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to our beautiful city! Wherever you’re from, you’ve heard of our city and chosen to travel here to experience it for yourself. With this magazine, we have – for your convenience – compiled the very best of what the city has to offer. Whether you’re here to shop designer clothes, exclusive jewellery, Danish handcrafted furniture, to explore historical landmarks, to get close to modern art or just absorb the atmosphere and maybe some top Danish cuisine as well – Copenhagen holds something for everyone. As one of the smallest capitals in the world, it is at the same time one of the most diverse, charming and relaxed cities you’ll ever find – this is an invitation to enjoy the city at your own pace. With this guide in your hand, you’ll get there! Velkommen til København! Best regards, Visitbox Tours
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Stand face to face with an underwater polar bear, have a sip of Carlsberg’s world-famous beer or swing by the impressing home of the royal family. There are lots of exciting things to do during your stay in Copenhagen.
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ZOO Visit the Zoo and explore the newest attraction, The Arctic Ring, where you can look a polar bear, which is completely immersed into water, straight in the eyes. Or visit the impressive grounds where the elephants live and say hello to the newborn baby elephant from February this year. The Zoo gives you a great opportunity to deepen yourself in the wonderful world of animals. Go for a walk in the tropics and rain forests, visit the beautiful flamingos, and bring the little ones to the children`s Zoo to play with goats and rabbits. The Copenhagen Zoo is dedicated to both the animals and the environment and is the first Zoo in the world to be environmentally certified. The Zoo is open every day all year round.
VISIT CARLSBERG A thirst for experiences. Feel the magic and sense the quality ingredients and craftsmanship behind Carlsberg’s world-famous beer. Visit Carlsberg tells the whole story of Carlsberg, and how it has become the world’s fourth largest brewery group today through constant innovation. Experience the exhibition, stables, brand store, courtyard cafe, bar, gardens, and fascinating architecture – all set in Old Carlsberg’s authentic brewery. A true oasis in the city, with the lovely scent of hops.
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AMALIENBORG Amalienborg is the official residence of the Danish royal family and actually consists of four almost identical palaces around an octagonal courtyard. Queen Margrethe and Henrik, the Prince Consort, live in Schack’s Palace, while Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have been living in Brockdorff’s Palace since 2010, when the palace was restored. The other two palaces are used for representation and ceremonial functions. Levetzau’s Palace also holds the Amalienborg Museum. Amalienborg is guarded by the Royal Life Guards. You can witness the changing of the guard every day at noon.
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DESIGN MUSEUM DENMARK Design Museum Denmark is Denmark’s largest museum for Danish and international design and a central exhibition forum for industrial design and applied arts in Scandinavia. Right now you can enjoy the special exhibition “Post War British Textiles”, which displays 17 printed British textiles, which were designed in the post-war years, when England became one of the leading European countries in the field of textile design. The museum’s collections, library and archives constitute a central resource center for the study of design and its history in Denmark. The museum brings together and documents the contemporary developments within industrial design, decorative and applied arts.
DEN FRIE – CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ART Den Frie is the artists’ own house and aims to show exhibitions that are produced, initiated and chosen by artists alone. Due to its artist driven structure, it operates as an experimental frame for art exhibitions and related activities. Den Frie’s overall task is to act as a platform for artistic divergence and is therefore situated in the tension field between tradition and innovation.
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Den Frie especially focuses on artistic collectives and new experimental artist groups.
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Then you should take a stroll in ILLUM, a department store in the heart of Copenhagen, that offers everything your heart desires – including a wide selection of Scandinavia’s best brands. Open up your senses and prepare to be astonished.
By Maria Præst Funky colourful cardigans hang side by side with strappy sandals, flower printed dresses and cool sunglasses. The beautifully decorated windows of ILLUM attract people’s attention with a selection of the department store’s finest luxury goods - welcoming you in for a good shopping experience.
TIMELESS FASHION The department store has a wide selection of brands, covering women and men at all ages. Whether you prefer classic elegance or a youthful, edgy look, you’ll find fashion items to suit your style at ILLUM. Find us on the shopping map (page 50) Østergade 52 | 1101 København K
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Men can go to the first floor where they can find everything from business suits to casual wear.
And for the mature, elegant woman there are brands such as Gerard Darel, Jaeger and Bitte Kai Rand as well as high quality brands such as Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Karen Millen. The young professional can find workwear with an edge from international luxury brands such as Burberry and Armani, and the fashion-forward trendsetter can checkout hip, upcoming Scandinavian design from Acne, Bruuns Bazaar and Designers Remix.
ILLUM HAS IT ALL The locals of Copenhagen have known for years that ILLUM is the place you go when you have many different errands to run. ILLUM not only carries clothing, but also books, kitchenware, interior design, good places to eat and much more. Actually, you can get almost anything here. If you’re only in town for the weekend and have lots of other things on your agenda, ILLUM will be the perfect place to do your shopping. As a tourist you can also enjoy the benefits of shopping taxfree, so a good bargain should be within your reach.
A.C. ILLUM – A TRENDSETTER ILLUM’s history dates back to 1891, when a newspaper ad proclaimed that a store for apparel and garments was about to open in Copenhagen. “The store will carry the largest selection of anything related to the industry,” said the ad, which was signed A. C. Illum. Anton Carl Illum was a skilled businessman and had foreseen the growing demand for tangible products and the change in consumer behaviour in Copenhagen. That’s why ILLUM quickly became a popular place for the Copenhageners to shop and has maintained its position until today.
Logo from a love letter ILLUM’s logo with the two swallows originates from the love letters between A. C. Illum and his fiancé Marie Andersen. He proposed to her in a letter, and in her reply was a vignette of two flying swallows – and of course the answer “yes”. After that, A. C. Illum decided to make the swallows the trademark of his store.
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LUNCHING
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Your taste buds shouldn’t miss out, just because you’re busy shopping. At ILLUM you can grab a quick lunch that is both healthy and delicious - and at the same time enjoy the Copenhagen skyline.
A DELIGHT TO THE PALATE Your taste buds shouldn’t miss out, just because you’re busy shopping. At ILLUM you can grab a quick lunch from The Bagel Co. on the lower floor, a smoothie from Redfellas or a coffee from the city’s hotspot ‘Original Coffee’ on the fourth floor. You can also enjoy a delicious meal and the Copenhagen skyline at the same time. Just go to Spisebaren at the top of ILLUM. Whether you are in the mood for steamed mussels, a steak or a classic Danish meal, Spisebaren can fulfil your needs.
ORGANIC SOUVENIRS IN THE SUPERMARKET If chocolate isn’t one of your vices you can find healthier treats in the quality supermarket Irma. They carry a large selection of organic and speciality products that will please your palate. Among other things you can find Danish delicacies such as the special ketchup produced on the small Danish island Samsø or organic potato chips. Who knows - you might even find some good, edible souvenirs to bring home to your family.
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Copenhagen experts... IF ONE OF OUR READERS IS IN COPENHAGEN FOR 24 HOURS ONLY, WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND HIM OR HER TO DO? Start by exploring the streets of Copenhagen by bike. Enjoy your breakfast at “Grød” (=porridge) in Jægersborggade known for its innovative environment. Then stroll through the Assistant’s cemetery and park. Observe the small side streets of the inner city along Strøget on the way to Nyhavn and jump on board a canal boat. After seeing some of the major sights from the water front, enjoy a lunch in Christianshavn and a’’ coffee to go’’ while exploring the colourful Christiania.
