Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Enjoy classic bistro dishes with a modern twist, right next to Copenhagen Airport. Regardless of whether you're jetting off somewhere or not, The Social Bar & Bistro is a great place to come to enjoy a fabulous meal and a great atmosphere.

The Little Mermaid is the most famous and popular tourist attraction in Denmark. The statue, situated on Copenhagen's waterfront, is a national landmark and synonymous with the city. Danish author Hans Christian Andersen is her father. He wrote the fairy tale of The Little Mermaid in 1837. Disney produced the film, and Copenhagen maintains a statue in her honour. The statue of The Little Mermaid continues to be the most popular tourist attraction in Denmark and one of the most photographed statues in the world. There are several copies of her, but the closest thing to the original sits at Langelinie in Copenhagen Harbour. Tours to The Little Mermaid Copenhagen's canal tours all go past the statue of The Little Mermaid at Langelinie. In addition several other guided tours and excursions by bike, bus or foot will take you there. Please note that The Little Mermaid will be in China from 25 March - December 2010. Meanwhile you will be able to see an original copy of her in Tivoli Gardens. Read more about Little Mermaid goes to Tivoli.

Take the train directly from the hotel in 12 minutes to experience the unique atmosphere of Tivoli. Tivoli is placed in the heart of Copenhagen - right next to the Central Station, Hovedbanegården. For most Danes Tivoli is part of a summer tradition and many remember their childhood visits to the old Gardens. With the unique atmosphere, the lights, the people, the rides, the concerts and parades etc, Tivoli means different things to different people. Some come here to enjoy the many, fantastic flowers or spend a day with their grandchildren. Others come here as part of an annual tradition with the family where ice cream, rides and having a good time is central. Others again come here for the cultural events in the Concert Hall, at the Pantomime Theatre, in the Glass Hall theatre and the Open Air Stage.

Take the metro directly from the hotel in 12 minutes to The New Harbour. The New Harbour dates back from 1673 and began as a busy trading harbour. Ships from all over the world anchored here and life in the harbour area was dominated by seamen, public houses, girls and parties. The New Harbour became known as 'Nyhavn' (Newharbour)- one word instead of two. The pretty, crooked, old houses, where in times gone by tradesmen occupied, have been beautifully renovated into cosy indoor and outdoor restaurants. Business people, tourists and lots of other people can come to Nyhavn to enjoy a wonderful atmosphere, exellent culinary delights, a cold beer and jazz music. Chit chat a laughter fill the harbour with life and captivate the nostalgia.

The Opera, located at Holmen opposite the Royal Playhouse was inaugurated January 2005. It soon became known as one of the most modern and prominent Opera Houses in the world. The Opera provides the perfect setting for both substantial and more intimate events. The minimalistic and transparent foyer with Olafur Eliassons voluminous light sculptures is suitable for receptions, participant registration, breaks and break-outs during meetings in the house. The Banquet on the 4th floor seats 288 guests for a gala dinner. The heart of the Opera House is the auditorium which seats between 1.492 and 1.703 spectators - depending on the orchestra pit configuration. The auditorium can be booked for major conferences or a gala performance composed for the occasion. Opposite the main entrance you will find the small experimenting stage, Takkelloftet. Takkelloftet is a black box theatre with a separate foyer.

Concert halls with world-class acoustics The concert venue offers four concert halls - from the great Studio 1 with room for 1,800 audiences to the intimate Studio 4. The concert halls are very different in architecture, but they all have world-class acoustics in common. Japanese acoustic engineer Yasuhisa Toyota, who is behind La Philhamonie de Paris, has insured that each concert hall has variable acoustics. Thus the sound can be adjusted and adapted to different ensembles and musical genres. Wide ranging repertoire DR Koncerthuset primarily offers classical concerts with DR's own orchestras and choirs: Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, DR Big Band, DR Vocal Ensemble, DR Radio Choir, DR Radio Girls' Choir, DR Youth Ensemble and DR's children's choir. However, you can also attend small-scale jazz concerts in the foyer, chamber music, choral, rock, pop and symphony concerts, guest appearances and large scale rhythmic concerts.

Downtown Copenhagen is the oldest district with small, narrow streets and alleys and a great variety of women- and mens' wear shops to match any purse. Strøget, the main pedestrian street, goes from the City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv, always packed with people and street artists, so take a stroll and do not forget the many side, and parallel streets. Strøget and Købmagergade The two longest shopping streets are Strøget and Købmagergade, where you find international brands such as Prada, Max Mara, Louis Vuitton, Cerutti, Mulberry, Chanel, Marlboro, Karen Millen, Marc Jacobs, Hennes and Mauritz, Benetton, Diesel and chain stores. This is also where you find Copenhagen's oldest department stores, Illum and Magasin du Nord. If you want to get a bit away from the crowd, take some of the side streets. Kronprinsensgade and Silkegade Halfway down Købmagergade, is Copenhagen's fashion street, Kronprinsensgade. Named thus because of the many fashion designers that have chosen this location. Bruuns Bazaar, Flying A and Stig P. who sell several hip foreign labels. Silkegade, parallel to Kronprinsensgade, is likewise a must. Here you can have one of the most expensive and finest hair cuts at Gun-Britt Coiffure, buy your dancing shoes, tull skirts and refined lingerie and underwear or visit Scandinavia's oldest second hand book store. Adelgade, Grønnegade and Ny Østergade If, coming from Kongens Nytorv, you make a small detour away from Strøget, you reach the charming area around Grønnegade with Tudor houses refurbished into exclusive boutiques. You can buy clothing, elegant shoes and lingerie at Anne Sax. There is also a juice bar and other treats. Galleri K - Pilestræde, Antonigade and Kristen Bernikows Gade Copenhagen's new exclusive shopping district, Galleri K is right in the centre, just behind Illum. Popular Danish designers: By Marlene Birger and DAY have opened large, impressive flagship stores. But not only the already wellknown names are found here at Galleri K. American Urban Outfitters, and the lingery firm Agent Provocateur have also opened their first Nordic shops here. Furthermore this is where you find Adidas Originals, Replay, Designers Remix and others.

Take the train directly from the hotel in 5 minutes to Scandinavia's largest shopping center. Welcome to Field’s. The most innovative and exciting shopping and leisure destination in Scandinavia. Field’s offers a unique shopping environment with more than 140 retailers and an entire floor devoted to cafés, restaurants, entertainment and leisure. In short, a shopping centre of international class, with a touch of Scandinavian style and atmosphere. Field’s offers more of everything!

There are joggers, swimmers, divers, people rowing kayaks, kite- and wind surfers, skaters and roller skaters. People play football, beach handball, beach volley and basketball. There are many possibilities. Round the Beach Park there are different installations for activities free of charge: basketball nets, beach volley nets, football goals and a workout pavilion.

Experience the Ocean Tank, which is the biggest aquarium at The Den Blå Planet , where hammerhead sharks swim together with rays and moray eels in four millions liters azure sea water.