Autumn is very possibly the best time of year in Denmark. The changing leaves, sunny days and brisk wind offer a perfect backdrop for long walks and warm apple cider. The colors of autumn compliment the orange, yellow, and red paint and hatched roofs of Denmark.
The Rundtaarn, or Round Tower, in downtown Copenhagen, is an easy, not-too-strenuous opportunity to see the city from a higher vantage point. And the tower itself has a lot to offer; history, some art exhibits, and an observatory. Rundetaarn was built as part of the Trinity Complex, and designed to accommodate a church, a library above, and an observatory at the top of the tower. Also, at only 25 dkk per adult, and 5 dkk for children, this is perhaps the most affordable tourist activity in Copenhagen outside of the freebies. The website in the link (Rundetaarn title at top) is a good one and gives all the details on tickets, hours, exhibits, etc..
Copenhagen Touring
We visited Rosenborg Slot to see the crown jewels, and Nyhavn to enjoy the sunset, the view, and a snack, and Amelienborg to watch the changing of the guard.
I find myself writing about Dyrehaven and Klampenborg in almost every post about Denmark. We spend a lot of weekends there, and if you visit in the fall, you get the chance to see the deer rutting. This means all the bucks can be heard roaring very loudly, displaying their huge and heavy antlers as they charge the disinterested does. If you’re lucky you’ll also see a few battles. Just keep back, and don’t get in their way.
We sat outside and had lunch at Peter Lieps Hus, sitting outside with blankets and enjoying the sunshine.
We visit Hamlet’s fictional (but real) castle multiple times a year, particularly when we have visitors. Touring the castle is a regular activity for us, and the town of Helsingor has a lot to offer. Strolling through the old streets, Hamlet murals and statues abound.
Apple Orchards
Two years in a row we’ve visited Fuglebjerggaard, north of Copenhagen. The orchard itself is charming, and there are many varieties apples to selv-pluk (self pick), and they are delicious. But truly, we come for the kittens. Walking into Fuglebjerggaard, there are kittens everywhere, snaking between the buildings, cuddling up in the sunshine, and (mostly) willing to be petted and adored by sweet children paying a visit.
You can also buy a huge variety of spices, grains, teas, and soaps in the shop, and sitting outside on a nice day at the café is very worthwhile.
Steam Trains
This year we tried something new – in Copenhagen over a couple weekends a year the Nordsjællands Veterantog, an old steam train, is put back into service, and you can buy tickets to take a ride on it and explore the different antique cars. The train is beautiful, with polished woodwork, fabric curtains, and shiny chrome buttons and fastenings. The volunteers who run the train wear old-fashioned uniforms, and there is even an accordian player. You can purchase snacks and souvenirs on the train, too.
Halloween
Oh, Halloween. Probably the best American holiday, and quickly being adopted in lots of places, including Denmark. Trick or treating is getting to be somewhat more common, and on Halloween you see kids dashing throughout the city in costumes. Tivoli sets a high standard with their decorations and Halloween-themed treats, which means we’ve attended Tivoli Halloween for two years running.
Autumn Running & Hiking
I love running most of the time, so its no surprise probably that my favorite activity in the fall is just a run or a walk through the woods. Its the colors, the sunlight, the mossy stones and dazzling lakes. Some friends and I participated in a half marathon this year, and it was one of the most beautiful races I’ve ever run.
Roskilde
We took a short day trip to visit the Viking Museum and enjoy the town of Roskilde. The fall colors and sunshine were incredible.
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