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FOR A COUPLE IN LOVE, WHERE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THEM TO GO FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER? Mielcke & Hurtigkarl in the listed building from the 1600s in Frederikberg Garden. WHAT HAVE YOU RECENTLY DISCOVERED IN
Tivoli park is beautiful, especially when darkness falls. From “Himmelskibet” 80 meters above the ground is a stunning panoramic view - if you dare.
COPENHAGEN THAT YOU WOULD ADVISE GUESTS TO SEE? Our Saviour Church in Christianhavn, a beautiful view from the top of the twisted tower, historic sites and sometimes midnight concerts.
If it’s a rainy day, the city’s Design Museum is worth a visit. End your day with a visit to the “Meatpacking District”, where there are several good restaurants - and places to enjoy a cocktail and swing the dancing shoes.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOP IN COPENHAGEN - AND WHY? Designer Zoo - where I always can find versatile gifts and lovely things for my home.
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DO YOU HAVE A SECRET TIP CONCERNING COPENHAGEN TO OUR READERS? Psssst: The Carlsberg city which is under intensive development. Enjoy’’ Stranden - urban beach’’ with an alternative sea view to the old manufacturing buildings. A place to relax, enjoy the sound of DJs, a cold beer or some of the pop-up activities they offer during the spring and summer. Take the kids to the “Climb forest”, which offers a different playground.
TRADITIONAL DANISH RESTAURANT, WHERE WOULD YOU BOOK A TABLE FOR THEM? Restaurant Schønnemann in the inner city has one of Copenhagen’s largest selection of open sandwiches - served on service from Royal Copenhagen. The nostalgia and authentic atmosphere meets you - and the owners provide a sincere and warm service.
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IF ONE OF OUR READERS IS IN COPENHAGEN FOR 24 HOURS ONLY, WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND HIM OR HER TO DO? To explore Copenhagen on a bike from the hotel to see as much as possible both from inner city but also the neighborhoods of Frederiksberg, Vesterbro, Christianshavn and Jaegersborggade in Nørrebro which really have the Copenhagen feeling to it.
FOR OUR READERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A TRADITIONAL DANISH RESTAURANT, WHERE WOULD YOU BOOK A TABLE FOR THEM? I would recommend them the Café gl. Torv – “Huset med det grønne træ” at Gammel Torv, which serves both traditional lunch and dinner, and for those who want to have Smørrebrød for dinner, they also serve a lovely dinnerplate to taste as much as possible.
FOR A COUPLE IN LOVE, WHERE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THEM TO GO FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER? Depending on the budget, but Mielcke & Hurtigkarl at Frederiksberg Garden, in The Royal Danish Garden Society, new Nordic food served in beautiful locations. A nice little walk in between the courses is very romantic or after dinner!
WHAT HAVE YOU RECENTLY DISCOVERED IN COPENHAGEN THAT YOU WOULD ADVISE GUESTS TO SEE? I would recommend Torvehallerne, Market Hall, with fresh groceries, Danish delicacies and much more, for food lovers and for those who want to have a piece of Denmark with them back home.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOP IN COPENHAGEN - AND WHY? It is a very hard question since I’m very interested in clothing and design. Therefore it could sound as a cliché but I actually like department stores like Illum and Magasin as they have a lot to offer both in clothing and design with national and international brands. DO YOU HAVE A SECRET TIP CONCERNING COPENHAGEN TO OUR READERS? For those who want to relax and get away from the buzz, go to Halvandet beach lounge at Refshaleøen during the summer, enjoy the sun, the vibes in your ears, boats passing by and a drink in your glass and, of course, the roof tops of Copenhagen. TICKET TO COPENHAGEN
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Find us on the shopping map (page 51) Nørrebrogade 45 | 2200 København N
Take a guided tour of the workshop at Rud. Rasmussen ‘s Joineries and experience, how the world famous Danish design classics are made, using the same techniques and methods that were also used a hundred years ago.
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CRAFTSMANSHIP By Maria Præst Take a deep breath and enjoy the scent of drying wood and fresh leather, while you listen to the sound of good old craftsmanship as the cabinet makers hammer, whet and polish. Every Friday at noon you can go on a guided tour of the workshop at Rud. Rasmussen’s Joineries, where art furniture is made with a care and consideration that leaves no detail unattended. Just show up at the workshop in Nørrebro in Copenhagen. No booking is necessary. There’s also a store and a showroom where you can see the finished chairs, sofas and tables and decide if they would suit your own living room.
TIMELESS DESIGN THAT LASTS FOR GENERATIONS If you buy a chair, designed by Kaare Klint, H. J. Wegner, or one of the other classic Danish furniture designers, you don’t just buy a chair for yourself, you buy a piece of furniture that can be passed on for generations and be of use to your children and grandchildren as well.
The wear and tear over the years will only highlight the beauty of the materials, such as wood and leather. Classic Danish furniture design remains high in demand all over the world. The secret behind the staying power lies in the timeless design and the superb craftsmanship. Rud. Rasmussen’s Joineries have collaborated with the most gifted Danish furniture designers through decades and made their visions come true in the highest quality imaginable.
EXCELLENT CRAFTSMANSHIP Forget about mass production by assembly lines: The tables, chairs and bookcases from Rud. Rasmussen’s Joineries are made in the exact opposite manner. Here, world famous design classics are being carefully crafted by highly skilled cabinet makers.
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Guided tours of the workshop every Friday at noon. No booking necessary - just show up!
Continued from page 15 The wood for the furniture is carefully selected and then left to dry for up to a year in the drying cellar, before it is cut and fitted. The processed wood elements are assembled to furniture in the joinery, and the wood is sanded and polished to get the right finish. There’s also an upholstery where the frames for sofas and armchairs are being upholstered. The leather covers can be made of oxhide or niger hide, which is leather from goats living near the Niger River. The last step of the process is a thorough quality check where every detail is controlled to make sure it lives up to standard.
DESIGNER AND CABINET MAKER WORKING TOGETHER Rud. Rasmussen’s Joineries have produced art furniture since 1869 and is one of the eldest Danish cabinet makers still producing. The company was founded by Rudolph Rasmussen and since then it has been passed on from generation to generation. One of the trademarks of Rud. Rasmussen is the close collaboration between the furniture designer and cabinet maker. Furniture from designers such as Kaare Klint, Mogens Koch and Poul Kjærholm are made at Rud. Rasmussen Joineries. They all had a significant impact on the rise of Danish design and their timeless styles remain relevant today. That’s why Rud. Rasmussen Joineries have caught the attention of international magazines such as Monocle and Architectural Digest.
SOMETHING FOR YOU? In the Rud. Rasmussen showroom and store you can find inspiration on how to furnish your own home. The staff is experienced and always ready to assist you in choosing the right furniture and how to care for materials such as wood, textiles and leather. So if you happen to be in the colourful neighbourhood Nørrebro, stop by the store and try out the beautiful furniture.
