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TABLE OF CONTENTS ‘THE DANISH WINTER IS SO COSY’............... 6 Famouus pastry chef Mette Blomsterberg loves Christmas and winter time. Photo by Marc Skafte-Vaabengaard

LET THERE BE LIGHT .. . . 10 Copenhagen is celebrating the winter with beautiful light decorations.

A P I E C E O F C A K E . . . . . 18 Copenhagen is booming with cool cafés and hipster bakeries Photo by Jacob Lisbygd

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A R O U N D T H E C O R N E R .. 2 4 Get lost in the narrow streets of Copenhagen

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPERIENCE................ 28 January, February and March

FOODIES’ HEAVEN ..... 32 Copenhagen is a tasty paradise for foodies

MUST SEE MUSEUMS .. . . 42 Honey it is cold outside, let’s go to a museum

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C O P E N H A G E N M E T T E B L O M S T E R B E R G TELLS US ABOUT WHAT MAKES COPENHAGEN WORTH A VISIT

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By Søren Sorgenfri

I LOVE THE COSINESS OF THE DANISH WINTER Mette Blomsterberg is probably the best-known pastry chef in Denmark and she loves Copenhagen at Christmas and the Danish winter mood.

BACKGROUND

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE DANISH WINTER?

Mette Blomsterberg trained as pastry chef in 1990 at the nationally renowned Kransekagehuset in Ny Østergade in Copenhagen.

I love the Danish seasons in general because they are so different and nuanced. Autumn’s colourful forests, and winter’s special sunlight or the magical drip of rain in the small lake close to my house.

Since then, she has run several cafes and patisseries and is famous in Denmark for her cake creations on many popular TV programmes. She has also published 12 recipe books and has developed baking tools and created team building courses.

Winter brings happy days with candlelight, slightly heavier dishes, and the cosiness inside that we call ‘hygge’. People come together, gathering around the dinner table, enjoying good food and embracing the dark winter hours in a happy way

WHAT IS ‘HYGGE’ TO YOU IN WINTERTIME? Many things. To mention a few, I love looking after my home and doing things at home. I invite people over for dinner, family, friends and neighbours. Winter is an obvious time to see each other and take time to talk.

WHAT MAKES WINTERTIME SO COSY? I really like the winter darkness. With fairy lights and decorations in gardens and trees, this gives the year a sense of being a whole. After the many bright hours of summer, then the colours of autumn and finally the embracing darkness of winter. It is pure winter magic.

WHAT DOES CHRISTMAS MEAN TO YOU? I love Christmas. It is a fantastic time, when the somewhat busy and hectic days of December getting ready for Christmas mix with the cosy mood and dark chilly hours.

YOU ARE WELL KNOWN FOR YOUR SKILLS AS A PASTRY CHEF Are there special cakes that are always on your table at Christmas time? For Christmas, they don’t have to be big, beautiful cakes, but can be the traditional cookies. So, you must have the traditional Danish Christmas brownies (brunkager) and vanilla cookies (vaniljekranse).and decorations in gardens and trees, this

WHAT SHOULD COPENHAGEN’S VISITORS NOT MISS IN WINTER? Tivoli of course. Soak up the Tivoli Garden’s cosiness and enjoying the smell of mulled wine and caramelised hot almonds. I’m also a bit of a foodie, so stop by Osteria Pesce 16 in Vesterbro. It’s one of Copenhagen’s best Italian restaurants. And Perch’s Tea in Kronprinsessegade is a wonderful tea shop. It’s like travelling back in time to my grandmother’s kitchen.

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Mette wishes Copenhagen’s guests a Merry Christmas and a happy winter. Photo by Rasmus Bluhme

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LET THERE BE LIGHT Copenhagen is celebrating the winter with beautiful light decorations. Michael Gatten is a director at KCC (København, Commerce & Culture), which is the trade association for Copenhagen’s inner city. KCC provides, among other things, the beautiful light decorations in winter. MICHAEL GATTEN, WHY DECORATE USING LIGHTS? There is something unique and beautiful about Copenhagen when the Christmas decorations light up the streets and create the special Copenhagen Christmas atmosphere. A real tradition for Christmas in Copenhagen, which you mustn’t fool yourself about, are the giant classic red Christmas hearts on Strøget and Købmagergade

The iconic Hotel d’Angleterre, with its beautiful Christmas decorations, Magasin du Nord, where the Christmas decorations, both inside and outside, are stunning. Kongens Nytorv gives access to Strøget with its beautiful Christmas hearts, together with the many cosy shops in the side streets and alleys, that are also so beautifully decorated.

