Text by Jake Faithful - a eco-friendly means of transport is still much-loved walks all over the world is the bicycle. But not many cities and countries are to seriously encourage residents to use modes of transportation on this one. Denmark, one of the Scandinavian countries are renowned as the place of origin of the famous storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, is one of the few countries that are seriously campaigning for the use of bicycles for everyday transportation.
I likecycling. Mylove affairwiththe two-wheeledvehicleisstartedinBandung, the city where Iwas bornand raised.I amfortunateto livein the'Fruit Stone'whichis quiteflat socyclingintotheir daily activitiesatschool orweekends. Snack'es sekoteng'inJalanPuteri, buyschool suppliesin the marketPalasari, visited the homes offriendsin Turangga areaat theCentrumorswimwhile enjoying thecool shade ofthetrees‘taman lalu-lintas', all doneby riding abicycle.
In the last five years at a time when many do the traveling, cycling in a variety of destinations visited by a separate interlude which I enjoyed. When visiting Bali, especially Ubud, bike faithfully took me to reach many areas. My last bike ride from place to stay at Komaneka Bhisma in the Yoga Barn, Pengosekan, Ubud. I've also spent several days in Gifu, a small town near Nagoya, by cyclingfrom morninguntil late afternoonbefore sunset, enjoy the countryside of Japan. Icouldpedala biketo do whentravelingby himselftoAyyuthya, around the ruins of the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam is famous for its network of canals. When stayingatManoharaResortislocatedin the complex ofBorobudur Temple, with a colleague I had cycled for a few hours visiting a few temples that are located nearby, including Pawon and Mendut.
riddena bikethat has beenmodifiedina speciallane
As has been expressed by the late John f. Kennedy, for me nothing can compare to the joy of simplicity in cycling. By using these environmentally friendly vehicles I can reach more places than walk away without losing a moment that is often overlooked when using a motor vehicle. In addition to environmentally friendly, bicycles can be parked easily, so it is quite easy and save time traveling. Must not use fixie or MTB gear with a series of advanced, simple bicycle that is still often found in Yogyakarta was very fun to take the road to enjoy the beauty of the city or countryside. Saying, good habits I do not go on in everyday life in Jakarta because of the polluting air and chaotic traffic.
A330-200 Emirate aircraftthat took mefrom Dubaiperfectlandingat CopenhagenAirportin the afternoondrizzle, earlylastOctober 2011. AirportlookscoolatmospherewithtypicalScandinavianminimalistdesignlooksbalanced withitsfestivecolorsomemodernartworkhanging on thewall. After passing throughimmigrationandbaggage, along withSorenfromCopenhagenwonderfulIimmediatelyheaded downtownto theMetrolineM2ofTerminal3 uses theCopenhagencard.Onlywithin20 minutesIfinallyarrivedin downtownCopenhagen.
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After astop at themetrostationNorreport, draggingmywheeledsuitcaseandwalkfor 10minutesthrough fiveblocksuntilfinallyarrivingat theKongArthur, hotel accommodationfor fourdays.Locatedin thedowntown area, the hotel is directly opposite thePeblingeSo, one offivesquare-shaped lakethat characterizesthiscity. Go to thelobbyissimplewith littledecorationmedievalstyle, the first thing Iask isa bikerentalfacility. WithasmoothEnglish, the receptionistexplainedthat thehotelprovidesabicyclethat can beused byguests staying. My intentiontoexplore the cityeven morebikepassionate.
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After lunch, I moved on to see Copenhagen landmark. Past the Nyhavn, the old port area has been restored into a restaurant with a hallmark of the complex of buildings are beautiful, colorful, that day I also briefly visited the palace, surrounded by canals and Christianborg Glyptotek, a museum with Renaissance-style building that holds a diverse collection of modern art and Antic collection of the family owners of Carlsberg beer that is located adjacent to the Tivoli Garden.