Danish design classics
In the 1950ies, Danish furniture design became world renowned. Today, the minimalist wood furniture known as Danish Modern still attracts new customers. Here, three of the most famous pieces. THE ADDITION SOFA BY KAARE KLINT The architect Kaare Klint (1888-1954) was a firm believer in functionality and simple, honest aesthetics. I 1933 he designed his Addition Sofa, a design, which appears streamlined and timeless and gives the room an elegant touch. He was originally inspired by a French rococo sofa but simplified it with light, moveable parts. THE Y-CHAIR BY H.J. WEGNER Hans Jørgen Wegner (1914-2007) was a highly productive furniture designer who has designed about 500 chairs. In 1949 he finished the Y-chair, a light, sculptural dining chair, which gave him his international breakthrough. It has been produced without interruption since 1950. THE BOOKCASE BY MOGENS KOCH Architect Mogens Koch (1898-1992) had a special talent for combining function and aesthetics in his furniture. Among his most famous designs is his bookcase system that is an icon today for design lovers worldwide. The unique craftsmanship, fine details and timeless design from 1930 also appeal to new generations today.
Mogens Koch bookcase system
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GOURMET COPENHAGEN
Follow the stars
The Copenhagen cuisine is world famous for it’s high quality and can now present 15 Michelin Stars shared among 13 restaurants, which makes it the Nordic capital with most starred restaurants. So, are you looking for the meal of your lifetime? Read this guide and let the stars lead the way.
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By Maria Præst The culinary scene in Copenhagen is thriving with new, inventive restaurants popping up everywhere – and old ones continuing to reinvent themselves. Common for them all is the focus on high quality with a personal touch, which has lead to a noble positioning in the Guide Michelin 2013. Copenhagen is now the Nordic capital with the most Michelin-starred restaurants counting 11 restaurants with one star and two restaurants with two stars. The Michelin Star is a hallmark of fine dining quality – which is pretty funny considering that Michelin is, in fact, a tire company. The Michelin-company launched its first guidebook in 1900 to encourage road tripping in France, and has anonymously reviewed restaurants with a three-star system since 1926. But what does these stars actually mean? One star is given to a very good restaurant in its category, two stars are for excellent cooking worth a detour and three stars are for exceptional cuisine worth a special journey. Among the news in Denmark this year is restaurant Kadeau being awarded with a star for the first time, and restaurant Geranium taking up a score by receiving its second Michelin Star. Get introduced to the two newcomers here.
GERANIUM – NOW CATCHING UP WITH NOMA Restaurant noma still triumphs as the world’s best restaurant, but this year they’ve got competition from Restaurant Geranium. Geranium is the home of the world’s best chef, Rasmus Kofoed, and is considered a light, bright and dynamic cuisine. Yet still a new Nordic cuisine, where razor clam, oysters, heather, juniper, seaweed, sheep butter, lamb, elderberries, prunes and pine needles are among some of the exciting ingredients you can experience.
The restaurant is situated ated on the 8th floor in “Fælledparken” (Common Gardens) ns) in the centre of Copenhagen, from where you can enjoy the view of the tree crowns, Copenhagen roof tops and the e windmills of the Sound. While noma is fully booked for months and months ahead, it is possible to get a table at Geranium with just a few days’ notice.
KADEAU – A TASTE OF IDYLLIC BORNHOLM Restaurant Kadeau on Christianshavn is the only new restaurant to get a Michelin Star in Denmark this year. Dining here is like tasting a little piece of Bornholm. Kadeau is run by three islanders from Bornholm and is based on the three guys’ love for their native heritage and proud culinary traditions. The food is directly dictated by the changing Danish seasons and is primaryly made from local ingredients – wild herbs, berries and fungus have been picked from the beaches and forests of Bornholm. Visit the restaurant and look forward to tasting exciting dishes like blue mussels with Swedish turnip and egg yolk, tongue of lamb with wild garlic and lemon verbena and selected Danish cheeses with honey. The best part is that you actually are able to get a table here, if you can plan just a few days ahead. So why not grasp the opportunity to try the best of what Copenhagen cuisine has to offer – at Kadeau, Geranium or one of the 11 other star restaurants.
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Copenhagen’s 15 stars Geranium ** Meals that involve all your senses Booking: 2-3 days in advance Grønbech & Churchill * Classic yet subtly inventive Booking: 2-3 days in advance Era Ora * Progressive food with roots in Umbria/Tuscany Booking: 2-3 days in advance Restaurant Formel B * Gastronomy quite simply Booking: 2-3 days in advance Continued from page 19
Den Røde Cottage * Gourmet food at reasonable prices Booking: 2-3 days in advance Kokkeriet * Classic and new Danish dishes with a twist Booking: 7-10 days in advance AOC Aarø & Co. * Focus on taste, vision, colour and smell Booking: 7-10 days in advance
It’s almost impossible to get a table at noma, but don’t fret. You can enjoy a gourmet meal at one of the other Michelin-starred restaurants – even if you’re just in town for a few days.
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Kong Hans Kælder * French cuisine with a strong Scandinavian touch Booking: 10-14 days in advance Kadeau København * With ingredients and love from Bornholm Booking: 10-14 days in advance Relæ * Simple dining and focused gastronomy Booking: 10-14 days in advance Kiin Kiin * Modern thai cooking. Booking: 10-14 days in advance Søllerød Kro * A sublime experience including first-class service Booking: 10-14 days in advance noma ** Simply, the world’s best restaurant Booking: Months in advance
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Listen up! By Maria Præst
Are you in the mood for a concert, you’ve come to the right place. Copenhagen is filled with quality music venues, where you can listen to both big international stars and local upcoming bands.
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Every Friday from April until September, you can experience Danish and international artists at Friday Rock in the old amusement park, Tivoli. The concerts are held outdoor, where you can enjoy the music while surrounded by the beautiful lights in the garden and joyful screams from the amusements. Love Shop, Nabiha, TV-2 and Editors (UK) are among the many artists performing at Tivoli during springtime. Once you’ve paid the entrance ticket, the concerts are free of charge.
Feel like trying something different tonight? Then you should go to one of Loppen’s funky underground concerts. This small and intimate music venue has room for 400 people and is situated in the free town Christiania on Christianshavn. There are concerts almost every day at 21 o’clock and the prices are very reasonable. The performances vary from reggae, metal, punk, indie rock to folk from both international and Danish artists.
VEGA Vega on Vesterbro is considered one of the best music venues in Denmark. It has room enough for some of Scandinavia’s largest names to drop by and is still small enough to stay intimate. The classic yet cool décor is worth a visit alone, but what if you could listen to artists like Mads Langer, The Knife or Eaggerstunn at the same time? After the concert you can continue the evening at Vega’s Ideal Bar at street level, which is the perfect setting for a night out in Copenhagen.
JAZZHOUSE In a cosy basement in central Copenhagen, you’ll find JazzHouse. This is where the local jazz enthusiasts get together for concerts with jazz stars from around the world. Take a seat at one of the small tables, order your favourite drink from the bar, sit back and enjoy everything from funk jazz to fusion, Nordic, free or modern jazz. JazzHouse also presents alternative concert experiences such as Nightjazz or Jazz’n’Poetry.
