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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Where To Stay...
Where To Eat... Noma
STAY Seaport
Overlooking Copenhagen harbor, this contemporary apartment hotel is a 12-minute walk from Nordhavn S-train station and 2 km from The Little Mermaid, the iconic bronze sculpture based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. The airy studios and 1- to 4-bedroom apartments feature free Wi-Fi, kitchens, dining areas and laundry facilities. All provide cable TV. Some have living rooms, plus furnished balconies that offer harbor or city views. The 4-bedroom units also come with rooftop terraces.
71 Nyhavn Hotel Set in a converted 1805 brick warehouse overlooking the harbor, this elegant hotel is a 9-minute walk from Amalienborg Palace and an 8-minute walk from a metro station. The refined rooms and suites feature exposed wood beams and original artwork. They all come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Upgraded rooms also offer sofas, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus some add harbor views. Plush split-level suites add separate living rooms. Room service is available.
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Hotel Sanders
A 2-minute walk from the renowned Royal Danish Theater, this elegant hotel with a vintage vibe is 14 minutes' walk from the National Museum of Denmark, and 5 minutes on foot from the closest metro station. Snug, stylish rooms provide Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minibars. Upgraded rooms have sitting areas. Suites offer separate living rooms, plus distinct touches such as in-room soaking tubs. Some add kitchenettes and fireplaces. In-room yoga and massage sessions are available (fee).
Manon Les Suites A 5-minute walk from Vesterport train station, this modern all-suite hotel on a busy street is a 13-minute walk from Tivoli Gardens and a 16-minute walk from the National Museum of Denmark. Streamlined 1- to 2-bedroom suites with a warm vibe offer free Wi-Fi and 4-poster beds, plus flat-screen TVs, living rooms and coffeemakers. Some suites add kitchenettes or terraces.
René Redzepi’s celebrated restaurant will forever be synonymous with Copenhagen’s culinary revolution – and almost two years after its radical relaunch in a former ammunition depot near Christiania, the city’s infamous commune, it remains the hottest ticket in town.
Juno You know you’ve arrived at this bakery in upmarket Østerbro when you spot the queue winding out the door. That’s if you haven’t already caught the heavenly scent of Juno’s cardamom buns. Made by Swedish baker and Noma alumnus Emil Glaser, they’re well worth the wait, as are Juno’s other outstanding pastries and bread rolls.
Amass Sustainability’s the watchword at former Noma head chef Matt Orlando’s graffitiwalled fine-diner. The menu champions seasonal ingredients sourced locally – berries, herbs and greens come straight from Amass’s delightful kitchen garden – while the kitchen’s unrelenting ‘zerowaste’ ethos helps it concoct clever dishes like chewy beetroots with walnut pulp custard and salted blackberries.
Hart Bageri Locals queued for more than an hour when British baker Richard Hart opened this bakery in upmarket Frederiksberg in 2018. And with good reason. Their reward was a complimentary loaf of sourdough bread – hands down the best in town. Hart, who previously worked at San Francisco’s celebrated Tartine, has also won a loyal following for his outstanding pastries, like doublebaked almond croissants.
Selma The Michelin guide made culinary history last year when it awarded Selma a Bib Gourmand (for ‘exceptionally good food at moderate prices’). It was the first smørrebrød joint to receive the accolade – and the man responsible for taking the traditional Danish lunch to the next level was a Swedish chef. toppings such as elderflower herring with crème fraîche and buckwheat.
What To Do... Rundetarn
Copenhagen Canal Tour
The Round Tower Lookout Tower – Observatory – Exhibitions – Concerts.One of the best-known and most popular structures in Denmark, the Round Tower has been a distinctive feature of the Copenhagen skyline since 1642. The Tower once soared far above the rest of the rooftops in the city, and University astronomers studied the stars and planets from the Observatory at the top.
Enjoy views of Copenhagen from on board a boat navigating the city's famous canals. Learn about the city's highlights through a guide's commentary as you travel, gleaning little-known facts about the Danish capital. Highlights include Christianshavn, Copenhagen Opera House, the famous Little Mermaid Statue, and Amalienborg Palace.
Rosenborg Castle
Tivoli Gardens
The beautiful 400-year-old castle is situated in central Copenhagen's popular park, The King's Garden. The castle was built by one of the most famous Scandinavian kings, Christian IV. Today, the glory of the past can be experienced through the numerous art treasures of the previous kings and queens.
From mid-April to mid-September, a worldclass amusement park comes to life in the center of Copenhagen. More than two dozen rides await you, in addition to live entertainment and more than 30 eateries.
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