After we left Rosenborg Castle, a local Copenhagen gentleman walking his two adorable puppies, saw us admiring a Reformation Church. He highly recommended a peek inside and so began a series of excellent opportunities for us.
The Royal initials are of a Denmark Queen, Charlotte Amelie (1650-1714) who refused to change her religion when she married the King. She was a Reformer and continued to worship here in this church across the street from her castle. The closed in room on the right was her pew to observe.
We were fortunate to arrive as the organist was practicing his music.
A very spiritual moment as we had the whole place to ourselves.
The church volunteer insisted that we have lunch in a traditional Danish restaurant which was our plan, but this was THE restaurant to eat at. Because he walked us over, and spoke to the proprietor of the Restaurant Schonnemann, we were offered a table for two in an otherwise full restaurant.
Random acts of kindness.
Restaurant Schonnemann is on Rick Steves top places to eat in Copenhagen, which we found out later.
Lunch was a big splurge but it was very Danish and yummy.
I wanted to try the marinated herring open-face sandwich. With a curry salad, boiled egg and HUGE capers from Greece. Not for the faint of heart, but if you like sushi or lox you might enjoy this.
I loved it.
Deb had a beef brisket with shredded horseradish and pickled veggies. There is always one piece of thin, rye bread under all the goods. Using a fork and knife.....it's a delicious thing.
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