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RUST Rust is a solid music venue on Nørrebro, which is used both as a sitting box for upcoming talents and as an intimate venue for established artists. There are concerts every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, primarily with artists within indie rock, indie pop, hiphop and electronica. In April and May you can among others experience the Danish upcoming electro-pop trio Panamah or the American r’n’b-crooner Autre Ne Veut, whose latest album was named Best New Music by Pitchfork.
PUMPEHUSET Pumpehuset is situated in the very heart of Copenhagen and presents a wide range of concerts, all with the purpose of covering the various angles of modern, urban subculture. It holds two venues with and overall capacity of 600 people. You can for example let Pumpehuset introduce you to one of the strongest existing names in Danish Rock, The Floor Is Made of Lava, the Danish kings of dancehall, Klumben & Raske Penge, or the legendary American singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier. Photos: Caroline Baclig Schmit / Kristian Gade
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, just north of Copenhagen, is a favourite spot for Danes as well as visitors from abroad. Offering a combination of world class art, nature and architecture that is truly unique, Louisiana is often praised as “the most beautiful museum in the world” Open until 22:00 from Tuesday—Friday For more info visit www.louisiana.dk
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Would you like to return from your trip rejuvenated and recharged? Then visit one of Copenhagen’s many wellness and spa retreats.
By Louise Fogh Hansen Just relax. That will be all, you’ll have to do, once you’ve entered one of the many spa and wellness retreats in Copenhagen. Maybe you’ve just spent the last few hours cramped together on a narrow airplane seat with too little room for your legs? Do your body a favour and spend an afternoon of absolute relaxation at a spa, where you can forget about your troubles and get all your wellness-cravings fulfilled. Then you can return from your stay in Copenhagen as a new person with smoother skin and no tensions at all. Whether you prefer a body scrub or an aromatherapy steam, you’ll have a good chance of finding a wellness program, that will suit you perfectly.
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Sometimes it can be hard to put the stress and worries of your work and everyday life behind you. But there’s nothing like a few hours at a spa that can make even the most dedicated, hard working people forget about their duties and chores at home. So just turn off your smart phone and jump in the jacuzzi! While away from home, you deserve a little pampering.
The treatments have many therapeutic and stress-relieving benefits that will last for long after you’ve left the spa. You can go with your fellow traveller share the experience of ease and tranquillity. Spa and wellness retreats do not only offer massage and skincare treatments, often you can also get your hair and make up done for an evening out.
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A city break can take its toll on your body and mind. Exploring a new city means taking in a lot of new impressions and you might need a little peace and quiet to contemplate. So take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and unwind at a spa. If your feet are sore and tired from a long day of walking in the streets of Copenhagen, you can get a foot bath and foot massage. Or if it’s your neck and shoulders that need a little care, you can loosen up your tensions with a hot stone massage or aromatherapy massage.
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Access our fantastic Watertemple. We offer you the chance to lower your pace in the midst of the daily grind, breathe deeply and let yourself be pampered. Our Watertemple at Hotel Kong Arthur contains sauna, aroma steam bath and Jacuzzi. At the Hilton Hotel we have an aroma steam bath and a large saltwater pool.
Try our new fish spa at Hotel Kong Arthur. Visit the small doctor fish Garra Rufa and feel how they removes dead skin from your feet in no time. It is a really fun experience that leaves your feet softer and more beautiful.
Reduce soreness with half an hour massage of back, neck and shoulders. Everybody can be sore after a workout or working to many hours in the office. A massage will help you to relax and strengthen your body’s circuit.
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A World of Beer in the Heart of Copenhagen A trip to Copenhagen is not complete without a visit to Carlsberg. Experience the authentic brewery and learn the fascinating history of the Danish brewer and its world-famous products. Walk through the Elephant Gate into the massive industrial site. Take the self-guided tour, explore the brewery, meet the horses in the stables, browse the brand store and hang in the bar. HISTORY
BREWERY
ARCHITECTURE
STABLES
BAR
BRAND STORE
Visit Carlsberg is open daily from 10-17 (closed on Mondays). Included in the entrance ticket are two beers/soft drinks which you can enjoy at the bar or with a delicious Danish lunch in the courtyard cafe.
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Did you know? Get your facts straight about...
Denmark, the Danes
and Copenhagen
Denmark is widely known as the fairytale land of Hans Christian Andersen and the home of Carlsberg, LEGO and Shakespeare’s Hamlet. But there is more to Denmark than that. What do you know about Denmark, the Danes and Copenhagen? Test your knowledge or learn a new thing or two.
By Jon Bjerre
DENMARK IS... a happy nation of 5.5 million people, 1.2 million of whom live in Copenhagen. According to the United Nation’s World Happiness Report 2012, the Danes are the happiest people in the world. The ranking is based on a variety of factors including health, family and job security as well as social factors like political freedom and lack of governmen corruption.
THE WORD “DENMARK”... can be traced back to the Viking age and is carved on the famous Jelling Stone from around 900 AD. Between the 13th and 17th centuries, Denmark was a superpower, whose influence matched that of the largest European countries. Even though the influence of Denmark is considerably smaller these days, Denmark takes the lead in areas such as architecture, farming, design, green technology and pharmaceuticals.
COPENHAGEN WAS FOUNDED... in the 11th century, but it did not become the capital of Denmark until the beginning of the 15th century. International media outlets have repeatedly recognized Copenhagen as one of the best cities to live in. The capital is considered one of the world’s most environmentally friendly cities, due to its clean harbor, abundance of green areas and great biking facilities.
THE DANISH MONARCHY... is over 1000 years old, making it the oldest monarchy in Europe. The current monarch, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, can thus trace her lineage back to the first Viking king, ‘Gorm the Old’ who died in 958. Today, Denmark is a constitutional monarchy, which essentially means that the Queen has no political power. As a figurehead, the Queen opens exhibitions, attends anniversaries, carries out charity work and represents Denmark abroad.
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The Queen is very popular in Denmark and every year hundreds of people gather in front of Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen to wish her a happy birthday. The royal family consists of Queen Margrethe II and her husband the Royal Consort Prince Henrik. Their son, Crown Prince Frederik, is married to Crown Princess Mary and together they have four children. The Crown Prince’s little brother, Prince Joachim, is married to Princess Marie and together they have two children. Prince Joachim also has two children from a previous marriage.
THE MAJORITY OF DENMARK... is quite flat. In fact, the highest points are the pylons holding the Great Belt Bridge connecting Zealand and Funen, rising 254 meters above sea level. In comparison, the highest natural point in Denmark is only 170 meters above sea level. IF YOU ENJOY THE SOUND... of crashing waves, you are in the right place. Denmark has one of Europe’s longest coastlines, amounting to a staggering 7,314 km. No matter where you go within the country you will never be more than 50 km from a beach or a harbor.
THE DANES LOVE GREEN More than 20 percent of Denmark’s energy comes from renewable energy and the goal is to reach 100 percent by 2050. Today, much of the renewable energy comes from wind turbines, in which Denmark is a world leader in developing new technologies. Copenhagen is a role model for many of the world’s biggest cities when it comes to sustainable urban development. The capital intends to become carbon neutral by 2025 and expects to reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent as early as 2015.