WHAT CAN A GUEST EXPECT FROM COPENHAGEN IN THE WINTER MONTHS?

WHERE WOULD YOU START YOUR TOUR AROUND INNER COPENHAGEN? Kongens Nytorv is one of the most beautiful squares in Copenhagen and one of the best starting points to start your Christmas visit.

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We have so many fantastic shops, a world-class gastro scene and such unique cultural institutions right in the heart of Copenhagen that will warm up any winter.

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FLAGSHIP STORE: Ny Østergade 10, Copenhagen

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ON C E UPO N A TI ME, T HER E WAS A LI TTL E HOPT IMIST … a cosy story about a happy Danish design classic The Hoptimist movement began back in 1968, when furniture designer Gustav Ehrenreich designed Birdie, a bird suspended on a long spring. Later on came Bimble, the girl, and Bumble, the boy, who are what we all associate with Hoptimists today, figures standing firmly on their own two legs with a spring between their torso and legs. A small flick with a finger brings the figures to life – and the immediate response makes it hard not to smile. Ehrenreich’s Hoptimists from the early Seventies were created in the spirit of the times with bold, bright colours. The goal was to spark joy amongst those who came across these bouncing, smiling and dancing figures. Today, the Hoptimist family has become large and diverse, and there are happy, bouncing, multi-coloured figures made of various materials for every occasion, and of course the Christmas collection includes pixie hats, Father Christmas beards, reindeer and snowmen for that festive feeling.

DANISH DESIGN IS FAMOUS ALL OVER THE WORLD Danish design is famous all over the world. For its elegance, innovation and creative designs and styles. It is therefore, for many of Copenhagen’s guests, a must on their bucket list for shopping for Danish design. With good reason. Beautiful and desirable designs. Furniture, kitchenware, ceramics, clothes and jewellery are in high demand all over the world and are praised at the big design fairs and fashion shows. Danish design has a long tradition of lamp design, not least with PH Lamps and lamp designs from Verner Panton, but also in the furniture industry where Arne Jakobsen has left behind a creative and stylish legacy for Danish design. Danish ceramics are also in a league of their own and sometimes work hand in hand with inspiration from other parts of the world.

At YONOBI in Nybrogade, Japanese inspiration meets creativity from the cool north, and this is where you will find stylish ceramic designs such as ROXY Ceramics. For those who have several days to power shop, it’s just a matter of getting out and discovering Copenhagen’s many tempting shopping streets and stores, not least of which is Paustian, a must stop for many. Also remember to include the Gubi Store, one of the greatest Danish design brands, on your way around Copenhagen. If you need an overview of Danish design visit Illums Bolighus which is centrally located in Strøget. Illums Bolighus is like a stunning treasure chest of Danish design. Interior details, lamps, furnishings, kitchenware and decorations for a home that wants a touch of something Nordic combined with a thoroughly beautiful design with a touch of coolness.  Amagertorv 10, 1160 Copenhagen K

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THE TASTE OF COPENHAGEN Recent years have seen an impressive development in Copenhagen’s bakeries, who bake bread that is a hit with customers for its taste and are also a big hit on social media channels. Bread for breakfast or beautiful cakes for afternoon tea? As a tourist, you mustn’t forget to visit some of Copenhagen’s many internationally famous bakeries, that can be found all over the city. What To See is happy to guide you on your way.

Follow the delicious smell of butter and cardamom to Juno in Aarhusgade at Østerbro or ‘Alice’ near Christianshavn, that work with the motto ‘Simple things made well’. So, well! Don’t forget the famous Andersen at Islands Brygge with their beautiful cakes, and Torvehallerne that seduces with Albatross and Venner, who bake classics as well as new creations. The Collective Bakery in Nørrebro is said to be the city’s best for baking sourdough buns.

