See what the experts are saying about Gentofte. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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When to go
Denmark's climate is mild for a Scandinavian country -- New England farmers experience harsher winters. Summer temperatures average between 61°F and 77°F (16°C-25°C). Winter temperatures seldom go below 30°F (-1°C), thanks to the warming wate... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
Note: Exact dates below apply for 2007. Should you be using this guide in 2008, check with local tourist boards for exact dates. May Carnival in Copenhagen. A great citywide event. There's also a children's carnival. For information, ca... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Flying in winter -- Scandinavia's off season -- is cheapest; summer is the most expensive. Spring and fall are in between. In any season, midweek fares (Mon-Thurs) are the lowest. The Major Airlines From North America -- SAS... Continue reading »
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By train
If you're in Europe, it's easy to get to Denmark by train. Copenhagen is the main rail hub between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. For example, the London-Copenhagen train -- through Ostende, Belgium, or Hook, Holland -- leaves four times... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Insurance Check your existing insurance policies and credit card coverage before you buy travel insurance. You may already be covered for lost luggage, cancelled tickets, or medical expenses. The cost of travel insurance varies widely, de... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements U.S., Canadian, U.K., Irish, Australian, and New Zealand citizens with a valid passport don't need a visa to enter Denmark if they don't expect to stay more than 90 days and don't expect to work there. If after entering... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Plane The best way to get around Denmark is by private car on the excellent road network. In lieu of that, nearly all major towns, and certainly most Danish cities, are serviced by trains, except certain offshore islands, which can be r... Continue reading »
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Money
Currency Although Denmark is a member of the European Union, the Danes rejected the euro as their form of currency. They continue to use the krone (crown), which breaks down into 100 øre. The plural is kroner. The international monetary de... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
Zealand Home to Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, the island of Zealand draws more visitors than any other region. The largest island in Denmark, Zealand is also the wealthiest and most densely populated. Other cities include Roskilde, about... Continue reading »
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Special-interest vacations
Adventure Travel Operators In North America, a few companies offer adventure trips to Denmark. Crossing Latitudes, 420 W. Koch St., Bozeman, MT 59715 (tel. 800/572-8747 or fax 406/585-5356; www.crossinglatitudes.com), offers sea kayaking a... Continue reading »
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Package tours
By Package, the Easiest Way to Go -- For travelers who feel more comfortable if everything is prearranged -- hotels, transportation, sightseeing excursions, luggage handling, tips, taxes, and even meals -- a package tour is the obvious choice... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
There are other alternatives, but most visitors to Denmark check into a hotel. Accommodations range from the most basic, perhaps lacking private bathrooms, to the most deluxe. Outside of Copenhagen, you are likely to encounter first class in... Continue reading »
Gentofte Travel Experiences
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Copenhagen
We dock right in the centre of Copenhagen, only a few hundred metres away from the statue of the little mermaid. As we have a whole... Continue reading »
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Mary Mary, wherefore art thou?
Another day another country. Arrived in Copenhagen sometime in the afternoon. Had been given the bus number to catch from the main statio... Continue reading »
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Copenhagen (and at sea)
Monday 14th April 2008 Today we were at sea on our way to Copenhagen. Days at sea are great on the ship as there is so much to do.&... Continue reading »
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Voyage of the Vikings begins
Arriving into Central Station in Copenhagen wasn't anything special. Lots of construction going on. Hardly the sort of city I was expecti... Continue reading »
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Beautiful Denmark
We lived in a small hotel in Sweden and it took us only 20 minutes to get to Denmark on a ferry. I'd been dreaming about visiting Denmark... Continue reading »
Popular Gentofte Hotels
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- Bellevue Teatret
- Birka
- Danmarks Akvarium
- Gentofte Kino
- Bakken
- Bellevue
- Sportsrideklubben
- Jorden Rundt
