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Sandra and Marc Weinert opened the first Hotel Guldsmeden in Guldsmedegade in Aarhus in 1999 – hence the name. ‘‘Guldsmeden’’ can mean 2 things in Danish, a goldsmith and a dragonfly, and that is how our little winged icon was born.

Sandras and Marcs family has grown, both in terms of kids and number of hotels - they are today the proud parents of 3 children - each of whom of course has a hotel named after them: Axel, Babette and Manon. Today, in addition to the now 27-

-Junglefishroom hotel in Aarhus, the Guldsmeden Hotels group encompasses 5 hotels and a capacity of more than 500 rooms in Copenhagen, a 50-room hotel attractively located near Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen in Oslo, a 65-room hotel overlooking the Esja mountain in Reykjavik, and we will be opening in Potsdamer Strasse in Berlin in the summer of 2017. A gorgeous rental villa in Menton in the south of France as well as a luxury resort in Ubud, Bali, is also a part of the expansion that the Guldsmeden Hotels group has seen over the past decade. From the very first, luxurious simplicity, happy hostmanship, an unpre-

tentious atmosphere and uncompromising sustainability have been our guiding stars. Sandra & Marc are still the heart of the Guldsmeden Hotels, and their vision and personality define the atmosphere of our houses. Generosity of spirit, an eye for comfort and beauty, a strong sense of personal responsibility and enjoyment of the good and meaningful things in life, is what makes the Guldsmeden Hotels so special to so many people – guests, friends, family and colleagues alike.

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For a small monthly fee, you get to choose whichever of our hotels you wish to be at on any given day, and your fee goes right back to you, in the shape of any of the Guldsmeden services you wish to avail yourself of: overnight stays, food & drink, our loveFor instance, the Gulds- ly own-brand products, meden Hotels Office gift cards - you name it, Club: for anyone who´s it´s yours! looking for a place to call work during week- Guldsmeden Office days between 9 and 17, Club members are also we´re here and ready to welcome at Junglefish, shower you with tender, our indoor pool area loving care (or leave you at Manon les Suites, in peace, depending on where it´s summer all the year round! what you need). We can´t get enough of you guys – and thankfully, a lot of you seem to feel the same way about us! So we´ve developed a few additional ideas for being together as much as possible, on top of our Friends of the Family bonus community:

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AX EL Guldsmeden opened its 129 rooms in 2007, in a beautiful turn-of-thecentury building, and is still our biggest hotel in terms of number of rooms – only to become bigger still, as we have taken over a hotel in the neigbhouring street and will expand with approximately 80 rooms, bringing Axel´s total up to more than 200. Axel quickly became a pet favourite of the sustainabilty-oriented media and eco-conscious travellers who still want a certain level

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of comfort and quality, and was the first of the Guldsmeden Hotels to achieve the golden Ø and Green Globe certification. For a number of years, Axel was the place where we developed and tried out new ideas – and if they worked here, we would incorporate them in the rest of the Guldsmeden Hotels. If they didn´t work – well, we´ve probably had fun trying them out! Axels rooms include 2 amazing penthouse suites with their own private rooftop terrace and hot-tub. And if you have time, don´t miss a trip to the Axel Spa while you´re here – it´s such a beautiful and relaxing space. Or just come down to the lounge and courtyard, we love it when our guests hang out with us!

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be useful when you´re don´t overuse them, as back home again. over-dosage and overuse is one of the major Cardboard and pollut¬ants in the world glass items should today. We have a strong be left on the desk focus on not over-using or floor in the room, our cleaning products where our housekeep- as well, even though ing will sort it further. they live up to the same It´s easier for us to sort strict standards as the it correctly, when it is rest of our products. not placed in the trash Some like it hot! bin. Batteries can also And some like be left on the desk in it cooler – but yourroom or handed in at the reception. please turn off the heating when opening winTurn the water dows. off, when brushWe recycle! More ing your teeth, or less everything! and limit your showers Plastic bags that to 3 minutes. you leave behind are Turn off all lamps, folded and packaged for TV and radio when re-use by other guests; leaving the room. books and magazines that you leave behind Even though are brought to the lobour bathroom by for the enjoyment of products are others. Pens, pads and 100% organic and bio- pencils are happily redegradable, and are used in reception and responsible for 0% mi- back-office, and since cro-plastic in our seas, many bottles and cans we still request that you are in a “return” sys-

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As you possibly already know, you are staying at a Green Globe certified hotel with a strong sustainability-conscious focus. This may sound a bit dull, serious and abstinent, but we promise you we´re not! We love good fun, good wine & good food – and lots of it! In the meantime, we want to give you the opportunity to join in the good work.. You can make a huge difference in a variety of ways – not all of them may be to your taste, and there´s no pressure - but here come a few tips, some of them might even

