Copenhagen

a little bit about…

For decades, Copenhagen has been lauded for its design, its food, dedication to sustainability. But this year, architecture is the focus after UNESCO named the city the World Capital of Architecture.

First, to make the most of your trip, make use of the Danish Architecture Center app with in-depth details about hundreds of notable sites.

Second, use a bike to crisscross this dynamic, ever'-evolving Scandinavian capital. One thing that will never change is the Danes’ devotion to cycling, a true joy in a place as bike'-friendly (and flat) as Copenhagen on blissfully long summer days.

EAT

“restaurants”

NR. 30

‘is a convivial restaurant in a former butcher shop with an excellent wine list and seasonal dishes to share.’

APOLLO BAR

‘chef Frederik Bille Brahe has transformed the bar into his version of a fine dining restaurant’

APOTHEK 57

‘my favourite seasonal breakfast and lunch place’

BIRD

is a laid-back cocktail bar known for its vinyl collection, invites musicians and DJs to steer weekend playlists'.’

ANDERSEN & MAILLARD

‘in the Nordhavn district is a great spot for espresso’

ITALO CAFFE’

‘is a new Italian cafe serving panini on Copenhagen’s “Little Paris” street.’

SELMA

is known for its exquisite seasonal smorrebrod, the traditional Danish open-faced sandwich.’

POMPETTE

‘a wine bar in Norrebro, is a local favourite for its well'-priced natural wines and laid-back vibe.’

AUTOPOUL

‘is a new bar in a former car-repair shop serving Danish ciders and local craft beer.’

LA BANCHINA

‘is an idyllic waterside wine bar with a swimming area and sauna.’

REFFEN

‘is a street-food market with stalls in old shipping containers and tons of seating beside the harbour.’

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“cafè’s”

JUNO THE BAKERY

‘in residential Ostebro, lures customers from across the city for its buttery cardamon buns.’

LILLE BAKERY

‘on Refshaleon is the place to stop for something sweet, like a jam-filled Berliner doughnut’

HART BAGERI

‘a new location on Refshaleon has sticky buns made from leftover scraps of croissant dough.’

PROLOG

‘a local coffee roastery, opened a new coffee bar in Osterbro.’

STAY

VILLA COPENHAGEN

is a new property with a lively courtyard bar, on-site bakery, rooftop pool and 390 luxurious guest rooms beside the historic Tivoli Gardens amusement park, around $318).

KANALHUSET

‘beside a canal in Christianshavn, Kanalhuset opened in 2020 in an 18-th century building offering 12 cozy guest rooms, 14 spacious apartments and a community dining room with a beautiful midcentury decor.’

SEE

“museum”

DANISH ARCHITECTURE CENTER

‘with a new permanent exhibition, offers engaging introduction to the country’s influential architectural designs.’

COPENHAGEN CONTEMPORARY

‘is an international art center with large'-scale installations and exhibitions on Refshaleon.’

CISTERNERNE

‘is a subterranean exhibition space with a kaleidoscopic art installation in a former water reservoir’

DESIGNMUSEUM DANMARK

‘re-opened last year after an extensive renovation, presents wide-ranging exhibitions about Danish design.’

“& other”

SANKAJ HARBOR BATH

‘is a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing with a wide wooden boardwalk.’

GOBOAT AND FRIENDSHIPS

‘offers boat rentals for cruising around the harbours

SHOP

THIEMERS MAGASIN

‘is a bookshop with an English-language section well-stocked with Danish authors’

CAN FAMILY

‘sells rare vinyl records and original artworks’

SHRIG SHOP

‘stocks prints and posters with whimsical illustrations from the artist David Shrigley’

TOOTSIE

‘is a shop with mint-condition designer vintage’

IBLAMELULU

‘carries recent-season, second-hand clothing, including dresses from the rising-star designer Cecilie Bahnsen.’

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READ

The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler

The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup

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