HOTELS
NOBIS COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen’s newest luxury design darling
Niels Brocks Gade 1
NIMB HOTEL
Fairytale accommodations right at the Tivoli Gardens
Bernstorffsgade 5
HOTEL ALEXANDRA
For those who enjoy that “homey” kind of hotel
H. C. Andersens Blvd. 8
HOTEL CPH LIVING
Why not stay on a boat with amazing views of the Copenhagen’s cityscape?
Langebrogade 1A
71 NYHAVN
At the good side of the über-touristy Nyhavn, close to the theater and the new bridge
Nyhavn 71
EATING
108 RESTAURANT
Locally sourced food, master of the Copenhagen Kitchen movement
Strandgade 108
+4532963292
AAMANNS
King of the typical Danish open sandwiches, the smørrebrød with a deli and a restaurant near each other
Øster Farimagsgade 10
+4535553344
AMASS
Farm-to-table, they have their own garden where most of the ingredients are sourced from
Refshalevej 153
+4543584330
BAEST
Affordable organic fare in the hip Nørrebro area, mostly made in-house
Guldbergsgade 29
+4535350463
BARR
A casual restaurant where Noma used to be. Great for brunch.
Strandgade 93
+4532963293
BROR
Simple and honest seasonal food with a Bib Gourmand recommendation
Skt. Peders Stræde 24A
+4532175999
COPENHAGEN STREET FOOD
For those who love variety and an easygoing atmosphere with amazing views of the city
Hal 7 & 8 – PapirØen – Trangravsvej 14
+4533930760
FISKEBAR
Seafood and shellfish lovers will find Heaven at this Kødbyen’s institution
Flæsketorvet 100
+4532155656
GEIST
Stylish and delicious with amazing wines and very good vibes and one of my favorites in the city
Kongens Nytorv 8
+4533133713
KØDBYEN
The local “Meatpacking District” with an industrial and hip atmosphere with several options from restaurants to bars, clubs and art galleries.
MANFREDS
Right across from Relae but a bit more laid-back with a veggie focused menu and a superb tartare
Jægersborggade 40
+4536966593
MUSLING BISTRO
Where food is beautiful
Linnésgade 14
+4534105656
NOSE2TAIL
The place to go for great meat (and seafood) at the Meatpacking District of Kødbyen
Kødboderne 7-9
+4533935045
RELAE
My new favorite in town, with a Sustainable Restaurant award and one of the World’s 50 Best
Jægersborggade 41
+4536966609
TORVEHALLERNE
A very varied Food Hall to please everyone (my favorites are Gorm’s Pizza and the übercool lepetit)
Frederiksborggade 21
+457010607
DRINKING
MIKKELLER BAGHAVEN
Denmark’s coolest brewery (you can find Mikkeller beer all around the world and in other CPH locations)
Refshalevej 169B
FALERNUM
Great wines and small plates
Værnedamsvej 16
+4533223089
COFFEE & SWEETS
MIRABELLE BAKERY
One of Copenhagen’s most delicious brunches and breakfasts (but not only – open all day long)
Guldbergsgade 29
+4535354724
VAERNEDAMSVEJ
If I had to choose one street in CPH to set up shop, this would be it. Cafés, bars and indie stores galore
8TALLET
For contemporary architecture fans who go all the way to visit this astonishing building by Bjarke Ingels
Richard Mortensens Vej 81A
+4532628628
SHOPPING
ILLUMS BOLLIGHUS
For Danish Design lovers, a shopping paradise
Amagertorv 10
+4533141941
VANISHING POINT
Handmade Danish Design for crafts lovers
Jægersborggade 45
+4525134755
CMYK KLD
Nice space to browse the various illustrations and come out with a nice gift
Jægersborggade 51
+4550332585
POLITIKENS BOGHAL
A wonderful bookshop to browse books and have a coffee
Rådhuspladsen 37
+4530672806
ARTS & CULTURE
ARKEN
New Contemporary Art Museum, a bit far out on the sticks but worth a visit nevertheless
Skovvej 100 in Ishøj
+4543540222
LOUISIANIA
Incredible art center on the way to Helsingør, worth every minute of the train journey along the coast
Gl Strandvej 13 in Humlebæk
+4549190719
GRUNDTVIGS KIRKE
Imposing brick structure translating the Danish Lutheran spirit
På Bjerget 14B
FORGOTTEN GIANTS
Six wooden giants by local artist Thomas Dambo were hidden in the outskirts of the city for a great hunt in the woods. Nice day out with the kids (one of them is not far from Arken).
INSIDER INFO
HOW TO BE DANISH
An enlightening book delving into the Danish Way of Life that will make your visit to the country even more interesting.
BJARKE INGELS
Denmark’s “enfant terrible” of the contemporary architecture is changing the perceptions of how the country is perceived and how Danes live. Watch him on Netflix series Abstract.
BORGEN
This is my favorite Danish TV series and a window on how the country works. Quite addictive.
RITA
Newer than Borgen, this series showcases a public school teacher with a kind of “renegade” mind. Another great window into how the Danish live their daily lives (though not all are quite like Rita).
Have a look at Copenhagen in 20 Pics as well 😉