🗝️ Københavns Museum: Uncovering the Soul of Copenhagen

#europetrip The Museum of Copenhagen offers a deep, engaging look at the city's history, spanning from its Viking roots to its modern identity. It's the essential stop for understanding the Danish capital. • Trip Description: • The main exhibition guides visitors chronologically through 14 key points in the city's history. The narrative covers everything from the Viking trade and medieval fires to wartime and the development of Christiania. The journey is rich with significant archaeological finds. • Important Exhibits: • Highlights include a Viking-era sword guard (c. 1000s), demonstrating the city's early size, and the engagement ring of philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, offering a glimpse into famous local lives. • Temporary special exhibitions often delve into specific cultural aspects like the "Sound of Copenhagen." • Location & Access: • Address: Stormgade 18, 1555 København V. Very central, near Tivoli Gardens and the National Museum. • Accessibility: The museum is fully wheelchair accessible. • Things to Know (Price & Hours): • Admission: 140 DKK for adults. Free for children under 18 and with the Copenhagen Card. • Hours: Generally open Tuesday–Sunday (closed Mondays). Open late until 8:00 PM on Thursdays. • Amenities: Features Café Spirrevippen for light lunch and a relaxing, historic front garden.