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Copenhagen Card
These multifunction cards are very useful in supporting your activities during the tour in Copenhagen. Available in two types, adult (16 +) and children (10-15), with the option applies 24 hours and 72 hours, this card can be used for transportation services in the city of Copenhagen, either by train, bus, or metro , free of charge. Copenhagen Card can also be used to enter free of charge to 65 museums and attractions, as well as special discounts at various restaurants and shops. You can get this card at the airport, Visitor Center, the main railway station, and several hotels. Copenhagen Card can also be ordered online through www.visiticopenhagen.com
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HowTo explore– To explore Copenhagen, you can use public transportation such as buses, S-train (S-Tog), and Metro. All transportation using the zone system with the cheapest ticket prices for the distance between the two zones (12Dk 24DK for adults and for children). You can buy tickets at the counter, automatic selling machine, and the bus driver. Ticket is only valid for one hour and you can trade them with tickets for all trains, Metro, or bus in that time period. To facilitate access to transport, you can use the Copenhagen Card. But the best way to explore this city is by bicycle.
Where To Stay-Ibsens Hotel, three star hotel in Nansensgande newly renovated in 2011 offers 118 rooms with six different types. You can enjoy the works of local designers and artists on the decor, from key chains, pillows, table and books stored on shelves. You can enjoy the facilities include: bar, restaurant, lunge & café, free internet service, meeting rooms, and libraries; Vendersgade 23, DK-1363 copenahgen k. T. +45 33 13 19 13 F. +45 33 13 19 16; reservation +45 33 95 77 44; online reservation: E.hotel @ ibsenshotel.dk or www.ibsenshotel.dk.
Hotel Kong Arthur- its location only 10 minutes from the fire station and metro Norreport Crete, allows you to reach out to Strøget, main shopping center in Copenhagen, and Tivoli. This eco-friendly hotel also provides a variety of modern conveniences that will be easier for you to enjoy a visit to Copenhagen, from bicycle rental facilities to the wireless internet in the various public rooms. Norre Sogade 11 Dk-1370 Copenhagen K. T. +45 33 11 12 12 F. +45 33 32 61 30; reservation +45 33 95 77 22; E.hotel @ kongarthur, or www.kongarthur.dk
Wake Up-Who says Copenhagen hotel in Scandinavian countries is expensive? Just 15 minutes walk from Tivoli, modern hotel offers 510 single rooms with air conditioning, flat screen televisions, luxury bedding, glass-walled bathroom with view of the city at an affordable price that can be tailored to your preferences with. Niebuhrs Carsten Gade 11 DK-1577 Kobenhaven V: T. +45 4480 0000, +45 4480 0001 F. E.wakeupcopenhagen @ arp-hansen.dk; Reseration: +45 4480 0010 or www.wakeupcopenhagen.com
Population: 1,199,224 (in 2011), Language: Danish (Denmark), the currency: Danish crowns (DKK). 1DKK equivalent to USD0.15, time difference: GMT +1, phone code: +45
A comfortablehotelroomI had leftto startthe tripin this city. Aftera short breakandput thesuitcasein the hotel lobbywhile usinga wirelessinternetfacilityto exchange messagesandgiving the newsthroughsocialmediaaccounts, I amfinallyreadytoexplore the cityby bike. Ihurried to theback ofthe hotel where thebikeparkinparking lot. After a longsearch, finally I got thebikewith the119numberlistedinthe keyprovision ofthereception. Hotelout the back door, my walk withthebikebegan.Afternoonskywas overcast andslightlypermeabledue tolight raincannotdiscouragedmetobe able toenjoyCopenhagenaslocalresidents. Armed with amap of the cityis givenSoren, the bikewasundertakentoStorget, the mainshoppingareain townwhich is onlysixblocks.