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BABETTE OUR FLOWER CHILD LIVES IN THE QUEEN’S BACKYARD Babette Guldsmeden is the first Copenhagen hotel outside what has traditionally been our comfort zone of Vesterbro. We´re loving it here, the location is just as unique in a completely different way. The building, with all its charming nooks and crannies is a pleasure to be in, and we´re very proud of the orangerie in particular, linking the two parts of the house. The courtyard to the back is a little oasis, and with the coloured strings of lights, comfy couches, and mini wall-mounted fireplaces, it´s a wonderful place to unwind. Experience all the best that green Copenhagen has to offer! gogreencopenhagen.dk

tem in Denmark, where they get washed and re-used as they are, we make sure to return the ones you leave behind. So no need to fill up the trash can with all your leftovers, our scavenging tendencies are more easily met when we can see what´s what.

Babette Guldsmeden is probably the one of our hotels with the most details, so make sure to take a walk around the premises! Luxurious simplicity, happy hostmanship, an unpretentious atmosphere and uncompromising sustainability are our guiding stars.

We love getting ideas, and are always in the process of implementing something new - if you have any good tips to share with us, questions or comments, these are most welcome! It is our aim to be organic, fair-trade and biodegradable wherever possible - all the good food and drink that you enjoy when staying with us is 100% organic! Have a wonderful stay!

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SEBALI

Traditional meets modern, and romance meets nature. Our lovely resort in Ubud offers private villas with pools, each of the villas unique in its own way. We have enjoyed designing our spaces with a combination of traditional Balinese and Asian, united with simple nordic lines. Each villa with private pool is just a few steps from breath-taking views of rice fields and the tropical rain forest. A lovely trail will take you from Chapung SeBali to Ubud, Bali´s lively and colourful cultural centre, full of local shops, cafés and restaurants.

Bertrams

Our lovely boutique Oslo-hotel joined the Guldsmeden Hotels family in 2010

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house very quickly became a favourite of ours and of our regular guests. For some reason that we can´t quite define, Guldsmeden and the people of Norway have a very special connection – and we do believe that it shows in the relaxed and warm atmosphere of the Oslo Guldsmeden. The entire lower floor is given over to the café and lounge area, and its cosy comfiness is like a warm hug when you come in from the cold! In the summertime, the long and light Nordic evenings beckon you to explore the vibrant neighbourhood before returning home to a good night´s sleep.

#Smoking JUNGLE All Guldsmeden Hotels are non-smoking indoors. In case your room has a balcony, you´re welcome to smoke out there, as long as you keep the doors to your room closed. Or even better, join us in our courtyards, we love the company! In case of whimsical weather we will make sure that you can wrap yourself in a lovely blanket. Moderate use of e-cigarettes is allowed in the room.

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Bertrams Guldsmeden is the smallest of the Guldsmeden Hotels in Copenhagen, and this 47-room oasis opened in 2005. The whole ground floor of Bertram’s consists of cozy lounge areas, café and garden, and is available to all guests round the clock. There are so many great places in this neighborhood – a huge selection of

restaurants & cafés, great shopping if you´re after something cool and unusual, art galleries and music venues, and lovely parks just a short walk away. Ask us, if you need pointers or recommendations! And if you´re in the mood for company– join us for a drink, a coffee, a chat or just a relaxing moment in our cozy lounge & garden.

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66 Guldsmeden (formerly Carlton) opened in 2002 as the first of the Guldsmeden Hotels in Copenhagen, cementing our position as pioneers of the new Vesterbro! We´ve been through a number of renovations and expansions along the way, and the house now has a total of 74 lovely rooms, with the Carlton Cantina café at its very heart.

Green Globe is a 360degree sustainability certification, that ensures our very best efforts in every as pect of the daily operations of our hotels. The harder it is to achieve, the simpler it is to maintain. This has been our experience. Setting a high bar, and subjecting ourselves to scutiny that leaves no stone unturned, means that we are now at liberty to focus on our good atmosphere and hostmanship, and not worry about whether our efforts have been thorough enough.

EY JA Li be l u lle Villa Libellule was built in the 1920´s, in the beautiful Belle Epoque style, with stucco-ornamented ceilings, high wall panelling, oak parquet floors, ornate fireplace and wide glass insert doors with the original faceted glass. The house is furnished in our trademark Guldsmeden style, with

four-poster beds, large lounge sofas, and original works of art collected on our trips to Bali. Villa Libellule has 6 double bedrooms, 2 cosy living rooms with balconies overlooking the street, kitchen and dining room. In the garden, amongst citrus trees and the flowering multicolour bou-

