The citizens of Christiana don't
follow the laws of society that
everyone else in Denmark does.
They make their own rules.
No paying rent, taxes and they run
their own schools/businesses. They
have made their own 'Freetown.'
The town itself is self-governing
and doesn't have many laws. It has
a few rules, which are known as
'Christiana's Common Law'. These
means, 'no fighting, no weapons, no
stolen goods and no hard drugs'.
In Christiana, there is no passport
control and you don't need a visa
to get in to the town. The only
thing you need is proof that you are
legally allowed to be in Europe.
'Pusher Street' is where marijuana
is sold openly on the street,
Cannabis shops are open 24 hours
a day and sell 30–40 types of
hashish!
There are many music venues
and museums for people to visit.
Such as 'Gay House' a popular
destination that has lots of events
for the LGBT community. As well as
the Loppen, an alternative concert
venue that plays everything from
rock, punk to reggae and hip hop.
However, the Grey Hall is the
largest gig hall in Christiania. Since
its birth international stars have
graced this venue. From Bob Dylan,
Faithless, Metallica & Rage Against
The Machine. This is a town like no
other!
GUESTLIST
2017 / ISSUE 102
19
TRAVEL
Freetown Christiana, is the self-proclaimed
'magical hippie paradise' in Denmark where a
majority of things are legal.
DENMARK'S HIPPIE
PARADISE - FREETOWN
CHRISTIANIA
