Press Information
April 2007 

Royal Shopping

Along the visits of the historical Royal sites of Copenhagen, it's also possible to include the shops and boutiques that proudly call themselves "purveyors to her Majesty the Queen of Denmark". The spectrum of purveyors runs from modern Danish design over pipe makers to sweets. Members of this select group are allowed to use the Royal coat of arms or the Royal crown in conjunction with their company's name.

Every visitor to Copenhagen is immediately made aware of the city's royal connections. From the open squares of the four Amalienborg palaces (Royal residence since 1751), to Renaissance Rosenborg Castle (housing the Crown Jewels), Denmark's monarchy has made its mark on the very fabric of the city.

Denmark's Royal Family is world renowned for its popularity among the Danish population. A modern monarchy, in tune with the times, it's not unusual to see a member of the Royal family out and about in the city of Copenhagen, relaxed and enjoying the city's atmosphere, shops and stores. The Queen herself is no stranger to the main shopping street, Strøget, and its intimate side streets and their networks of specialist shops.

To visit the historical Royal sites of Copenhagen, a visitor has to cross from one side of town to the other. Along the way, it's also possible to take in another facet of Copenhagen's Royal heritage - the charming and exciting shops and boutiques on the famous pedestrian street, Strøget, which proudly call themselves "purveyors to her Majesty the Queen of Denmark". These businesses deliver directly to the court and are allowed to use the Royal coat of arms or the Royal crown in conjunction with their company's name.

Members of this select group are primarily grouped right in the centre of the city, within easy walking distance of each other, and give a wide and exclusive insight into the quality end of the Copenhagen shopping experience - Royal Shopping...

The spectrum of shops runs from the cutting edge of modern Danish design, in the shape of a Bang & Olufsen hi-fi on Kongens Nytorv, to the exquisite crystal in C.E. Fritzsche's charming shop in nearby Strædet.

At Amager Torv, no less than five 'Royal' stores are interconnected for comfortable and pleasant shopping. Georg Jensen, hailed as one of the greatest silversmiths of all time, offers a unique collection of jewellery and silver hollowware. Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, located in the adjoining 16th Century renaissance building, has a huge selection of porcelain, from the traditional to the modern and of course the world famous 'Flora Danica' collection. Royal Copenhagen Crystal's glittering collection of glasses, bowls and unique pieces of glassware, is designed to tempt anyone who appreciates the beauty of an inviting table. Royal Copenhagen Antiques, is a collector's heaven, with older silver, porcelain and crystal, while Illums Bolighus concentrates on more recent design, with its eye catching assortment of elegant items spanning glassware, lamps, carpets, furniture and fashion.

Royal Copenhagen Welcome Center has moved to a new location where you can see a wide variety of historical porcelain from the beginning of Royal Copenhagen in 1775, as well as a collection of the renowned Christmas Plates from 1908-2004. Guests can see an information film in many languages as well as practical work areas where the porcelain services such as Flora Danica and Flue Fluted are hand painted in the original manner and finally there is a large souvenir shop and factory outlet.

For a selection of classic new furniture in timeless designs, supplemented by a small selection of antique pieces, Lysberg, Hansen & Terp's two-storey showroom on Bredgade is the place for the shopper with an eye for long lasting quality pieces.
If it's looking good that's high on your list of priorities, a visit to Birger Christensen's fur shop on Strøget is an eye opener, with classic designs rubbing shoulders with the latest in Greenland seal skin creations - in deep reds and greens!  Get measured up in Celli Freifeldt Tailors (or more economically, choose a new silk tie), book a visit to royal hairdresser, Jean Leonard on Købmagergade and your new look is complete - almost.

For the finishing touch, a visit to the jewellers is an expensive but necessary indulgence for the royal shopper. Peter Hertz in Købmagergade offer the finest in gems and regalia, which are in fact, fit for a queen...

Alluring for those with a refined sense of smell is the scent, which permeates Landemærket outside the premises of florist Bering  Flowers - the company behind the fantastic floral decorations at royal weddings and special occasions, in addition to providing the in-house floral displays at the Royal Theatre.

Good taste is literally the order of the day at royal bakers, Trianon, just off Strøget, whose exclusive pastries have graced many an exclusive afternoon coffee table, and at Kjær & Sommerfeldt, whose selection of fine wines have wet many a royal appetite over the years. Wines from Câteau de Caix in France, owned by Prince Henrik, the prince consort, can be purchased here. Finally not forgetting, Sømods Bolcher, an old fashioned sweet shop hidden away round the corner in Nørregade, where traditional treats are prepared in the time honoured way as you watch.

Worth a visit in Kronprinsensgade, is A.C. Perch's Teashop, one of Europe's oldest tea businesses, which with its original interior is one of Copenhagen's most beautiful shops. Reinh van Hauen, just off Strøget near the Town Hall Square, is a baker allowed to display the royal crown, and is renowned for its specialist breads and pastries.

Last but not least, in every restaurant, cafe, bar, bodega, kiosk and supermarket, there's a chance to purchase the product of one of Denmark’s most well known purveyor's to the royal court - Carlsberg Pilsner, whose Danish nickname, 'hof', means 'Court', as in royal...