European Travel Notes (3) Fairy Tale Kingdom Denmark Part 1

1. First trip to Copenhagen

Denmark, probably because it is the hometown of the world’s fairy tale king Andersen, this country seems to be shrouded in a fairy tale-like color, romantic, dreamy and confusing. .

Denmark, a country surrounded by water on three sides, is like a pearl in the ocean. It not only has fresh and simple natural scenery, but also has elegant historical relics and simple and elegant modern architecture. Nature and humanity, history and modernity, are like four trickling streams, flowing slowly through this land and converging at the mountain pass ahead. As a result, nature and humanity, history and modernity have been perfectly integrated in this country; thus, the reputation of "fairy tale kingdom", "the happiest country in the world", "the most livable country in the world" and so on has become The business cards that this country hands out to the world.

When it comes to Denmark, people are full of curiosity and expectations for this country full of fairy tales.

This was my first time coming to this country. When the plane landed slowly at Copenhagen Airport, there was just a light snowfall. The snow fell on the ground and was trampled by pedestrians into small ice crystals like sand. I stood on the platform of the Copenhagen train station, breathing in the clear air after the snow, and feeling the thin layer of coolness and slight sweetness in the air. This cool taste is like a mint candy. Two plump pigeons swaggered over and stopped at my feet. Their two round heads tilted to the left, staring at me with their big round eyes, and I, a newcomer, also looked at me. Looking at them with the same attitude, looking at this strange country.

Living in this country that is temporarily shrouded in darkness, the curiosity and expectation in my heart can no longer be restrained, just as the lights from far to near are flickering brightly and dimly at this moment. I stepped on the train, and the night scene outside the window rushed by. I wished I could see this scene clearly and carefully. As I looked at it, the sleepiness of the journey came over me. Unknowingly, my head was leaning against the car window. , the person has fallen asleep. I had a sweet dream. In the dream, it was already early the next morning, and in the dream, I had already started my first journey in this country.

Early the next morning, when I got downstairs, the oncoming cold made me quickly pull up the collar of my jacket. My body was shivering from the cold, but my eyes kept dripping. Turning, looking around.

The sky is low-pressure and light gray, the sun is hidden in thick clouds, there is no direct sunlight, the air is cold and the wind is hard.

This is an extremely ordinary Nordic winter morning.

Winter in Northern Europe is usually like this.

Located on Wudan Lake on the urban side of Copenhagen, the lake is covered by a thin layer of ice. On the ice, there is a white waterbird standing on one foot, looking ahead. One, two, three... local young people have already started their morning jog. They bypass me, run across the lake, then into the park beside the lake, and then into the wide and flat area of ??the city. on the green field. Birds circle overhead, squirrels and puppies run happily, and occasionally ducks and white swans can be seen swimming in the water. This dynamic picture of man and nature coexisting in harmony slowly unfolded before my eyes. It was so quiet and peaceful.

After walking through the green space and past the lake, it’s time to take a look at the bustling downtown pedestrian street. It is said that this pedestrian street in Copenhagen, Denmark, is the longest pedestrian street in the world. It starts from King's New Square in the east and ends at Copenhagen Municipal Square in the west. Along the way, there are many ancient medieval buildings, exquisite sculptures, fountains, and merchandise in the windows. There is a dazzling array of things to see, and the rich medieval style and modern commercial atmosphere are perfectly integrated here. While walking on the pedestrian street, I happened to see a royal guard wearing a black bearskin hat passing by. Pedestrians looked sideways, and I quickly took out my phone and took a photo.

On this pedestrian street, there is also a century-old Laglace dessert shop, which is still packed every day. Before dinner time, I ordered cakes and coffee and sat in the store for a while. As soon as I sat down, I saw a smiling blonde woman walking over with a cake in one hand and a coffee pot in the other. The cake has an exquisite appearance, a delicate taste and a rich milky aroma. It melts in your mouth. Just halfway through tasting, the seats in the store were filled with latecomers. People talking about business, meeting friends, and traveling with the whole family all choose to sit here. When people bring the desserts to their mouths, smiles appear on their lips. When they smell them carefully, even the air is filled with smiles. It smells of happiness and sweetness.

After walking and stopping along the way, we arrived at the city hall in a blink of an eye. The city hall has an exquisite architecture, with red bricks and a green roof trimmed with gold. On one side of the city hall stands a bronze statue of the fairy tale king Andersen. This famous writer who has created countless fairy tales that have accompanied the growth of children all over the world is sitting here, with children constantly stopping next to him, and children are constantly climbing on his knees or holding his legs, talking with him. He took a group photo of them intimately, but he always kept that posture motionless, raising his head slightly and looking towards Tivoli Gardens across the road - in the famous European amusement park across the street, children burst into laughter. High for a while.

Oh! As we walked, it was already the local after-hours. Outside Tivoli Park, the teacher was counting the children who had gathered in a group. Someone also walked out of the town hall. He I just finished a day's work and was going to a bar in Newport to have a drink and relax.

Newport, this beautiful scenery that has appeared countless times on Danish postcards or tourism promotional videos, is an artificial waterway where ships returning from sailing dock. On both sides of the river, there are rows of brightly colored Dutch-style houses, dotted with beer houses and restaurants, and an endless stream of pedestrians.

This is Nyhavn, the most charming place in Copenhagen.

Copenhageners who have just finished their day's work will walk through the bustling city center and come here to find a restaurant or bar to sit down. Before they have a chance to taste a glass of local Carlsberg beer, the golden sunset The afterglow has already poured down, and the beautiful glow in the eyes echoes with the refreshing aroma of wine on the tip of the tongue, giving birth to the unique style of this city.

Copenhagen is not like some cities in China. At six or seven o'clock in the evening, the nightlife has just begun, and it is a scene of bustling traffic, red wine and greenery; at six or seven o'clock in the evening, there are already few people here, and it is pitch dark outside. , there are only a few street lights, providing some light for pedestrians.

The sky is getting darker and darker, and in the windows of residential buildings one after another, the warm orange lights light up one after another. In those windows one after another, there are people who have returned home early after a day of study or work. This orange light is so peaceful and warm, so warm that as soon as people pass by it, they seem to see scenes of warm family life in the window.

After passing through the dark and cold night, I returned to my warm home. As soon as I opened the door, the aroma of coffee and bread hit my nose. I held a cup of steaming coffee in my hands and turned on the orange light. , slowly dim.

Leaning against the window, watching the lights outside the window turn on, and taking a sip of the fragrant coffee, a long-lost warmth surged throughout my body in an instant.

Suddenly looking back, the happiness I was pursuing was already there,

in this dimly lit place.