Leaving Copenhagen

Today, Lyn and I went on an optional tour from Copenhagen to Kronborg (Hamlet’s) Castle, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, and Roskilde Cathedral. On the bus, we passed by these blocks of apartments. Per, our tour director, told us that these old buildings do not have elevators, so residents are going to do a lot of stair climbing until they become too old to do so and then have to move.

On the Way to Kronborg (Hamlet’s) Castle

We were treated to many beautiful water views.

On the Way to Kronborg (Hamlet’s) Castle

Another beautiful view.

On the Way to Kronborg (Hamlet’s) Castle

Cows grazing by the sea.

On the Way to Kronborg (Hamlet’s) Castle

There were many beautiful homes on both sides of the road.

Coming into Helsingor

The car ferry from Sweden to Helsingor. Per told us that it has a very good restaurant and he and others dine on the ferry and go back and forth on the Øresund Sound until they finish their meal.

Helsingor

A very nice statue seen in Helsingor.

Kronborg (Hamlet’s) Castle

On the Way to Humlebaek

We saw a number of thatched straw houses on our way. These roofs can last from 30 to 70 years or even more. However, the roof ridge has to be reworked every 10–20 years.

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, in Humlebaek, was our next stop. The museum is one of the most visited museums in Denmark. The museum has many sculptures in its gardens. This one is by Henry Moore.

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

The museum does not a permanent exhibition, though it has its own collection. What you see here on one visit may not be exhibited on your next visit. One of the present exhibits was called “Africa.” Here, an African “Scream.” We had a good lunch at the museum’s cafe.

I have put my photos of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art on a slideshow. Go to

http://www.peggysphotos.com/humlebaek–louisiana–art–museum/

(Slide Shows, Scandinavia/Estonia, Denmark, “Humlebaek: Louisiana Art Museum”).

On the Way to Roskilde

We traveled inland through farm country from Humlebaek to Roskilde.

On the Way to Roskilde

Passing by a pretty, brightly colored house with a thatched roof.

Roskilde Cathedral

The last stop on our optional tour was at the Roskilde Cathedral in Roskilde. The cathedral was built in the 12th and 13th centuries in the brick Gothic style. It is part of the Lutheran Church of Denmark and is where most of the Danish monarchy since the 15th century are buried.

Roskilde Cathedral

One of the many chapels in the cathedral: The Chapel of the Magi, where King Christian I (1448–1481) and his queen Dorothea are buried.

I have put my photos of the Roskilde Cathedral on a slide show. Go to

http://www.peggysphotos.com/roskilde–roskilde–cathedral/

(Slide Shows, Scandinavia/Estonia, Denmark, “Roskilde: Roskilde Cathedral”).

Nyhavn (New Harbor)

After our optional tour, Lyn, I, and tourmate Harry took a taxi from our hotel to Nyhavn (New Harbor) to have dinner and to walk around.

I have put my photos of Nyhavn on a slideshow. Go to

http://www.peggysphotos.com/copenhagen–nyhavn/

(Slide Shows, Scandinavia/Estonia, Denmark, “Copenhagen: Nyhavn”).

Nyhavn Musician–MOVIE

A delightful walk was made more delightful by this music.