On 7th April the British news paper the Guardian ran an article praising the Danish capital. Here is a small excerpt from that article:

Copenhagen really is wonderful, for so many reasons

“Denmark has just come top in the UN’s survey of global happiness – far ahead of 18th-placed Britain. One former Londoner who moved to the Danish capital three years ago can see why

We were not surprised to read last week that the Danes topped the UN’s first World Happiness Report, whereas the Brits managed a less than impressive 18th place. Since moving from Finsbury Park in London to Copenhagen three years ago with my husband Duncan, our quality of life has skyrocketed and our once staunch London loyalism has been replaced by an almost embarrassing enthusiasm for everything “Dansk”.

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It’s a gloriously attractive city too, with its rickety historic centre, maze of cobbled streets (including the longest pedestrianised shopping street in Europe) and ancient churches, palaces and government buildings, alongside brave and striking modern interjections such as the ferociously angled extension to the Royal Library, nicknamed the Black Diamond, and Henning Larsen’s Royal Opera House.

And then there’s the fabulous design, which saturates most elements of Danish life. Everywhere you look, from metro stations to schools, friends’ homes and even hairdressers, there are functional and elegant objects. The dining room of our local college is packed with Eames Eiffel chairs while children at the airport get to spill their meals on high chairs designed by Danish design maestro Arne Jacobsen.

It’s not all rosy: sometimes the cost of living leaves you speechless. A takeaway bagel, soft drink and bag of crisps, for example, sets you back £10. The winter months can also be bloody freezing and the hours of darkness long. Most Danes seem to escape to Thailand in November, but when they are at home they embrace the winter by lighting candles at every conceivable opportunity and endeavouring to create a hygge, or cosy atmosphere. They entertain at home a lot, take frequent trips to the cinema and invest in heavy-duty snow boots.

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The upside is that once the minute spring has sprung, Danes spend as much time as possible outdoors. There are beautiful parks, where in the summer families grill sausages (the nation’s fast food of choice) on communal barbecues, plus more than 100 public playgrounds and numerous swan-filled lakes.”

Read the entire article here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/07/copenhagen-really-wonderful-reasons

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GOLF TOURNAMENT – Championship Course

CANCELLED – to few bookings

The day before the official EAGE 2012 program, on Sunday 3rd June,
we will on behalf of EAGE be organizing a Golf Tournament for all the conference & exhibition delegates and companies. This is a great way for you to network with clients and partners or to use as an incentive for employees. If you have any questions or want to book a spot in the tournament please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
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ROYAL GOLF CENTER – International Championship Course

DATE & TIME: Sunday 3rd June – at 13:00
ADDRESS: Center Boulevard 4 – 2300 Copenhagen S
PRICE: 160 EUR per person
TERMS: All players must bring a Golf Set, and must have a Golf Club membership (Handicap)
EXTRAS: Golf set rentals (limited supply), trolleys, carts, Drinks during dinner.

GOLF TOURNAMENT:
13:00 – Arrival and check in at reception
13:30 – Golf Tournament, Championship Course
18:30 – Dinner buffet in Restaurant Royal
The tournament will be a standard Stableford tournament with groups of 3. There is a min. requirement of a total of 24 players and a max. 48 players. You will be grouped together by handicap or if you have special preferences. The tournament will be played on the International Championship Course.  If you want to have time to practice a bit on the driving range before the round make sure to arrive well a head of time.

ABOUT ROYAL GOLF:
The first international golf course in Copenhagen. Royal Golf Center has a unique location set amid the wonderful picturesque scenery of Ørestad, which is the newest district of Copenhagen. Nowhere else will you find a golf course with such a unique setting, just a few minutes outside downtown Copenhagen. I is located right across the street from Bella Center, the EAGE 2012 convention center as well as in walking distance from the Bella Sky Hotel. The course is designed by Ron Kirby. One of the most respected and experienced golf course architects in the world. Among others Ron Kirby is well known for his design of Gleneagles, Sun City, Paris International, Mount Juliet in Kilkenny and The Old Head near Kinsale.
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Please fill in the form to make an inquiry or a booking

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TOURS of COPENHAGEN

CLASSIC COPENHAGEN – Monday 4th June
CARLSBERG BREWERY – Wednesday 6th June
SECRET COPENHAGEN – Thursday 7th June
CASTLES of NORTHERN ZEALAND – Friday 8th June
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PLEASE FILL IN THE FORM BELOW TO MAKE A BOOKING or AN INQUIRY – Thank you
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EXCLUSIVE GOURMET DINNERS & SHOWS

