Days: 1 day

Time: May

Per capita: 1000 yuan

With whom: husband and wife

Play: free travel, photography, humanities, hiking, semi free travel

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Denmark

Copenhagen

Xingang

Gefion Fountain

Palace Square

Published on 2015-07-17 03:02

Last May, the first and last stop of our cruise to northern Europe was Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. In one day, we can take a look at the country with the highest happiness index in the world, and explore "how happy is the happiest"?

Flying to Copenhagen is amazing at first sight

It's dusk when we arrive in Copenhagen. The Best Western Hotel is near Tivoli amusement park. It's 15 minutes by subway from the airport, which is very convenient. Have a simple meal next to the hotel and get to know the expensive food in Copenhagen.

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Macaroni $30

Mushroom soup $25

SEAFOOD SOUP $25

Public transportation in Copenhagen is very convenient. If you buy a 24-hour Copenhagen card, you can take all kinds of public transportation and visit 74 tourist attractions for free.

Central station in the city centre

Central station is the hub of public transport in Copenhagen, connecting light rail and buses. It's only 13 minutes from the airport to central station by light rail.

Our hotel downstairs light rail station, from here to the central station, you can take the light rail or bus to different directions.

In Copenhagen, walking or cycling is a more convenient and environmentally friendly way to travel.

Bicycle frames everywhere

Another interesting phenomenon in Copenhagen is that every girl on the bike has an ice cream. Danes love ice cream. They call it "Danish coffee". Even our tour guide has to reward himself with a glass of ice cream.

Kindergarten teachers and children sitting on the roadside, enjoy the cool popsicle together

If communism is possible, Denmark is the closest country to that goal. The government's slogan is "there are no too rich or too poor people here.". The Danish people enjoy the best welfare in the world. Everyone is born with most of the expenses borne by the state. After the child is born, the mother or father can enjoy a year's paid leave, and the child's nursery is almost free. Before the age of 18, each person will be given 200 euros a month for milk, and 1000 euros a month for living after going to university. In Denmark, no child will lose or win at the starting line.

In Denmark, all medical services are free except dentists. Denmark's national unemployment rate is 8%, but Copenhagen's unemployment rate is 0, which should be a miracle in the world. Danes enjoy rich pension when they retire at the age of 67, and they are truly dependent on life, old age, illness and death. They don't have to save money, they don't have to worry about losing their jobs, so adults and children like to have fun after work. The parks, the cafes are full.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, King's Park is full of bikini girls sunbathing.

The young man plays the piano and the young girl sings

The bar street in Xingang is already overcrowded

Such a superior big pot also has its disadvantages

1. Denmark's per capita annual income is more than US $50000, and the common tax rate is 50% (including trade union dues of 8%); High income earners pay 65% tax. According to this calculation, the real income of Danes is only more than US $20000, but the price is several times that of the United States. Therefore, it is relatively passive for Nordic people to advocate "frugal life".

2. The big pot also raises lazy people. Therefore, the Danish government has to modify its policy to limit the living expenses of college students to 1000 euro only for one year after graduation, so as to avoid long-term staying in school and not working. Since all paid sick leave has been changed to unpaid sick leave on the first day, the leave rate has been greatly reduced.

3. After unemployment in Denmark, the trade union provides about 80% of the unemployment benefits, up to four years. However, those who receive unemployment benefits need full-time training and can't stay at home idly. This actually limits people's freedom to work less and earn less.

4. Equalitarianism also reduces people's motivation to pursue self-worth and create development. In Denmark, we can see that people live in harmony and well-being, but we can also see the social phenomenon of low efficiency in various departments.

In terms of green environmental protection, Denmark is also in the forefront of the world. At present, 28% of Denmark's electricity comes from wind energy, and the government plans to increase wind energy to 50% of the total energy by 2050; By 2050, Denmark will use 100% renewable energy. Because of Copenhagen's limited land area, 40% of the wind energy pillars are built in the sea. After the cruise, rows of wind energy columns are spectacular.

Rainbow after rain and wind energy forest

We need to see the main scenic spots in Copenhagen in a day, and we need to plug into a small fishing village 40 minutes southeast of the city,

It naturally requires careful planning in advance.

The red circle in the picture below indicates the place we visited in one day

Our one-day tour starts with the little mermaid

The melancholy Little Mermaid seemed to be telling that sad story

Passing by the statue of "thinker"

Gefeon fountain as famous as the little mermaid in Danish mythology

St. Alban Church

In Copenhagen, the only spot that needs to be visited on time is the change of guard in front of the Royal Palace, Fort amelin.

