Copenhell Festival in Copenhagen

Copenhell Festival in Copenhagen

Copenhell is a heavy metal festival held annually at Refshaleøen in Copenhagen, Denmark, since 2010. It was one of the first open-air heavy metal festivals in Denmark.

The festival started in 2010 with two stages, the main stage Helviti and secondary stage Hades. The Upcoming Stage was introduced in 2011 for unsigned bands and was renamed Pandæmonium in 2012.

The previous Copenhell festivals featured System of a Down, Slayer, Prophets of Rage, Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie, In Flames, Europe, Airbourne, Opeth, Saxon, Ministry, Overkill, Carcass, Alter Bridge, Dillinger Escape Plan, Baroness, Invocator, Huldre, Powerwolf and others.

Copenhagen

Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. Copenhagen is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand; another portion of the city is located on Amager, and it is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the strait of Øresund.

Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences, and armed forces. During the Renaissance, the city served as the de facto capital being the seat of government of the Kalmar Union, governing the entire present-day Nordic region in a union with Sweden and Norway ruled by the Danish monarch serving as the head of state.

Copenhagen

Copenhagen

Since the turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions and infrastructure. The city is the cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmark; it is one of the major financial centres of Northern Europe with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

With a number of bridges connecting the various districts, the cityscape is characterised by parks, promenades, and waterfronts. Copenhagen's landmarks such as Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid statue, the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces, Rosenborg Castle Gardens, Frederik's Church, and many museums, restaurants and nightclubs are significant tourist attractions.

Also, check our list of the best hotels in Copenhagen and book your stay during the event.

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