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"After a couple of decades in Copenhagen people still ask me if I like living here." JACK DAVIS, page 101
CAMMILLA HJORT 38 CARLA
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REGULARS 08 EDITOR’S LETTER 10 CONTRIBUTORS 146 RETAILERS PEOPLE 38 CARLA CAMILLA HJORT inside the mind of an Art Rebel 116 KELD MIKKELSEN About his love of music 101 MY CPH Copenhagen through the eyes of a foreigner
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OUT AND ABOUT 30 A VIEW FROM THE TOP The views of Copenhagen 32 TAKE THE WATERWAY A guide to the harbour buses 34 COPENHAGEN IN THE MOVIES From Hitchcock to “Borgen” 54 HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU, ART A guide to the city’s galleries 110 RETURN OF THE WHITE LADY A visit to Hotel d’Angleterre 123 OUR FAVOURITE SPOTS IN CPH The WHERE2GO team guides you 132 HOW TO MOVE 20.000 FISH Inside the Blue Planet 137 GO Your guide to everything happening in the city EAT, DRINK AND SHOP 13 STAFF PICKS Our favourite items just now 28 THE BOTTLE For those who love tequila 46 DANISH WINES Yes, there is such a thing 50 TORVEHALLERNE A guide to the market stalls
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STYLE & BEAUTY 58 FASHION EDITOR’S PICKS Summer chic styling 60 SHORT TIMES Show off those legs, guys! 61 GRUNGE REVIVAL The 90’s are back 62 HOW TO USE The summer suit 64 SKY HIGH Fashionable shoes 65 DIP OR DIE The tie dye effect 66 HOW TO USE Black and white stripes 68 CALIFORNIA SUMMER Retro swimwear 76 GUIDE Where to shop Scandinavian 80 GUIDE Accessories with a touch of bling and blue 82 STYLE ICON Mads Nørgaard 86 GUIDE Exclusive beauty products 90 MAKEUP SCHOOL Colour me cool
Danish furniture Design at israels sraels PlaDs Pla In inner-city Copenhagen, Israels Plads is the square where it’s all happening. This is where people meet up to eat, drink and pick up groceries in the city’s new mecca for foodies, Torvehallerne. And right opposite you’ll find one of the biggest producers of Danish furniture design - Fredericia. Fredericia’s new flagship store is a space dedicated to the Nordic aesthetic. A space where you can experience the most outstanding furniture design created by Danish, as well as international designers. Furniture from the grandmasters of the
1950s, such as Børge Mogensen, Nanna Ditzel and Wegner, alongside more contemporary trendsetting designers, including GamFratesi, Space, Shin Azumi and Cecilie Manz. With a history of furniture production spanning over a century, Fredericia’s new flagship store provides an amazing insight into the very best of Danish and international furniture design.
Showroom & Store: FrederikSborggade 22, dk-1360 Copenhagen k, tel +45 3312 4644, FrederiCia.Com opening hourS: monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm more inFo: FrederiCia Furniture a/S, treldevej 183, dk-7000 FrederiCia, tel +45 7592 3344
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“Rome. I love the Romans’ take on life, their food, and of course their mad driving skills.”
STIRRED ...
ne of my favourite pastimes is reading the comments on Tripadvisor. Especially the really ranty ones. I am thoroughly amused by people complaining about noise from the pub downstairs when it says clearly on the hotel’s website that some noise must be expected, or by a series of photos showing dark shadows underneath the bathroom sink. (Apparently sleeping in a hotel room where there are dark shadows underneath the bathroom sink is a very horrible experience.) An especially enjoyable review came from a Danish lady who traveled to London with her husband and was apalled to find one king sized duvet in their hotel bed. She immediately requested – and was provided with – a second duvet so that they could sleep with each their own. Despite this friendly and helpful gesture and what seemed like an overall satisfaction with the hotel, she gave only one star. Because she felt like the hotel staff should have paid more attention to what was custom in the homeland of their guests. “When in Rome” clearly doesn’t apply to this one. I love to travel and one of the reasons for this is that so much is different from home. The food, the atmosphere, the people, the way the street lights works, how to take the bus, how to get a good price at the market, the sound the ambulances make – everything. I find it very inspiring – like being stirred in the brain. And I think that going away makes my love for my beautiful city even stronger. Especially when I don’t draw comparisons to how things are at home. Andrea Bak Editor
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If you were not to live in CPH where would you live?
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EDITOR Andrea Bak
“It’s probably not cool to say this by now, but I really like Berlin and New York, and I have never lived there.”
ART DIRECTOR Mads Bastell
“London - they’ve got my favorite drink (pints), sports (football) and shops (Soho).”
ART DIRECTOR Morten Svendsen
PHOTOS Petra Kleis
EDITORIAL TEAM
“Shanghai. It is the place to be in the future. Full of opportunities, creativity, money and crazy fun.”
ASS. FASHION EDITOR Cecilie Martensen
“New York. I wouldn’t mind grappling with a big publishing house such as Condé Nast and Vogue. Anna Wintour, watch out, haha! ”
“Venice. Downs: tourists, pigeons and expensive coffee. Ups: awesome architecture, gondolas, pasta and a cool postal address.”
FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR Cathrine Park
FACEBOOK EDITOR Sandra Skriver
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EDITOR IN CHIEF Pernille Kleding pkl@allercp.dk
PRODUCT MANAGER Jan Ulrich Otto juo@allercp.dk
EDITOR Andrea Bak ab@allercp.dk
MAGAZINE DIRECTOR Heidi Lundehøj hl@allercp.dk
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WRITERS Andrea Bak, Luise Gregersen, Ditte Maria Hansen, Mina Ingerslev, Christoffer Kleding, Michael Kjærgaard, Cecilie Foo Martensen, Cathrine Park, Sandra Skriver, Louise Taarnhøj
ASS. FASHION EDITOR Cecilie Martensen cm@allercp.dk PROOFREADING Nick Scriven
PHOTOGRAPHERS Martin Bubandt, Chris Calvert, Bjarke Johansen, Petra Kleis, Rune Lundø, Adam Mørk
ART DIRECTORS Mads Bastell mba@allercp.dk Morten Svendsen msv@allercp.dk FACEBOOK Sandra Skriver facebook.com/where2go.dk
ILLUSTRATORS Martin Justesen, TOT Copenhagen
YOUR NEW SHOP IS IN VESTERBRO. WHY?
It is where we have always had our design studio. We always had a dream to open a little shop/gallery and recently we realised that we had the extra space to use as a storefront. So now is the time!
COVER GUYS This edition’s cover is designed by TOT Copenhagen. Behind the name are Martin Wanner and Jonas Julan, both 31. They just opened a shop in Sønder Boulevard 100, where they sell their unique prints and designs.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT SØNDER BOULEVARD?
When we first moved to Sønder Boulevard (late 2008) it wasn’t that special. The meat packing district was just beginning to house creative businesses and nightclubs, but we couldn’t afford it there. So we found an old base-
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ment further up the road. Now we see a lot of small creative studios like ours popping up, and it’s really great that the Boulevard is now becoming more exciting and vibrant. Plus the sun shines on our side all day long. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT CPH?
That it’s big enough to be anonymous, but small enough not to get lost. WHAT DOES CPH NEED IN YOUR OPINION TO BECOME THE PERFECT CITY?
More smiles. More tolerance. More legalising.
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Figurines of the Little Mermaid might not be everyone's favourite kind of souvenir, but these beautiful maps might do the trick. We love our beautiful city so it is no wonder that we have fallen in love with Kortkartellet’s Copenhagen posters as well. Choose your neighbourhood or favourite district and put it on your wall as a reminder of how lucky you are to live there – or bring it home as a cool souvenir if you are from out of town. From 399 DKK. kortkartellet.dk
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THE PERFECT PENDANT
David Trubridge is a New Zealand-based designer whose lighting, furniture and sculptural installations can be found in homes and commercial spaces all over the world. Inspired by New Zealand’s flora and fauna, he designed the beautiful pendant lamps Kina, Hinka, Flax and Koura made from natural, painted or stained bamboo plywood. From 3.495 DKK. 30 years ago the first 12 roomstore.dk Swatch watches made their
Timeless and transparent
Hello summer!
Use these simple but beautiful cups from the Danish Design Company, DESIGN LETTERS, as vases or simply as beautiful objects that bring the summer into your home. The cups are a part of DESIGN LETTERS’ latest product series called Arne Jacobsen Deco Classics with a typography designed by the world renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. 119 DKK. designletters.dk
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debut and since then millions have followed. To celebrate the 30th anniversary, Swatch has made the New Gent 1983 - a watch that captures the years from 1983 to 2013 in a timeless and transparent design. 450 DKK. paustian.dk
Modern
granny tables The Danish architect, Lotte Nørregaard, has designed a coffee table series called Mormor (grandmother in Danish) – a modern interpretation of the notion: if you go to your grandmother’s allotment. These cute tables are produced in a durable laminate and come in three different hole patterns, four different colours, a diameter of 50, 60 or 70 cm. and two heights (42 cm. or 49 cm.), so it is possible to nest the tables together. From 750 DKK. griffenshop.dk
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A CLASSIC FROM 1963
If your are into good old Danish design classics, Jo Hammerborg’s Orient pendant may be something for you. The copper pendant from 1963 is a reissue by Lightyears in close cooperation with the Hammerborg family. The organic shaped pendant with a rosewood top comes in two sizes and has small, vertical slots at the top of the copper shade that allow light to filter through. From 2.495 DKK. lightyears.dk
Pasta for the Paleo-people
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Hang your coat on the mirror
British designer Kirsty Whyte has created a distinctive coat hook with an integrated mirror. With its organic feel and accommodating expression, Ready is a decorative home accessory even when it is not in use. The combination of coat hook and mirror in one object makes it quick and easy to grab your coat and check your appearance when you’re in a hurry to get out of the door. The rounded, voluminous shape of the coat hook is also specially designed to protect the collar of your coat. Ready comes in white, grey, blue, mint, pink, red. 300 DKK. normann-copenhagen.com
Paleo and pasta in the same sentence? Yes, you read correctly. Paleo pasta is made without any gluten, so if you are allergic to gluten but love pasta, this is for you too. Instead of gluten, the pasta is made from almond flour, dried egg whites, vegetables and fruits. Try the original flavour with pumpkin and arrowroot or spice your dish up with the spinach, tomato or chipotle. 75 DKK. thepaleoshop.dk
Here comes the sun
There is no doubt; sunnies are your best accessory throughout the summer. If you are looking for the latest designs from some of the world’s top designers, Louis Nielsen has a great selection including Karl Lagerfeld, Tiger Of Sweden, Karen Millen Eyewear and Tommy Hilfiger. Tiger Of Sweden sunglasses from Louis Nielsen 995 DKK. louisnielsen.dk
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THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
Back to school
Normally kitchen machines are terrible to look at but this automatic filter coffee brewer from Wilfa actually looks amazing! Wilfas Svart Presisijon coffee brewer is created in association with the Danish design firm, Designit, and the Norwegian barista champion, Tim Wendelboe, to ensure, that you get the perfect cup of coffee every time. In black, 2.499 DKK. In aluminium, 2.999. wilfa.dk
A 3 star Michelin bin
The two designer brothers, Ronan and Ewan Boullec from Paris, have been asked by HAY to design a new collection of furniture for the refurbished University of Copenhagen on Amager (KUA). The designers wanted to revive the old Scandinavian tradition of targeting specific architecture and specific needs in designing new furniture, which resulted in their collection ‘Copenhague’. The collection is available in soap treated beech, lacquered oak and black stained oak and an upholstered version of the chair is also available. Chair from 1.600 DKK, table from 7.000 DKK. hay.com
In the Danish design company, Vipp’s, latest collaboration, the world-renowned chef Alain Passard (the man behind the 3 Michelin star restaurant l’Arpége in Paris) has unleashed his passion for colourful cuisine and quality kitchen tools on the classical pedal Vipp. A limited edition collection of 40 numbered copies are on sale at Vipp’s Flagship Store in Copenhagen and also in Alain Passard’s gallery, l’ArriéreCusine in Paris from 2.300 DKK. including Alain Passard’s book Recipes and Collages. vipp.com
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Kubus in copper The extremely popular Kubus candleholder can already be found in many homes and is made by By Lassen, a company founded by the grandchildren of the renowned Danish architect Mogens Lassen. The grandchildren carry on Mogens Lassen’s design philosophy of timeless products based on Danish craftsmanship and design. Now, they have revealed Kubus 4 – a sophisticated copper version that will undoubtedly be as popular as the black and white ones. 1.299 DKK. bylassen.com
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Buggle up!
The name says it all: Buckle Up and relax! The Buggle-Up is an all-rounder. This multi-purpose lounging space adds an extra dimension to every garden, balcony or roof garden. Create a lounging space for yourself by positioning the Buggle-Up vertically and enjoy the sun. Are your friends coming over? No problem. By placing the Buggle-Up horizontally, you create extra seats and everyone can relax along with you. 2.499 DKK fatboy.dk
GREAT SOUND
Geneva Sound System Model L is the system that convinced audio critics to declare the arrival of a design that finally “lifts the iPod into the realms of Hi-Fi status.� (Record Collector, UK). The first in the world to fuse an iPod/iPhone connector to a highend system, the Model L has two full-sized speakers, a premium amplifier, radio, and CD player, to make a true Hi-Fi multi-functional sound system. 11.999 DKK geneva.dk
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A soft, unique light
The Scraplight shades are made entirely from recycled cardboard boxes. All of the lampshades are handmade and can vary slightly in shape + size. The DISC shades are approximately 43cm in diameter and 19cm in height. Lamped with one bulb (incandescent, compact fluorescent or LED), the DISC Scraplights provide a smooth decorative lighting. All DISC fixtures come standard with a 2 meter long black fabric cord with matching powder-coated ceiling canopy. 5 meter cord sets are available on request. Prices starting at 2.299 DKK. graypants.dk
Pet chair Thanks to its design look and feel, CO9 fits in every interior. Another plus: CO9 will keep you company while watching TV on the sofa, it will create a sleeping space for children after playing a whole day or acts as the ultimate lounging space for you and your lover. CO9 is a friend to all and would really like to get to know you. 2.999 DKK fatboy.dk 18 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
Sebastian/Writer
“The people that I meet out here and the vastness of the desert inspire the stories I write.”