With Vesterbro´s gritty glamour and love of life just outside the door, 66 Guldsmeden is a warm and secluded haven, giving you exactly what you need for a perfect stay in Copenhagen. There are One of the youngest members of our Guldsmeden family lives in Reykjavik, and her name is Eyja Guldsmeden. This lovely hotel is a modern former office building, and therefore quite different from most of our other buildings, which are typically turn-of-thecentury European, and we were very excited to see how our messy bohemian style and unstructured maximalism would translate into a modern, more gritty environment – and gainvillea, you will find an outdoor spa and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a dining table large enough for the whole houseful of people. Menton is situated on the sparkling Côte d´Azur, close to the Italian border, and combines the best of Italian and French cuisine, culture and ambience.

we´re happy to say that the operation was a success! Eyja couldn´t have turned out better – the classic Guldsmeden design touches thrive with a more modern approach, and Eyja is a lovely example of the natural progression of the Guldsmeden Hotels style that happens with each new house! The hotel is located in the centre of Reykjavik, in the up-and-coming neighbourhood around shopping street Laugavegur, with a view of the Esja mountain.

so many great places in this neighbourhood – a huge selection of restaurants & cafés, great shopping if you´re after something cool and unusual, art galleries and music venues, and lovely parks just a short walk away. Ask us, if you need pointers or recommendations! We look forward to getting to know you – join us for a drink, a coffee, a chat or just a relaxing moment in our cozy lounge and terraces.

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events at Aarhus Guldsmeden

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We love a good party! And we love having the excuse to dish out lots of lovely organic food and drink, turn up the music and make sure that everyone around us is having a whale of a time! We have the perfect venues for almost any occasion – from our leafy-green gardens to our cosy restaurants, from our rooftops with breathtaking views to our lush hanging jungle with a swimming pool at its heart.

Give a warm welcome to the very first, original Hotel Guldsmeden, named after the street where it all began, our street - Guldsmedgade - which used to house a number of goldsmiths and jewellers. When we opened the doors in 1999, we had 15 rooms and no experience in how to run a hotel! But loads and loads of warm hostmanship and enthusiasm to make up for it. We´ve since expanded to 27 rooms, and become a little more knowledgeable over the years. This is where the whole Guldsmeden Hotels adventure originated, where bohemian, laid-back luxury met the best organic food & drink, laying the cornerstone for our concept and continued growth. But Aarhus Guldsmeden will forever be the family home.

To ensure that all events, big or small, run smoothly and surpass all expectations, event agency Brothers & Twins have exclusive rights to book, plan and execute events at the Guldsmeden Hotels. Write to mille@brotherstwins.com for more information.

MANON

Check out our newest hot spot – Manon les Suites, smack in the middle of some of Copenhagen´s most attractive sights and areas! Manon les Suites takes the Guldsmeden Hotels concept to new levels – our relaxed, sustainable lifestyle in a hip, happy and lush environment is the perfect urban base for friends, couples or failies looking to enjoy everything that Copenhagen offers. Just a few minutes´ walk from the iconic Copenha-

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Berlin, we heard you calling us and we´re coming! The summer of ´17 will see the opening of yet another Guldsmeden Hotels – Lulu Guldsmeden – in a beautiful classical building

with the best location organic and biodynamon Potsdamer Strasse. ic agriculture, we plan to make the most of it, Lulu Guldsmeden has and can´t wait to ex80 lovely and cosy plore all the opporturooms in the signa- nities for re-inventing ture Guldsmeden our favourite dishes! style, complete with four-poster beds and all A conference room for the features that make up to 20 persons will also our hotels a haven for be available, of course travellers away from supported throughout home, whether it be the day by the tender, for work or play. Lulu loving care and wonderGuldsmeden will also ful food & drink that we feature a restaurant, lavish on all our guests. where you can share We look forward to our love of good food hosting lots of happy & drink. All organic, travellers in one of the of course – being in the most inspiring and vicountry that pioneered brant cities in Europe.

gen lakes, Tivoli gardens and city centre, Torvehallernes gourmet-food market, the lovely green inner-city parks, design shops and restaurants – you name it, it´s just around the corner!

80 suites, all able to accommodate a family or group of 5 – or give a single or double occupants plenty of space! Oh, and don´t miss the Jungle Gym in the basement, while you´re here - the coolest gym in town, and free for all guests

An eye for an eye makes the world blind

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Vesterbro

Queens

Vesterbro is one of the coolest areas in the Danish capital, and has been named as one of the foremost hipster neighbourhoods on the planet.

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COPEN BABETTE is located in historical Copenhagen, close to major attractions such as the Royal Palace and the Little Mermaid. Kastellet, just across from Babette, is a beautifully preserved 16th century star fortress, that still houses a church and a lovely old windmill. Don´t miss a walk or run in this park, which is like stepping several centuries back in time. The heart of inner-city Copenhagen is only a few minutes´walk away, with the picturesque canals of Nyhavn leading up to the King´s New Square and Strøget, the pedestrian shopping street where high-street meets couture. Don´t miss all the winding, cobble-stoned medieval side streets, home to a myriad of funky specialty shops, cafés and much, much more.

