Carlsberg

Synopsis

The first thing that you notice in Carlsberg is four large elephants on a gate, which is like a tower capped by a dome. The next is of course the beer at the old Jacobsen Brewery. There is more to it than being just a brewery. Fo … Read more

The first thing that you notice in Carlsberg is four large elephants on a gate, which is like a tower capped by a dome. The next is of course the beer at the old Jacobsen Brewery. There is more to it than being just a brewery. Founded in 1847, it makes you feel like you are stepping into a different era. Horse carriage rides, elephant gates, light houses and villas take you into an old world charm. The brewery tells you the story of Jacobsen and his son Carl’s legacy and their small gift to the city―the statue of the Little Mermaid. Before you taste the beer, soak a bit into the atmosphere as well. There is also a museum here which houses the largest collection of beer bottles. Read less