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SMOKING HOT
Smoking eShish and Luli has become one of the trendiest new activities among both young and old smokers around the world. The electronic cigarettes are designed to provide the smoking experience without any of the harmful toxins and have an eye-catching design. The eShish is available in blueberry, strawberry, apple, peach and grape flavours, while the more feminine and skinny Luli is available in French vanilla, cappuccino and bubblegum. Single eShish 99 DKK, mixed eShish 5-pack 299 DKK, Luli 3-pack 129 DKK. bevco.dk
FLASH IT! If you are searching for bike lights to match your stylish bike, take a look at iFlash One. With a magnetised connection to its base, iFlash One easily attaches to the bike and when not in use, its small parts can be effortlessly tossed in your purse or pocket. The lights last for 60 hours and are available in a stationary or blinking bulb setting. 149 DKK. iflash.dk
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The Toothbrush Family
Get ready for your day and put a big white smile on your face with Firm Livings eco-friendly toothbrush made from bamboo. 99,95 DKK for a set of four. firm-living.com
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Curl it up
It’s summer, so why not go all in with a beachy, wavy look? Go curly with the new BaByliss ST270E that can straighten and curl your hair thanks to its iCurl system. It heats up immediately and protects your hair with its titanium ceramic coating. 799,95 DKK. babyliss.com
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Luxurious and light! If you are searching for bike The Danish jewellery designer, Charlotte Mielko, has launched a new edition of her popular jewellery line SATURN, known for its classical and exclusive design with an unconventional, spiritual and futuristic twist. The new edition is called SATURN LIGHT and contains an oval bracelet and a more slender ring. The bracelet is available in two sizes and can be folded completely over, so you have two rings that fit together like a handcuff. From 3.600 DKK. smyqs.com or visit Bodil Binner in Bredgade 18, København K.
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YOURSELF A little something to make you look even nicer
AMAZING AMBER It is not hard to see that the Danish goldsmith, Bodil Binner’s, creativity is rooted in the Scandinavian minimalism and Nordic lights. Neither is it hard to see that she – sometimes literally – finds a major source of inspiration in the sea, as these amber rings perfectly exemplify. The rings are called Inside Out and are made from 18 carat gold and diamonds. 3.800 DKK. bodilbinner.dk
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Remarkable ring Make an impression with this remarkable golden ring from Ela Stone with chains and a green stone. The ring is made of brass and 24 carat gold and can be adjusted, so it fits perfectly. 600 DKK. iil7store.com
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Be sure to look stylish on the beach with this fitted Calvin Klein Bikini and prepare for envious glances and a lot of attention in the sun. In addition, these comfortable bikini bottoms will give you a sporty look.
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Create the perfect summer look with this cool, orangeprinted Superdry T-shirt. It calls for a pair of denim or canvas shorts.
Get colour in your cooking with world-famous kitchenware from Le Creuset, which has a wide range of products in different cool colours.
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MacBook Air Nu endnu hurtigere, end den ser ud. Fra 7.799 kr.
Tucano Elements second skin Foret etui lavet af stødabsorberende neoprene. Lynlåsen er designet så den ikke ridser computeren. 299 kr.
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TRY THIS AT HOME: Tequila Thyme 5 parts Viviana Blanco 2.5 parts Lemon juice 2 parts Orgeat 1.5 parts Egg white 1 Thyme sprig Shake the ingredients together, pour them in an open coupe glass and add the thyme sprig. Serve! 28 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
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This bottle is for those who love tequila and also for those of us who think we don’t because of past disappointments with the stuff.
THE BOTTLE ”The focus on tequila is increasing internationally. It’s one of the only spirits that’s actually affected by its terroir – just like wine”, Daniel says. Of course, Studiestraede features several tequila-based drinks on their constantly evolving, seasonal menu. Try, for example, Count N’s Dirty Little Daughter, Mango T 95 or the highly delicious, ”onemore-please”, Tequila Thyme. STUDIESTRAEDE BAR & SPIRITS Studiestræde 5 1455 Kbh.K OPENING HOURS Tuesday-Wednesday 12-01 Thursday-Saturday 12-02
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t’s hard to choose, simply because Studiestraede Bar & Spirits have so much to choose from. The two owners, Daniel Nunez Bascunan and Gromit Eduardsen, are pulling down different spirits from the shelves. Studiestraede Bar & Spirits works both as a bar as well as a boutique where you can buy liquers, spirits and bar equipment. A one-stop-shop where you can obtain – amongst many other things – ice, lime, herbs, sugar, booze or mixers to take home so you can serve up drinks, either to your guests or even yourself after a hard day. Gromit and Daniel finally make their brave choice: a tequila from the producer Viviana. ‘Brave’, because tequila definitely isn’t on a Dane’s top-ten list of favourite beverages. ”First of all, forget all about the tequila-thing with the red hat you’ve tried that ended up with a massive hangover,” Gromit says, and judging by the look on his face, ‘tried’ means ‘had 15 shots in a row’. ”Tequila needs a revival”, he continues. ”It’s still quite easy to get your hands on a good tequila at a reasonable price. Real tequila is, by the way, based only on the agave-plant.” WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 2 9
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Are you looking for the highest point in Copenhagen? Want the most meditative view? Or how about watching big aeroplanes land right in front of you? Here, we have collected the 10 most interesting, beautiful and inspiring viewpoints of Copenhagen. WORDS LOUISE TAARNHØJ 1 THE ZOO TOWER At Copenhagen Zoo, you can not only see over 230 different species of animal, but you can also get a panoramic view of Copenhagen. The wooden tower – which is 50 metres tall – was built in 1950 and has become a landmark of the city.
4 SKY BAR AT BELLA SKY COMWELL If you plan to experience the newest part of Copenhagen, Orestaden, you have to visit Sky Bar at the Bella Sky Comwell Hotel – the largest hotel in Scandinavia. The bar offers a remarkable view of the Copenhagen city centre and the southern part of Sweden from the 23rd floor.
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2 FREDERIKSBERG CASTLE The old castle was once the King’s castle back in 1663, but in 1867, it became the Officers School of the Danish Army, which it still is today. The nice view, combined with a walk through the garden, should put you in an almost meditative state of mind. frederiksbergslot-frbslot.dk
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3 THE AIRPLANE GRILL You don’t have to be an aircraft enthusiast to appreciate Flyvergrillen, near Copenhagen Airport. Here you get the spectacular view of the many planes taking off and landing at the airport combined with the Danish menu consisting of a Cocio-bajer (chocolate milk) and a hotdog. visitcopenhagen.com/eat-and-drink/ the-airplane-grill-flyvergrillen/382
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5 RESTAURANT TOLDBODEN Situated in the old Copenhagen Harbour, you can see the Opera House, the Sixtus Battery, old ships and submarines form the restaurant. In the summer, you can sit outside and eat lunch and dinner. toldboden.com
6 THE TOWN HALL TOWER In the centre of Copenhagen lies the Town Hall. Built during 1892-1905, the 107 metre tall tower offers an outstanding view of Copenhagen. You can visit the tower on the daily tours for 130 DKK per person. 2
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8 NORDHAVN A couple of years ago, this place was only visited by construction workers and businessmen, but now the Harbour has developed into a trendy place with restaurants, cafés and new architecture. Take a break from city life and enjoy the stillness of the sea. nordhavnen.dk
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9 BELLAHØJ The highest natural point in Copenhagen is the hill of Bellahøj. At 37 metres high, you get a good view over Copenhagen and while you are there, you can visit the new, large swimming pool at Bellahøj Swimming Stadium.
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Why not get a panoramic look of the city while laughing? The Star Flyer at the Tivoli Gardens offers a spectacular view 80 metres above the ground. If you are not afraid of heights, then this is the most beautiful and action packed view of the city. tivoli.dk/en
OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH Our Saviour’s Church is the most visited church in Copenhagen. The tower, 90 metres high, is known for it’s golden spiral staircase: When the evening sun shines on the gilding, it’s ’like a tongue of fire’, said the architect of the tower, Thurah. vorfrelserskirke.dk/english
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WATERWAY The blue and yellow harbour busses are a great means of transportation and a cheap alternative to the ofďŹ cial Canal Tours. WORDS ANDREA BAK | ILLUSTRATION MARTIN JUSTESEN
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You have not truly enjoyed Copenhagen if you have not seen quite how beautiful the city is when seen from the waters of the harbour. And for the price of a normal bus ticket, you can get from the Royal Library at one end of the harbour to The Little Mermaid at the other, passing the idyllic district of Nyhavn, Christianshavn and the Royal Opera House on your way to Nordre Toldbod.
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The Royal Library, commonly known as The Black Diamond, is a spectacular piece of architecture. Outside, you can sit in the sun and enjoy a coffee or a sandwich from the cafe or visit the restaurant SØREN K. SØREN KIERKEGAARDS PLADS 1, SOERENK.DK
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Islands Brygge is a popular spot where locals enjoy the summer weather. Ten years ago, no one in their right mind would take a dip in the harbour, but the water is now safe - and very lovely - to swim in. Havnebadet Islands Brygge is open to the public from the 1st of June until the 31st of August. ISLANDS BRYGGE 14
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COPENHAGEN GOES TO THE MOVIES Crazy about Copenhagen AND movies? Join us for a cruise around town seen through seven cinematographic tales that portray Copenhagen in their very own way. WORDS CHRISTOFFER SCHANDORFF KLEDING PHOTO ALL OVER, POLFOTO & SCANPIX
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A HITCHCOCK THRILLER The award-winning director, Alfred Hitchcock, cut loose in Copenhagen. In his political thriller Torn Curtain (1966), Paul Newman plays a scientist on his way to a conference in the communist East Berlin. He arrives in Copenhagen on board a cruise ship and during the movie, he passes both Nyhavn, Tivoli and Kongens Nytorv. Apparently Hitchcock liked what he saw; three years later he returned to make another thriller in Copenhagen, the movie, Topaz. FILM TORN CURTAIN (1966) INSTRUCTOR ALFRED HITCHCOCK
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In the monster movie Reptilicus (1961), a giant lizard invades central Copenhagen in true Godzilla-style. Reptilicus, among other things, destroys the twisted spire of Børsen (the building at Christiansborg, used, up until 1800, as a commodity market) before it ends its days at the Town Hall Square. Today, the movie is a true, almost comic cult classic because of director, Paul Bang’s, diligent use of special effects which, let’s be honest, is something else compared to today’s standards. FILM REPTILICUS (1961) INSTRUCTOR POUL BANG
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MIDT OM NATTEN (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT) This movie – which is just as famous for its soundtrack made by bigmouthed, national troubadour, Kim Larsen, as it is for its political history – the audience is taken to the South Harbour (Sydhavnen) in Copenhagen, where a group of homeless people have created the freetown: Haveje. 'Midt om Natten' paints a great picture of Copenhagen in the mid 1980s with its references to squatters, yuppies, police, urban renewal, and political tycoons.