Formerly an infamous red-light, working-class neighbourhood, Vesterbro´s turnaround began with the transformation of the old cattle market Øksnehallen into a light and stylish exhibition hall. The whole area around Øksnehallen, the former meatpacking district, is now completely re-invented and abuzz with amazing restaurants, nightclubs, galleries, cafés, green oases and much more – while still maintaining its gritty & urban rock´n´roll feel. Along Vesterbrogade and Istedgade, you will also find plenty of bars, restaurants, and designer stores. And don´t miss Vesterbro´s own food street, Frenchy Værnedamsvej – a gourmet’s paradise with specialist cheese, wine, fish and chocolate shops, as well as cafes and grocers.

Reykjavik Although strictly speaking Reykjavik is not big enough to be called a city, it is strikingly cosmopolitan for its size, and loaded with excellent art, rich culinary choices, and cool cafes and bars. The music scene is also quite extraordinary,

as Icelanders are an extremely musical people – there´s always an interesting festival to go to, or clubs with creative DJs and many home-grown and international bands.

ORGANIC MEAT & COLD CUTS Eyja Guldsmeden is located in the up-and-coming downtown Reykjavik area, with a fantastic view over the city and our very own signature mountain Esja. We´re happy to be your home base in this neighbourhood, with lots of cosy

cafés and shops right around the corner. We know all the good stuff to do, see and enjoy, so feel free to ask for advice and directions! Plan your trip through us, check out at www.eyja.tourdesk.is

Animal welfare - of course! At Mineslund it´s all about interfering as little as possible, as slowly as possible. In fact, the polar opposite of conventional farming. Our animals grow slowly and live happily, they are only fed what they were meant to eat, and enjoy an outdoor life. In our view, this adds a crucial positive dimension to the culinary experience!

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BRYGGE Oslo itself is a wonderful city, there´s so much to do, and so much fun to be had, for the whole family, winter or summer alike. The best of city life, with great shopping, restaurants and art galleries is just minutes away from amazing outdoor activities. Oslo Guldsmeden is ideally located close to the most popular newly developed areas of Oslo, Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen, and only a few minutes´ walk from the Royal Palace and the Nationaltheatret train station. Only a few minutes´ walk from Oslo Guldsmeden, Aker Brygge is a buzzing urban waterfront with lots of dining and shopping options, and a great place for simply wandering around and enjoying life. Neighbouring Tjuvholmen is the newest of Oslo’s boroughs. The area is characterized by architectural diversity and unique outdoor areas, and is host to art galleries, museums and great restaurants.

THE GOLDEN Ø The Ø-label is regulated by the Danish and Norwegian Ministry of Food & Agriculture, and the golden Ø is only given to restaurants with a percentage above 90 in regards to organic produce. We are audited by a representative from the Ministry 3 times per year, and our most recent score was 99,9%

In Denmark, Aarhus is known as the City of Smiles, and with good reason - there´s such a good atmosphere in this city, which has traditionally always been the physical and spiritual home to many artists, musicians and university students. Our particular area is called the Quartier Latin, inspired by Paris, as the feel of these streets are similar to those of our French namesake. It´s the oldest area of Aarhus, dating back around 500 years or more. When in Aarhus, make sure you explore the neighborhood, and sample all that we have to offer cosy cafés, wonderful gourmet restaurants, specialty shops and artisans, and lots of chic, edgy or quirky design shops, galleries, record and secondhand shops.

Berlin It´s been our dream for years to open a Guldsmeden in Berlin, and it´s finally come true! This city has managed to retain its free-wheeling, creative spirit while be-

coming a big, multicultural metropolis, with all the trappings that follow naturally. Berlin is a friendly bon-vivant, unpredictable, unpretentious and irresistible

– and trying to list all the things there are to do, eat and see would be a Herculean task.. So we´ll just go there, and see for ourselves – come join us at Lulu!

A HUG IS LIKE A BOOMERANG

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BREAK

FAST The signature Guldsmeden Hotels breakfast is one of our defining assets, and has been a part of us since the very beginning. We pride ourselves on giving our guests a new and exciting breakfast experience, without compromising on the morning comfort food that we all need and love. The breakfast is completely organic, and the variation and possibilities are endless. A great selection of breads and croissants, fresh boiled and scrambled eggs*, the best crispy bacon*, Danish ham and salamis, mounds of fresh cheeses and butter, bowls of sliced fruit and platters of the best cakes, chock-full of nuts, dried fruit and honey followed by our

Guldsmeden Hotels have always had a preference for organic products – especially those that we eat and drink – and we must admit that we are becoming quite fundamentalist in our old age. We place great emphasis on healthy ingredients and consideration for seasonal and local produce. Our joy in all the wonderful flavours that nature has to offer, combined with an innate curiosity, creates a steady flow of culinary surprises, always based on the fundamental principles of sustainability. Our restaurants are big on flavour - simple and abundant, rustic and

delicious, our menu is made up of the highest quality organic fresh ingredients, lovingly grown and bred by a number of small and mainly local suppliers.