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A LARGE NUMBER OF CHARMING CAFÉS

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AND COFFEE BARS Ever since the now closed Café Sommersko opened its doors to a French-inspired café in the middle of the city, Copenhagen has been enriched with a large number of charming cafés and coffee bars. In this cold but cozy wintertime, you should treat yourself to a taste of the Danish version of mulled wine called Gløgg. It warms the stomach and gives you a light heart. After a charming walk in the beautiful Frederiksberg Gardens, visit the famous Café Sokkelund. Continue on to the district of

Nørrebro and Jægersborggade, which is one of Copenhagen’s hippest streets, having a large selection of galleries and cafes such as the Coffee Collective. In Vesterbro, Mad & Kaffe, which simply means Food & Coffee, is very popular for its passion for primarily organic small dishes. In central Copenhagen, the Bastard Cafe is a crowd pleaser in the evening due to its many board games, and the cafe Sonny, close to Strøget, is also a popular place.

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In Kødbyen and Amager we also serve breakfast for all tastes, we offer soft boiled eggs with bread and cheese, freshly baked buns with cheese, freshly baked croissants plain but of course also filled with soft ice cream and melted chocolate or caramel sauce. Kødbyen – Flæsketorvet 45-55, 1711 Copenhagen V Amager – Rued Langgaards Vej 6E, 2300 Copenhagen S Søborg – Søborg Hovedgade 34, 2870 Dyssegaard

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Alida Marstrand Chokolade Once upon a time, there was a determined woman named Alida Marstrand ... This is the story of how this tiny chocolate shop in Copenhagen began. The determined woman had just lost her husband, and had to act fast in order to feed herself and five young children. She decided to open a shop and make exclusive chocolates from recipes she had inherited from her grandmother. 22

That was in 1930. Today, chocolatier and confectioner Gunhild Persson is the owner of the chocolate shop. She creates tasty treats based on both traditional and modern recipes. Among many specialties are orange peel covered in dark chocolate, marzipan dipped in fondant, nougat and hazelnuts covered in milk chocolate and the typical Danish Flødebolle – a meringue cream dipped in dark chocolate. Every single piece is prepared on the premises by hand, according to traditional methods. Bredgade 14, 1260 Copenhagen

CAKES AND PASTRIES ARE A DANISH

Danish fairytale

FAIRYTALE The Danish pastry is famous all over the world – simply known as a Danish – and is a don’t miss point on the must eat list of many of the city’s visitors. We have both counted and tasted our way to the fact that at least 21 of the world’s most famous cakes originate from Denmark, and many of them are hundreds of years old. Many of the cakes have French names such as the Sarah Bernhardt and Fragilité – in fact, there is even a cake named after Napoleon’s hat! – but was invented by Danish confectioners.

Visit the popular patisserie La Glace in Strøget, but be prepared that it can be difficult to choose between the massive selection of delightful cakes. If in doubt, go for the Othello Cake. We can also recommend the small bakery in Sankt Pederstræde with its popular cinnamon buns, but expect a long queue from early in the morning. And don’t forget the chocolate from Peter Beier or Summerbird. Hotel D’Angleterre has its own pink patisserie with stunningly beautiful little cakes that are as tempting as works of art. In Østerbro, don’t miss Hahnemanns’ beautiful cakes and pastries.

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JORCKS PASSAGE BJARKE CLOOS TELLS US THE STORY ABOUT JORCKS PASSAGE

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By Søren Sorgenfri

TELL US ABOUT JORCKS PASSAGE ?

DID YOU KNOW ?

Bjarke Cloos is director of Jorcks Ejendomsselskab, a company and trust that owns Jorcks Passage.

The Danish Radio Foundation broadcast their first radio programme from Jorcks Passage on 24 September 1924.

“It is a unique urban space which is also a piece of Copenhagen’s architectural history. On the ground floor there is retail space, and we make sure that the shops you find here suit Jorcks Passage. We prefer to avoid chain stores, as we want stores that are unique shopping experiences, regardless of whether it’s about toys, shoes or board games. This makes Jorcks Passage a shopping destination.” “On the upper floors there are offices, and at the very top is a roof terrace for the tenants, which you cannot see from street level. We would like the passage to be for shopping, and also just for sitting down, having a coffee, and enjoying the beautiful historic arcade.” 24