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Denmark loves The Olsen Gang. In total, no less than 14 movies have been produced to tell the tales of Egon Olsen, Benny and Kjeld, who, utilising very creative methods, rob banks and companies for millions, but somehow always end up with Egon being put behind bars in the Vridsløselille prison. Besides Fængselsvej in the town of Albertslund (which in 2004 changed name to Egon Olsens Vej), the movies feature a lot of places in Copenhagen, from Asta Nielsens Vej in Valby (where Kjeld lives with Yvonne and their son Børge) to Enghave Brygge in the South Harbour (Sydhavnen), Nytorv, the National Bank and the Police Headquarters. In 'Olsenbanden Ser Rødt' (1976), you will find the legendary scene where the Olsen Gang break through the walls of the Royal Theatre by following the rhythm of the overture from Elverhøj. FILM OLSEN-BANDEN SER RØDT (1976) INSTRUKTOR ERIK BALLING
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COPENHAGEN NV Brand new movie 'Nordvest' is about a young man who lives his everyday life in a very criminalised environment. As the title quite unambiguously states, the movie is shot in the northwestern area of Copenhagen where the main character, Casper, lives. Nordvest shows this part of Copenhagen as it is right now – outside the ramparts, the touristy squares and the fancy places. FILM NORDVEST (2013) INSTRUKTOR MICHAEL NOER
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SEX, DRUGS AND PLENTY OF VIOLENCE ….these are the cornerstones of 'Drive' director, Nicolaj Winding Refn’s, first movie where we see his trademark the use of a handheld camera to portray the tough gang community of Copenhagen in a realistic and almost documentary style. A large part of the movie takes place in Vesterbro, but if you want to enjoy a draft beer at the place where Mads Mikkelsen hands out beatings in Pusher 2, you would have to go to the small Island of Amager and the ‘Dance Bar’, Fair Play, which is situated in Kurlandsgade. FILM PUSHER 1 AND 2 (1999/2004) INSTRUCTOR NICOLAJ WINDING REFN 6
BEHIND THE WALLS OF CHRISTIANSBORG AKA ”BORGEN” Many of the scenes in Oscar-nominated Nikolaj Arcel’s political thriller, 'Kongekabale' (Royal Solitaire, ed.), take place behind the walls of the political headquarters at Christiansborg and give a good picture of how the Danish parliament and the elected people who populate it behave – for better or for worse. FILM KONGEKABALE (2004) INSTRUCTOR NIKOLAJ ARCEL
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This time Kasper teamed up with his wife textile designer Rikke Salto. The MUW collection turns the traditional perception of watches on its head. It is a provocation that challenges the conventional way, we wear a watch. MUW stands for Man Unisize Woman, and can be worn both by men and women, but it is also a play on the word 'move'. It is about time and fashion – two things that are always on the move. The Salto duo considers a watch
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CARLA CAMMILLA HJORT ART REBEL
“I have always had an understanding for business and I have always been interested in entrepreneurship.” The lives of some people are simply more amazing than others. CEO and founder of the Danish art community, ArtRebels, Carla Cammilla Hjort, has dancer, DJ, writer, film director and Osho Rebalancing therapist written on her business card and she is only 35 years old. We met her to get her view on Copenhagen, entrepreneurship and the art of daring to make life fun. WORDS LOUISE TAARNHØJ PHOTOS PETRA KLEIS MAKEUP AYOE NISSEN
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rtRebels’ office is located on Nørre Voldgade, in the middle of Copenhagen. This is typical for the creative community – being in the middle of everything. Where it all goes down. Where the hipsters become hipsters before any of us even knows the meaning of the word. “I have always had a huge network of creative people around me. The things that drive me the most in my work are inspiring people and having fun”, Hjort says. “I’m very ambitious about Copenhagen and the possibilities that the city presents. It was my
goal to create a community where all kinds of creative people can meet across branches and backgrounds, and I think we’ve succeeded.” Success is one of the first words that come to mind when talking to Carla Cammilla. All her life, she has done what her passion and curiosity drove her to do. When she was 18 years old, she decided to travel the world for two years and go where her mind and heart led her. She studied as an Osho Rebalancing therapist in India, which fuelled her spiritual side. “That experience was amazing in every way and it developed my entrepreneurial side a great deal. I think that the trip around the world gave
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“Everything I do just leads up to the fact that I seek to have a fun and meaningful life.” me both ballast and balance in my life. It made me able to trust myself and my ability to succeed at a very early age”, she continues. Returning from the trip around the world, Carla Cammilla didn’t quite know what she wanted to do with her life. She had always loved writing and so she entered a short film manuscript contest for the Danish newspaper, Politiken. That experience convinced her to go to Ebeltoft to study film, only to realise that she didn’t want to be a film director. No, it was the music that had caught her ears. She went to the bank, borrowed a lot of money and bought herself a couple of turntables. “I practised a lot in my living room. I arranged a party where I invited all the right people. One thing led to another and suddenly I was part of a DJ-duo, The Doll & The Dyke, playing almost every weekend,” she says. “The DJ-ing led to the electroduo Faggot Fairys, which became a big success. We had a lot of fun with that project for a couple of years and it was also just before this project came to life that I actually started ArtRebels.” To help and to have fun – that’s the goal The long, endless list of things that Carla Cammilla has done is quite breathtaking and it seems like everything, that she puts her mind to is bound to succeed. “I have always had an understand-
ArtRebels started out as a small project – an idea and a passion. Today, it has over seven employees and many more freelancers working with culture in a variety of forms. “I have found some extremely lovely and skilled people who, like me, have a need to do something meaningful with their lives. We are very different from each other and that is essential when you run a business. We each have a passion, whether it’s economics, art, technology, IT or marketing. The important thing is that we all work for the same cause; to make ArtRebels a community for all areas of art to meet and exchange ideas. We work together every day to make that happen and that is a huge privilege to me.”
ing for business and I have always been interested in entrepreneurship. On my travels, when I was younger, I found calmness within myself, which I have been able to use a lot in my work”, Carla Cammilla says. “For me, work has always been about creating something meaningful and helping others develop their talents. Everything I do just leads up to the fact that I seek to have a fun and meaningful life.”
Copenhagen – a place for creative entrepreneurs It is no coincidence that ArtRebels are based in Copenhagen, the city where Carla Cammilla grew up and still lives. Even though she travels often to gather inspiration, working in Copenhagen is a passion in itself. “Once a year I travel to Ibiza where I meditate, exercise and clear my thoughts. It is pure medicine for me and I use that trip for inspiration. I also travel to big cities, such as New York, once a year. That city is very inspiring. It is so alive and full of creative subcultures. I bring that home with me in the form of ideas and projects that I would like to realise here in Copenhagen”, she says. WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 4 3
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Even though Copenhagen, in many ways, is a first mover when it comes to supporting art projects and entrepreneurship, the city still lacks a few things, especially when it comes to making use of urban spaces for cultural events. “Copenhageners could easily be more open to each other and not be so afraid of rejection. But what we could really use more of is the exploitation of our street spaces, open areas in the city, and our many, deeply talented architects. We need more installation art in the city – to make use of our beautiful spaces and create something interesting,” Carla
“We are very different from each other and that is essential when you run a business.” Cammilla explains. Having said that, Copenhagen is still a place that Carla Cammilla enjoys showing to her foreign friends. “I am proud of Copenhagen because there are so many possibilities for entrepreneurs. The city is full of creative people, and I really want to create the best conditions for them. Every time I have visitors from other countries, I show them the underground movement in Copenhagen where all the fascinating art, music and film is being created. It’s not even difficult to find those places – you just have to ask around on the streets when you get here, or visit our website for advice”, she smiles. 44 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
ABOUT ARTREBELS ArtRebels is a creative community founded in 2006 by Carla Cammilla Hjort. They work with, among other things, art, branding, film and music production. Their mission is to create, promote and support extraordinary and creative projects by providing opportunities for young entrepreneurs and artists. This mission has manifested itself in many forms: the branding and event agency Rebel Agency; the Arts and Music Festival, Trailer Park Festival; the entrepreneur platform Rebel Academy; the online community ArtRebels.com, and countless other projects with external organisations.
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Dan sh W nes When Canada, Slovenia, France and Germany are producing wine – why shouldn't Denmark also join the old guard and rising stars of winemaking? WORDS SANDRA NANETTE SKRIVER
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With its cool summers and fewer hours of light, one could argue that Denmark’s climate is naturally better suited to the growing of white wine grapes – a great example being those from Lilleø (especially Arwen) which are praised internationally. Yet, we stubbornly try to make red wines that, in many cases, still have some way to go. Now, the Danish producers and estates make both small and large batches of wine in a variety of styles, including red, white, rosé, sparkling and sweet wines. Danish wines still have some work to do before they can truly compete with the better-known wine producing countries – especially when you compare the prices – but progress can definitely be seen. Here are some of the more interesting ones we’ve stumbled upon recently. Skål!
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The Danish Wine Center was one of the heavy influencers on the promotion of Danish wine with the prestigious cuvée Nordlund which has been produced since 2002 with the last vintage on sale at the moment being the 2008. This wine is made from two of the more ‘traditional’ Danish grapes, Rondo and Leon Millot. It has a dusty, gauzy kind of nose, and not much sign of fresh fruit with a bit of a metallic tang also appearing in the mouth. There’s a hint of some interesting umami flavours along with cheese, but it’s quickly replaced with high acidity and too much wood in the mouth. I love and respect you, Nordlund, but you’re damn hard to drink.
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Cherry wine!? You betcha! Frederiksdal’s wine is possibly one of the most prestigious wine projects on Danish soil and words like ”best cherry wine in the world”, as well as ”wine to compete with Port, Banyuls and Maury” are some of the claims that are being passed around. This ‘basic’ dessert wine oozes with dark, sun ripened cherry. Salty, rich, spicy and intense, but still with a nice acidity that catches and balances the concentrated sweetness. Small, black olives and almond in the nose – simply just happiness in a glass. Also try out the other smashing wines in the series – for example the ‘Reserve’ and the highly interesting (and even more ”fresh cherry”-ish) 'Sur Lie'.
Here are some of the places to get hold of Danish wine – and try them by the glass too. Vesterbro Vinstue Istedgade 128, Vesterbro Ved Stranden 10 Ved Stranden 10, Inner City Kødbyens Fiskebar Flæsketorvet 100, Vesterbro R Vinbar Gl. Mønt 14, Inner City Omegn Torvehallerne, Frederiksborggade 21, Inner City
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One of two ‘wines’ in this list made not from grapes but rather Elstar apples – a socalled fruit wine utilising the champagne method of production. A little something extra has been added to this wine: Nobilis spruce. A sweet, rich nose with unfiltered, oxidized apples and perfumy, almost soapy notes with the presence of the spruce. Fresh herbs, cucumber with some metallic taste as well. A kind of bitterness is also evident but it still feels fresh and ‘cleansing’ in the mouth. Musk, high acidity and goat!
Here’s something for the ladies (and the fellas, when the ladies look away). Made also from Elstar apples, but also with pear quince and dry redcurrant, which are added during vinificaiton. Beautiful, bright red in colour and big with wild bubbles that appear in the glass helping the scent of honey, together with soda-pop raspberries, steam up from the wine. Nice acidity yet quite sweet with a good mouth-feel and taste of pear and almond.
When I first call up the producer of Ørnberg, he’s in his fields looking after his grapes. Something I get the impression he does a lot. And you can feel something close to love in this wine too. A noble, sweet wine made from the grapes Solaris and Ortega. The wine only comes in 0.5 litre bottles but with this intensity, that’s more than enough. A very sweet dessert wine, which I assume would also go very well with heavy, creamy cheeses. A very good balance between sweetness, acidity and freshness from the fruit.
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Edible quality products from Bornholm have ridden a wave of success the last few years: from liquorice and juices to free-range meat and poultry. Now the time apparently has come for the first wine from the sunny island, which is made from the grape Orion by the winery Lille Gadegaard. Light, perfumy notes steam up from the glass. It almost feels a little 'pétillant' (or sparkling) in the mouth, which gives a refreshing ‘zing’. A fruity, aromatic yet simple wine that will be enjoyed to its fullest in bright, warm sun and large gulps. Currently, the only place to taste this wine is in the restaurant Kofoed in Copenhagen.
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Another bubbly, this time a blend made from Phoenix, Siegerrebe and Solaris grapes. It almost smells like a fruit wine made from elderflower. Highly perfumed nose, like you would find with an Italian Asti. Nice bubbles and very noticeable acidity resembling a Granny Smith apple. Has some sweetness too, which unfortunately does not feel well incorporated in the wine as well of a weird, dull smell that sometimes overpowers the other aromas. But, drinkable? Yes.
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This fairly new producer of Danish bubbly uses a minimum of sulphites and is perhaps one of the most interesting wineries in the market right now. Big, bright bubbles are integrated in a golden, almost misty, wine. Very perfumed (perhaps muscaty?) in the nose. Summer berries, redcurrant and a whole lot of oxidized apples blend on the tongue with vegetable and tomato notes. Full in the mouth, and with a degree of sweetness that suits the oxidized tones.
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After a turbulent start with numerous complaints, accusations of upper-class elitism and low expectations for the newly built, indoor market on Israels Plads, the two halls now have massive support and thousands of visitors each day use Torvehallerne as a place to eat, to have a glass of wine, to pick up gastronomic inspiration or simply to use as a supermarket. We took a stroll to explore the (very) varied opportunities this place has to offer.
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WE opt for the Meatza with goats cheese and the Elixir of Life-juice made of fresh apple, spinach and cucumber for a total of 99 kr. The big, minced, organic beef patty of the Meatza is satisfyingly juicy and greasy with intense meat flavour and a nice, almost caramelized surface. The dark, pickled mushrooms and red pepper purée don’t impress the taste buds, but the parsley pesto is tasty and intense. The cucumber-juice lacks some zing or deepness so we try another made with apple, strawberry, lemon and chili (39 DKK for a small juice) which is much more satisfying.
WE move out into the open in the space between the two halls and order two glasses of Cava El Veijo Brut (40 DKK) filled to the top of an open glass called a coupe, which is perhaps more suited for growing cress. But with the simple, fruity, roughly textured yet nicely balanced cava (as well as the sun on our faces) it actually works rather well. There are several cavas to choose from, including a semi-sweet version with a bright red colour. If you crave solid sustenance, it’s possible to dig into a shellfish platter (125 DKK) with langoustines, mussels, clams and tiger prawns, as well as oysters and other seafood. Every Thursday (17-19) and Sunday (15-17), and if the weather is good, there’s live music in the small square.
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DENMARK'S largest milk producer and buyer is, without doubt, Arla who are responsible for both a number of good and some bad cheeses. The cheeses at Unika are on the good (if not great) side. The Arla Unika series is represented at many top restaurants in Copenhagen (previously the only place to taste them), but with this stand in Torvehallerne, ‘ordinary’ people now have the opportunity to not only taste them, but take them home as well. Anders Boas Halkiær is one of the jolly cheese men behind the counter and is always ready to provide you with good advice – or some weird chutney you discover goes perfectly with your cheese. Arla Unika also has a small selection of interesting wines to match the cheeses from France (especially Jura), Germany and Denmark. In terms of cheese, we chose the young Blue Gjesing and a more aged Havarti style cheese. The blue cheese was, as Anders advised us, very mild and creamy, while the Havarti was intense and almost buttery to the taste with nice salt crystals.
COPENHAGEN'S most special wine bar is situated in Torvehallerne – and actually couldn’t be anywhere else. Whereas other bars in Copenhagen, by obvious necessity, consists of a small closed space behind an inviting door, Le Petit’s open bar is randomly squeezed together between the diversity of the other shops in Hall 1 – next to Arla Unika, an icecream shop and across from a fresh pasta-maker. There, you can prop yourself against the cosy wooden counter with a good glass of specially selected wine. We opted for a glass of Bourgogne Blanc from Alain Chavy (55 DKK). Refreshing, crisp, good minerality and a light, quite perfumed nose. To accompany the wine we chose a plate of very tasty salami and Serrano ham.
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IT'S definitely worth paying a visit to the A XOCO stand where you’ll find some very nice chocolates, even if it’s positioned pretty high on the hype-scale. Although created by big Danish producer, Anton Berg, this niche brand demonstrates a different and interesting path for chocolate. We picked ten different chocolates from the counter with fillings made from fresh cream (75 DKK). Along with piemonte nougat with salt crystals and orange marzipan was bacon with tomato, white chocolate with pastis and goats cheese with thyme (You can, of course, choose how adventurous you’re willing to be). Each little confection had good bite to the chocolate and a soft and harmonic filling inside even if some were a little on the unusual side.