As is probably evident, we REALLY love our food – and spend a LOT of time sourcing it, cooking and tasting it, and enjoying it… And with that food love comes a reluctance to throw any of it out. So we have asked around, collected knowledge and ideas, and perfected a number of techniques and good habits to enable us to make the very most of our beloved food.

absolutely mandatory homemade special yoghurts topped with homemade brown- bread cereal, acacia honey and almonds. Dig in, and you won’t feel hungry again before evening! * please note only at Axel and Babette

Only the best organic dairy products are good enough for our special home-made yoghurt! Thank you, RØROSMEIERIET!

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The Junglefish lounge & bar on the rooftop offers an amazing view while serving signature cocktails, the very best in wine, beer, soft drinks and a mouth-watering bar menu of street-kitchen style snacks. Food lovers that we are, we are evolving our cooking skills to serving primarily vegetarian and pescatarian options. The rooftop will also have a steam room and sauna available for all guests.

YOU GET IT RIGHT BACK

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Nord The Café du Nord is one of our newest additions to the Guldsmeden Hotels concept. The café resides in the new and extended Axel, and will hopefully grow to be a meeting hub for lovers of good food and good vibes. All-organic, as with all our food & drink, the Café du Nord will work with the classic bistro dishes, but often with a twist in an unexpected direction – why be boring ?

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HOtels We’re lucky in Denmark for many reasons! There´s hygge and candelight in the winter, long light evenings in the summer, and apparently we´re the happiest people on the planet…

One thing many of us take for granted is the fresh, clear drinking water that comes out of every tap in the country.

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SUSTAINABLE All Guldsmeden Hotels are, in accordance with our policy, certified by Green Globe and awarded the Golden Ø (in the countries where it´s available) for between 90 and 100% organic food & drink.

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at 66 Guldsmeden: Organic, simple, easy – and delicious. The hotel café, Carlton Cantina, offers you a choice of light dishes such as homemade grilled panini, salads, tapas plates and other healthy and organic snacks. The reception-cum-bar can offer you a great selection of organic wines, beer & soft drinks – and a cosy chat while you´re enjoying them!

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Policy Our in-house restaurant is a testament to our deep and abiding love for food. We’re always hungry! At the same time, we won´t sink our teeth into just anything – it has to be organic (of course), it has to be healthy ish and it has to be mouth-watering good. We all have our favourites and opinions, and none of us want to keep quiet about them – the diversity of the menu reflects all of us, and we´re sure that you can enjoy the perfect meal regardless of your personal taste and preference, be it a steak frites, a grilled chévre panini, a veggie soup or one of the many other succulent options. Check out the menu in the restaurant. See you there!

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BREAD

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2 loaves of yesterday´s brown bread 200 gr. of cane sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup Do what we do! 2 teaspoons olive oil Use yesterdays´s stale 600 gr. mixed nuts bread to make the 100 gr. acacia honey most delicious muesli: juice of 1 lemon

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HOW-TO? Dice the bread in small pieces, and sprinkle with sugar, 1 teaspoon olive oil and vanilla syrup. Bake it at 140 degrees, 3 x 15 minutes, mixing it with a spoon every 15 minutes until it´s very crunchy. Let cool. Mix the nuts with the acacia honey, 1 teaspoon

olive oil and lemon juice. Bake it at 140 degrees, 3 x 15 minutes, mixing it with a spoon every 15 minutes. Let cool. When both the bread and the nuts have cooled completely, mix them together and bake for 25 minutes at 140 degrees.

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Resturant The hotel restaurant serves relaxed all organic bistro-cuisine dishes and snacks with a focus on local produce and great taste. It is possible to reserve a cozy & enclosed corner of the room for private meetings or dinners.

Hands up, if you love wine

Our policy in countries with an official Ø-label, and unlimited access to high-quality organic food and drink: We aim to buy only organic food/drink, and will choose another product if unavailable in organic form. On rare occasions, if a minor item is unavailable in organic form, we will purchase a locally produced and sustainable equivalent. This is never meat or dairy. We do our best to keep appraised of current recommendations regarding the use of seafood, and to adhere to these in our restaurants. We never serve seafood on the

WWF red list. The menus in our restaurants are planned according to the produce available from our organic suppliers, and we aim to follow the seasonal cycle as extensively as possible. Guldsmeden Hotels´ suppliers are many and selected with care, due to our demands for high quality as well as organic/ sustainable products. In countries with less access to organic produce, we have fun determining the best choices: local (of course), healthy, fairtrade and delicious!