FRK BARNERS – Danish Dining at it’s Best – Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th June
WALLMANS – International DinnerShow – Thursday 7th & Friday 8th June
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PLEASE FILL IN THE FORM BELOW TO MAKE A BOOKING or AN INQUIRY – Thank you
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FRK BARNERS – Traditional Danish Dining

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WALLMANS – International DinnerShow

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DINNERS & SHOWS

We have put together a selection of Restaurants, some of the Best Copenhagen has to offer, exclusively for the 74th EAGE Conference & Exhibition delegates. This is a great opportunity for you to invite clients, business partners or employees for a fantastic gourmet experience. We can accommodate groups of all sizes. You can sign up to all the Dinners right here on this page.
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FRK BARNERS – Traditional Danish Dining at it’s Best

DATE & TIME: Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th June – 07:00 p.m.
ADDRESS: Helgolandsgade 8A – 1653 Copenhagen
TRANSFERS: not included – can be arrange on demand – please specify when booking
PRICE: 115 EUR / 860 DKK per person
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DINNER:
To start you will have the choice between a glass of Cremént or a beer from a local Danish micro brewery. The dinner is a mix of classic Danish Smørrebrød and other traditional dishes including marinated herring, smoked salmon, egg & shrimps, fried filet of plaice, pork roast, pate with bacon & mushrooms, chicken salad and a selection of cheeses …. There will be a glass of Akvavit accompanying the Herring, a strong Danish tradition, and you will have the choice between a selection of specialty beer or wine for the dinner. To round of the evening there will be coffee sweets and a glass of cognac.

ABOUT FRK BARNERS:
The restaurant is named after the late Miss Regitze Barner the former owner of the building in which the restaurant is located. From 1889 to her death in 1911 she dedicated her life to running Bethania a home for poor and unfortunate women for whom she provided shelter and a way out of crime and off the streets. The food served in Frk. Barners is based on the proud traditions of that time with a strong focus on on high quality ingredients and plenty of them, so nobody leaves Frk Barners unsatisfied or hungry.

BOOK YOUR DINNER HERE – or make an inquiry and see more pictures from the venues
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WALLMANS – International DinnerShow

DATE & TIME: Thursday 7th, 05:30 p.m. & Friday 8th June – 06:00 p.m.
ADDRESS: Jernbanegade 8 – 1608 Copenhagen
TRANSFERS: not included – can be arrange on demand – please specify when booking
PRICE: from 179-222 EUR / 1.335-1.655 DKK per person
MENU OPTIONS, including wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee/tea all evening:
Thursday: Steak or Vegetarian menu: 179 EUR – Fish or Lamb menu: 199 EUR
Friday: Steak or Vegetarian menu: 202 EUR – Fish or Lamb menu: 222 EUR

DINNER & SHOW:
You will be welcomed with a glass of Cava to start and then served the delicious 4 course menu in between the nine inspiring musical acts so there is ample time to enjoy both the dinner and your company. During the dinner and the show all wine, beer, soft drinks are included as well as coffee or tea for the dessert. The shows grand finale ends a 11:00 p.m.. at which point the venue turns into a Night Club. It all takes place in the historic Circus Building in the center of Copenhagen. The Dinner & Show at Wallmans is perfect as an Incentive for employees or as a Hospitality event for partners and clients.

ABOUT WALLMANS & the SHOW:
Wallmans is located in the 125 year old Circus Building in the center of Copenhagen. The English language show features artist and entertainers of international class. The shows title is “BiZ” and it is a tribute to the 125 years of show business that the Circus Building has hosted. You will be enthralled by an awesome selection of entertainers who will dazzle you with singing, dancing and dizzying artistry throughout the evening. Click here to view a SHOW VIDEO

BOOK YOUR DINNER HERE – or make an inquiry and see more pictures from the venues
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OPTIONAL TOURS in COPENHAGEN

It is a great pleasure for us to be able to offer all the participants at the 74th EAGE Conference & Exhibition in Copenhagen the opportunity to get to experience this great city. We have put together a selection of tours for you which we hope you will find interesting. You can sign up to all the tours right here on this page.
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CLASSIC COPENHAGEN all the famous sights and more – (Bus tour)

DATE & TIME: Monday 4th June 2012 – 01:00 p.m.
DEPARTURE: Bella Center, Center Boulevard 5, Copenhagen
DURATION: approx. 3 hours
PRICE: 45 EUR per person (min. 15 participants)

This tour covers all the major sights of the inner city of Copenhagen and it is a great way for visitors to be introduced to the city. You will be transported by bus and there will be stops along the way so that you can get a closer look at some of the sights. Sights on this tour are: The Little Mermaid – Kastellet Fortress & The Gefion Fountain – The Royal Palace Amalienborg – The Opera House – Nyhavn – Restaurant area – Rosenborg Castle & The Kings Garden – Holmens Kirke, Royal Navy Church – The old Stock Exchange – Christiansborg Castle, the Danish Parliament – The City Hall & Tivoli Gardens -Christianshavn & the Canals.