THIS is the place to go if you crave good quality and hardto-find products – often ecological and always as close to ‘local’ as possible. Here you can find chickens from Dalbakkegaard who have lived a proper life eating proper food, free-range eggs, excellent cheeses, Danish beer from the Herslev brewery as well as from the great Gitte Holmboe who is behind Bøgedal Beer (also available on draft at Omegn). There are also organic jams and juices from Sweden, Danish smoked bacon, flour of all sorts, salami of red deer or pheasant, pates and honey from bees living in the city. It’s also possible to have a bite while you’re here. For example, the classical Danish dish ‘Skipperlabskovs’ (mashed potatoes, beef and homemade pickled beetroot).
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HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU, ART Copenhagen is filled with amazing galleries, both big and famous as well as small and hidden. WHERE2GO guides you to a small, but versatile, selection of galleries with both a lot and nothing at all in common – besides art, of course.
Galleri Jules Julian Palægade 7, 1261 Copenhagen K Galleri Jules Julian features Danish and international contemporary art in a variety of media and styles. Some of the artists associated with the gallery are well recognised by the international art scene while others are young, newly hatched artists with both talent and potential. With regularly changing exhibitions, the gallery aims to present skewed, evocative and thought provoking work where the boundaries between art and reality are questioned. The natural and the artificial are challenged and blurred.
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Galleri Tom Christoffersen Skindergade 5, 1159, Copenhagen K Opening in 2002 at its location in the centre of Copenhagen by director Tom Christoffersen, the gallery has now become quite an institution on the Danish gallery scene, with ever-changing exhibitions and hence, a lot of openings. The gallery's diverse and experimental program presents a variety of media and approaches to art from both emerging and established Danish and international artists. A small part of the gallery is called Cube and is run as a parallel show to the main exhibition space and is primarily reserved for artists working with photography.
Gallery Kontraframe Flæsketorvet 77-79, Copenhagen V Just next door to the much more famous (and very hipster-ish) V1 Gallery is Kontraframe, situated in an old offal processing factory, dominated by tiles and stainless steel. The two photographers behind Kontraframe, Thorbjørn Hansen and Tobias Dinesen, exhibit their own as well as others’ photographic projects using a patented printing method that the gallery is named after. The opening parties have acquired an almost infamous reputation, offering a well stocked bar with great sparkling wine and cheap beer. The bar may be cheap, but be careful, you may catch yourself thinking ”maybe I’ll just buy some art, since I’m here anyway”.
Gallerie Mikael Andersen Bredgade 63, 1260 Copenhagen K Established in 1989 and dedicated to exhibitions of Danish and International contemporary art, the profile of Gallerie Mikael Andersen relies on some very talented artists of the younger generation as well as a number of important Danish and International artists that emerged on the art scene in the eighties and nineties. Located in the art epicentre – judging by the density of galleries in the area – Mikael Andersen offers an often very interesting and brave line-up of artists in its white painted room and parquet floors.
IMO Ny Carlsberg Vej 68, 1760 Copenhagen V IMO was established in 2009 and is an artist-run gallery located in a spacious garage in Copenhagen. The gallery was founded by a group of artists in early 2009 with the aim of creating something that was part gallery, part party space, and part cultural centre. IMO represents the founding artists and they present what appeals to them, hence the name (In My Opinion). The diversity of IMO’s artists is reflected in the versatility of the programme with everchanging ideas, points-of-view and artists, whether it’s new or old, art or culture. As long as it’s a little bit weird – and preferably a bit provocative too.
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Style & Beauty B FAVOURITES NEWS TRENDS ACCESSORIES GUIDES ICONS MAKEUP FRAGRANCES
Words Cathrine Park | Photos Chanel
LUE EYES Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, is the mastermind behind a limited edition collection, L’été Papillon de CHANEL, that is inspired by butterfly wings and paints the summer – and your eyes – with the most vibrant hues of blue and yellow.
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Style
Words Cathrine Park
EDITOR’S PICKS Summertime calls for city chic styling. WHERE2GO’s fashion editor, Cathrine Park, has picked out some of her favourites.
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Danish designer, Trine Wackerhausen, is loved for her structured, modish silhouettes and innovative details and this summer, I’d opt for these meticulously tailored shorts. SHORTS, WACKERHAUS, 1.499 DKK
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A classy swimsuit like this deserves a trip to Palm Beach. However, nothing really beats summertime in Copenhagen, so I might take it for a swim at Amager Beach Park. SWIMSUIT, HANNE BLOCH, 2.000 DKK
SPOT-ON!
This dress is so spot-on for long, bright nights. In fact, internationally acclaimed, Stine Goya, is always spoton with her vibrant colours, peculiar prints and sculpturally shaped pieces. DRESS, STINE GOYA, 2.400 DKK
BIRDIE NAM NAM
Peacocks are pretty – and also as a pattern on a pair of loafers, I must say! LOAFERS, ALDO, 550 DKK
TO THE MAX
They’re big and they’re black and are certainly a pair of sunglasses that never seem to go out of style. SUNGLASSES, MAXMARA, 1.615 DKK
TRÈS CHIC
A promise is a promise and I surely hope I can trust this top from Danish eco-success, A Question Of. TANK IN ECO COTTON, A QUESTION OF, 350 DKK
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BOSS ORANGE 899 DKK
Men, don’t be reluctant! It’s time for shorts so show off your legs and enjoy the summer!
TOMMY HILFIGER 700 DKK
COTTONFIELD 499 DKK
WON HUNDRED 700 DKK
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ANDREA INCONTRI
BEN SHERMAN 699 DKK
SAMSØE & SAMSØE 400 DKK
TREND
Words Cecilie Martensen | Photos Allover/Mondadori & PR
GRUNGE REVIVAL
SUNGLASSES PERSOL 1.700 DKK
The 90s are back so go find a plaid shirt, some worn-out denim and let your hair down.
JEANS NN07 1.099 DKK
JACKET WON HUNDRED 1.100 DKK
T-SHIRT BEN SHERMAN 399 DKK
BELT WRANGLER 300 DKK
CAP SAMSØE & SAMSØE 250 DKK
SHAUN SAMSON
SHIRT HENRI LLOYD 700 DKK
SHOES CONVERSE-ALL-STARS 600 DKK
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Style
GUIDE
Words Cecilie Martensen | Photos Allover/Mondadori & PR
How to use
THE SUMMER SUIT Dress up as a real gentleman, but don’t forget to add some summer coolness to the sharp suit.
BOWTIE TIGER OF SWEDEN 600 DKK
SILK SCARF TIGER OF SWEDEN 350 DKK
SHIRT COTTONFIELD 499 DKK
WATCH TW STEEL 3.749 DKK
T TOPMAN DESIGN
he summer suit is no different to your normal suit, but when the summer heat is hanging over the city, why not spice the look up and choose a suit with a playful print, colourful shoes (espadrilles - the summer must-have), timeless sunglasses, short sleeved shirt and, to top it all off, a bowtie. BLAZER, BOSS ORANGE, 3.299 DKK SHORTS, BOSS ORANGE, 1.099 DKK
ESPADRILLES SAMSØE & SAMSØE 300 DKK
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SUNGLASSES WAYFARER RAY-BAN 998 DKK
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NOTABENE 1.299 DKK
ALEXANDER WANG 3.700 DKK
BOSS BLACK 2.999 DKK
SKY HIGH
TIGER OF SWEDEN 2.000 DKK
Pimp up your style with fashionable shoes that come in all the colours of the rainbow.
GANNI 1.399 DKK
SOFIE SCHNOOR 1.499 DKK
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WON HUNDRED 1.500 DKK
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ASH 1.390 DKK
TREND
Words Cecilie Martensen | Photos Allover/Mondadori & PR
Dip or die Faded out colours are hot this summer, so let your style be cool and casual with the tie-dye effect.
LEATHER JACKET 2ND DAY 4.000 DKK
DRESS THE WARDROBE 799 DKK
DENIM SHORTS DESIGNERS REMIX 1.200 DKK
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
BELT DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN 500 DKK
TOP ENVII 200 DKK
JEANS WON HUNDRED 1.100 DKK BLOUSE ZADIG & VOLTAIRE 1.190 DKK SANDALS VILA 350 DKK
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GUIDE
Words Cecilie Martensen | Photos Allover/Mondadori & PR
How to use
BLACK AND WHITE STRIPES
HAT TIGER OF SWEDEN 700 DKK
Black and white stripes are pure chicness without a hint of a sailor uniform.
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BELT IN WEAR 299 DKK
BLAZER DESIGNERS REMIX 3.200 DKK
f you want to be right on trend, then these stripes are best worn head to toe. But it’s key to keep everything simple – stick to the accessories in black and white and you are sure to be chic, just like the models on the catwalk. LEGGINGS, ONLY, 130 DKK SHIRT, VERO MODA, 180 DKK
MICHAEL KORS
CLUTCH HUGO BOSS 3.799 DKK
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BODY MARLIES DEKKERS 1.400 DKK
PUMPS APAIR 1.699 DKK
VINTAGE TOP, STYLIST’S OWN BIKINI BOTTOMS, INSIGHT, 550 DKK PUMPS, GINA TRICOT, 299 DKK
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SUMM ER Inspired by days in the hot Californian desert, the season’s soft shades and delicate details give this summer’s swimwear an almost ‘bygone era’ look. PHOTO BJARKE JOHANSEN
PHOTO ASSISTANT MIKKEL SUPPRAS
HAIR & MAKEUP SIMON RIHANA - WWW.RIHANA.DK / USING MAC
STYLIST MARIANNE CHLOÉ
MODEL FREDERIKKE RAUN / UNIQUE MODELS
LOCATION WAY-INN, CALIFORNIA
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MINT GREEN BIKINI, HANNE BLOCH, 1.700 DKK PUMPS, BIANCO FOOTWEAR, 599 DKK
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BLACK SWIMSUIT, WOLFORD, 1.349 DKK BLACK SUNGLASSES, GLITTER, 70 DKK PUMPS, GINA TRICOT, 299 DKK
HIGHWAISTED BIKINI BOTTOMS, FEMILET, 350 DKK TOP, MINIMUM, 400 DKK GREEN BRACELET, GLITTER, 89 DKK BRACELET WITH BOW, GLITTER, 99 DKK
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NUDE SUNGLASSES, MONKEYGLASSES, 695 DKK SWIMSUIT, MARLIES DEKKERS, 2.200 DKK
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SHOPPING GUIDE
SHOP STYLISH, SIMPLE Riding high on the international hype surrounding all things Scandinavian, Danish fashion has never looked better. We’ve set our sartorial sights on the best Copenhagen has to offer in Danish design.
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openhagen’s small size and pedestrianised streets make shopping in the city a pleasant and no-fuss experience with an impressive array of retail therapy options for the fashion conscious. Start your shopping trip at Vognmagergade, to the right of The King’s Garden, and make your way through the criss-cross of shopping streets. The tour ends near Strøget, Denmark’s most famous pedestrian street from where you can continue your shopping tour.
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BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN The trip begins in Baum und Pferdgarten’s recently opened flagship store on Vognmagergade in Copenhagen’s centre. Baum and Pferdgarten is a renowned Danish brand established in 1999 by Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave who set out to create a fashion line that differed from the masses. The brand is internationally recognised for its quirky prints, playful attitude and innovative design. In the store you will also find the Danish brand, Bruuns Bazaar. VOGNMAGERGADE 2
RÜTZOU Continue down Gammel Mønt, and turn left onto Store Regnegade. At number 3, you will find one of Denmark’s most exclusive brands for women. Step inside and experience the feminine, modern and eclectic design that has made Rützou one of Denmark’s most recognised fashion brands. Feminine prints, materials and cuts constitute the DNA of the brand, founded by designer, Susanne Rützou. The store is the perfect place for a spot of Danish retail therapy. STORE REGNEGADE 3
Words Luise Gregersen
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GANNI A little further down Store Regnegade, you’ll find the vivacious and energetic fashion brand, Ganni. Ganni is one of Denmark’s youngest fashion success stories. The design of the brand focuses on sexy and lively pieces that aren’t governed by short-lived trends and fleeting fads. The designers prefer to create instant wardrobe favourites through classical, wearable and vibrant styles that let the personality of the wearer shine through. STORE REGNEGADE 12
MUNTHE PLUS SIMONSEN Continue down Store Regnegade and turn right into Ny Østergade. When you hit Grønnegade, turn right again. Stop at number 10 to discover Munthe plus Simonsens’ elegant flagship store. The designer, Naja Munthe, finds her inspiration in the rough Scandinavian nature and culture which she combines in designs that are both laidback, feminine and glamorous – always with a raw edge. The clothes are made from an uncompromisingly high quality of materials, such as wool, silk and leather.