Strøget, is a shopping area in the heart of Copenhagen is the main objective of tourists who come to this city. Consists of several streets that connect some plaza or field, here the local population and immigrants mingle, visit the many stores that sell various products, ranging from tools to household needs, of course, bicycles. But because I arrived before six o'clock in the evening, most stores have started to close. After semapat stopped briefly at one of the four H & M store here and managed to get a pair, I moved on to using a bicycle around Strøget. Thisold townhas manysmallplazathatis verypleasantandinterestingplace to visiteach one hasits owndistinctivecharacteristicsthatprovidearhythmicpanorama of the city.Some of theold churchwitha simple yetelegantformharmoniousblend withthe buildingtookthearchitecturalgloryof the pastimplies.Sidewalkcafesfilledafternoonmanylocalresidentsand touristswhowant totake a breakwhile drinkinga glass ofCarlsberg, the beeristhe pride ofthe city. Having had time tosendsomepostcardsinasmallphilatelicshop, I finallypedaledbackhometo thehotel.
I love Copenhagen because of its size that fits. I can reach all parts of the city with ease and comfort. As a modern city, Copenhagen is also very interesting, both in terms of environment, design, and culture, Soren Even so the story when I asked about the reason love this city. Born and raised in northern Denmark, a man with a height of nearly two feet tells a lot about Copenhagen from various sides, including bicycles. I use a bicycle as primary transportation. Of houses located in Norrebo, I cycled to work in close 'round tower'. I rest a lot of walking, he said in the middle of dinner about cycling habits. The city government was very active role in supporting healthy habits, he added, among others, by making special lights for cyclists. Not only that, the rules of the road for two-wheeler riders were implemented with clear boundaries. Do not cross sidewalks for pedestrians, do not cross the zebra crossing, do not ride in the park, do not ride late at night and always pass in the right lane (Denmark driving on the right path are some ofthe majorrulesthat must be obeyed. Do not stop there, the city government is also trying to pass the virus cycling to the visitors who come to Copenhagen. In the spring until early autumn, ie April to September, Copenhagen Bike rental facilities for free to anyone with a guarantee deposit of 30 DK or about U.S. $ 3. The facilities are named Bycyklen Kobenhavn although limited to the central zone consisting of the Copenhagen center and Chirstianhavn quite a practical solution for tourists who want to ride round about the city.
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The next day, Sorengavemea surprise. I wasinvited to tourthe cityvisiting variouslandmarksusing arickshaw! Yes, transportation isbannedin severalcities inIndonesiaitwaspopularin the city.The fee wasabout the same astaxiscan benegotiatedadan. Starting fromaround25DK, youcantellthe driverwhere thetouristwho wants tovisit.Very convenient, especiallyfor touristswhodo notwanttiredwalking or cyclingtosurroundthe city.For a moment, bicyclerickshawswerereplacedby aCaucasianwhowas drivingtheblue-eyedblond.
The next day, Sorengavemea surprise. I wasinvited to tourthe cityvisiting variouslandmarksusing arickshaw! Yes, transportation isbannedin severalcities inIndonesiaitwaspopularin the city.The fee wasabout the same astaxiscan benegotiatedadan. Starting fromaround25DK, youcantellthe driverwhere thetouristwho wants tovisit.Very convenient, especiallyfor touristswhodo notwanttiredwalking or cyclingtosurroundthe city.For a moment, bicyclerickshawswerereplacedby aCaucasianwhowas drivingtheblue-eyedblond.
The day we visited various important landmarksof the city. Starting from Rosenbog, palace-style architecture of the early Dutch made the 17th century which was built by King Christian IV, continued to visit Kastellet, a fortress which still maintained its preservation, to then see the icon to the port of Copenhagen, a princess mermaid statue is placed on a rock. Created in memory of Hans Christian Andersen, the world's greatest storytellers come from Denmark, this shoe The Little Mermaid as well as the Manneken Pis in Brussels has become one of the iconic objects, where many tourists taking pictures.
Further, I also invited to visit Amelianborg palace to see changing of the guard ceremony right in the middle of the day. Along the way I dipandun by Jensen, the rickshaw driver who apparently has an extensive knowledge of Copenhagen. Apparently this 40-year-old man had lived in Indonesia for 5 years. The conversation between us had become familiar with the added distraction of the things he remembered about Indonesia, from tropical beaches to 'Star beer' and fried rice.