Sources: Wikipedea, Visit Denmark, Denmark.dk and UN. Photos: Ty Stange / Nicolai Perjesi The copenhagenmediacenter.com TICKET TO COPENHAGEN
Danish design and architecture... ...is known and cherished all over the world. From the famous Sydney Opera House designed by Jørn Utzon, to the world’s best residential house in 2011 awarded to architect Bjarke Ingels for ‘8 House’ in Copenhagen. Industrial design, furniture and aesthetic objects have always been some of Denmark’s biggest exports. Famous Danish designers include: Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen and Verner Panton.
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DIVE INTO THE WATER MYSTERIES AT
The Blue Planet
How to get there It’s easy to get to the Blue Planet by car, metro, train or airplane. It lies just next to Copenhagen Airport, located only 600 meters from the Metro (Kastrup Station), and the car can be parked at the Blue Planet’s own parking (DKK 10 per hour) or other parking lots in the area (DKK 12 per hour).
Find us on the map (page 49) Jacob Fortlingsvej 1 | 2770 Kastrup
By Maria Præst Are you ready to be amazed? At Denmark’s new aquarium, The Blue Planet, you can see the spectacular hammerhead sharks swimming side by side with elegant manta rays and mysterious moray eels in four million liters azure salt water. And the opportunities to interact with the animals are greater than ever. Discover feedings of sea lions and piranhas – or how about a manicure of sander owners? The Blue Planet brings the wonderful water world to the hearts of both children and adults by curiosity and through good experiences. Actually, the experiences begin already before you enter The Blue Planet, as nature’s whirl shapes – from fish shoals to tornados and star galaxies – has inspired the architects behind the building. The Blue Planet is beautifully situated with a view to the Sound in Kastrup Harbour.
Northern Europe’s largest aquarium opened on March 22nd 2013 just outside Copenhagen.
It is expected to be one of Denmark’s most visited attractions, so don’t miss out on all the water fun, while you are here.
20.000 DIFFERENT KINDS OF FISH At The Blue Planet you come close to aquatic life from Scandinavia icy sea to suit the colourful coral reefs. 3,000 animals have been moved from the former Danish Aquarium in Charlottenlund and 17,000 new ones have arrived. So prepare to meet a total of 20,000 fish and sea animals in 53 different tanks. The tanks exciting and surprising tales of life in the water provide input to both the short puffs of adrenaline and the long afterthought. Here, knowledge is immersive and entertaining – and the stories will form through dedicated tellers, digital platforms, interactive displays and exhibits, wild feedings and personal experiences.
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TAKE A DIVE IN THE OCEAN The ocean tank, where the hammerhead sharks and manta rays live, is the greatest of all aquariums at The Blue Planet. From the 16-meter long tunnel you can “dive” into the warm, blue ocean while still on completely dry ground. The tank is so huge that it can accommodate 40 Danish buses. In another giant aquarium you can experience coral reefs, showing the beautiful, colourful fish and other animals that live on and in the corals.
THE WHOLE WIDE WATER WORLD The Blue Planet takes you on a tour around the world. Five large aquariums show the diversity of life in Africa’s three largest lakes: Victoria, Tanganyika and Malawi, both above and below the water. So besides the many colourful fish, you can see dwarf crocodiles and beautiful birds. From Africa we go to the world’s largest river, the Amazon, which impressive wildlife can be seen in the large rainforest hall. Here are free-flying birds and beautiful butterflies of all colours. Beneath the great waterfall swims a shoal of 3,000 piranhas, and you can see anacondas and large majestic arapaimas – the world’s largest freshwater fish. You can also get insight to the special life above and below water in the Faroe Islands. The purpose-built bird cliff extends 15 meters towards the open sky, and is home to puffins and other seabirds. In the water you will find dogfish, halibut and catfish swimming about.
FRESH SEAFOOD AS WELL After all the exciting experiences under the water’s surface you might be feeling a little hungry. Luckily you can enjoy healthy, delicious food made from the best ingredients at The Blue Planet restaurant. And enjoy the fantastic view of the Sound at the same time. The restaurant is rooted in the Nordic kitchen and has focus on fresh seafood and the changing seasons.
HOW TO GET THERE It’s easy to get to the Blue Planet by car, metro, train or airplane. It lies just next to Copenhagen Airport, located only 600 meters from the Metro (Kastrup Station), and the car can be parked at the Blue Planet’s own parking (DKK 10 per hour) or other parking lots in the area (DKK 12 per hour).
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7 fantastic facts of The Blue Planet Fact #1 The Blue Planet has 53 aquariums with at total of 7 million litres of water Fact #2 The largest aquarium, the Ocean tank, is so huge that it can fit 40 Danish buses – and has a 16 meters wide, 8 meters high and 48 cm thick acrylic glazing Fact #3 450 different species live at The Blue Planet Fact #4 That’s a total of 20,000 fish and see animals from around the world Fact #5 The seawater is pumped in from the Sound through a 1.6 km long tube
The Blue Planet is open every day year round.
Fact #6 The largest fish is the hammer shark which can be up to 4 meters long
Photos from The Blue Planet: Kenneth Drabæk / Adam Mørk / Martin Macnaughton
Fact #7 All water is cleaned through the filter plant and reused
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Contrast &
Cool shopping When in Copenhagen
you have to visit the Contrast shop in Hovedvagtsgade. This is the place where the Copenhageners go to find a gift for their boyfriend, sister, mum, boss etc. - and cool things for the home too. Always new and trendy stuff from Danish and international designers.
PUPPY DKK 175
Laguiole CUTLERY From DKK 575 Georg Jensen ALARM CLOCK DKK 749
POP PHONE DKK 349
World wide shipping In Contrast they are experts in shipping world wide (guaranteed and at lowest cost), so even if you fall in love with all their cool stuff you don’t have to carry it home - just ask them to ship it for you!
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Find us on the shopping map (page 51) Hovedvagtsgade 6 | 1003 København K
Georg Jensen AQUAMARINE TOYS DKK 699
Georg Jensen ELEPHANT MONEY BOX DKK 699
LOTUS TABLE GRILL DKK 1500 SIPHON DKK 995
WINETUBE DKK 599
CORK HOLDER DKK 199
CONTRAST
Phone +45 33 33 04 12 www.contrast-is.dk
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The Round Tower is one sight you can’t miss when in Copenhagen. Take a stroll up the steep spiral ramp and enjoy the amazing view from the top.
ON THE LOOKOUT
FO R R O O FTO PS
By Maria Præst The Round Tower was built in 1642 by the Danish nish king Chr Christian IV and is one of the most popular sights in Denmark. mark. It I is first and foremost famous for its excellent views, but that’s not all the tower has to offer.
BLINDED BY THE LIGHTS From the moment you go through its portal you find yourself in a treasure trove of light cast by all of the many windows in the whitewashed Spiral Ramp that leads all the way to the top. The ramp winds seven and a half times round the core of the tower and there is no lift so you have to walk all the way.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF H. C. ANDERSEN Half-way up you’ll find the beautiful old 900 m² Library Hall, which was one of the world-famous author Hans Christian Andersen’s favourite places. The tower itself also featured in his fairy tale The Tinder Box. Today, the Library is a gallery, concert venue and the home of the tower’s gift shop and café.