WOOD WOOD On the corner of Grønnegade and Gammel Mønt, you’ll find the hip, urban store, Wood Wood. Treading the fine line between feminine and masculine, Wood Wood plays with minimalistic cuts and humorous prints while always maintaining a classic, yet edgy, style. The three designers have reinvented street wear by creating exclusive and smart items that have turned into something of a Copenhagen phenomenon. The store is unisex, and has a wide range of other brands such as Comme des Garçons and the newly revived Kenzo. GRØNNEGADE 1
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BY MALENE BIRGER Turn left and continue along Kirsten Bernikows gade. On the corner of Antonigade and Kirsten Bernikowsgade, you will find one of Denmark’s most iconic designers’ upscale flagship store. The two-story shop is an absolute must-see for fans of lady-like and Audrey Hepburnesque designs. By Malene Birger has been at the forefront of Danish Fashion for a decade and season after season the designs remain creative, elegant, stylish and playfully feminine. Here you will find gorgeous dresses, stunning shoes and unforgettable jewellery in incredibly chic surroundings. ANTONIGADE 10
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DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN The next stop is DAY Birger et Mikkelsen on the corner of Antonigade and Pilestræde. DAY Birger et Mikkelsen’s designs are defined by modern, classic design that fuses sophisticated jet-set style with a touch of ethnic chic. The result is elegantly understated and effortlessly alluring. With its focus on minimalistic, sophisticated and wearable items, the DNA of the brand is unmistakably Scandinavian although the brand has received worldwide acknowledgement. PILESTRÆDE 16
DESIGNERS REMIX Continue a little further down Pilestræde. Here you’ll find the beautiful Designer’s Remix flagship store. Designer’s Remix focuses on clean-cut, classical and architectural items that are always sophisticated, stylish and Scandinavian. The modern pieces, exquisite styles and unconventional cuts used by designer, Charlotte Eskildsen, outlast the seasons and are guaranteed to blend perfectly in to almost any wardrobe. PILESTRÆDE 8D
Words Luise Gregersen
BRUUNS BAZAAR Turn around and continue back up Pilestræde. Turn left onto Kronprinsensgade. Bruuns Bazaar is located in number 8 and 9 where you will find women’s and men’s wear respectively. Nothing quite demonstrates clean-cut, simple, understated and elegant Scandinavian design quite like Bruuns Bazaar. With its mixture of feminine and masculine cuts, luxurious fabrics and soft, graceful colours, the brand is always effortlessly stylish with pieces that work season after season. WOMEN: KRONPRINSENSGADE 8 MEN: KRONPRINSENSGADE 9
HENRIK VIBSKOV Continue down Kronprinsensgade and turn right onto the larger shopping street Købmagergade. Directly after Rundetårn, turn left onto Krystalgade. Enter number 6 to find one of Copenhagen’s quirkiest fashion stores. Henrik Vibskov is one of Denmark’s most hip and avant-garde designers, a reputation he continues to reinforce with his edgy, raw and impossibly imaginative collections and creative runway shows. In the shop you will find abstract prints, inventive cuts and unusual textures and fabrics that are sure to style up your summer wardrobe. KRYSTALGADE 6
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Fine FASHION GUIDE
Accessorize your style with bling and blue - and top it off with a touch of designer beauty.
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DIOR DIORSKIN NUDE TAN PARADISE DUO ‘002 CORAL GLOW’ ONE-SHOT, 440 DKK SUNGLASSES, MARC JACOBS, 2.145 DKK CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR 657 AZURÉ, 180 DKK WALLET, LOUIS VUITTON, 4.640 DKK SPIKE NECKLACE , LES CREIS, 450 DKK at Fyllgraf BALL RINGS , NINNA YORK, 1.400 DKK / 1.600 DKK at Fyllgraf BRACELET, &OTHER STORIES, 275 DKK
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MAWAI CLUTCH, 5.000 DKK at Fyllgraf SHOE, REPETTO, 2.250 DKK WATCH, TRIWA ‘NIBEN’ TURQUOISE, 1.295 DKK LANVIN ME EDP 50 ML, 550 DKK BRAIDED GOLD RING, JANE KØNIG, 500 DKK RING, JULIE SANDLAU, plated silver with sea blue crystal and zirconia, 2.500 DKK SUNGLASSES, MARC BY MARC JACOBS, 1.270 DKK
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Style
STYLE ICON
With his playful and sexy style, Mads Nørgaard has been at the forefront of Danish fashion for almost three decades. We checked in with Mads to talk about personal style, Danish fashionconsciousness and his favourite spots in Copenhagen.
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Words Luise Gregersen
DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?
WHAT'S YOUR GO-TO EAU DE COLOGNE?
My style is a bit understated and casual, but I always try to keep an edge. I don’t want my clothes to be too loud and attention-seeking. My aim is to have an understated look so that people will appreciate the overall impact.
All of my colognes are from Commes des Garçons, but it’s hard to pick a favourite.
WHAT IS COPENHAGEN’S MOST STYLISH AREA FOR PEOPLE SPOTTING?
I would have to say central Nørrebro or Vesterbro. That’s ‘where to go’, when it comes to cultural happenings and it’s where you’ll find the highest concentration of young and stylish people.
WHICH BRAND DOMINATES YOUR WARDROBE?
Often I try to wear my own creations. I could wear design samples to see which items work and have the potential to go into production. Besides from my own brand, I have quite a few sneakers – most of them from Adidas.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO SHOP IN COPENHAGEN? WHICH MAN OR WOMAN WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE WEARING YOUR COLLECTION?
COMME DES GARÇONS, EAU DE TOILETTE ’ZAGORSK’ 50 ML, 490 DKK. Spotted on polyvore.com WHO WOULD YOU LOVE TO DO A DESIGN COLLABORATION WITH?
Mads’ favourite sneakers are from Adidas.
WHICH ITEM HAS BEEN IN YOUR WARDROBE THE LONGEST?
I have a pair of A.P.C. Jeans that are at least 15 years old. I don’t wear them often, but I used them for a few years and then lent them to Chris Pedersen (editor of Cover, a Danish fashion magazine, ed.). He then used them for a couple of years, before giving them back to me. Now I’m just waiting for him to ask for them back. So in a way, you could say that Chris and I have shared custody of the jeans.
My ultimate dream would be if Rei Kawakubo, who is the creative director of Commes des Garçons, would co-design our iconic Nørgaard paa Strøget T-shirt no. 101. We have done that a couple of times before, most recently with Acne.
We are designing a football scarf, and it would be really cool to see Zlatan Ibrahimovi (Swedish football player, ed.) wearing it. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM FROM YOUR OWN COLLECTION?
There are a couple of shops that I really like. Danish designer Henrik Vibskov’s shop in Krystalgade is an amazing place with an astonishing ambience. Cinnober, which is an independent bookshop near the Round Tower, is always a unique and extraordinary experience and I always enjoy visiting Torvehallerne.
My favourite item from the summer collection is a jacket from the men’s collection. It’s grey with dark blue dots and it looks really sharp.
Henrik Vibskovs quirky boutique in Krystalgade is one of Mads’ favourite shops in Copenhagen.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE DANES’ FASHION SENSE TO A FOREIGNER?
JACKET, MADS NØRGAARD, 900 DKK
YOUR FATHER IS THE ‘GRAND OLD MAN’ OF DANISH FASHION. WHAT IS THE BEST FASHION ADVICE HE HAS PASSED ON TO YOU?
T-SHIRT, NØRGAARD PAA STRØGET, 235 DKK
It has always been very important to him that fashion should be seductive. Of course it’s also important that the items are practical and warm – especially in a country like Denmark – but above all, fashion should always aim to be seductive.
Casual, laid-back, sensible and sexy! Often it’s hard for foreigners to understand how fashion can be the least bit sensible while still being sexy. For Danes, the correlation between sexy and sensible comes naturally. It’s also worth noticing that we are very fashion and design conscious without really being aware of it ourselves. YOU ARE VERY KNOWN FOR YOUR STRIPES – DO YOU EVER TIRE OF THEM?
Yes, but then I just throw on something with dots instead …
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SENSATIONAL
SEPHORA Since Sephora’s launch in ILLUM a year ago, beauty afficionados have had a great time. Now, with exclusive brands such as Chanel and Nars, Sephora has everything a makeup lover’s heart desires.
SEPHORA offer exclusive services such as Makeup School of Make Up For Ever, Benefit Brow Bar and OPI Nail bar. Book your appointment on sephora.dk. Follow Sephora on Instagram: sephoradkse and on Facebook: Sephora Denmark. And did you know that tourists can shop tax free and get the refund at ILLUM?
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exclusive summer hits at Sephora
PROMOTION
Pore perfection
What started out as a project to develop renewable energy solutions, turned into a breakthrough skincare collection based on advanced technology. The Pore Corrector AntiAgeing Primer from Algenist refines pores, reduces fine lines and actively improves the texture of your skin over time. Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Ageing Primer, 565 DKK
Colour me good
The fun-loving and fierce brand, Benefit, never ceases to impress. With cheeky naming and inventive packaging, not to mention products that accentuate your beauty and hide your flaws, their new CoreColor Collection is sure to be a hit. The beautiful powder shadows come in twelve colours and three finishes: matt, satin and sheen. Benefit Ombre à paupières Poudre Longue Tenue ‘Always a brides maid’, 160 DKK
Nailed it!
Renowned nail brand Nails Inc. has picked up the biggest trends from London Fashion Week and created four limited edition shades inspired by stunning spots in the British capital. Nails Inc. Nail Polish, 115 DKKK
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OWN BRAND
Sephora’s flagship store is located at ILLUM, Østergade 52, Copenhagen K. Book your appointment at sephora.dk
Shine no more!
Finally, an all-in-one cream for those who battle with oily and imperfectionprone skin. Following in the footsteps of the BBcream phenomenon, this CC-cream reduces shine and evens out your complexion while camouflaging impurities without clogging pores. Dr. Brandt CC mat, 320 DKK
Much a-dew
Inspired by the elegance of Parisian women, SAMPAR strides to revolutionise urban skin care. So Much to Dew Day Cream keeps your skin hydrated for 24 hours to create a toned and beautiful complexion that looks stunning and feels comfortable. SAMPAR Much to Dew Day Cream, 290 DKK
Bottled rainforest
Sol de Janeiro is a sun care brand based on natural ingredients from the Amazon rainforest and is inspired by the sandy beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Sol de Janeiro’s new body butter restores your skin’s moisture level, preventing dryness and premature aging caused by the sun. Sol de Janeiro Body Butter, 140 DKK
SEPHORA HAS A WIDE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE AND INSPIRING PRODUCTS, WELL KNOWN FOR THEIR SIMPLISTIC PACKAGING AND COLOURFUL CONTENTS. Sephora Nail Polish ‘Jungle Queen’, 40 DKK Sephora Nail Polish ‘Banana Split’, 40 DKK Sephora Crème Riche Très Hydratante, 145 DKK Sephora Artist Color Box, 325 DKK Sephora Anti-blemish Mattifying Moisturizer, 120 DKK
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Deep BLUE SUMMER
Beauty
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Get your body and mind in the mood for summer, with exclusive products that bring out your beauty.
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VICHY AQUALIA THERMAL SPA 75 ML, 245 DKK LANCÔME ROUGE IN LOVE FALL IN ROSE 343B, 225 DKK GIORGIO ARMANI CODE WOMAN SUMMER 75 ML, 395 DKK LA PRAIRIE CELLULAR POWER SERUM 50 ML, 3.225 DKK DIOR 5 COULEURS 374 LAGOON, 425 DKK CHANEL STYLO EYESHADOW FRESH EFFECT EYE SHADOW LIMITED EDITION ‘37 JADE SHORE’, 230 DKK 7. LANCÔME ROUGE IN LOVE CRAZY TANGERINE 174B, 225 DKK
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am always looking to improve my skin and look my best – especially now, with summer just around the corner. However beautiful skin and youth stick together and let’s face it – I’m not getting any younger. One of the things that’s been bothering me lately is that my cheeks seem to have lost their youthful smoothness and full look. I am very excited to try Restylane and to see if it can give me back a few years on my cheeks.
THE TREATMENT The minute I walk in the door at the Alfa Omega Clinic I am greeted by a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Mitte, the owner and nurse that is going to perform the treatment on me, takes me through the procedure, and I feel completely safe and wellinformed. The surroundings are luxurious and the beautiful allwhite décor gives off a trusty professional vibe that takes away any anxiety, I had before I arrived. As I am lying in a comfortable white-linen bed, surrounded by candles and fresh flowers, I’m relaxed and ready to embrace the small pain I expect to experience, when she takes out the needle. However, I quickly discover that in this particular area, there is no pain to fear. I feel a tiny poke in my cheek, and with a small thin needle the gel is placed under the surface of my skin. Surprisingly, the injection of Restylane in this area doesn’t hurt at all, I can barely feel it. Afterwards Mitte hands me a mirror, and I immediately see the result. I am amazed – it looks completely natural, the last ten years magically seem to have disappeared from my skin. The treatment has given me back my perky full cheeks and on top of this, the small lines around my chin and jaw area benefit from the effect as well as they have been straightened out a bit. Summertime – here I come!
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ALFA OMEGA KLINIKKEN Højbro Plads 21 1200 København K Tel: +45 32 203 203 www.alfaomegaklinikken.dk Restylane Treatment: Price starting at 3.500 DKK
WHAT IS RESTYLANE?
Restylane is a filler that adds moisture to your skin from the inside. It’s ideal for smoothing out static wrinkles, especially on your forehead, around your eyes, at the corner of your mouth and on your neck and hands. With a fine needle Restylane is placed underneath the wrinkle and by means of natural hyaluronic acid, which consists of small crystal shaped particles, your skin becomes more glossy, and the small, fines lines are flattened. Your neckline attains youthful look and the visibility of veins your hands is reduced. Restylane gives your skin a better elasticity and structure and it is scientifically proven that products improve the quality of your skin. The result of a treatment can be seen immediately and the effect will normally last from 6-12 months. With repeated treatments the effect of Restylane is prolonged and in some cases the effect can become permanent.
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Beauty
MAKEUP SCHOOL
COLOUR ME COOL Give your summer look a refreshing and bold hint of colour. Leading Danish makeup artist, Mina Ingerslev, guides you on city chic makeup. JOHN RICHMOND
L.A.
7 NEW FOR SUMMER
Soft and creamy
SKIN: Create the illusion of perfect skin with a light foundation that makes your skin look even toned, dewy and well moisturised. Highlight your cheekbones. Use a darker contour shadow along and just below the highlighter to shape the face.
ow. A great way to discretely implement colour in your makeup is by using colourful eyeliners on the water line. Try a combo of green and blue kohl eyeliners, and create your own pretty shade. Finish with black mascara that gives extreme volume.
EYES: Use the highlighter on your eyelids too (you can also use an eye shadow in a peachy colour). Apply a darker bronzy eye shadow in the crease and make sure to blend it with the light shad-
CHEEKS & LIPS: Get a beautiful and harmonious look by using a reddish coral lipstick on your lips but also on the apple of the cheeks, too. Dab it on lightly and make sure to blend it out so it looks natural.
