Hello,
I visited Christiania yesterday, Sunday 25th Sep 2011 with a fairly big SLR camera around my neck.

I took many pictures all around, people just were amused, nobody annoyed or anything like that.

I then entered the “green light district” with my camera still around my neck, of course I did not take any picture and I had the lid on but I went near one stall where all sort of “stuff” was displayed for sale and only was asked if I wanted to buy anything, just replied I was only curious and unfortunately I could not really get anything since I was flying back that very same eve and the guy just nodded with a smile.
It was around 14pm, nice and sunny, I even observed how one young guy was buying a piece of hachis, I do not think they care that much as long as you are chilled enough and they do not feel/see you as a threaten.
I am a 37 yr old petite female and I was normally dressed with jeans top and boots.
I definitely think Christiania is different and colourful and it worths a visit! (I would not live there though 😉
M

I think many who’ve disrupted the ideology there likely moved in afterward and granted, he set very high goals which take lots of effort to achieve and maintain. Though if the rule is no photos, as a tourist you have to respect that I believe. Getting hassle from locals for taking photos when it’s expressly stated doing so is prohibited is expected.

Still, like you say, an interesting place to visit; no matter what your economic status is.

Interesting post! Mange tak!!!

I just got back from Christiania. The ambiance is peculiar, colourfull and lively. But I do really agree with those who think that the area is absolutely far away from its original ideology. Some corners are simply ruled by brats just pretending and playing games, as if they were members of a street gang. Furthermore, I saw a disgusting scene, where several guys approached with intimidation to two tourists who wanted to take a picture of themselves. Really, I’ve seen cooler people in Bronx (even in Il Vaticano guards are nicer when they ask you to not take photos!!! ;-D).

But, of course, there are also some kind people and wonderful areas, and the experience worths it, especially if you are a little-bourgeois who likes visiting places as if you were doing an anthropological experiment.

Best,
Carlsberg.

Did I give the impression that it was horrible; it certainly isn’t although I wouldn’t call it heaven either.