BOOK YOUR TOUR HERE – or make an inquiry.
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In the footsteps of a Brewery Worker at CARLSBERG – (Walking tour)

DATE & TIME: Wednesday 6th June 2012 – 02:00 p.m.
DEPARTURE: Carlsberg Visitor Center, Gammel Carlsberg Vej 11, Copenhagen
DURATION: approx. 2 1/2 hours
PRICE: 35 EUR per person (min. 10 participants) – including entrance fee and two free drinks

On the 3rd December 2008 the last crate of Carlsberg rolled off the production lines in Valby, Copenhagen. Now the entire area has been opened to the public. In 5-10 year the old brewery grounds will have been converted into a new part of Copenhagen, so now is the time if you want to see before it i too late. This tour will take you round the old brewery grounds and the Carlsberg Museum (visitor Center) and will include two free beers per person. Your Guide is a former Brewery Worker who will tell you all the amazing stories of the area and the buildings supported by first hand experiences from his time at Carlsberg.

BOOK YOUR TOUR HERE – or make an inquiry.
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THE SECRET PARTS of COPENHAGEN (Walking tour)

DATE & TIME: Thursday 7th June 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
DEPARTURE: In front of The Tourist Information Office, Vesterbrogade 4, Copenhagen
DURATION: approx. 2 1/2 hours
PRICE: 30 EUR per person (min. 10 participants)

This tour will take you through the old parts of Copenhagen through some of the lesser used side streets. We will walk through the Latin Quarter, pass the shopping streets, canals and old market square. The tour will end at the popular restaurant area Nyhavn. Along the way we will pass: The Church of Our Lady, Stroeget shopping street, The Round Tower, Rosenborg Castle, The Kings Garden, The Kings New Square and Nyhavn. But most importantly you will see places you could never have discovered on your own.

BOOK YOUR TOUR HERE – or make an inquiry.
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CASTLES & KINGS of NORTHERN ZEALAND – (Bus tour)

DATE & TIME: Friday 8th June 2012 – 09:30 a.m.
DEPARTURE: Bella Center, Center Boulevard 5, Copenhagen
DURATION: approx. 7 hours
PRICE: 75 EUR per person (min. 20 participants) – including entrance fees, price of lunch not included

The tour starts with a scenic drive up the cost north of Copenhagen with the most amazing views of the Oresund Strait and the Swedish coast. First stop is the spectacular Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerod. Here we have 1,5 hours to explore the castle and the amazing exhibits. From here the tour continues past the royal family’s summer residence Fredensborg Castle. Here we stop for 10-15 minutes to give you all an opportunity to take a few pictures. Next stops is lunch at a nice restaurant on the water front in Elsinor before we head for the Kronborg Castle, home of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Then we head back towards Copenhagen by the same route we came a long the coast. The tour is a great way of seeing the castles and countryside outside of Copenhagen.

BOOK YOUR TOUR HERE – or make an inquiry.
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A fresh report from one of our recent Copenhagen Tours

This specific tour was The Little Mermaid Tour. We started of at Nyhavn one of the most idyllic and picturesque places you’ll find in Copenhagen. Back in the 1960′ies it was a rather seedy place filled with drunk sailor and loose women, but after being restored back to its former beauty in the mid 80′ties a lot of restaurants opened and the place changed into what you see today.

At the end of Nyhavn, which is actually a canal dug out by Swedish prisoners of war, you have the Copenhagen Harbour with the new Royal Theater Play House on one side and the almost as new Opera House. Following the harbour front north towards The Little Mermaid we passed the Royal Palace and  “Amaliehaven”.  These place can also be see on other of our Copenhagen Tours – for instance The Classic Tour of Copenhagen (only for Groups)

The Royal Tender - "Chaluppen"

Expect the unexpected on any Copenhagen Tours

Just before we reached the Gefion Fountain we passed the Royal Pavilions where the Queen waits to be taken out to the Royal Yacht anchored right out side in the harbour. There were a lot of people standing around a were big and nice car, turned out to be a Royal Car. We decided to hang around to see who was coming and about 5 min. later the Royal tender or “Chaluppen” as it is also known came into sight from behind the Royal Yacht. In it was the Captain but most importantly HRH Prince Henrik. Our guests on the tour were ecstatic and got some great pictures. If you don’t believe me and want to see for your self, you just have to come on one of our next tours.