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MINA’S TRICK! “I love to use my makeup in more ways than originally intended. For instance try the Max Factor Smoky Eye Effect Eye Shadow to shape your features. The shade ‘Bronze Haze’ is perfect for summer. Use the lightest shadow as a highlighter on cheekbones, under brow and in the inner corner of the eyes and apply the darker shadow as a contour blush along the cheekbone to make your face look narrower.” MAX FACTOR SMOKY EYE EFFECT EYE SHADOW ‘BRONZE HAZE’, 89 DKK
1. LANCÔME ROUGE IN LOVE ‘CRAZY TANGERINE’, 225 DKK 2. TROMBORG PERFECT LIQUID EYELINER PEN, 180 DKK 3. DIOR 5 COULEURS ‘374 LAGOON’ ONE-SHOT, 425 DKK 4. SEPHORA CRAYON CONTOUR YEUX 12H WATERPROOF ‘JADE’ AND ‘TURQUOISE’, 65 DKK 5. CHANEL LE VERNIS ‘AZURE’, 185 DKK 6. GUERLAIN TERRACOTTA 4 SEASONS BRONZING POWDER, AVAILABLE IN 6 SHADES, 450 DKK 7. MAC FALSE LASHES WATERPROOF MASCARA ‘STAY BLACK! BLACK’, 195 DKK
Words Mina Ingerslev & Cathrine Park | Photos Allover/Mondadori & PR
Copenhagen
MINA’S MUST-HAVE
Cool and colourful
The must-have lip product this summer is Max Facor Giant Lip Pencil in the truest shades of red and pink of course! MAX FACTOR GIANT LIP PENCIL ’PASSION RED’ AND ’VIBRANT PINK’, 99 DKK
SKIN: Make your complexion look flawless
and fresh for hours with a light foundation that covers any blemishes without covering your natural skin tone completely. Also pick one that stays put on a long and hot summer day – look for anything that says “longlasting” or “heat- and touch resistant”. Applying it with your fingertips will help you to achieve that natural look. EYES: Create a dramatic and classy “cat
eye” with black liquid eyeliner. To achieve a perfect lash line, apply the eyeliner as close to the base of the eyelashes as possible and work it in between them. Elongate the eyes by creating a wing at the outer corner. Pssst! Tightening the skin while applying the liner will help eliminate creases and gaps. Only apply mascara on the upper lashes, and define your eyebrows with a brow powder that matches the darkest shade of your hair.
VERSUS
CHEEKS & LIPS: Give the cheeks a hint of col-
MINA’S TRICK!
look, don’t apply any foundation on your skin. Only use a little concealer if and where needed to cover dark circles and blemishes. Give your skin a beautiful glowing touch with a highlighter on the cheekbones.
how well the colour comes out. All shades of bluish green eye shadows work this season – apply your chosen colour on the entire lid up to where the eye creases. Finish with lots of black mascara – preferably waterproof.
EYES: Use a primer on the
CHEEKS & LIPS: Give your
eyelid (a white creamy eye shadow will also do the trick). This will work as a good base for the subsequent eye shadow in terms of longevity and
cheeks a hint of a summer tan with a bronzer – apply with a big soft brush in circular movements. Pick a coral lipstick and dab it on for a fresh tinted look.
Paris Classy deluxe
MAX FACTOR LIPFINITY TOP COAT (WITH LIPGLOSS), 199 DKK
DOLCE GABBANA
SKIN: For the most natural
“Use your makeup for multiple purposes. Try a clear lipgloss such as Max Factor Lipfinity Top Coat as a highlighter on your cheekbones to add lots of glow and shine. In fact, you can also use it to minimize crow’s feet, which have a tendency to become more visible when you use makeup. Dab it on after your foundation and see the fine lines disappear!”
our with a rosy blush but go all in with colour on your lips. Choose a classic red colour and try one of the new popular giant lip pencils that are easy to use and will leave your lips with a saturated and rich shade due to lots of colour pigment.
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PROMOTION
Give your body
A BOOST
of energy
The key is five basic elements that will boost your body and mind.
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e all know the feeling: The dark and cold winter has left its mark, and the body is lagging behind. It seems impossible to gather energy after an 8-hour work day, 5 km on a bike with the chilling wind in your face, shopping, cooking and checking the last work e-mails. The urge to relax on the sofa every night is overwhelming. How do you pull yourself up by the boot straps? Above all, it takes a mental change and willingness to change bad habits.
A healthy start
First of all, how you start your day is important to keep up a good energy level. Breakfast is the fuel our bodies need to kick-start the day and the first thing we take in. If you choose to eat a healthy and nutritional breakfast with lots of fruits, nuts and wholegrain, it will optimise your cells’ ability to function throughout the day. The internet is filled with amazing recipes for inspiration like, for instance, the colourful food blog GreensKitchenStories.com. Try the tasty Raw Buckwheat porridge or the healthy banana and blueberry pancakes; it will give you a boost of energy and keep you going until lunch.
Supplement your healthy diet
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body is to load it with necessary nutrients. Over the last decade, the focus has targeted the inside of the body when it comes to beauty, wellbeing and energy. For the same reason, there is a wide variety of good, natural food supplements available on the market. Treat your body to extra energy with Ginseng, which has been used through the ages and is well known for its beneficial effects. Ginseng not only induces awareness of the mind it also boosts strength and energy of the body and is exactly what is needed when the body feels drained. Also, be sure to treat your body with other supplements like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fish oil – it will all boost the natural energy production of the body.
Exercise
Bad excuses are easy to make and extra time is hard to come by – especially when it comes to exercise. This is the case for many of us. At the same time, most of us can agree that energy does not increase when we sit still. Basically, the body functions like a wind turbine. When it stands still, it stops producing energy and when it moves, it starts producing energy. Give your body the opportunity to produce energy by using energy. Take the bike to work, make time for a walk during your break or throw down a yoga mat in front of the TV and do some exercises.
Prioritise your time
A newly launched ginseng product that targets the genes and energy at the core is the supplement R2 from Pharmanex. If you want extra energy, this innovative product provides you with strength during the day with R2 Day, and allows you to reload and cleanse the body at night with R2 Night. PHARMANEX R² NIGHT 60 CAPS. AND R² DAY 180 CAPS., 951 DKK AT WWW.NUSKIN.COM
The human body needs to recuperate in order to be able to maintain a constant energy level. But when you’re juggling with a career, family life, friends and hobbies, it can be challenging to find the time to relax and slow down. Listen to your body’s signals. Prioritize your calendar and forget about spending time with people or being in situations that cause you stress. It is your life and the relationships in it that are the most important things, so be selfish once in a while and say no instead of yes. If you say yes to everything, your list of things to do will become extremely long and you will end up disappointing yourself and the people
around you. So prioritise correctly and you will see your energy level rise.
Breathe and meditate
Allow yourself to have a break a couple of times a day. Sit down in a quiet place and take a few deep breaths. Mindfulness is a great way to gain immediate energy and concentration in a stressful, everyday life. A key point about mindfulness is that you can learn to relax, be present and have full attention on what is right now. Use it and you will feel a renewing wave of energy. Download one of the many available apps and use it whenever you have a moment. Your body will thank you with a revitalising kick of energy. WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 9 3
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GUIDE
The Ultimate
PAMPERING
Whether you need to escape the stress of everyday life or just need a timeout from tons of sightseeing and shopping, Copenhagen has many must-try pampering treats to offer. 94 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
Words Cathrine Park & Luise Gregersen | Photos iStockphoto & PR
STRESS-FIX PEDICURE
Are you prepared to parade your feet around in cute summer sandals or are they screaming for a little TLC? WHERE2GO’s Cathrine Park has tested the ultimate treatment for tired and over-worked feet.
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am so ready for the sun, sea and sandal season, but my feet, not so much. They’re still showing signs of months spent in socks and heavy, closed shoes and a tiring work schedule. Thus, with dried out heels, toenails looking less than lovely and feet that are simply just too tired of carrying me around – I am excited to try the new ‘Aveda Stress-Fix Pedicure’ at Palma Salon & Spa in the heart of Copenhagen. The treatment: This certainly isn’t your everyday 'pedi' – it’s an experience that combines the traditional beautification of your tootsies with the power of acupressure, reflexology and aromaology to revitalise you senses, refresh your spirits and melt away tension. I’m greeted by Sarah who takes me into a beautiful and modern treatment room that oozes
of Scandinavian design tradition with its light wooden interior and cool and tiled shower unit. The treatment begins with a breathing exercise that incorporates an aroma blend of certified organic French lavender, lavandin and clary sage, which is clinically proven to reduce feelings of stress. While my feet are soaking in the foot bath with essential oils and I’m enjoying my herbal tea and dark chocolate, Sarah not only pampers me with exfoliation and the essential filing, buffing, cutting and removal of cuticles, she also tends to my arms and hands with a nice massage to relieve any tension. All in all, this treatment is the perfect remedy for slightly abused feet, and the foot massage that follows is simply icing on the cake. I’m now resting comfortably on the treatment bed while Sarah meticulously massages my feet and toes using acupressure and reflexology. It feels great and doesn’t hurt at all. In fact, it feels so relaxing that I’m almost dozing off. But all good things must come to an end and before I’m ready to let my feet and toenails see the light of day, Sarah paints them to perfection with a polish of my choice. The drying of the nail polish demands patience but the waiting time is delicious since I’m spoilt with a refreshing elderflower sorbet and a glass of ice water. Bliss!
“ D ID YOU KNOW, THAT AN AVERAGE DAY OF WALKING BRINGS A FORCE EQUAL TO SEVERAL HUNDRED TONS TO BEAR ON THE FEET?" Good to know Aveda Stress-Fix Pedicure 60 min, 650 DKK Palma Salon & Spa Ny Østergade 5 1101 Copenhagen K Phone +45 33 14 00 26 palma.dk
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GUIDE CHAMPAGNE FOR YOUR SKIN!
Treat your skin to the unique sensation of bathing in a glass of bubbly. WHERE2GO’s beauty-and fashion assistant, Luise Gregersen, puts The Champagne Facial to the test.
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Good to know iS FiSZZ Facial by INNOVATIVE SKINCARE is available at CosmeCare Kompagnistræde 14 B st. 1208 Copenhagen K Phone: +45 35 14 25 29 45 min 600-800 DKK
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aving a stressful schedule has taken its toll on my complexion which leaves a lot to be desired. So when I do finally find the time to get a facial, I’m not simply looking for a relaxing pampering with the beautician tip-toeing around my problem areas, I’m after results in the form of visible improvement to my skin. Cue the iS FiSZZ Facial. The treatment: If you ask me, there are two types of facials. Those that give you that lush, indulged feeling that lasts for twenty minutes, and the ones that work on a no pain, no gain basis and last for weeks. The iS FiSZZ facial has managed to combine the two into a glorious and effective treatment that you can tell is working without the least bit of discomfort. The promise? A revived, smoother and brighter complexion. The first step of the facial is the sweet-smelling and gently warming honey cleanser. Next, a clarifying mud mask is applied to my skin, which is supposed to purify and drain toxins from my pores – a slight tingling sensation tells me the ingredients are working their magic. While wearing the FiSZZ Masque System, my face is sprayed with a copper mist which creates the unique effervescent sensation that has given the treatment its affectionate nickname, ‘The Champagne Facial’. You can feel the bubbles popping against your skin, working to revive your complexion. My tingling face is then swiftly cooled down with cold compresses and a reparative moisturizer before an SPF is applied. The verdict? The results are both immediate and long lasting. Days later, my skin continues to look clean and vibrant.
Words Cathrine Park & Luise Gregersen | Photos Allover, iStockphoto & PR
Good to know JetPeel Complete is available at CosmeCare Kompagnistræde 14 B, st. 1208 Copenhagen K Phone: +45 35 14 25 29 60 min, 800-1.000 DKK
THE HOLLYWOOD TREATMENT
Have you ever wondered how super stars always seem to sport a radiant, youthful and utterly flawless complexion? The reason is JetPeel, a facial treatment that is now finally available in Copenhagen. Cathrine Park checked it out.
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hen the opportunity arose to try the so called JetPeel treatment, I jumped at the chance. I’m not exactly 20 anymore and don’t feel the need to look like I am, but still, I’m curious to try out the popular facial that so many celebrities use as an alternative to cosmetic surgery or Botox. The treatment: Although I must admit the
words ‘jet’ and ‘peel’ don’t exactly inspire confidence when talking about treatments for one's face, the pre-treatment brief does sound utterly promising: JetPeel Complete works by removing layers of dead skin cells, hydrating the skin with a moisturising jet stream and infusing oxygen and vitamins into the deep dermis to recharge cells and stimulate collagen production. It is painless, has no down time, uses no chemicals and is suitable for all skin types. Sign me up, asap! My treatment begins with a conventional wash followed by the microdermabrasion. My therapist, Linn, uses a high-speed instrument with an abrasive wheel to remove the outer layers of my skin. It feels quite effective and it’s really nice to know that she’s sloughing off dead cells and gunk that aren’t doing my complexion any good. Next, the jet peel begins. Linn warns me that it might feel a little cold and unusual and she’s right. It feels as though
“ D ID YOU KNOW THAT MANY CELEBS USE JET PEEL AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO BOTOX?"
a cold mist is being blasted onto my face through a straw. But the supersonic infusion technique simply allows for better penetration of the oxygen and the rejuvenating vitaminrich solution and I’m happy to observe that it does make my skin feel and look truly refreshed and hydrated. Finally, non-invasive light therapy PDT (Photo Dynamic Therapy) is used to stimulate deeper skin tissue and to reduce redness and inflammation, which is why the treatment is actually ideal for problem skin such as acne and rosacea. So does it work? Am I now ready for the red carpet? My skin has never felt so thoroughly clean, smooth and soft before. Obviously this sort of treatment works best after a course of five or more sessions, especially if you want the full benefits and lasting results. But a single treatment gives me a glowing and healthy complexion fit for a night out on the town. WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 9 7
PROMOTION
“BEAUTY THROUGH SCIENCE”
…that is the motto of the Akademikliniken. Here, leading specialists and surgeons are ready to guide and help you, no matter whether you are considering larger cosmetic interventions or minor beauty corrections.
he Akademikliniken is among the world’s leading clinics providing cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery – and the only private clinic in Scandinavia that offers advanced microsurgical operations. The plastic surgeons and aesthetic experts can perform everything from larger plastic surgery interventions to minor injection treatments, facial treatments, and hair removal. In addition Akademikliniken offers you their own professional line of skin care products. The clinic is among the best when it comes to research, development and improvement of plastic surgery; every year, hundreds of plastic surgeons from all over the world travel to the clinic for education and training – just one of the reasons you can be sure you are in professional hands at the Akademikliniken during the entire process – from equipment, methods and materials, all thoroughly tested and of the highest quality. The clinic is based in the heart of Copenhagen at Antonigade 8, Copenhagen K. Read more about the different treatments and prices at akademikliniken.dk. 98 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
Curious to see how your breast augmentation or rhinoplasty will look after surgery? The Akademikliniken is the first among the Nordic countries to offer a 3D simulation of the result.
