Sunday 2 september 2007

9 AM -12 AM: The DANEX naval forces march from Nordre Toldbod to Christiansborg Palace Chapel accompagniet by the naval drums and fifes corps

9.30 AM and 12.30 PM: "Old Heroes and New Heroes in Denmark". Guided tour in English by Gyda Kongsted

10 AM: "Bombs over Copenhagen". Guided tour in English by Christian Holm Donatzky, Historiy Tours

10 AM - 6 PM: Special opening af the Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace. See the Great Hall and Queen Margrethe II's Tapestries made by Danish artist Bjørn Nørgaard. Way in: Christiansborg Palace, the Royal Reception Rooms through the inside courtyard. Entrance-fee: DKK 30 for adults, DKK 25 for students and seniors, admission free for children

10 AM - 6 PM: Experience the true soldiers' life from the days of 1807 when historical soldiers dressed in historical uniforms build a camp in Søndermarken in Frederiksberg. The camp is open to the public every day from 30 August to 2 September 2007. Admission free

10 AM - 6 PM: Visit the historical soldiers' camp in the King's Gardens next to Rosenborg Castle. The historical camp is open to the public every day from 31 August to 2 September 2007. Admission free

11 AM: Re-enactment of a battle by historical soldiers on the drill ground by Rosenborg Castle. Admission free

1 PM - 5 PM: "Open Ship" - board the ships of the Admiral Danish Fleet at Amaliekaj. Admission free

1.30 PM: "Sailor in the water". See a rescue operation performed by the fire brigade at Amaliekaj. Admission free

4 PM: "The Destruction of Danish neutrality, 1807: Denmark between Britain, France and Russia", lecture by Thomas Munch-Petersen at the University of Copenhagen. Admission free

8 PM - 2 AM: "Copenhagen Cathedral on fire". Video installation by artists Pio Diaz and Thyra Hilden. Admission free

10 PM: Tattoo performed by the flagship Thetis and illumination on the naval ships at Amaliekaj. Admission free

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