Louisiana and Helsingør

The ferry between Funen and Zealand was part of the Danish rail system and covered by Eurailpass. It was a pleasant crossing in the fine weather. As mentioned, a bridge opened in 1998 has cut the travel time.

It was a large ferry with many amenities.

As with Paris, I passed through Copenhagen twice, the second time on return from Sweden. I will combine the couple of photos I took in Copenhagen before going to Norway with the second visit.

Before that I spent part of day in Louisiana. No, not that southern state of the US, but the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. The first owner of the property named it after his three wives, all named Louise.

Louisiana is on the rail line to Helsingør, so it was a stopover.

Louisiana was founded in 1958 by Knud W. Jensen who wanted to establish a place where Danes could experience modern art. The museum holds works by famous modern artists. I liked the sculpture park. Even if one is not enthused by modern art, it's pleasant to wander in green surroundings.

I'm guessing that this was the original house on the property.

Stabiles and mobiles by Alexander Calder, just outside the cafe. The museum's website shows lovely views, especially in the evening, across the Øresund, the strait separating Denmark from Sweden.

Alberto Giacometti's signature works are thin, elongated figures.

Modern painting is also represented.

A street in Helsingør. The English speaking world knows it better as Elsinore, the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

But the action in the play takes place in Kronborg castle, which is just outside the city, at the tip of the island, and guards the strait.

Possibly a last evening photo before catching the ferry.