Book an online consultation at akademikliniken.dk
CLOSE TO IT ALL - AND YET AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT WORLD
Kurhotel Skodsborg is situated in the most scenic part of North Zealand, between the ocean and the forest, bordering directly on the natural beauty of Dyrehaven – and yet only a twenty-minute drive from the centre of Copenhagen. When at Skodsborg you enter an environment that reflects the Nordic elements, focusing on nature, light and quality.We believe in tranquility as a simple mean for the mind and body to be at its best, and invite you to rediscover the luxury of simplicity. Find more information at skodsborg.dk
COMPETITION
Safe in the sun
WIN
Your opportunity to win a wonderful sun stick from Sisley.
S
isley has unveiled its new Super Stick Solaire SPF 30 in colourless and tinted tan versions. The stick can be used to protect areas such as lips, cheeks, eye contour, nose and forehead. The stick formula contains UVA and UVB mineral screens made up of micronised zinc and titanium oxides for sensitive areas on the face. It additionally includes vitamin E to protect, and camellia oil, mango butter and shea butter to moisturise. Super Stick Solaire helps prevent sunburn and decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun if used as directed with other sun protection measures. It is easy to apply and carry with you. Mineral filters composed of Titanium and Zinc oxides specially selected to optimally protect the most sensitive parts of the face. Enriched with emollient Camellia oil and nourishing Shea and Mango butters, this formula provides deeply moisturizing comfort for the skin. Soft texture on application that leaves a matt water-resistant finish. Apply generously on the most sun-sensitive parts of the face (lips, nose, cheekbones, eye contour‌) and reapply every two hours and after swimming or if you sweat. A part from the sun stick you can win a bag filled with travel sized Sisley products. The sun stick represents a value of 650 DKK and the bag 900 DKK so each prize represents a total value of 1550 DKK. To enter the contest send a text message to 1266 before August 4 and answer the following question: The Super Stick Solaire has what SPF? Send W2G APP A to 1266 for SPF 30 Send W2G APP B to 1266 for SPF 10 For terms and conditions see page 10.
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RØDGRØD
A PUDDING MADE FROM STEWED RED BERRIS SERVED COLD WITH CREAM. THE DANISH RØDGRØD IS A VARIATION OF THE GERMAN “ROTE GRÜTZE”.
FLØDE
RØDGRØD
[ˈʁœð-ˈgʁœðˀ ˈmε ˈfløːðə] Being able to pronounce rødgrød med fløde correctly is what defines a foreigner’s level of integration into Danish society. Or so it seems. We asked eight newcomers for their view of the city – but no mention of rødgrød med fløde. WORDS LOUISE TAARNHØJ AND ANDREA BAK PHOTOS RUNE LUNDØ
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Jack Davis YOGA TEACHER AND COOK AT YOGACENTRALEN
USA
Why do you live in Copenhagen? My heart belongs for better or worse to a Dane. When we decided to move to DK from the USA back in the early 90s, I agreed to live here for a 5 year run with an option. I took the option. What do you like most about living here? That it feels like home and can still be really foreign at the same time. What do you like least about living here? The obligation to go outside if the sun is shining and fast female bicycle riders laying heavy on the bell. What surprises you most about Copenhagen? That after a couple decades living in Copenhagen some locals still ask if I 'like' living here. What’s your favourite place in Copenhagen? As a tourist, there is no more grand site in Copenhagen in my opinion than the view from Knipplesbro facing the city. Especially just near sundown when the skyline is in silhouette biking back to the city centre from a hazy visit to a cool cafe in Christiania. I think I have several favourite places in there. Who can choose? Anywhere in the sun is my final answer.
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Anh Lê
PRODUCTION MANAGER, COOK BOOK AUTHOR, TV HOST AND CO-OWNER OF LÊLÊ
Vietnam
Why do you live in Copenhagen? I have lived in Saigon, Chamonix, Geneva and Washington D.C, but my heart and mind belongs in Scandinavia and Copenhagen. It is a wonderful city with so much to offer. What do you like most about living here? I love that I can take my bike all around the city in no time. On my bike, I can feel the fresh winter frost on my cheek, the warmth and the wind in my hair in the summer and I feel connected to the people of the city. What do you like least about living here? So far there’s nothing I don’t like, but it would be great if there were a greater selection of foreign restaurants. What surprises you most about Copenhagen? There are so many creative people here and therefore lots of activities – there is always something to do. I feel young and vibrant with all these exciting things going on. What's your favourite place in Copenhagen? That’s, with absolute certainty, Vesterbro. When I came to Copenhagen 11 years ago and researched every area of the city to find a spot for my restaurant, I fell completely in love with this place and I’m still in love today. WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 1 0 3
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Stephen Burrell
INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER AT ANNE BLACK
England
Why do you live in Copenhagen? Love. My ex-wife is Danish and we have three wonderful children who are extremely happy to have their father living here. What do you like most about living here? The people. I have made some really good friends in Copenhagen and Copenhagen has the most wonderful architecture and design, which can be found everywhere from schools to hospitals. What do you like least about living here? The weather sucks 80% of the time but when the sun is shining, the mood of the city changes completely. What surprises you most about Copenhagen? The lack of understanding that we are living in a market economy, which in reality means that there will always be an inequality of resources between the people. What’s your favourite place in Copenhagen? Landemærket Sandwich, where you can find the best sandwiches in town. Beau Marché Cafe is a cool place to meet friends and at night, La Fontaine has an eclectic mix of people listening to live jazz. 104 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
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Wanjiku -Victoria Seest SINGER
Kenya
Why do you live in Copenhagen? I fell in love many years ago with a Copenhagener. It’s been six years and still going strong! What do you like most about living here? I love chilling with friends in small cafes. I love riding my bike across the city when the sun is out and sitting by the lakes listening to live music, reading or just enjoying the scenery. What do you like least about living here? I think there’s too much concrete in Copenhagen, especially in the inner city – it would be great with a bit more green nature. Apartments are also a nightmare to find and it would be great to have a few more summer months! What surprises you most about Copenhagen? In the six years I’ve lived here, I’ve only met my neighbours at most once or twice, but when I lost my wallet a while ago, my neighbour found it and handed it to me. So even though we’re invisible to each other, it seems like we care and look out for one another. What’s your favourite place in Copenhagen? It’s Nørrebro – my hood. I love the mix of cultures here and the fact that you have everything you need around you, plus it’s only a few minutes bike ride to get downtown. WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 1 0 5
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Chad T. Charlton DRUMMER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
Canada
Why do you live in Copenhagen? The reason for living here in Copenhagen has actually changed several times since I moved here. Now, it's because I really like Copenhagen as a city, as a ‘place to be’. It's a very easy city to find ‘your place’ in. What do you like most about living here? It's a place where you can find an amazing balance between ‘work’ and ‘play’. The systems allow you to have great opportunities to fulfil many aspects of your life, which brings you joy. What do you like least about living here? It has a lot to do with people’s attitude towards each other. In my opinion, people aren't nearly as friendly with each other as they could be. It steals away from the city's charm. What surprises you most about Copenhagen? The fact that it is such a village. I never envisioned that when moving here – I thought that it would be much more of a buzzing capital. At the same time, this is also one of the very comforting things about Copenhagen. What’s your favourite place in Copenhagen? My favourite place in Copenhagen is anywhere by the water. There are a lot of great places to sit and enjoy the view. Growing up in a land-locked province with the ocean far away gives a person a huge appreciation for the water. 106 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
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Frédérique Bague
SALES REPRESENTATIVE AT LOUIS VUITTON
France
Why do you live in Copenhagen? I would never have imagined living in Copenhagen until I met the love of my life one crazy evening in Paris. After a while I decided to move up here with him. What do you like most about living here? Using my bike daily – just crossing the city in only few minutes. I also love the simplicity of its inhabitants and the idea of living so close to the beach. What do you like least about living here? The wind... brrrr! And I hate the lack of light during wintertime. Thank God for your julefrokoster (Danish Christmas parties) in December – I now understand the meaning of ‘hygge’. What surprises you most about Copenhagen? Its hibernation during wintertime. There is no one in the streets and only a few people in the shops and restaurants. Copenhagen is totally different when the nice season comes and everybody is out – the city becomes more lively. What’s you favourite place in Copenhagen? I love the museums – Glyptoteket and Statens Museum for Kunst. I love the collections and the architecture. Louisiana is a wonderful museum for modern art exhibitions and the view there is so charming. WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 1 0 7
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Toshio Sano JAPANESE AMBASSADOR
Japan
Why do you live in Copenhagen? The reason I am living here is that I can enjoy city life and the changing of the four seasons at the same time. What do you like most about living here? I like the fantastic view of Copenhagen from my office window, which is located on the 9th floor of a tall building near Fisketorvet. My favourite view is the Opera House and dozens of wind turbines beyond the canal. What do you like least about living here? I don’t like the tall and large chimneys of the district heating facilities, which are always discharging smoke. They don't match Copenhagen. What surprises you most about Copenhagen? The bike riders enjoy a higher priority than pedestrians. For instance, after snowfall they clean up bike lanes first, leaving pedestrians way behind. The changing of the weather and the way Copenhageners talk about the weather is also surprising. 108 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
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Lauren Morrissey CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT AT KPMG
Australia
Why do you live in Copenhagen? I took a transfer here with my firm. I have been lucky to make lots of great friends here and I also have a Danish boyfriend. What do you like most about living here? I love the funny cultural differences I come across every day – putting flags on birthday cakes, dancing around the Christmas tree etc. What do you like least about living here? Trips to the ‘Udlændingeservice’ office! Any foreigner reading this will know exactly what I mean. Something really has to be done about the system for obtaining a work permit. What surprises you most about Copenhagen? Over the past five years that I have lived in Copenhagen, I have really enjoyed witnessing all of the new cocktail bars and well-priced restaurants open. This together with the evolution of Nordic food culture has really made Copenhagen an exciting place to live. What’s your favourite place in Copenhagen? Driving by the lakes in the winter when the sun is shining, the flowers popping out of the grass in Frederiksberg Have in the spring, swimming at Charlottenlund Fort in the summer and the colours of the leaves in Dyrehaven in the autumn. WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 1 0 9
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fter two years of extensive renovation, Hotel d’Angleterre reopened in May, and “The White Lady”, as the hotel is popularly called, has truly sprung back to life. At over 250 years old, d’Angleterre emerged from behind the scaffolding where skilled craftsmen had been sensitively reviving the enchanting classical façade and injecting new life into the hotel’s interiors to ensure the Sleeping Beauty can once again take her place as the queen of Kongens Nytorv and as a landmark in the city. Throughout the years, the hotel has welcomed notabilities such as Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Bill Clinton, Grace Kelly, Winston Churchill and Karen Blixen. Copenhageners have
referred to the five star hotel as being the height of luxury and many have enjoyed an Afternoon Tea in the restaurant overlooking Kongens Nytorv. But, as any other lady ageing gracefully, the hotel needed a little extra care to get back to the glory of former years. The hotel opened with 35 rooms and suites, and will achieve its full capacity with a total of 90 rooms – of which 60 are suites – by the end of the year. The hotel has retained the famous white façade while the window frames have been replaced with the capital’s characteristic ‘Copenhagen Green’. The new lobby area has opened up with its large glass frontage and offers a beautiful view of Copenhagen. WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 1 1 1
D’ANGLETERRE
FACTS ABOUT
D’ANGLETERRE D’Angleterre means ‘England’ in French and was attributed to the hotel in 1791 due to the “Englishmen’s Club” that shared the premises at the time. Restaurant Marchal is named after Jean Marchal, who ran a small restaurant with his wife Marie Coppy, which would later become the Hotel d’Angleterre. The Balthazar Champagne Bar serves over 160 different bottles of Champagne and Champagne cocktails. Hotel guests can enjoy the spa “Amazing Space d’Angleterre” with private treatment rooms as well as a fully equipped fitness room. The swimming pool will open in August.
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D’ANGLETERRE
WINE AND DINE
AT D’ANGLETERRE Gourmet chef Ronny Emborg has an impressive CV despite his tender age of 30. He has been head of the kitchen on the Royal Danish Yacht, worked at El Bulli and won a bronze medal at Bocuse D’Or. In 2009 he was awarded a Michelin Star at restaurant AOC and since February, he and 32 chefs from all over the world have been working to find perfection in the kitchen of d’Angleterre’s new Restaurant Marchal.