THE HISTORY BEHIND JORCKS PASSAGE Italian cities such as Turin and Florence have famous arcades, but did you know that Copenhagen also has several beautiful arcades. One of the most beautiful is Jorcks Passage. This arcade is a covered pedestrian street that connects Strøget with Skindergade and Fiolstræde. Remember to look up. The windows in the glass roof are all unique and a piece of art. The arcade was inspired by the Kaiser Passage in Berlin. The German arcade no longer exists, but Jorcks Passage is very much alive as a

modern arcade and as a beautiful urban space for shopping or enjoying a cup of coffee in the most beautiful surroundings. Constructed between 1892 and 1896 the building is six stories high and surrounds a narrow rectangular courtyard space which is open at ground level at both ends and is lined with

retail space down the sides. The passageway is flanked by two rows of columns topped by small statues of toddlers, and the floor is paved with mosaics. A bust of Reinholdt W. Jorck is placed in a niche. 25

Most of Copenhagen’s visitors quickly find their way to the Strøget shopping street

AKIMBO A charming vintage basement gift and hygge. It's the perfect place souvenir and browse through possibly the largest selection of Moomin in Copenhagen.

C It’s the shopping highway of the Danish capital, but parallel to Strøget runs Kompagnistræde. M Y Here you will find cafes, restaurants and venues such as the Dropp Inn bar with live CM music, and the jazz cave ‘La Fontaine’. The MY street connects with Læderstræde, and the CY two streets are simply known as ‘the street’ CMY among Copenhageners. K

Go on a discovery among jewellery designers and enjoy a good cup of coffee in the cafes here in this old street, which used to be the home of the Copenhagen merchants in the Middle Ages. A big fire in the 18th century saw many of the timbered houses go up in flames, so the beautiful buildings you see are around 250–275 years old. The small street of Hyskenstræde is a little secret that combines Kompagnistræde with Strøget, here you must not miss the top restaurant Tight with its Nordic cuisine that draws inspiration from the rest of the world.

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JANUARY

After December’s Christmas fun, January is the first real winter month. This is often when the cold really sets in in Copenhagen, but it’s still cozy and wonderful to visit the Danish capital and experience it up close.

Copenhagen Fashion Week 29 January to 2 February With events ranging from extraordinary exhibitions to street parties, mini-concerts to trend shows, plus shopping events and more, Copenhagen Fashion Week promises to give participants an unforgettable experience once again this year.  Store Strandstræde 20, 1255 Copenhagen

And if it’s now too cold to walk around the streets, you can visit one of the city’s many topquality museums.

Nordic Art Art museum Statens Museum for Art From 1. January Exhibition about Danish and Nordic art from 1750 to 1900.  Søtorvet 3, 1371 Copenhagen

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Bambi on Ice The harbour front Broen’s Ice Rink welcomes the whole family to their 600 m2 ice rink located in the heart of the city.  Strandgade 95, 1401 Copenhagen

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Copenhagen Zoo Visit the Zoo and the Zoo Lab and learn about different animals.  Roskildevej 32, 2000 Frederiksberg Tresure hunt in Kødbyen Go on a small treasure hunt in Kødbyen and discover Copenhagen’s Meat Packing district. See more on: skattejagterne.dk  Halmtorvet, 1700 Copenhagen Ice swimming Love the cold and fancy a (short) swim? Plenty of options for ice swimming in January. Go to Islands Brygge Harbor Bath or the café, La Bachina in Refshaleøen with its wood-fired sauna.  Refshalevej 141, 1432 Copenhagen

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FEBRUARY Copenhagen sees the light in February and jazzes its way through the second month of the year.

Copenhagen is illuminated by beautiful light

Winter jazz 1-25 February The jazz festival Vinterjazz has 600 concerts spread out all over Denmark. In Copenhagen,

The world’s biggest gin festival 16-17 February The world’s largest gin festival takes place in the middle of Copenhagen

you can listen to Danish and international stars when the jazz concerts take over the city’s venues. Copenhagen Light Festival 3-26 February In February, Copenhagen will be filled with beautiful light installations for the fifth time,

art and experiences from Nordhavn to Ørestad.

With more than 450 different types of gin, Copenhagen Gin Fest is a true paradise for gin lovers. The festival is held in the Lokomotivværkstedet in Sydhavnen.  Otto Busses Vej 5A, 2450 Copenhagen

when the Copenhagen Light Festival once again takes over the city.

The world’s biggest gin festival

MARCH With March, Copenhagen begins its first month of spring, but there is still every reason to stay indoors. At least in the magical darkness of the cinema. In March, Copenhagen hosts one of the world’s leading documentary festivals with CPH: DOX. CPH: DOX 13–24 March With support from the national film industry and the Danish press, CPH:DOX has made its mark as one of Copenhagen’s biggest cultural events. Every year, CPH:DOX fills Copenhagen’s cinemas with more than 200 documentaries from all over the world.