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The romantic settings of the Round Tower have always been a popular venue for lovers.
THE TOWER OF LOVE The romantic settings of the Round Tower have always been a popular venue for lovers. Each of the hearts, names and dates scratched into the glass of the windows tell their own story of a young man proposing to his sweetheart close to the sky and with the city at his feet. Are you feeling the love yet? Otherwise, take a seat on the red Kissing Bench before climbing the last stretch of the staircase.
EUROPE’S OLDEST OBSERVATORY Astronomy was particularly popular in the 17th century, and the royal astronomer suggested to King Christian IV that he built a tower with an observatory on top. Today, it is Europe’s oldest functioning observatory, and visitors are able to gaze at the cosmos all year round.
Photos: Omar Ingerselv / Henrik Greve / Rune Hansen
The Round Tower
Europe’s oldest functioning Observatory Lookout tower – Exhibitions & Concerts Opening hours 21 September 2012 –31 March 2013: Daily 10.00 - 17:00 1 April 2013 - 20 May 2013: Daily 10.00 - 18:00 21 maj 2013 - 20 September 2013: Daily 10.00 - 20.00 21 September 2013 - 20 May 2014: Daily 10.00 - 18.00 Special opening hours for the Observatory: Please visit: www.rundetaarn.dk Købmagergade 52A, 1150 KBH K
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CALENDER MUSIC JAZZHUS MONTMARTRE
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April 18 - at 8 pm Classic jazz JACOB CHRISTOFFERSEN BEN WEBSTER PRIZE WINNER 2013
April 14 - at 9 pm Free JAMSESSION WITH JOEL FRAHM, RICHARD ANDERSSON & ANDREAS FRYLAND
April 19 - at 8 pm Classic jazz THOMAS FONNESBÆK TRIO - SOUND OF MY COLORS
April 19 - at 10 pm DKK 70 MICHAEL BLICHER, PETER ROSENDAL, THOMAS VANG & FRANDS RIFBJERG
April 20 - at 8 pm Vocal JOSEFINE CRONHOLM / PAOLO RUSSO / THOMMY ANDERSSON
April 20 - at 10 pm DKK 70 ALICE CARRERI, MADS MATHIAS, KJELD LAURITSEN & ANDREAS SVENDSEN
April 23-24 - at 8 pm Brazil jazz JOYCE E GRUPO
April 21 - at 9 pm Free JAMSESSION WITH MADS SØNDERGAARD & ANDREAS FRYLAND
April 25 - at 8 pm Bebop JONAS HOLGERSSON 4003 April 30 - May 2 - at 8 pm Classic jazz HARRELL & TAYLOR – TOGETHER AT LAST May 3-4 - at 8 pm Vocal SINNE EEG – JAZZ PÅ DANSK May 11-12 - at 8 pm Classic jazz PAT MARTINO TRIO May 15-16 - at 8 pm Bebop MARK WHITFIELD + HENRIK GUNDE TRIO May 17 - at 8 pm Vocal VERONICA MORTENSEN – CATCHING WAVES May 23-24 - at 8 pm Classic jazz NIKOLAJ BENTZON TRIO FEAT. WINARD HARPER May 25 - at 8 pm Classic jazz DEXTER GORDON – 90 YEARS May 30-31 - at 8 pm Comtemporary VON BÜLOW / CLAUSEN / DANIELSSON June 1 - at 8 pm World YASSER PINO – LATIN SYNDICATE
April 21 - at 9 pm Free JAMSESSION WITH MADS SØNDERGAARD & ANDREAS FRYLAND April 21 - at 9 pm Free JAMSESSION WITH MADS SØNDERGAARD & ANDREAS FRYLAND April 26 - at 10 pm DKK 70 ANDERS GAARDMAND, BEN BESIAKOV, HUGO RASMUSSEN & FRANDS RIFBJERG. May 3 - at 10 pm DKK 70 JACOB CHRISTOFFERSEN, THOMAS FONNESBÆK & JANUS TEMPLETON May 4 - at 10 pm DKK 70 ALICE CARRERI, JACOB CHRISTOFFERSEN, THOMAS FONNESBÆK & JANUS TEMPLETON
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May 18 - at 10 pm DKK 70 CHRIS TANNER, JACOB FISCHER, KASPAR VADSHOLT & ESPEN LAUB May 24 - at 10 pm DKK 70 HANS ULRIK, ANDERS GAARDMAND, DAN HEMMER & FRANDS RIFBJERG May 25 - at 10 pm DKK 70 ALMAZ YEBIO, PER GADE, KJELD LAURITSEN & SØREN FROST May 26 - at 9 pm Free JAMSESSION MED PER MØLLEHØJ, JKA, ANDREAS FRYLAND
JAZZHOUSE NIELS HEMMINGSENS GADE 10 TELEPHONE: (+45) 33 15 47 00 WWW.JAZZHOUSE.DK April 18 - at 8 pm DKK 150 HOENIG/FRAHM/LØVDAL/MØLLER (US/ DK) April 20 - at 9 pm DKK 130 VINCENTZ, HART & BROWN (DK/US) April 23 - at 8 pm DKK 120 RELEASEKONCERT: SØREN DAHL JEPPESEN QUINTET FEAT. ÓSKAR GUDJÓNSSON. April 25 - at 8 pm DKK 70 BIRD ALERT + SILVER 6 April 26 - at 9 pm DKK 160 WILL VINSON/LAGE LUND QUARTET (US) April 27 - at 9 pm DKK 200 JAZZ’N’POETRY: JØRGEN LETH & REVERSE
May 5 - at 10 pm DKK 70 JAMSESSION WITH MADS SØNDERGAARD & ANDREAS FRYLAND
May 2 - at 9 pm DKK 120 STEFAN PASBORG & CARSTEN DAHL
May 6 - at 10 pm DKK 70 VIVIAN BUCZEK, JACOB FISCHER, KASPAR VADSHOLT & ZOLTAN CSÖRSZ
May 3 - at 8 pm DKK 60 YOUNG JAZZ 2013 FINALE: BANGIN’ BÜLOWS NICE JAZZ QUARTET + CRUNCH HOUSE.