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Meetings

&Conferences A conference or meeting at any of the Guldsmeden Hotels is different in many ways from what you’re probably used to. From the cosy & den-like rooms at Axel Guldsmeden, over the intimate room by the garden at Bertrams Guldsmeden, to the lush greenhouse at 66 Guldsmeden, and the cool, inner-city rooms at Babette Guldsmeden, Lulu Guldsmeden and Eyja Guldsmeden, we provide the very best in beautiful surroudings, creative atmosphere, excellent facilities and delicious food & drink, designed to energize and inspire you! Check out our homepage for more detailed information.

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Lulu has a medium-sized fully equipped conference room for up to 20 persons, is furnished in the laid-back, classic Guldsmeden style, and designed to make you feel inspired and creative throughout the day. Of course supplemented with all the best, healthiest and most energizing food and drink we have to offer!

OSLO

Creativity is Intellegence Having Fun

The hotel restaurant will spoil you with lovingly prepared food. Globally inspired, organic & healthy, always with an element of surprise. It is possible to reserve a cosy & enclosed corner of the room for private meetings or dinners. there is a whitescreen & projector , the room can accomedate up to 14 persons. We love to spoil you and make sure you fall in love with Oslo.

AX EL

We have 3 lovely and secluded rooms here at Axel, in varying sizes and fully equipped, of course. A meeting can be combined with our spa facilities, which include a steam room, sauna and hot tub - all featuring our signature organic spa, bath & beauty products.

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Cabana

If you´re looking for an unusual and inspiring venue for a private lunch, small meeting or creative get-together, you should go and take a look at this lush and leafy glass cabana at the 66 Guldsmeden.

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Placed in the quiet courtyard, you´re close enough to let us spoil you with the best organic food & drink – ask us, if you would like to hear more about the possibilities!

lovely rooms, one facing the lush courtyard, the other opening onto the gorgeous Orangerie, a garden at any time of the year. Our rooms at Babette can accommodate 10 or 20 persons, and have all the usual necessary equipment, of course. More importantly, we promise to spoil you thoroughly throughout the day with loads of delicious organic food and drink, loving attention and whatever else you may wish for.

Bertrams

Conference At Bertrams, we have a lovely private meeting room, suitable for smaller gatherings of up to 6 people. The room opens out to the garden, and is adjacent to the open kitchen and café, giving us the opportunity to provide you with fresh air and great food & drink on tap throughout the day.

Eyja Our cosy and inspirational conference room can accommodate up to 20 persons. Conference packages available on a daily basis – call or write us for more info!

Some people feel the rain

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In this day & age, there´s plenty to worry about.. antibiotic-resistant bacteria, over-population, global warming and climate change, overfishing & deforestation – we read somewhere that there may be no fish left in the sea by 2050, a horrific scenario! One of the really great threats to marine life is plastic pollution, in particular the microplastic that abounds in so many conventional products. They are flushed directly into the seas, suffocating the sea floor and many of the tiny life-forms that live there. More than a quarter of all fish today contain plastic, and the possible health ramifications for

all species, including hu- also to the environment mans, are mind-boggling. – if we want our children and children´s children to be healthy, happy (and In general, the hotel in- maybe also be able to eat dustry can be responsible fish), we need to start for quite a lot of plastic thinking differently evpollution – consider all erywhere. That is why the lit le plastic minia- we´re proud that none ture bottles that are dis- of the water waste from carded and replaced daily, hotels using ILEE conand many of the creams, tains any microplastic or soaps and toothpaste harmful chemicals from contain microplastic that in-room products at all! goes down the drain, ending up in the fish that ends Our products have been up on our dinner plates. designed to do just that, That is why, when we and we are proud to say developed iLoveEcoEs- that we contribute exactsentials, it was of para- ly 0% to the plastic pollumount importance to us tion of the seas. Our botto do as much good and tles are of course made as little harm as possible of recycled and re-cycla– to ourselves, our bodies, ble plastic, re-using alour health, of course. But ready produced plastic.

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We can´t help ourselves – we just HAD to call our in-house gym concept Jungle Gym! The new offshoot of the first and original gym in Copenhagen, Sporting Health Club, SHC Søerne, is one of the coolest gyms around, with state-of-the-art

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equipment in a raw and energizing environment. There´s a boxing ring, monkey bars & lots of body-weight exercise possibilities. Guests of Manon les Suites have free access to the Jungle Gym, and it is possible to reserve a personal professional trainer. Just let us know in advance and we´ll get you set up.

Axel Basement

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Axel Guldsmeden has a small, but perfectly formed work-out space, with beautiful oaken work-out machines, weights, a pull-up bar + lat machine. Try the water-rower in particular – close your eyes, enjoy the sound of waves and dream that you´re off on a Bali beach.