PGL CS2 MAJOR COPENHAGEN 2024 17–31 March Hooked on the video game Counter Strike? Good news! PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 will feature the world’s top 24 Counter Strike 2 teams. With a massive prize pool of $1,250,000, the competition will be fierce as teams fight for greatness, prestige, and the coveted title of Major Champion. The event is set to be the first Counter-Strike Major to take place in the Royal Arena, Copenhagen.  Hannemann Allé 18-20, 2300 Copenhagen

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FOODIES

DAN HENRIKSEN FROM TRATTORIA FIAT TELLS US ABOUT COPENHAGEN AS A CULINARY CITY.

By Søren Sorgenfri

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK I am head chef at one of Copenhagen best Italian restaurant, Trattoria FIAT at Kongens Nytorv, together with my fantastic team, where I am dedicated to giving our guests the best dining experience. At Trattoria FIAT, we do what the Italians do really well, we use local ingredients when they are at their best, which is why I place great value on finding local Danish ingredients in season and using them in the Italian way. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT COPENHAGEN?

HOW COSY IS COPENHAGEN IN WINTER?

Copenhagen is just whatever you need it to be as a city. You can always find an offer or an event that suits your mood. Copenhagen is a beautiful old lady who also has rough edges like Vesterbro and Nørrebro, with many small trendy places. Or you can simply have a few pints at one of the good old bodegas.

When the snow covers the city, and you go for a walk and warm your hands with a cup of hot mulled wine or cocoa through one of the city’s many Christmas markets, it’s perfect. When Christmas is over, I love to eat well at one of the city’s many fantastic restaurants, with a solid hearty dish from the winter season and perhaps a good bottle of wine.

ARE THERE SPECIAL DISHES THAT ARE TYPICAL OF THE DANISH WINTER THAT YOU JUST MUST TRY AS A VISITOR? Of course, you must eat a lot of æbleskiver which is a traditional Danish Christmas pastry, with jam and sugar. Otherwise, my favourite Danish winter dishes are a good medister (classic Danish sausage) with homemade mustard, stewed kale or a classic roast pork with potatoes, brown sauce (Danish gravy) and homemade stewed red cabbage. Or you could try slices of roast pork with a parsley sauce – very filling and good on a cold winter’s evening.

WHERE DO YOU GO TO EAT? I have many favourite restaurants, but there is no doubt that Restaurant Salon never disappoints. When I feel like something Japanese, it’s Gaijin where Edward conjures up his interpretation of Japanese food.  Kongens Nytorv 18, 1050 Copenhagen www.f-i-a-t.dk

THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY SCENE Over the past ten years, Copenhagen has stormed onto the global gastronomy scene. More than 30 restaurants throughout Denmark have Michelin stars, with 12 of them located in Copenhagen, with the world-famous Geranium right at the very top with 3 stars. But Copenhagen is more than restaurants with Michelin stars. If you are looking for a solid place to eat, you rarely have to go far. Try a classic Danish lunch close to Tivoli in Tivolihallen or the restaurant Tight, close to Strøget. Take a walk in the large central park, Kongens Have and eat at the Orangeriet in the most beautiful surroundings.

Go to Jægersborggade in Nørrebro and experience the delectable meeting of Danish and French cuisine at Silberbauers Bistro. There is also traditional Italian food at FIAT in Kongens Nytorv or at Fabro in Borgergade. Discover Copenhagen’s world cuisine with the sharp Korean restaurant Propaganda, close to Copenhagen’s main railway station. You will find a wonderful vegetarian menu at Baka d’Busk in Nørrebro with bio wines.