HRH Price Henrik disembarking "Chaluppen"

Below is a list of the sight you will se on The Little Mermaid Tour.

List of sight you will see:

• Nyhavn
• The new Theater house
• The Opera
• Amaliehaven
• The Gefion fountain
• The Little Mermaid
• Kastellet Fortification
• The Royal Palace Amalienborg

We hope to see you soon on this tour or one of our other Copenhagen Tours.

When ever you are visiting a major city around the world as a tourist, there are certain things and places you simply have to see or at least they are noted on some imaginary list in your mind. Big Ben, Empire State Building, Colosseum and so forth. the same goes for Copenhagen I guess. So no visit to Copenhagen is complete without stopping by the Little Mermaid and after that maybe Nyhavn …. and then …??.

Which Copenhagen Tours should you choose?

I honestly can’t give a “one size fit all” answer to this question. It really depends on what type of person you are and what kind of things you like and what type of experiences you are looking for when visiting a new place. Personally I like to identify the areas in a new city where the locals hang out and try to kinda blend in. That is why I always try to locate a local guide who can show me around when I go some where ….. sometimes its a friend of a friend and other times is a professional guide. In both cases I get an authentic presentation of the place ….. I really enjoy that.

On the other hand, if you don’t have very long time at your disposal a quick 2-3 hours tour around the city by bus might be the right thing to do. You would be able to cover most of the major sight in about 2-3 hours and a range of Copenhagen Tours do exactly that. If you don’t mind joining a public tour with other people and groups there are a few options at your disposal. You can find many of them on www.sightseeing.dk. If you prefer to go on a private tour of Copenhagen that can be arranged too, here at New Port Tours we specialize in customized private tours for groups of all sizes, from a family of three to groups of 50 and above. The reason for this is that we strongly believe that our customers satisfaction is closely linked to our ability to present Copenhagen in a friendly, personal ad sincere fashion.

Copenhagen Tours - The Little Mermaid

If you are more of an explorer and enjoy going on your own, there is plenty of help to be found at the Tourist Information office, located right across from The Tivoli Gardens. You can get free maps of the city and go for a walk or rent a bike a ride around to all the sights, basically you can put together all you own Copenhagen Tours and customized the days a you see fit.

No matter what you chose, we at New Port Tours are always ready to help you out and will answer all you questions as best as we can, no matter what type of experience you are looking for.

Customized Copenhagen Tours – what to expect?

We always put together our tours so that they fit with the wants and need of our clients. So no two tours are alike. When that is said, you can’t see Copenhagen without seeing Copenhagen, so some things, places and sights are “must haves”. We always try to put a contemporary and personal angle on the way we present Copenhagen to our guests and it we always make sure it is a both fun and relaxed experience for everybody. On all our tours be it a Classic Tour of Copenhagen or an special theme tour we always try to ad a sight or a story a bit out of the ordinary and not something you would expect to see or hear …. It is all part of our plan to give all of our guest a bit more than they expected and always to present Copenhagen in an new and surprising light.

Other than that we aim to take excellent care of our guest all the way through the tour and do all we can to exceed the expectations and make sure that our tour was the best of all the Copenhagen Tours they tried while visiting here.

Here is a list of sight you probably would want to see if going on a Copenhagen Tour:

• The Little Mermaid

• The Gefion Fountain

• The Royal Palace

• Nyhavn

• Christiansborg Palace

• The canals

• Christianshavn

• The Carlsberg Brewery Ground

Take a look at a short video from one of our recent Copenhagen Tours:

• Rundvisning på Carlsberg inkl. picnic i Akademiets Have

• Hver lørdag, søndag og mandag hele sommeren

• Pris pr. person 300 kr., min. bookning 2 personer

RUNDVISNING
Få en rundvisning på den tidligere Carlsberg grund i Valby inden det er for sent. Om 5-10 år er området ændret og blevet til en ny bydel i København og det vil ikke længere være muligt at mærke den oprindelige atmosfære. Din guide er en tidligere medarbejder på Carlsberg som fortæller alle historierne fra området krydret med nogle af sine egne oplevelser fra stedet.

PICNIC
Turen sluttes af med en Picnic i J.C. Jacobsen’s gamle have også kaldet Akademiets Have. Hver picnic-kurv er beregnet til to personer og indeholder en række små retter (se nedenfor) samt et tæppe til at sidde på. Kurven afhentes i Café Elefanten hvor der samtidig er mulighed for at tilkøbe drikkevarer. Skulle vejeret ikke være til at sidde i haven, så vil picnic’en foregå under den hyggelige pergola, med udsigt til haven.

Læs mere om turene og book din tur her: RUNDVISNING & PICNIC på CARLSBERG