Round Tower (Rundetaarn) Copenhagen

Today is our day to see the highlights of Copenhagen. Our first stop is Tivoli Gardens, which is right across from the main train station. We were lucky----Tivoli just re-opened today for Halloween, and it was beautifully decorated with lots of pumpkins and fall decorations. We had a great time just wandering around and watching all the crazy rides …

... . I found myself wondering if it evolved as a kind of one-upmanship arms race between Britain and Denmark. Views from the top of the Round Tower were stunning. Unfortunately, we could only spend a few minutes at the top, before rushing back to the ...

... html. After I browsed through all of the signs I met up with Andrea and Jenna to go to the Rundetaarn (The Round Tower) which is one of the highest points in Copenhagen.  It was a windy day but the view was amazing (and they took USD, which made it even ...

... time for a different view and managed to see Rosenborg Slot (castle), the musical instrument museum (which was awesome and free!), the Round Tower which was a long and winding walk up a seemingly endless ramp to the top, but the views once at the top ...

... the street.  We continued our march enjoying the shops, flower markets and architecture.    We walked to the Round Tower, built in 1642, which is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe.  There wasn't much to see during the ...

... and the city hall square where I saw a few demonstrations taking place. Apparently the Danes love to get behind a cause. I climbed the Round Tower, which is an old observatory tower that is still in use. The view over the city from the top was amazing ...

... used to be the tallest (and still is the roundest) building in all the land (I love that phrase). Standing on top of the Round Tower is a visually arresting experience. You can see for kilometres (of how many I'm not certain) and because it is located in ...

... in the morning, so might do that tomorrow.   So off I went on my own tour.  I found the round tower, a big tall, round (surprisingly) building that was built as an observatory (for stars).  But before I went in I found another hotdog ...

... Copenhagen swing dance from 3-6. After the dance Nick, Lasse, I and whoever wants to join us are going to climb the Round Tower to look at a, reportedly, spectacular view of the city. Then I suspect we will hang out until Nadav returns from France ...

... building with an awesome courtyard and a massive hall for parties. Also she has a madnut view of Rundetarn, or the Round Tower; a huge, old astrological observatory built by some important guy (not me though, however let's not understate my importance, ...

... are definetly the best. So what's next? The best thing to do, should you not have been to Copenhagen before, is to go to the 'Round Tower' next to the Trianon Church (yeah, I was once baptized there. Lucky me!). From there you have a beautiful ...