Christiania

 When crossing Knippelsbro (one of the two bridges connecting Sealand and Amager) you arrive at Christianshavn, a quite fashionable part of town. Take a stroll along the channels, enjoy a cup of coffee at one of the many cafes along the waterfront and visit the well-known Christiania.

Hippies with their own set of rules

Christiania was founded in 1971 when a group of hippies took over an area of abandoned military barracks and developed their own set of rules, completely independent of the Danish government.

One could say that Christiania is an alternative society within society, which also means that the darker sides of modern life are represented. Some parents advise their teenage children not to go there after dark, and tourists are advised not to take photos in Pusher Street.

Art everywhere at Christiania

The free city in the heart of Copenhagen has always been known for it's human diversity but also that the independent community was a place where hash was sold openly on Pusher Street; but in 2004 the Danish government succeeded in closing the permanent stands. Christiania has been described as a life surrounded by art. There is art everywhere.

Human diversity makes the freetown so special

Many of the houses, which have been built by the present or previous inhabitants and which nobody owns, are works of art in themselves. Everywhere you go in Christiania there are paintings and sculptures, and there is always live music or theatre playing somewhere. The art and the human diversity of Christiania are what makes Christiania so special and it is definitely worthwhile a visit.

Events at Christiania 

Christiania