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COPENHAGEN

LAKES Can’t get enough of running? A very popular running route is around the iconic Copenhagen lakes, open-air outdoor in urban nature. The full route round the lakes is 6,4 km., but if you run out of steam halfway through, there´s lots of cosy pit stops along the way where you can get a coffee, a smoothie, a sandwich or whatever else your

Churchill´s Park is located just across from Babette´s front door. An amazingly preserved historic

site, The Citadel (Kastellet), a star fortress, was founded by Danish King Christian IV in 1626, and is home to a church, a windmill and buildings housing and serving the military. There´s an amazing view from the top of the Kastellet hills, have a jog a few times round the route - total is 1,74km.

heart and stomach desire. The lake route also leads to an outdoor training facility in-between the last set of lakes, located on a street named Fredensgade. You can work with your bodyweight only in monkey bars, and practice your cross-fit skills.

tries in the world), you could run by the Ørsteds-park. Just 5 minutes from the lakes, this park is one of the loveliest small fairy-tale places in Copenhagen - not a long run or walk, but go over it a few times and you´ll get all the exercise you need!

if you´re looking for something a tiny bit more hilly (Denmark is known for being one of the flattest coun-

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OSLO HAMMAM-SPA

ROOFTOP

SPA&

LOUNGE Babette Guldsmeden´s outdoor rooftop spa & lounge combines the traditional warmth of our Balinese inspiration with simple Nordic elements. The spa and lounge area includes a sauna,

cold-water bucket bath an amazing view of the & steam bath with es- Marble Church and the sential oils, with an out- Copenhagen skyline. door relaxation area with

what do we want? There´s a lot of talk about microplastic at the moment, and at the risk of seeming to run with the latest eco-fad, we have to say that the situation really is quite bleak. The gravity dawned on us while in the process of developing our iLoveEcoEssentials products - microplastic ends up in the sea through many bathroom products, from toothpaste to creams, soaps and shampoos. Microplastic is so tiny and all-pervasive that fish and other marine life mistakes it for food, it looks just like plankton. Plastic articles

small enough are absorbed into the animal organism, causing irreperable damage to their dna and reproductive abilities. In addition, we ingest the particles when eating seafood, so it probably does the same to us. Plastic is not food. It is made from crude oil with added chemical substances. So what to do? We must all educate ourselves and consider the alternatives as consumers - and try to influence our lawmakers to make healthy choices for us and generations to come, human, animal and mineral.

M AT É

Ideal for relaxation after a hard day´s work, shopping or sightseeing! Oslo Guldsmeden’s small Turkish inspired hammam in the signature Guldsmeden Hotels design, includes dry- and infra-red sauna, bath tub, steam bath and a small relaxation area.

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SPA Our classical urban spa, in the signature Balinese-inspired Guldsmeden Hotels design includes a sauna, cold tub & jacuzzi, a steam bath with essential oils and a beautiful relaxation area.

If you´re stressed from work, or just feel the need to pamWE LOVE MATE! Yerba Maté is partic- per yourself and wind ularly rich in natural down, don´t miss out It’s pretty simple, we caffeine, and has been on this oasis of calm! all need that extra kick used for tea, herbals and sometimes! And there cooking for generations. are plenty of caffeine boosters to choose from, so we tried to avoid all the sugary ones and went looking for nature´s own alternative. We´re proud to present (drum roll) Maté Maté, a freshly brewed organic iced tea made of Brazilian yerba maté and known for its refreshing taste and naturally invigorating effect.

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Bertrams

garden Our garden at Bertrams is one of our favourite places in the world – any time of the year, it is an unexpected oasis in a busy urban area. We have lots of warm rugs and blankets available, so there´s always an opportunity for a breath of fresh air.

Aarhus - BACKYARD Don´t miss our enclosed, lovely lush garden with lounge furniture, candles and sheepskin throws - the perfect place to have breakfast in the morning, or unwind with a drink in the evening!

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or snack, come join us in our lobby-lounge! Our big and comfy daybed is strategic- ally placed near the fireplace, and a great spot for reIf you´re in the mood laxing after a long day, for a little company, or meeting up before goor a refreshing drink ing out in the morning.

lounge & lobby

Don´t miss a quiet moment or two in the cosy lounge furniture on one of our lovely terraces surrounding our café, the Carlton Cantina.

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snack & a drink in the surrounding lounge. Junglefish is freely available to all guests.

Orangerie

& Outdoor

ORGANIC

COLA Not Coca - but still Cola! We love our funny organic cola at Guldsmeden - it´s unusual and delicious, and you can actually taste the Kola Nut. Ask for it at the bar, maybe with a little rhum & lime!

