Miscellaneous

Is Christiania still closed?

Is Christiania still closed?

Still at core an anarchist community, Christiania remains a place where drugs are freely sold and consumed without overt interference from the police — a weed-smoking Disneyland.

Does Christiania still exist in Copenhagen?

Freetown Christiania, also known as Christiania (Danish: Fristaden Christiania or Staden), is an intentional community and commune in the Danish capital city of Copenhagen. It began in 1971 as a squatted military base….Freetown Christiania.

Freetown Christiania Fristaden Christiania (Danish)
Demonym(s) Christianite(s) Christianian(s)

Can anyone go to Christiania?

Tours aren’t permitted inside Christiania but they’ll take you around the perimeters and tell you the facts then leave you at the gate so you can go inside. I decided against this option only because the tour didn’t finish ’til 4.30pm by which time it would be dark.

Is Christiania safe to visit?

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.

Can I take photos in Christiania?

There are rules in Christiania Another rule in Christiania is to not run. Running means there’s something to run from or away from, and the culture of fear is something they like to avoid. There’s no cars allowed either, everyone gets around on bikes. You also can’t take pictures, but more on that later.

Are there laws in Christiania?

Copied to clipboard! In the middle of Denmark’s Copenhagen is a community that operates independently. They have their own laws, their own flag and their own way of life. Freetown Christiania, or just Christiania, is a unique place that is much more than just a neighbourhood in Copenhagen.

Can I move to Christiania?

You can only become a resident of Christiania when a house becomes available. You then have to present your case to a committee, and they will choose from the applicants. Not sure, but I do not think that you have to be Danish (although you would have to have the right to live in Europe). over a year ago.