May 12 - at 9 pm Free JAMSESSION MED NIELS LØKKEGAARD, KLAUS NØRGAARD, ANDREAS FRYLAND
May 4 - at 9 pm DKK 90 JENNY HVAL (NO) + SUPPORT
May 17 - at 10 pm DKK 70 ASTRO BUDDHA AGOGO
May 9 - at 8 pm DKK 100 OSGOOD/BLAKE CONTROL THIS TOUR (DK/US)
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CALENDER MUSIC JAZZHOUSE - continued... May 10 - at 9 pm DKK 110 GUSH (SE) + SUPPORT May 11 - at 9 pm DKK 200 MUTHSPIEL TRIO FEAT. BRIAN BLADE & LARRY GRENADIER May 12 - at 8 pm DKK 370 MICHEL CAMILO TRIO WITH CLIFF ALMOND & LINCOLN GOINES. May 13 - at 8 pm DKK 370 MICHEL CAMILO TRIO WITH CLIFF ALMOND & LINCOLN GOINES May 16 - at 8 pm DKK 320 KURT ELLING (US) May 17 - at 9 pm DKK 120 STORK May 23 - at 8 pm DKK 70 VOLCANO THE BEAR (UK)
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April 18 - at 10 pm Free THURSDAY BLUESJAM
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April 19 - at 10 pm DKK 80 NATHAN JAMES April 20 - at 10 pm DKK 70 OLE FRIMER BAND April 21 - at 9.30 pm Free H.P. LANGE April 22 - at 9.30 pm Free MONDAY NIGHT JUKE JOINT April 23 - at 9.30 pm Free NATHAN JAMES April 24 - at 9.30 pm TROELS JENSEN AND THE HEALEARS
May 24 - at 9 pm DKK 90 MUSIC FOR SIX ELECTRIC GUITARS FEAT. MUNEOMI SENJU (JP/DK) + MORE
April 25 - at 7 pm DKK 50 SAHRA DA SILVA & THE JAGGED SOUL
May 25 - at 9 pm DKK 130 BABY DEE & LITTLE ANNIE (US)
April 25 - at 10 pm Free THURSDAY BLUESJAM
May 28 - at 8 pm DKK 90 SELVHENTER + DOCTOR NERVE (US)
April 26 - at 10 pm DKK 70 THE FRIED OKRA BAND
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April 27 - at 10 pm DKK 80 NANDE JAMBOREE
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CALENDER ART & EXHIBITIONS LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF MODERN ART GL. STRANDVEJ 13, 3050 HUMLEBÆK POP ART DESIGN February 22 - June 9 2013 Wild, witty, bold, colourful and sexy, the Pop movement of the post-war years never ceases to fascinate. Louisiana’s major spring exhibition marks the first extensive showcasing of the interrelation between artists and designers 1955-1972, where the dialogue between art and design in fact was massive and has been of crucial importance to the influence of Pop Art ever since. Pop Art Design features some 180 works, many of them icons in their field. LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY - Tara Donovan February 8 - May 20 2013 Tara Donovan uses a variety of everyday materials such as drinking straws, nails and buttons as a basis for her works. She chooses pieces of one material that she assembles, glues and stacks one above the other, or otherwise repeats or accumulates into a form that offers entirely new and unexpected experiences. In the process she transforms everyday materials into aesthetic sculptures or landscape-like installations in an organic formal idiom that is often close to nature. YOKO ONO - HALF-A-WIND SHOW A Retrospective 7 June - 29 September 2013 Yoko Ono is one of the most prominent artists of our time. In 2013 she will be 80, and to mark the occasion Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is showing a major retrospective exhibition with a selection of the artist’s characteristic works, demonstrating the diversity of media and disciplines in Yoko Ono’s artistic production, and illustrating the central themes with which Yoko Ono continues to work vitally in her lifelong oeuvre.
DEN FRIE OSLO PLADS 1, 2100 KØBENHAVN Ø ENTROPIA: Marianne Jørgensen’s Solo Exhibition April 13 – May 19 2013 It is with great pleasure that we present a comprehensive solo exhibition by artist Marianne Jørgensen – an exhibition where nature sprouts inside and the art crawls under your skin. The focal points of the exhibition ENTROPIA are the outskirts and urbanity, as well as lifestyle patterns and a connection to one’s surroundings and Earth. Through ground explosions, dream holes, miniature models of society, video installations and sound, Marianne Jørgensen addresses a number of issues related to urban planning, neighbourhood, housings and also how and why we organize ourselves the way we do. Confrontation May 25 – June 23 2013 Confrontation takes its focal point from Terry Zwigoff’s 1994 film Crumb, which in turn was based on the American artist Robert Crumb. Crumb’s universe is a perverted and sexually fixated place which could be envisioned as a kind of collision between a 50s sexual suppression and a worship of consumer culture. Work from approximately 20 living and deceased artists has been selected and assembled for the exhibition by artists Zven Balslev and Claus Ejner. Place is the Space June 29 – August 4 2013 This year’s summer exhibition, presented by Sören Brøgger and Sören Hüttel, puts the most current trends in contemporary art on centre stage. Place is the Space examines how the relationship between science fiction and visual art fairs today. The science fiction genre is often used as a means to open up alternate spaces in which different social, political and personal circumstances can be explored.
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DESIGNMUSEUM DANMARK BREDGADE 68, 1260 KØBENHAVN K POST WAR BRITISH TEXTILES January 12 - September 1 2013 Designmuseum Danmark exhibits seventeen printed British textiles from the years between 1952 and 1972, all from a group commonly known as ‘Post-War British Textiles’. The textiles were designed in the post-war years, when England became one of the leading European countries in the field of textile design with prominent designers and artists whose works were a powerful source of inspiration for Danish textile designers, among others. The exhibition features textiles by leading designers including Lucienne Day, Marian Mahler, Jacqueline Groag, Barbara Brown, Robert Stewart, Shirley Craven and Victor Vasarely. ARCHITECTURAL ROUNDS March 28 - June 9 2013 Architectural Rounds is an exhibition of contemporary Danish art. The idea is to show site-specific pieces that reflect a dialogue with the specific space they are exhibited in. In this case the spaces are Silkeborg Bad, formerly thermal baths, and Designmuseum Danmark, a rococo building in Frederiksstaden, the former King Frederik’s Hospital. The artists represented in the exhibition are: Ceramist Karen Bennicke, artist Kaspar Bonnén, glasartist Lene Bødker, artist Ruth Campau, architect Poul Ingemann, weaver Gudrun Pagter and artist Jesper Rasmussen. KAJ FRANCK - TEEMA WITH VARIATIONS April 6 - December 30 2013 Kaj Franck (1911-1989) designed numerous domestic items that beautified the times of the post-war years in homes not only in Finland, but far and wide. It was beautiful, simple and functional design which quickly became a popular household item. Franck’s life’s work unfolds between unique and mass production, between the artistic and the industrial – as a comprehensive theme with many variations. Central to the production is the timeless crockery ‘Teema’.
KUNSTFORENINGEN GL. STRAND GL. STRAND 48, 1202 KØBENHAVN K FLOWER AND CIGAR. Modernism from ARoS January 26 - May 12 2013 Artists represented in the exhibition: Ebba Carstensen, Franciska Clausen, Harald Giersing, Karl Isakson, Carl Jensen, Jens Adolf Jerichau, Svend Johansen, Vilhelm Lundstrøm, Albert Naur, Olaf Rude, William Scharff, Christine Swane, Sigurd Swane and Edvard Weie. The exhibition FLOWER AND CIGAR. Modernism from ARoS presents the most innovative of Danish art from the first part of the 20th Century and from an entirely new perspective. That is with a focus on the masculine and feminine, sex and all that comes with it. The gender perspective from this period of time forms a continuous thread to the exhibition, where the modernist ideals are confronted with today’s feminine and masculine fantasies and idealizations. HENRIK VIBSKOV, NECK PLUS ULTRA, ART MOVES #3 May 25 – September 8 2013 GL STRAND presents the first major solo exhibition in Denmark by artist, musician, and designer Henrik Vibskov. Henrik Vibskov works in a unique inter-aesthetical field that cuts across design, music, performance, stage- and installation art. Rapidly he has achieved international recognition for his innovative multimedia art experiments, and his spectacular fashion collections, and -shows. In GL STRAND’s exhibition Vibskov unfolds his creative excess when he transforms the gallery’s entire first and second floor into one vast installation. NECK PLUS ULTRA will be a comprehensive gesamtkunstwerk dissolving the traditional boundaries between art genres: music, sculpture, design, and film are thus incorporated on equal footing with imagery, photography, fashion, set design and audio.