The shift starts at 12:00 noon every day, and the ceremony lasts about 20 minutes

Amelin Palace Square and Marble Church

Amelin palace is the main residence of the Danish royal family. Whether the queen is in the palace depends on whether the flag is raised. It is obvious that the queen has gone out on business today. The queen of Denmark is talented and proficient in painting, design and translation. She can see the open and approachable queen in the nearby supermarket or market at any time.

Beautiful women are also attracted by the palace

The Royal Opera House from the riverside walk

Savior's hall with spiral spire

The thermometer and barometer on the city hall building are very interesting

Street View of Copenhagen

Copenhagen is not big. The main scenic spots in the city are within walking distance. To test the happiest country, it's best to go to the countryside again. On the small island of amager, 12 kilometers southeast of Copenhagen, there is a small fishing village called drag ó R, which is famous for its excellent ecological environment. Its address is GL. Havn 2, Copenhagen 2791, Denmark. From Copenhagen, take bus No. 350s to the drag ó r station Spads station. If you take a taxi, it's about 40 minutes. Built in 1934, the village became a pedestrian village restricted by motor vehicles in 1978 to maintain the quiet, comfortable and natural life style of the villagers. Walk among them, you can more deeply experience the Danish kind of aloof, simple and happy life atmosphere.

Picturesque fisherman's Wharf

The residents here still go fishing

Fishing boats to be repaired

Postcards can be displayed at every angle

Three generations of fishermen

Small fishermen after fishing

Stone path ensures the tranquility of fishing village

The brightly colored cottage stands out in the sun

With such thatched cottages of different styles, would Du Fu still lament that "the thatched cottage was broken by the autumn wind"?

It's almost evening after the fishing village's return. It's time to visit the most famous leisure places in Denmark - Newport, King's Park and Rothenberg palace, and experience the happiest life in the world.

As a landmark of Copenhagen, Newport has long been known to the world. The colorful walls, the endless stream of tourists and the boats on the canal make up a vivid picture of the city. Just after work, the riverside bar is already overcrowded and hard to find.

People who can't find a bar seat sit on the ground everywhere and still enjoy the wonderful outdoor music.

The Renaissance style Rosenborg castle was built in 1606 as the summer palace of Christian IV. In 1624, it was expanded to the current architectural form. Rosen castle is now open to the public as a museum of Christian IV's crown.

Front of Castle Rosen

Behind Rosen castle lies King's Park

The back garden of Rosen castle is now a king's park open to the public. The green grass and shady trees in the park make it the best place for people's leisure and entertainment.

From the faces of children playing in the park and lovers lying on the lawn, we can experience the heartfelt happiness of the people in this happiest country. The original natural ecology, fair and free, simple life constitutes the happiest life in the world!

Copenhagen travel strategy:

1. Copenhagen card: the most convenient way to travel in Copenhagen is to buy Copenhagen card. The price is 48 euros a day and 25 euros for children (10-15 years old); 67 euro for 2 days and 34 euro for children; 79 euro for three days and 40 Euro for children; 107 euro for 5 days and 54 euro for children; An adult can take two children under the age of 10. With Copenhagen card, you can take all public transport for free, visit 74 scenic spots in the city for free, and enjoy discounts on taxis and restaurants. Foreign visitors can buy cards at the airport, in the city tourist center, some hotels or 7-Eleven stores, or at http://www.copenhagencard.com/?_ GA = 1.216091606.1767373400.1437069067 book online and collect tickets at the airport or other outlets.

2. Bicycle rental: if you want to visit like the local people in Copenhagen, you can use any bicycle rental frame on the roadside to brush the credit card to pick up the car. DK 25 per hour, about 3.6 US dollars. It can be returned anywhere after use.

3. Transportation from airport to downtown:

1) It will take about 13 minutes to take the light rail M2 from the third terminal to Newport n ú Rreport station.

2) It takes 13 minutes to get to Copenhagen central station by train next to terminal 3, which is very convenient for passengers who need to transfer. Machine tickets only accept coins or credit cards with passwords.

3) Airport 5A bus can directly reach the central station, city hall, Xingang and other stations. It takes 30-35 minutes to get to the central station.

4) It takes about 20 minutes for a taxi to enter the city, and the fare is about 250-300 Danish yuan, about 36-45 US dollars.