Why is Christiania closed?

Residents in Christiania decided in January to close off the entrance to the neighbourhood with a fence due to concerns the cannabis trade, which is usually conducted in the areas affected by the ban, would spread to nearby areas.

What happened Denmark Christiania?

Today, Christiania is home to some elegant restaurants and a popular stop on Copenhagen's tourist trail, billed to visitors via bus advertisements as a must-see attraction alongside the Little Mermaid statue.

Is it safe to go to Christiania?

Having said that, Christiania is usually a safe and open place for everybody, as long as local rules and people are respected and tolerated. Keep in mind that no matter how relaxed Christiania might seem, possession and sale of cannabis are still illegal in Denmark.

What can you not do in Christiania?

Is Christiania Lawless?

Christiania is a self-governing society

Since then it's evolved into an autonomous, adaptable community with almost 1000 members, who have all agree to live by a certain set of principles which include fairness, equality, no taxes and having their own laws completely independent of the Danish government.

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Is it safe to go to Christiania at night?

I asked at the hotel I was staying if they would advice me to go at night or during the day. Although generally speaking the area is really safe and family friendly, the atmosphere is just somewhat friendlier during the day.

Is Christiania worth visiting?

Christiania is still worth a visit. You can walk trough it in 10 minutes, the atmosphere is definitely different than the rest of Copenhagen. The "green district" is what the name suggest. They say it's forbidden to take pictures, for a reason.

Can you live in Christiania?

Today, almost a thousand people live in Christiania, which at the same time welcomes millions of guests from all over the world, making it one of Denmark's top cultural attractions.

Is it safe to visit Freetown Christiania?

The area can be considered quite rough and dodgy. According to Copenhagen police the area around Pusher Street is controlled by organised criminal groups. The residents themselves have adopted to a set of rules for security reasons, which they strongly advice visitors to abide by.

Is Christiania safe for kids?

It is a laidback place for artists, old squatters and families promoting an alternative and green way of life. You will find beautiful nature along the canals and the old fortification ring, colorful street art, horses, good food, playgrounds and much more to entertain your kids.

Is Christiania part of EU?

Sharing is caring! Christiania is an 84 acre self-governing zone within Copenhagen which refuses to concede it is part of the E.U., or for that matter, Denmark. Technically, the commune is only about 10 minutes away from central Copenhagen. Christiania recognises no law other than its own.

Does Christiania pay taxes?

According to Dorthe Sallerup of the Ministry of Defence, although the people of Christiania do not pay rent per say, they pay for both real property taxes and personal taxes.

When was Christiania founded?

Christiania is the 84-acre anarchic enclave founded in 1971 when a brigade of young squatters and artists took over an abandoned military base on the edge of town and proclaimed it a “free zone” beyond the reach of Danish law.