Axel Courtyard Year round, we love our blankets if it´s chilly. garden at Axel – it´s a The parasols will shield special room all in itself. you from rain, and we allow ourselves a little Secluded and lush with outdoor heating, when green plants and flow- it gets really cold. So ers, the garden has lots there´s always an opof lounge sofa areas, portunity for a breath an outdoor fireplace of fresh air, and feel in the centre, lanterns, your pulse slow down cushions and soft fleecy and your spirits lift up..

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BALCONIES

Bring your hot coffee or tea in the morning, or enjoy a drink in the evening - we have warm blankets and outdoor heating, so there´s always an opportunity for a breath of fresh air, even during the Danish winter.

LOAF local organic animal-friendly

Manon les Suites is home to Junglefish, our Balinese pool concept translated to a Northern climate. A lush hanging jungle frames the inner atrium, with a swimming pool at its heart. Recharge with a swim, or relax with a

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it to the

food.

Our outdoor spots at Babette are cosy and relaxing, or buzzy and busy, depending on where you choose to settle down for your meal, coffee, wine, cocktail or just a breath of fresh air. The courtyard is sheltered and warm, with lazy-loungy furniture and soft rugs for the chilly days. Our pride & joy, the Orangerie, has been established in the former carriageway, and is a leafy, fragrant Mediterranean corner to enjoy. The café tables lining the front of the house face the lovely park and beautiful neighbouring buildings, and this busy intersection is always full of life and things to look at.

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9 9 % O r g a n i c f o o d & d r i n k OUR ART L o v e F o o d , H a t e W a s t e ! Original art has always W i n d y c i t y ! W e s u p p o r t g r e e n w i n d m i l l e n e r g y . played an important part in creating the atN o t h i n g c h a n g e s u n t i l s o m e t h i n g m o v e s ! mosphere of our hotels. Marc Weinert, as well R e n t a b i k e a n d h e l p u s h e l p k i d s . as being the architect visual designer of We´ve reduced, we re-use and we recycle, recycle recycle! and the Guldsmeden Hotels, from an artistic C r a d l e 2 c r a d l e x p a p e r , c l e a n e n o u g h t o e a t comes background. His father Weinert´s paintWe lov e o u r t a p w a t e r ! A n d t r y n o t t o w a st e i t .. Knud ings and collages can be Need a carrier bag? Grab one from our recycled basket! found throughout the hotels - side by side with Forgot your book? Grab one from our stash of guest leftovers. pieces by established and up-and-coming artists, as well as Indone-sian antiques. In 2014 we acquired a handful of wonderful paintings by Spanish-born Bali resident Mersuka Dopazo Gascón, that light up the rooms and hallways at Babette Guldsmeden. And most recently, we have entered into a col-

what we do The children ARE the future, as we all know that´s why we decided to cooperate with Danmarks Idrætsforbund (Sports Confederation of Denmark) to generate money for this cause through the bike rentals at our hotels.

port in Denmark, and we rent out LOTS of bikes! So, dear guest – if you´re staying at one of the Guldsmeden Hotels and rent a bike from us, you can feel happy about contributing to giving children in need the opportunity to make friends and enjoy life thereby helping us all towards a more healthy, happy and integrated soFortunately, bikes are a ciety, regardless of backpopular means of trans- ground and nationality.

laboration with Danish artist Hans Oldau Krull, who will create a number of his striking and powerful paintings especially for Lulu Guldsmeden, opening in Berlin in the summer of ´17.

this is how we clean a room!

why we do it The latest developments in our part of the world has put a spotlight on the children of families of restricted means. When refugees, unemployed and other of our fellow world citizens are forced to live on a very bare minimum, what is always one of the first things to go? Not just Christmas presents or the possibility of going on school trips etc. The children´s opportunity to join their friends and classmates in organized team sports, which is such a big part of Danish society, and integral to integration,

also becomes non-essential to daily survival. Which is completely understandable, but such a shame! Not only do the children not get the exercise and fun with peers that would be so good for them, they also miss out on a socializing team experience, and – for our fellow citizens from other parts of the world – the opportunity to learn the language, make friends for life, and grow up to be truly integrated members of society (and take care of us, when we´re old, let´s not forget..)

our golden rules - a promise to ourselves & you 1. Turn off all lights in empty rooms. 2. Turn off heating when windows are open and then set radiator at 2. 3. Sort paper, cardboard and glass for the respective trash bins. 4. Check that bed & kitchen linen and towels are used before sending to wash. 5. Make sure that you use the correct dosage of cleaning products. 6. Fill trash bags full up, to use as few as possible. 7. Reuse trash bag in room, if possible. 8. Never throw our things that still work – pens left in rooms etc. 9. Never let the water run unnecessarily. Turn off taps when possible during cleaning. 10. All magazines and carrier bags left in rooms are to be collected in the lobby, for use by other guests. 11. Always report dripping taps or running toilets, so we don´t waste water. 12. Only use tumble dryer when necessary.