowers that flood everything with color in the summer months. During them, the space is filled with life with puppet shows and concerts -especially during the unmissable ** City Jazz Festival** -. There is also installed a children's park inspired by fairy tales, which seem to come true when glimpsing the stately royal palace silhouette of Rosenborg, which presides over the gardens.
copenhagen is full of green areas that, practically, they will assault you while you walk, so you only have to find your favourite. Here are some more clues: the biggest -and of those that provide the possibility of making more activities, from playing chess to rollerblading - it is Fælledparken.
One in which you can both row how to glimpse lots of little animals -among them, members of the zoo, although I, personally, am not very much in favor of these complexes - it is Frederiksberg. And another one that has a lake and lots of equipment for children is HC Ørstedsparken . But really, explore and find the one you like best!
Kongens Have, a fairytale park
Other public spaces that will delight the little ones are the pools, which are often located in the own channels. There, many adventurers also decide to jump directly into the water from the docks enabled for it, for example, in Islands Brygge, where there are nothing less than five pools - two are only for children.
In skydebanehaven , another of those wonderful parks that the city rewards us with (and that is usually full of children), they also install a swimming pool in summer. And of course there are the city beaches, practically virgins because time does not usually accompany to transit them. But they are a true paradise for those who like to play in the sand !
Finally (although there are still many fun things to do in the city), we signed up to on Sundays at the Circus Museum . There, starting at 12:30 in the morning , the whole family can be a trapeze artist or an acrobat for a day thanks to the facilities, materials and monitors of this unforgettable gallery.
Swimming pools on the canal, a very Danish fun
Four. TO SLEEP HAPPY
Our favorite park has its own hotel, and that's where we want to sleep. It is decorated by designers of the beautiful gardens , and is very close to them. This is the ** Tivoli Hotel ,** the first themed accommodation from all over Denmark and it is absolutely magical!
It's so kid-oriented that it even exists a reception just for them , where they will check in. Once they do, they will be awarded some bracelets that accredits them as special guests, in addition to receiving a little gift.
There you will find a gigantic space , decorated with colored lamps and lead soldiers, in which scamper as much as they want, as well as draw, jump on the bouncy castle , play mini golf... But it is not the only space they have: on another floor, they also have several game consoles and toys , and every night, a children's film is shown. In addition, there is a colorful gym with ball pool, mats and giant balls, as well as a swimming pool (of the water ones) in which to cool off and have fun as much as they want.
As if that were not enough, to make the experience even more complete, there are rooms decorated like stories , with beds converted into mansions or hot air balloons but, above all, full of love and imagination. And wherever you stay, you will always find by the bed a little book with stories by Andersen (from who else?), so that their immortal stories tuck you in even at bedtime.
Just two more notes. One: although there are some that remain all year round, most of these attractions are located permanently installed in summer and at Christmas, which are undoubtedly two o'clock best times to visit magical Copenhagen. Two: adults will also be amazed by the hotel! And not only because of its creative atmosphere, but also because of its wonderful restaurants, its luxurious service and its excellent facilities.
Also, if you book a room CEO, you can enjoy a breakfast with a view and much more private, in addition to a VIP lounge area in which each day they are served snacks and cupcakes -according to the time- and there open bar of wine and beer. Isn't it the ideal plan to recharge batteries while letting the little ones have fun...?
Family travel to Copenhagen has never been so much fun