Copenhagen lives up to its reputation as a haven for foodies and aesthetes, and yet it is also so much more – colourful, diverse and constantly evolving, it's the perfect base from which to begin immersing yourself in Scandi cool
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Where To Stay In Copenhagen
Manon Les Suites
A combination of a tropical holiday and a trip to your Danish friend’s home, Manon Les Suites is a five-star hotel with...
Andersen Hotel
No matter what time you check in to this free-spirited boutique property, you get to stay a full 24 hours. Its vibrant...
Kokkedal Castle Copenhagen
A stay at this Renaissance castle is well worth the 30-minute drive from the city centre. With its proximity to a golf...
Nimb Hotel
It’s class all the way when you check into the Nimb, which is perched on the western perimeter of Tivoli Gardens and...
Nobis Hotel Copenhagen
Relatively new to the scene, the Nobis Hotel is a stone’s throw from several cultural and city landmarks, as well as...
Where To Eat In Copenhagen
Grød
Porridge may not sound like a dish worth travelling for, but this hip take on the breakfast staple changes that. Pair your...
Mad & Kaffe
This picturesque café is perfect for those who can never decide what to order. It’s all about variety here. Diners choose...
Hija de Sanchez
Audiences fell in love with Rosio Sanchez when she appeared in the Tacos episode of the runaway Netflix hit, Ugly...
Aamanns
It’s unbelievable that something as simple as an open-faced sandwich could be a cultural staple, but the Danish do...
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We aren’t mentioning Noma because you don’t need a city guide to tell you to go. Instead, try this foodie hotspot with the...
Where To Drink In Copenhagen
Cupenhague
It’s not as famous as the default Coffee Collective that’s everywhere in Copenhagen, but the coffee here is strong with...
Mikkeller & Friends
Not just for Mikkeller-brewed beer, this bar (if you can call it that – it looks more like a sweet Scandi-chic café with...
The Bird and The Churchkey
This bar for “beer enthusiasts and eccentric gin nerds” may seem niche – but consider the fact that they offer some 57...
The Jane
If you’ve always wanted to hang out in a cosy, Mad Men-style lounge, this is the spot for you. Inspired by the television...
Ruby
Housed in a historically significant building that’s seen many incarnations, from printing press to cultural ministry,...
What To Do In Copenhagen
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
The most visited museum in Denmark may sound American, but actually derives its name from the first owner of the property...
Tivoli Gardens
The second-oldest amusement park in the world is still operational, raking in visitors who enjoy the nostalgia as much as...
Freetown Christiania
Fancy an adventure? While the rest of Copenhagen seems both perfectly organised and orderly, this controversial “free”...
Round Tower
The oldest functioning observatory in Europe may only be 36 metres high, but the climb to the top around its 209-metre...
Visit Carlsberg
The very first Carlsberg brewery is now a full-blown attraction, complete with life-sized stone elephant gatekeepers and...
Where To Shop In Copenhagen
Flying Tiger
This reasonably priced Danish chain store may be mass-market, but it’s the perfect place to pick up random souvenirs and...
The Apartment
Is it a furniture shop? A hotel? Both – it’s a shoppable guest room, or a boutique where you can also rest your weary...
Illum
Visit this high-end department store for all your luxury shopping needs, whether it’s designer handbags or – better yet –...
Plant København
Most likely you won’t be purchasing from this concept shop, which pretty much only sells impeccably styled plants. But...
Kyoto
Located on trendy Istedgade in Vesterbro, Kyoto sells Scandinavian designer brands for all genders, including the likes of...