After lunch, I moved on to see Copenhagen landmark. Past the Nyhavn, the old port area has been restored into a restaurant with a hallmark of the complex of buildings are beautiful, colorful, that day I also briefly visited the palace, surrounded by canals and Christianborg Glyptotek, a museum with Renaissance-style building that holds a diverse collection of modern art and Antic collection of the family owners of Carlsberg beer that is located adjacent to the Tivoli Garden.
Then I also had to go to the Danish Design Center where a variety of typical Scandinavian collection of unique designs on display (including the work of Arne Jacobsen egg chair). After that I was invited to return to Strøget to see Copenhagen from the Round Tower is impressive. In two days nearly all the important sights in Copenhagen I have visited!
Copenhagen Card
These multifunction cards are very useful in supporting your activities during the tour in Copenhagen. Available in two types, adult (16 +) and children (10-15), with the option applies 24 hours and 72 hours, this card can be used for transportation services in the city of Copenhagen, either by train, bus, or metro , free of charge. Copenhagen Card can also be used to enter free of charge to 65 museums and attractions, as well as special discounts at various restaurants and shops. You can get this card at the airport, Visitor Center, the main railway station, and several hotels. Copenhagen Card can also be ordered online through www.visiticopenhagen.com
One thing I miss is the bike that day. Do not wait to get back to the hotel to pick up the bike and rode surrounding the city. Especially along the way I see so many local residents are cycling in running activities. On arrival at the hotel in the afternoon, I did not waste any time to immediately take the bike and wander back. This time I passed Nyhavn who had a goal. Through Gothersgade streets, tracing the edge of The Royal Garden is a favorite place for city residents to exercise or just sit back, to culminate in the Kongens Nytorv, the largest plaza of this city with a statue of Christian V of riding a horse, I finally arrived back at Nyhavn.
Cyclingtripsfor about 20minutespaid offwitha beautifulpanoramic view ofNyhavnat sunset. Beautifulviews ofthe buildinglinedwithan orangeglowon thehorizon, combinedwiththelightslowly begins toilluminatethe road, it is interesting topreserve.
I spentthat nightwith dinner atone of the restaurantsarelined up neatlyonthe left side ofNyhavnnamedCapHorn. Anticbuildinglocated inthe 17th centurymadethe formerserves as ahotel, thisrestaurantservesonlyorganicfoodwithtraditionalrecipesTypicalDenmark. That nightIatevenisonwithcranberrysaucethatis servedin large portions. While enjoyingthe atmosphere ofrestaurants,Icomplete thegastronomicexperiencethis time with adeliciousbeermade byCapHornrestaurant. Backto thehotelthat night, I went backto ride a bike, through the coldCopenhageninlate autumn.
The next day after doing a tour of the canal and back to Storget to enjoy lunch at the Royal Café, a restaurantlisted inMichelinservestraditionaldishesSmorrebodDenmark, in the form of open sandwich with sliced meats and fresh vegetables with sauce concoction of my own re-cycling around the region. On a road open to a small plaza, I found a bike shop displaying colorful. I went into the store and found a wide range of bikes, ranging from the famous brand Velorbis with a charming design to bullit, a special bicycle cargo with renowned reliability. This store is one of about 400 bicycle shops (cykel / bike in the Danish language) Who spread throughout Copenhagen.
Epithetas the city's bikeseems tobe trueafter Isaw firsthand theeverydaycitizens ofCopenhagen. Along thewayIlookedthroughthe townpassing byon a bikedifferent typesand colors. Young executivein a suit anddress shoes, childrensportsschoolswithuniforms, youngmotherscarryinginfantsina specialsaddle, all using thebicycleas ameans ofeveryday transportation. Some of thebikesthat have beenmodified, for exampleby adding atubto transportgoodsor children, also appearedon the streets. Allseemed soengrossedthetwo-wheeledridingby alwaysheedthe signsthat exist. So muchso thatcyclistsdo notbe surprisedif thestatisticssay thatapproximately 60percentCopenhagenresidentsuse a bicycleasprimary transportation! Topographyofthelandscape,a special linebuilt by thegovernment(reportedly reachinga length of almost400 km!) Andcleanairmakethe localresidentschoosebicyclesaseverydayvehicles. Ahealthy choice, sensible, and environmentally friendly.
