Top 10 Spring Tips: Part 2

More spring tips in Copenhagen

by Samantha Don Robbins

Need more spring tips? These are our top five!

5. Set your sails for Holmen

It is a sad fact that most people only see the old naval base Holmen, north of Christianshavn, from the comfort of the Copenhagen canal tour boats, because the area is rich in culture and history.

Here you can see the Dannebrog (Danish flag) raised at 8.00 and lowered at sunset to the sound of saluting guns, and if you are really lucky you might even catch a glimpse of the Royal Danish Naval Band practicing one of their signature tunes 'What Should We Do with the Drunken Sailor.'

If naval history does not float your boat, then Holmen still offers some of the most beautiful views of Copenhagen. Watch the sun set over the rooftops, smoke stacks, and golden spires of the city.

Click here to learn about Holmen on this wikipedia article.

4. Cool off with a beer… or ten!

We all know that Danes love their beer. Experience the full extent of this love at the Copenhagen Beer Festival 26-28 May at the Carlsberg factory in Valby.

You can sample a variety of exotic beers from around the world. However, if you plan on tasting a lot of beer, and making the most of your experience, make sure to drink lots of water too, and show some self-discipline: Visibly intoxicated participants will be escorted out. Tickets are available for advance purchase on-line, or at the front door.

Follow this link (in Danish I'm afraid) to get information about hours, prices, and a live countdown.

3. Get your groceries from the farmers

After the long winter months, nothing livens up your meals better than fresh fruit and hearty vegetables. So why not go local and visit the farmers market in Nørrebro.

Every Saturday from the end of May to September 10.00 - 14.00, you will find Jægersborggade full of life and color. Local Danish farmers bring their fresh organic produce to you. The purpose is to lower our impact on the environment by reducing the path from their soil to your kitchen.

To be even greener, ditch that bus pass and take advantage of the sunshine by riding your bike: Check out the information here

2. Copenhagen Sakura Festival

One sign that spring has arrived is the cherry trees that bloom with thousands of little pink and white flowers. In 2005 Copenhagen was given 200 of these breathtaking Japanese trees on the occasion of fairy tale writer H.C. Andersen's 200th birthday.

The trees were planted along the waterfront of the citadel, Kastellet, in Langelinie Park. If you would like to see a display of Japanese culture and celebrate the coming of the cherry blossoms, make sure you mark your calendars for the Copenhagen Sakura Festival on the 7th and 8th of May.

Festivities include a traditional tea ceremony, Japanese drum show, and demonstrations of Aikido martial arts. And even more exciting, for the first time there will be a Kimono workshop and dragon dance!
Here is a link to the Festival Committee's website

1. Ever been 'frolfing'?

You are tired of soccer and want to get some exercise in a new way? Try Valby's Disc Golf Park.

They have built a 18 'hole' course especially for the sport in Valby Park (Valbyparken) free to the public. For those of you unfamiliar with the sport 'the object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc,' according to the Professional Disc Golf Association.

The disc is a bit like a frisbee, but you can use a frisbee also.

So gather your friends for an afternoon of 'frolfing.' Get even more into the spring and bring along some refreshing beverages and the essentials for a post game BBQ.

Click here to see Valby Park's website here (in Danish).

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