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COSY, DELICATE AND AFFORDABLE

RIGHT NEXT TO STRØGET At the cozy Restaurant Tight you will meet hospitality, good mood and delicious food It is the combination of food and feeling that must be united when working with “High end comfort food”, which best describes the menu at restaurant Tight. Lovely homemade dishes made from scratch with use of the best ingredients are combined with a cozy and

The starting point is Nordic cuisine, but at the same time there is room for inspiration from the warmer climes, both in taste and expression. There is a fantastic and almost international atmosphere here - and the restaurant is extremely popular. Both locals

welcoming atmosphere. “It means just as much to be greeted with a smile and enthusiasm from the moment you walk in the door as it means to have something good to eat,” says the restaurant’s owner Rokil. The combination is exactly what the expression is about and what we strive for here, he says.

and tourists have really taken the place to heart and booking a table is usually a necessity. Hyskenstræde 10, 1207 Copenhagen Tlf. +45 26693999 @restauranttight

Is it time for open sandwiches known as smørrebrød DANISH LUNCH RULES The Danish lunch is undoubtedly Denmark’s greatest contribution to world gastronomy, but there are certain rules that must be followed when it is time for open sandwiches known as smørrebrød. There are two variants of the Danish lunch. Either you order three pieces of smørrebrød, and yes, the bread is eaten with it. You must not remove the cold cuts and toppings from the bread, but you do eat the smørrebrød with a knife and fork.

Here, the correct order is to start with fish dishes such as herring – preferably in a curry sauce or marinated – salmon, fried fish, and prawns served with soft boiled eggs. Then follows cold cuts such as sausage rolls, roast beef with toppings, and cured sausage. Then small and warm dishes such as liver pâté, Danish meatballs and roast pork. The lunch ends with cheese, or the special Danish sweet rice and whipped cream-based dessert risalamande, at Christmas time.

The classic Danish lunch is roughly translated as ‘the big cold table’.

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THE BOSS IS IN THE KITCHEN

RESTAURANT TIVOLIHALLEN IS TRULY ONE OF A KIND A family-owned and operated restaurant, steeped in history and tradition. When you walk down the four steps and come inside our special place, you will feel the friendly and warm atmosphere and notice our love and respect for authenticity. If you are lucky, you will be met by owner, Helle, or her daughter, Diana, who will welcome you to a completely unique open-faced sandwich (smørrebrød) selection and taste experience. We offer numerous delicious variations of the timehonored danish lunch meal. Everything is made

to order and with the greatest respect for our proud Danish food traditions. You can enjoy your meal in our beautiful restaurant or, in the summer months, in our lovely private courtyard. We are open for both lunch and dinner. You are welcome here and we look forward to your visit. Vester Voldgade 91, 1552 Copenhagen Tel: +45 33 11 01 60 www.tivolihallen.dk 37

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THE DANISH BEER If we say ‘probably’ you probably know both the commercials and the brewery connected with this one word. Giant brewery Carlsberg is Copenhagen’s first, and by far largest brewery, but the Danish beer scene is so much more than the world-famous Carlsberg pilsner. The Danish Capital is a haven for microbreweries. Head for hipster area Kødtorvet and have a pint at the Warpig Brewery, then on to Old Hat Brewing at Frederiksberg, Ølsnedkeren at Griffenfeldsgade, and Braw and Nørrebros

Bryghus in Ryesgade Nørrebro, to name just a few. Try the famous Mikkeller at Humletorvet. Even Christiania has a microbrewery. Or you can just find the Danish version of a pub known has a bodega and ask for a cold one.  Reventlowsgade 16, 1651 Copenhagen V Danish beer culture has been influenced by German and Belgian brewers from as long ago as the Middle Ages, but has Copenhagen grown into becoming a beer metropolis of the word? Probably.

THE FLAVOUR OF THE MEDITERRANEAN At rizraz we love food and that’s why, in our large restaurants, you can savour the best mediterranean dishes from our menu. The art of Mediterranean cuisine is undoubtedly a sensory experience - the aroma of exotic spices; coriander, cumin, thyme, oregano, sage and peppermint tickle the sense of smell and whet the appetite. Crisp vegetables filled with the flavours of the southern sun, grilled meats, freshly baked bread, generous portions and powerful southern wines do not diminish the experience. We go to great lengths to deliver

a meal that measures up to what you experience when you visit the Mediterranean. Imagination and flexibility are the icing on the cake and create the dining experience we want to provide. Here in the restaurants, we go out of our way to give you an experience that not only tastes of the Mediterranean, but where the food is always served with a smile.

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DELICIOUS AND FLAVOURFUL DISHES Mediterranean cuisine offers a wide range of flavourful dishes, which you will of course also find on the menu at RizRaz. Both our large Mediterranean buffet and à la carte menu contain plenty of tasty dishes that will transport you to the summer and sun of the south. At RizRaz we pay attention to detail, and both our meat and vegetarian dishes are full of flavour, texture and love.

