| Brewery tours are always popular among | | | | collected by Carl Jacobsen, the son of the brewery's |
| holidaymakers heading to beer-producing cities - and | | | | founder. |
| the Carlsberg Brewery in Copenhagen is no | | | | Among these is a smaller version of the Little |
| exception. The brewery was established in the Danish | | | | Mermaid statue that can be seen elsewhere in |
| capital in 1847 by J C Jacobsen. | | | | Copenhagen. Carl Jacobsen had the original made |
| While much of the company's beer production takes | | | | after becoming infatuated with a dancer who starred |
| place elsewhere in Denmark, some products are still | | | | in the ballet production of The Little Mermaid and |
| made on the original brewery site. If you're heading | | | | donated it to the city in 1913. |
| to Copenhagen as part of a mini cruise around | | | | Other highlights include the stables, where Carlsberg |
| Europe, you should make sure you take the time to | | | | keeps its Jutland dray horses. It was this type of |
| tour the Carlsberg Brewery. | | | | horse that was originally used by the brewery to |
| Not only does it offer interesting glimpses into the | | | | deliver its products back when it first started |
| past with its displays of old brewing equipment and | | | | operating. |
| explanations of the beer-making process, but it also | | | | The tour ends in the Jacobsen Brewhouse's bar, |
| contains various other fascinating exhibits and | | | | where visitors can taste their favourite Carlsberg |
| artefacts. | | | | beer - an experience that is sure to be all the more |
| For example, you'll be able to see the biggest | | | | delightful after finding out all about how it is made |
| collection of beer bottles in the world right here at | | | | and its origins - and buy souvenirs to keep or give to |
| the brewery, including some particularly rare bottles | | | | friends. |
| produced by Carlsberg and other beer companies. | | | | From here, you can explore the rest of what |
| The Guinness Book of World Records recorded | | | | Copenhagen has to offer - and sample some more |
| 16,384 bottles in total in 2007 - and this figure is | | | | Carlsberg products while exploring the city's many |
| currently approaching the 20,000 mark. Elsewhere, | | | | pubs, bars and restaurants! |
| the sculpture garden contains an array of artworks | | | | |
