Manley (DD 940) - Naval Cruise Book

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.QUPLHENCY The unit of Danish currency is the kroner, and the approximate rate of exchange is Kr. 6.89 to one U.S. dollar. The Danish government imposes no restrictions on the landing of U.S. dollars. TRANSPORTATION All forms of transportation are good with taxis and street cars probably the most commonly used by visiting personnel. Driving instructions are the same as in the United States. Extreme caution is recommended due to the numerous bicycles. ?5iST5!Pf3NlF5.a.3?QD.Jl2.TD. There are many excellent restaurants in the city a few of which are: Restaurant de Paris, Badstuestraede 10 - Dinner, piano music Cog d'Or, l3 Vester Blvd. Oskar Davidsen's - Orchestra Wivex - Dancing Bellevue Strand Hotel, Bellevue Beach - Orchestra Grilled Salmon is a specialty Danish aquavit Csnapsl is strong and should be treated with respect. Although Danish whiskey is inferior and expensive, the beer is excellent. Qi1.UBl3li.....E5 The Lutheran Church is the established church of Denmark and all services are in Danish. There is also a Roman Catholic, Reformist, Jewish, Methodist, Baptist, and Swedish Lutheran church. The Anglican Church is the only church which conducts all its services in English. It is officially the chapel for the British Embassy. Americans are invited to participate in its service.

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The population of Denmark is approximately fou million of whom about one million reside in the capital, Copenhagen, and its suburbs. Other principal cities are Aarhus, Odense, and Aalborg. Principal industries other than farming are fishing, shipping, shipbuilding and light industry. Denmark was occupied by foreign troops for the first time in its history when the Germans moved in during World War II. At the end of the German occupat Forces were very seriously depleted. The recognize the serious threat of Communism the other democratic nations in the North Organization, under which, with U.S. MDAP rebuilding their forces into an effective ion Denmark's Ahmed Danes, however, and have joined Atlantic Treaty aid, they are defense. Copenhagen is one of the gayestaand most sparkling cities in Eurepe. Danes have always been a laughter-loving, pleasure-loving people. Their capital city has an amazing number of good hotels and superb restaurants, cafes, and more amusement and recreation places than other cities much larger. Wherever you walk you will see splendid ancient buildings and new public ones as substantial and as handsome as the old. The site of the modern port has been long used as a natural harbor and around it the town grew. The nucleus of the city lies on low ground between the sea and a series of fresh-water lakes in Sjaelland, and on the northern tip of the island of Amager. The line of fresh water lakes have become converted by buildings and roads into a series of rectangular waterbodies known as Sankt Jorgens So, Peblings So, and Settedams So. The old city was formerly surrounded by ramparts, most of which have since been converted into boulevards and gardens that extend from the citadel in the north to the Tivoli gardens in the south. Beyond the boulevards extend large suburbs. The inner city, lying within the boulevards, centers on the large irregular square known as Kongens Nytory CKings Newmarket Squarel which lies at the head of Nyhavn Kanal fNewhaven Canall and from which a main street, Gothergade leads across the boulevards and outer lakes to the outer part of the city. Konens Nytorv fKing Newmarket Square, marks the center of the old part of the city. The citadel marks the northern limits of the old part of the city and Raadhuspladsen CTown Hall Squarel marks the southern limits. Between Raashuspladsen and Kongens Nytorv are many winding and irregular streets. North of Kongens Nytrov to the citadel the streets are straight, wide and fonm convene . tional rectangular city blocks.

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iI5LET2CiE5ClLI?lEE The Danish people are internationally known for their great hospitality. It is to be noted that a majority of the recreational facilities listed below are private clubs which have graciously offered their facilities either gratis or for a small token fee. All personnel are enjoined to be on their most meticulous behavior when visiting the clubs athletic institutions, and other facilities. Facilities listed below will be available to all ranks, officers and enlisted personnel. QQLE Copenhagen Golf Club: Eremitagen pr. Springforbi Ctake train from Osterport station to Springforbil. Two 18- hole courses, Green fee kr. 5,00 per day per person, A few sets of golf clubs are available. Call Mrs. Erna Dresen in advance, telephone Bellevue f0megnenJ 283 or Nora l48A. 125915 Hellerup Idraets Klub, CH.I.K.D, Hartmannsvej 37, Hellerup Ctake S-train from Osterport station to Charlottenlundg club is located 10 minutes walk from Charlottenlund Station. 20 courts available. All hands are welcome to play free, preferably in the morning and not later than 1600. Call Hellerup lL28 to make necessary arrangements. Chairman of the club is Consul General Eugen Olsen. SWIMI ING 0bro hallen, Cldraetsparkens Svommehal Q Badeanstoltl, ,V Staunings Elads Qstreetcar l, L, or lhl. This indoor swimming pool is open as follows: A Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 0700 to 1700 Tuesday and Thursday 0700 to 1915 The above are not actual closing time, the ticket office closes at those time, but the swim ing pool is open one hour longer. Price por ticket kr. l,l0. RIDING Axel Mattson's Riding School, Bellevuevej 10-12 CS-Train. from Osterport to Klampenborg, or streetcar No. lhl. Free - kr, 7,50 per hour per person Cincluding instructorf. Call Mrs. Lilly Mattson at Crdrup 822 or 35002. Appointments preferably in the morning.