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Copenhagen has a wealth of parks, gardens and museums and a wealth of attractions scattered throughout the city, rarely far away. Most likely, they’re just around the next corner. Check out the Fælledparken and Kongens Have’s parks and the museums’ educational immersion or the city’s many small memorial plaques, squares and impressive statues, which testify a modern city living hand in hand with its past.

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COPENHAGEN MANY BEAUTIFUL ART MUSEUMS There is a vast range of magnificent art offerings, with the opportunity to learn more about the Danish and international art history.

Kunsthal Charlottenborg at Kongens Nytorv is one of the largest exhibition venues for contemporary art in Europe.

Go to the beautiful park Øster Anlæg on Østerbro and visit Den Hirschsprungske Samling. This stylish art museum houses a unique collection of Danish art from the 1900s, with major works from the so-named Golden Age period in Danish art history.

Just a short train ride from Copenhagen, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk is a leading international art museum and an absolute beacon among attractions in Denmark.

Close by is the large art museum SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst. Here you can find a collection that contains art and art history from the last 700 years. At the Glyptoteket near Tivoli, you can discover a large collection of art from antiquity, and

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THE HIRSCHSPRUNG COLLECTION The Hirschsprung Collection is an art museum in a class of its own, representing Danish art from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Spanning the period from the Danish Golden Age to the Skagen painters and the advent of Modernism. The collection includes masterpieces by C.W. Eckersberg, Vilhelm Hammershøi and P.S. Krøyer. The museum is beautifully situated in the green parklands of Østre Anlæg in the center of Copenhagen. It was founded by art collector Heinrich Hirschsprung and his wife Pauline in 1911. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, activities for children and guided tours. Discover 100 years of Danish art in English with our free museum. The museum is decorated with furniture and many paintings on the walls, providing an intimate and homely atmosphere. Stockholmsgade 20, 2100 København Ø www.hirschsprung.dk

SPECIAL EXHIBITION

MONKEYS A PRIMATE STORY 17 MAY 2023 – 25 FEBRUARY 2024

In collaboration with National Museums Scotland and Nomad Exhibitions.

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EXPLORE NATURE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CITY Ready for some monkey business? From the tiny mouse lemur to the huge eastern gorilla – at the Natural History Museum of Denmark, you can come face to face with your wild family in the biggest special exhibition ever on apes and monkeys. Get creative in the Monkey Workshop, make monkey masks, examine skulls and enjoy a fun day out with the kids.

In the garden’s iconic Palm House, you get to experience the tropics, and in the summer, colourful butterflies flutter among spectacular orchids and vanilla plants in the Butterfly House

Also, discover the museum’s mineral halls, touch a sixteen-ton meteorite from outer space and explore nature in the temporary exhibitions. A recurring highlight is the famous Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, featuring the 100 best photos selected worldwide (wpy.dk).

Included in the museum ticket is a visit to the Palm House. The garden has free access.

Natural History Museum of Denmark, Øster Voldgade 5 – 7, 1350 København K Botanical Garden, Gothersgade 128, 1123 København K

For opening hours, exhibition periods and events, please visit www.naturalhistory.dk.

Recharge in the museum café with a view of the beautiful Botanical Garden, which is home to Denmark’s scientific collection of plants – from rare cacti to cycads dating back to the age of the dinosaurs.

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IN WINTER IT CAN GET COLD, BUT DON’T WORRY Copenhagen has many elegant, warm museums where you can get indoors and learn more about Copenhagen and the Danes. At the National Museum, you can follow Denmark’s entire history from the Ice Age and reindeer hunters, through to the Viking Age, and onto the 1000-year-old monarchy and today’s society. If you are interested in Danish architecture, go to Copenhagen’s waterfront and the quirky house BLOX, here you will find the Danish Architecture Centre for Danish architecture, design and urban culture.

Thorvaldsens is Copenhagen’s first museum. It opened its doors in 1848 and is an oasis in the centre of the city, with art and architecture experiences in a special class. Also visit the museum Rungstedlund. The world-famous Danish writer Karen Blixen was born in Rungstedlund, where she lived her entire life, except for the years she spent on the coffee farm in Kenya. In Helsingør is the M/S Museet for Søfart – designed by the world-famous architectural firm BIG – which the New York Times has included on their list of must-see places. With very good reason.