Lastmorningbeforehome, Itook abike ridefor the last timearoundtwoartificiallakesJorgenSo and PeblingeSothat limitscitycenterwithresidential areasNorrebro. Asthe streets ofJakartain the morningfull oftwo-wheeledmotorizedvehiclepopulation ofCopenhagenseemcrowdedbicyclespecial laneon the leftandright of way.Whentraffic lightsturn on,once theystopwith the orderlyandpatientlywaiteduntil theallowedpathagain. With thebright morningsunlightadds tothe atmosphere ofan abundance ofcomfortablecyclingalong theedge of thelake. Who knows whenIwill return toCopenhagen, thecity hasdefinitelymade mere-fall in love with thebike.
How To Get There, the State Capital of one of the oldest monarchies in the world is located in Scandinavia, exactly in the east coast of the island of Zealand (Fjaelland). There are no airlines that fly directly linking Indonesia with Denmark's capital, you have to transit at least once. Emirates, from Jakarta, SoekarnoHatta International Airport to fly to Copenhagen to transit through Dubai. Quatar Airways via Doha-From Jakarta continued to Copenhagen. Turkish Airline Istanbul-from Jakarta to proceed to Copenhagen. KLM Airlines, via Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta to Amsterdam continued to Copenhagen. And Lufthansa Airlines with routes: London-Singapore-Munich-copenhagen.
HowTo explore– To explore Copenhagen, you can use public transportation such as buses, S-train (S-Tog), and Metro. All transportation using the zone system with the cheapest ticket prices for the distance between the two zones (12Dk 24DK for adults and for children). You can buy tickets at the counter, automatic selling machine, and the bus driver. Ticket is only valid for one hour and you can trade them with tickets for all trains, Metro, or bus in that time period. To facilitate access to transport, you can use the Copenhagen Card. But the best way to explore this city is by bicycle.
Where To Stay-Ibsens Hotel, three star hotel in Nansensgande newly renovated in 2011 offers 118 rooms with six different types. You can enjoy the works of local designers and artists on the decor, from key chains, pillows, table and books stored on shelves. You can enjoy the facilities include: bar, restaurant, lunge & café, free internet service, meeting rooms, and libraries; Vendersgade 23, DK-1363 copenahgen k. T. +45 33 13 19 13 F. +45 33 13 19 16; reservation +45 33 95 77 44; online reservation: E.hotel @ ibsenshotel.dk or www.ibsenshotel.dk.
Hotel Kong Arthur- its location only 10 minutes from the fire station and metro Norreport Crete, allows you to reach out to Strøget, main shopping center in Copenhagen, and Tivoli. This eco-friendly hotel also provides a variety of modern conveniences that will be easier for you to enjoy a visit to Copenhagen, from bicycle rental facilities to the wireless internet in the various public rooms. Norre Sogade 11 Dk-1370 Copenhagen K. T. +45 33 11 12 12 F. +45 33 32 61 30; reservation +45 33 95 77 22; E.hotel @ kongarthur, or www.kongarthur.dk
Wake Up-Who says Copenhagen hotel in Scandinavian countries is expensive? Just 15 minutes walk from Tivoli, modern hotel offers 510 single rooms with air conditioning, flat screen televisions, luxury bedding, glass-walled bathroom with view of the city at an affordable price that can be tailored to your preferences with. Niebuhrs Carsten Gade 11 DK-1577 Kobenhaven V: T. +45 4480 0000, +45 4480 0001 F. E.wakeupcopenhagen @ arp-hansen.dk; Reseration: +45 4480 0010 or www.wakeupcopenhagen.com
Population: 1,199,224 (in 2011), Language: Danish (Denmark), the currency: Danish crowns (DKK). 1DKK equivalent to USD0.15, time difference: GMT +1, phone code: +45