The exhibition marks the collaboration with Iittala, which we also would like to thank for endowing our ‘Klint – The Design Museum café’ with the beautiful ‘Kaj Franck’ crockery.
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Amalienborg Castle Scandic Hotel Front + Admiral Hotel
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Nyboder/Østerport
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The Little Mermaid (connecting shuttle bus to stop 16)
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Cruise Terminal Lange Linie Øst Mole *
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Cruise Terminal Lange Linie Midt Mole *
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Cruise Terminal Lange Linie Kaj *
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America Kaj
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Cruise Terminal Freeport (connecting shuttle bus to stop 11)
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Kings Garden / Rosenborg Castle / Botanic Garden
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H.C. Ørsteds Park / Nørreport Station / Strøget
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Nationalmuseet + Copenhagen Downtown Hostel + Hotel Danmark + Hotel 27
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Børsen
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Christianhavns Torv
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Vor Frelser church
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Christiania
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The Opera / Holmen
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Casino Copenhagen + Radisson blu Hotel Scandinavia
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Tivoli Hotel + Wake Up Hotel
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Fiske Torv Shopping Center The Island Hotel
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Carlsberg / Visit Carlsberg
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Gamle Carlsberg / Søndermarken Garden
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Zoo / Frederiksberg Slot
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ART & MUSEUMS ARKEN SKOVVEJ 100, ISHØJ Arken attach importance to collect contemporary art, i.e. the period after 1990. The exhibition shows more than 300 pieces of Nordic and international origin. You can borrow an IP od and hear about the.
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DEN FRIE - CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ART OSLO PLADS 1, KØBENHAVN Ø Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art is the Artists’ House and aims to show exhibitions that are produced, initiated and chosen by artists.
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DESIGNMUSEUM DANMARK BREDGADE 68, 1260 COPENHAGEN K Designmuseum Danmark is one of the central exhibition venues for Danish and international design.
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KUNSTERFORENINGEN GL. STRAND GAMMEL STRAND 48, KØBENHAVN K Gl. Strand features five to six major exhibitions of modern and contemporary art annually. Gl. Strand wishes to give the visitor an interesting experience and to shed light on aspects of art which are usually not touched upon.
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LOUSIANA MUSEUM OF MODERNE ART GL. STRANDVEJ 13, HUMLEBÆK Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is located 35 km north of Copenhagen with a panoramic view across the Øresund. The interaction between world class art, nature and architecture is unique, and Louisiana is often hailed as “probably the most beautiful museum in the world”.
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REVYMUSEET ALLÉGADE 5, FREDERIKSBERG Especially the Danes will benefit from a visit to the revue museum. There are so many comical and funny features from revues throughout centuries and ameeting with all the beloved artists from the past up till now.
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CASTLES AMALIENBORGMUSEET - CHRISTIAN VIII’S PALÆ, AMALIENBORG SLOTSPLADS, KØBENHAVN K Located in the winter residence of the royal family, the museum tells the story of the Queen’s four immediate predecessors on the throne. Living rooms and work rooms are preserved as they were when the kings and queens furnished them.
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ROSENBORG CASTLE ØSTER VOLDGADE 4A, KØBENHAVN K Rosenborg Castle is a beautiful historic building and a fascinating museum of cultural history. It houses some of Denmark’s greatest cultural treasures, not least the Crown Jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia.
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ATTRACTIONS THE ROUND TOWER KØBMAGERGADE 52A, 1150 COPENHAGEN K 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.
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DEN BLÅ PLANET (THE BLUE PLANET) JACOB FORTLINGSVEJ 1, 2770 KASTRUP Northern Europe’s largest aquarium opened on March 22nd 2013 just outside Copenhagen. It is expected to be one of Denmark’s most visited attractions.
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ZOO ROSKILDEVEJ 32, FREDERIKSBERG The Zoo is open every day all year round, and gives you great opportunity to deepen yourself in the wonderful world of animal kingdom.
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VISIT CARLSBERG GAMLE CARLSBERG VEJ 11, KØBENHAVN V Feel the magic and sense the quality ingredients and craftsmanship behind Carlsberg’s world-famous beer. Visit Carlsberg tells the whole story of Carlsberg.
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CASINO COPENHAGEN AMAGER BOULEVARD 70, KØBENHAVN S Casino Copenhagen is Denmark’s largest casino with approx. 3000 m2 on 3 floors. It offers a wide variety of live games American Roulette, Blackjack.
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VIKINGESKIBSMUSEET VINDEBODER 12, ROSKILDE At the museum there are five (more than 1000 years old) Viking ships & an exhibition of traditional Nordic boats.
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KLARLUND ØSTERGADE 22, 1100 KØBENHAVN K
KLARLUND VESTERBROGADE 6D, 1620 KØBENHAVN K Klarlund (since 1947) has a large & exclusive selection of fine watches and jewelry from: Audemars Piguet Cartier - Chanel - Eterna - Georg Jensen - Gucci - Hublot Lapponia Jewelry - Longines Mont Blanc - Rolex Officine Panerai - Ole Lynggaard - Omega - Tag Heuer Roberto Coin Schoeffel - Tudor - Vacheron Constantion
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HOUSE OF AMBER KONGENS NYTORV 2, 1050 KØBENHAVN K
HOUSE OF AMBER NYGADE 6, 1164 KØBENHAVN K House of Amber (since 1933) is one of the world’s oldest producers of exclusive amber jewellery. The company was founded in 1933 by Danish Einar Fehrn and through several generations House of Amber has specialised and refined its skills in manufacturing of the finest amber jewelry.
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ILLUM ØSTERGADE 52, 1001 KØBENHAVN K ILLUM is a Danish department store located in the heart of central Copenhagen. ILLUM provides its customers with a unique shopping experience by offering a well-defined mix of international and Scandinavian brands within fashion, beauty, home and design.
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A PAIR NY ØSTERGADE 3, 1101 KØBENHAVN K Apair strives to be in the highest end of the fashion industry and achieves this by selling elite products, made by top European designers, to its many customers.
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PHOTOGRAFICA SKINDERGADE 41, 1159 KØBENHAVN K Professional and classic cameras. Authorized dealer of worldknown brands: Nikon - Leica - Zeiss - Canon
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RUD. RASMUSSEN NØRREBROGADE 45, 2200 KØBENHAVN N Forget about mass production by assembly lines: The tables, chairs and bookcases from Rud. Rasmussen’s Joineries are made in the exact opposite manner. Here, world famous design classics are being carefully crafted by highly skilled cabinet makers.
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CONTRAST HOVEDVAGTSGADE 6, 1003 KØBENHAVN K This is the place where the Copenhageners go to find a gift for their boyfriend, sister, mum, boss etc. - and cool things for the home too.
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