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VISIT ROSENBORG CASTLE In the early 17th century, Christian IV commissioned Rosenborg to be built outside Copenhagen’s old town. This small summer hermitage became the favourite residence of the King. Today, many of the rooms are preserved as they were in Christian IV’s time, and the pomp and circumstance of the past can be experienced in the form of the many furnishings and art treasures which surrounded Danish kings and queens until the 19th century.

Three silver lions guard the thrones of the king and queen. The silver lions were made for Frederik III in the 1660s. The tapestries on the walls represent scenes from historic battles between Denmark and Sweden. Get up close to Christian lV´s crown from 1596. The crown is the oldest in Denmark and weighs almost 3 kilos. Together with the other regalia, its gold, pearls and diamonds sparkle behind the thick walls of the Treasury beneath the castle. Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 Copenhagen

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AMALIENBORG PALACE At The Amalienborg Museum, you get right to the heart of the monarchy. You can go on a journey through time, spanning the last 150 years of history, and get to know the individuals behind the Danish monarchy. You can explore the rooms that the Royal Family inhabited, which are preserved as though their occupants had just left. The rooms and personal belongings tell a uinque family history – and an important part of Danish history. From the museum, there is access to the piano nobile, including the Gala Hall and other lavish rooms. With a ceiling height of 8 metres, lavish gilding and a view of the palace square, the Gala Hall ranks among the most impressive rooms in Denmark. In 1794, the Royal Family commissioned artist Nicolai Abildgaard to design the interior. The renowned sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen created the sculptures. Amalienborg Slotsplads 5, 1257 Copenhagen K

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DANISH CASTLES HAVE A VITAL PLACE IN THE DANISH HISTORY. AND NOT LEAST IN THE HISTORY OF THE DANISH MONARCHY THE DANES LOVE THEIR QUEEN AND MONARCHY The Danes love their Queen and Monarchy, which is why you will find well-kept and beautiful castles everywhere, not only in Copenhagen, but all over the country. The heart of Copenhagen is therefore the Royal Palace Amalienborg, which was completed in 1760. This is also where you can experience the famous Changing of the Guard, when the Queen’s personal guard walk through the city in high bear fur hats and blue-black uniforms. It is also possible to go on a guided tour of the castle. Rosenborg Castle is a must see experience. With a central location in the middle of the park called Kongens Have, this small but beautiful palace from 1664 still houses royal treasures and jewels, all of which can be seen during opening hours. Don’t miss the old castle of Eremitagen built for hunting in the nature park Dyrehaven near Hellerup, and in Frederiksberg on the edge of the gardens, you can find Frederiksberg Have and the imposing Frederiksberg Castle.

The Danish parliament has its home in the middle of Copenhagen in the impressively large castle, Christiansborg. Also take a look at the old castle ruins below Christiansborg, from when Copenhagen was founded. Take the train to Helsingør and let yourself be impressed by mighty Kronborg with an impressive view of Øresund. Kronborg is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles. It is world-renowned as Hamlet and Shakespeare’s castle and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a history dating back to 1420. Hillerød is a short train ride from Copenhagen and is home to the 500-year-old Renaissance castle, Frederiksborg Castle.

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FREDERIKSBORG Frederiksborg Castle – the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia was built in the early 1600s. Today the castle houses the Museum of National History and the Danish National Portrait Gallery. The breath-taking castle interiors, including magnificent vaults and richly decorated ceilings, are home to a collection of great history paintings by some of the most revered Danish artists – Lauritz Tuxen, Otto Bache and others – alongside more than 500 years of portrait art. Visitors can also experience the historical grandeur of the Great Hall, the Angel Hall, the Audience Chamber and the extraordinary Frederiksborg Castle Chapel. The idyllic castle rises from three islands in the castle lake, surrounded by Frederiksborg Castle Garden and the city of Hillerød. Frederiksborg Castle Garden consists of two very different gardens: the Baroque Garden and the romantic landscape garden.

Frederiksborg Castle was originally a hunting castle for Danish kings. Frederiksborg Castle Garden is part of the expansive National Park Kongernes Nordsjælland, which also includes the par force hunting landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See current exhibitions, tours and activities for children at dnm.dk. Download the museum app Smartify before the visit. Open every day all year round! See opening hours at dnm.dk. Restaurant Spisestedet Leonora Leonora.dk

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