Every floor has been modernised using handpicked deluxe-quality textiles, soft carpets, silk wall paper, hardwood, marble and stone. The original fireplaces have been kept throughout the hotel. The newly renovated Palm Court has a new 300 square metre wooden floor laid out in a Versailles pattern. During the renovation, an original balcony was discovered and has been rebuilt with space for a choir or orchestra under the mosaic roof. Hotel d’Angleterre is owned by the Remmen Foundation whose chairman, Else Marie Remmen, has been personally responsible for the interior design along with Creative Director Alan Evensen. “The heritage of the d’Angleterre is built on a love story; the love between Jean Marchal and Marie Coppy and similarly, our decision to take on this renovation task been an act of love. Love for the hotel and for Copenhagen,” says Else Marie Remmen. The Remmen Foundation is a charitable organisation and as such, all the profits go towards supporting charitable projects. D’Angleterre Kongens Nytorv 34 dangleterre.dk
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“Working with people from all over the world is extremely inspiring,” Emborg says. Many people have wanted to work with the well renowned chef, but few have been granted access to the kitchen. Ronny Emborg’s concept for the restaurant does not involve any gastronomic fusions or special Nordic experiments. The menu is designed so that you can order food on an on-going basis as the night progresses and your appetite is aroused. Guests who prefer a more traditional approach will love the well thought out and stylish á la carte menu in the restaurant proper, where four ‘favourite dishes’ are personally selected and composed by Ronny Emborg himself. “My goal is to seduce our guests with the food we serve,” he explains. “I work with many different textures in each dish, beautiful colours and lovely aromas, so that every bite is tasty and perhaps also a little surprising,” he explains. “I would like for my guests to say ‘I have to taste the next dish too’ and for them to love what they are being served.”
WORLD-CLASS SCULPTURAL ART IN THE HEART OF COPENHAGEN Vivid colours and grand architecture characterise Thorvaldsens Museum, which houses the work of the world-famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. Located on The Castle Island (Slotsholmen) in the heart of Copenhagen the museum is very close to many of the most popular attractions of the city. Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Thorvaldsens Museum Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2 1213 Copenhagen K +45 33 32 15 32 www.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk
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INTERVIEW
I NEED TO Success as founder of clothing brand DAY Birger et Mikkelsen, the owner of several large houses, father of two kids from a long-term relationship – still something simple was missing in Keld Mikkelsen’s life. The answer for him was a return to his childhood love of music. It allowed him to let go of his need to have full control over things. WORDS MICHAEL KJÆRGAARD PHOTOS MARTIN BUBANDT
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"I dream of, one day, being much better at making up my mind and being able to let go of my full control of DAY." nly ten years after he founded his own clothing brand Keld Mikkelsen was able to call himself a self-made millionaire. DAY Birger et Mikkelsen hit the spot right from its start in 1997, but success seldom comes without feeling the consequences of the work required to achieve it. Those consequences became clear to Mikkelsen on a day of sun and relaxation under Carribiean skies with longtime friend, drummer, Claes Antonsen: "Damn it Keld, you’re bloody stressed. You need to do something that doesn't involve taking charge of things. We're forming a band together," was his friend's diagnosis. And, as it turns out, music became an essential part of Mikkelsen’s life from that moment. THE GUITAR OF HIS DREAMS
To a teenage Mikkelsen, playing his guitar in Ringkøbing – about as far from rock ‘n’ roll as one could possibly get in 1970s Denmark – music was the very essence of ‘cool’. Curiously, music would become his passport to starting out in the fashion business when the founder of the clothing company, Bestseller, Troels Holch Povlsen, visited Ringkøbing's only music instrument store where Mikkelsen was working in 1976 – a job that gave him a little exposure to life outside his native provincial town. His talent for selling with a smile was apparent, and as he handed over a guitar to Mr. Povlsen, Mikkelsen was offered a job right on the spot. Following that, he rose quickly through the ranks at Bestseller to occupy several top positions. Almost forty years later, Keld Mikkelsen is sitting in the headquarters of DAY Birger et Mikkelsen in the heart of Copenhagen, surrounded by designer chairs and pillows. His hair and beard are both grey and long. He 118 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
looks as if the rock musician of his youth has come back to life – spirits are high. The effect of following his friend's advice by turning up his guitar's loudspeaker and surrendering to the camaraderie of band life shows on his face. "Music is, once again, playing a part in my life. I have finally bought the Gibson guitar of my dreams – it cost a fortune," he says with a smile. “The amazing thing about playing with friends is that I have re-discovered how much it means to me to do something I enjoy in the company of other people. I really get a kick out of it when we play and share a bottle of wine and when someone starts to tell a story or shares something personal. Though it certainly isn't the same kind of conversations we had 40 years ago on the tour bus, but playing music together is still great for helping grown up men share personal things," he says. HELP FROM BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY
While Mikkelsen has been enjoying playing old rock classics on his guitar, he finds himself to have become more shrewd and insightful as the head of Day Birger et Mikkelsen. In the rehearsal room, he is able to let go of things and doesn’t have to make any business decisions. This liberation has put ideas in his head: "I dream of, one day, being much better at making up my mind and being able to let go of my full control of DAY. Just a little at least. We have recently launched a new, young brand called 2ND DAY. If I were to have anything to do with this brand, something would be very wrong. It would simply be a sign of arrogance if a 55 years old man were to decide what young people are to wear. I absolutely believe that many of the decisions in the company can, in the long run, be better made by younger employees, if they’re given the freedom to do so," he says.
"I just bought the Gibson guitar of my dreams – it cost a fortune."
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KELD MIKKELSEN IN SHORT Born 1957 in Ringkøbing where he grew up as an only child. Has been in a relationship for 25 years with Marianne Brandi, Chief Designer of DAY's Home Collection. Founded DAY Birger et Mikkelsen in 1997 with designer Malene Birger, who left the company in 2002. DAY has more than 40 of its own stores and is sold in more than 750 shops worldwide.
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"Unfortunately, I tend to make the decisions in the company simply because I am so used to it" owever, things are not always this simple when it comes to reality: "Unfortunately, I tend to make the decisions in the company simply because I am so used to it. If I could somehow begin to accept some outstanding person’s outstanding decisions, it would definitely be great for me and for the company, but it will not come easily to me," he says. To Keld Mikkelsen, this delegation of responsibility is essential which is why he is attending sessions with a business psychologist to help him learn how to let go: "I have a very complex character and the ability to see things from different angles at the same time. I tend to have several opinions on the same subject, and so decisions can depend on which side of me dominates at that moment. I definitely need to do something about this behaviour," he says. A COOL GUY
Seeing as it was serendipity that got Keld Mikkelsen into the clothing business in the first place, he often wonders why he has been so lucky to have had such great opportunities and how he has managed to make DAY both an internationally respected brand and commercially successful company: "I never find myself sitting with a whisky in my hand and a big cigar in my mouth telling myself how cool I am. I do remember one time though, sitting in a plane shortly after having launched DAY thinking to myself, 'yes! Now I’m in charge of things.' That gave me a wonderful feeling of freedom. Mind you, shortly after that, I realised how much work you need to put in if you want to be independent as a businessman," he says. A large amount of money came along with
the many hours that Mikkelsen spent in airplanes, hotel rooms and meeting rooms. For that reason he appreciates the lifestyle that money buys him when he’s having coffee in cafés in the Caribbean, with celebrities sitting at tables nearby: "It probably has to do with my being a hillbilly that I get a kick out of such things," he ponders as he laughs. HE BUYS HIMSELF SOME UNREST
Whether the stardust has rubbed off on him or not, Mikkelsen is under no illusion that the blessing of money is the path to happiness: "I certainly don't feel more happy now. Sure, I have the opportunity to experience the world, though not necessarily in a better way compared to booking myself a cheap charter holiday and staying at the cheapest hotel. However, now that this is my lifestyle, I wouldn't want to give up the things money buys me," he says. Just as he can't help seeing things from several angles at once when taking business decisions, Keld Mikkelsen is, at the same time, both the sensible businessman with full oversight of his economy and the happy consumer with loose pockets: "For me there is no doubt that a healthy economy gives me peace of mind. Therefore it makes me wonder why I tend to act in a manner where I end up risking my peace of mind, either by investing too much money in one shop, because of emotions rather than a business plan, or by buying something for myself that, in the end, means even more expense. It’s as if I am a bit scared of falling asleep inside. So, at the same time money gives me some freedom, I tend to act in such a way that ends up putting restrictions on my freedom." WHERE2GO.DK | SUMMER 2013 | 1 2 1
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FAVOURITE SPOTS
OUR FAVOURITE SPOTS IN COPENHAGEN Asking a local is always the best way to explore a city, so here are the WHERE2GO team's favourite places in Copenhagen.
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FAVOURITE SPOTS Sundby Idrætspark
Morten Svendsen ART DIRECTOR
The home of my local football team, Fremad Amager. This is football as it used to be in the good old days; small stadium, cheap beer and an atmosphere of working class camaraderie and grilled sausages (really big and tasty, by the way). At the stadium, you’ll meet locals who have supported the team all their lives. It’s what you’d expect in England, but it actually exists at Fremad Amager too. Matchday is Sunday at 1 pm. Turn up 10 min before kickoff, grab a beer and if the sun is shining, find a place on the small lawn behind the goal. Enjoy. Englandsvej 61, 2300 Copenhagen S
McKluud
Nielsen & Co.
Kaffebaren
I’m not a coffee connoisseur and I really just prefer my coffee black. In Copenhagen you’ll find a lot of coffee shops (although not like the ones in Amsterdam…), but the coffee shop, Kaffebaren, located on the island of Amager is a hidden gem. It’s simple, quiet and cosy. They have a rich variety of coffee as well as homemade cookies. Be sure to try their famous ‘æblekage’ which goes along nicely with coffee. Downstairs they have a small selection of vinyl records for sale. What’s not to like? Æblestien 2, 2300 Copenhagen S www.facebook.com/kaffebarenamager
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The coffee shop, Kaffebaren, located on the island of Amager is a hidden gem. It’s simple, quiet and cosy.
I am a big fan of polo and button down shirts – just ask my girlfriend. The best place in town to find those is Nielsen & Co. in the centre of Copenhagen. Among other brands, you’ll find Fred Perry and Pretty Green. So if you like to dress simple and sharp, don’t hesitate to visit the shop. Christian IX’s Gade 3, 1111 Copenhagen K, www.nielsenogco.com
Just as I like my coffee black, I like my beer cold. It’s dead simple really. And if you would like to have ‘a cold one’ as the Danes say, you owe it to yourself to visit one of Copenhagen’s many ‘værtshuse’, which are spread all over the city. There is no fancy interior, it’s mostly brown furniture and the people you’ll meet there are often working class or students – people just having a good time. My recommendation is McKluud in Vesterbro. It has all of the above, plus the beer is cheap and the music, excellent. Cheers. Istedgade 126, 1640 Copenhagen V, mckluud.dk
Restaurant Sundby Sejl
Back to the island of Amager. Near the beach you’ll find the restaurant, Sundby Sejl. The restaurant is located in a sailing club, situated on the waterfront, you’ll find peace and quiet after a long day of sightseeing. Just jump on the Metro and it will take you almost to the doorstep of the restaurant. You don’t have to be a member; it's open for everyone. The menu offers traditional Danish food with open sandwiches for lunch and steak, pork or fish for dinner. Prices are reasonable and, yes you guessed right, the beer is cold. Amager Strandvej 15, 2300 Copenhagen S, sundbysejl.dk
FAVOURITE SPOTS La Petanque
Tango y Vinos
One of my favourite places to enjoy a good glass of wine is at the Argentinian wine bar behind the old Royal Theater. The bar – with Malbeccoloured walls – is also a low-key tapas bar and during the weekends, they have musicians playing jazz, bossa nova, blues, soul, swing and of course, tango. Herluf Trolles Gade 9, 1052 Copenhagen K, tangoyvinos.dk
I’m still trying to eat my way through all the different kinds of pancakes they serve at La Petanque, which is a cosy and unpretentious French Crêperie. They also serve traditional French home cooking like onion soup and snails and of course they also provide loud Frenchmen in the kitchen. Rømersgade 9, 1362 Copenhagen K, lapetanque.dk
Cecilie Martensen
ASSISTANT FASHION EDITOR
Chéz Ferial
I always love a good bargain and at the luxury second-hand shop, Chéz Ferial in Vesterbro, you will find a lot of good designer clothes and accessories, all at a very fair price – and new (well, old) stuff will be on the shelf every week. Valdemarsgade 36, 1667 Copenhagen V, chezferial.com
At Madsvinet the portions are generous, the prices are fair and the atmosphere is great. Madsvinet
Dansehallerne
I spend a lot of time at Dansehallerne for ballet practice, but even if you are not a dancer, it’s still a fun place to visit if you find yourself in the old historical Carlsberg area. The old brewery is now undergoing a big city renewal program and a lot of interesting things are happening around the area – outside bars, playgrounds, galleries and at Dansehallerne’s stage, you can see a contemporary dance performance or enjoy a nice meal at the restaurant Elefanten. Pasteursvej 20, 1799 Copenhagen V, dansehallerne.dk
On the outskirts of Vesterbro (in the suburban end as I call it) you'll find Madsvinet (the food pig). A small and trendy, ‘city-style’ restaurant located in a former butcher’s shop. Here you can get a rustic, but modern menu all cooked in the open kitchen. The portions are generous, the prices are fair and the atmosphere is great. They also serve some very tasty cocktails! Enghavevej 58, 1674 Copenhagen V, madsvinet.dk
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FAVOURITE SPOTS Vesterbro Vinstue
A small restaurant that offers a very high level of food and wine. With prices for main courses starting at only 85 DKK, and since the chefs have worked for some of the best Michelin stared restaurants in Denmark, you won't be disappointed. Istedgade 126, 1650 København V, vesterbrovinstue.dk
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Take the S-train to Klampenborg and discover a park with wildlife that you won't find in any other capital. You can spend hours out here and you will be able to get very close the wild deer that roam free. There are a few restaurants in the park and next door, you’ll find Bakken, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. www.naturstyrelsen.dk Værnedamsvej
A narrow street dividing Vesterbro and Frederiksberg with lots of cafés, interior design shops, restaurants, cheese shops, wine shops, flower shops and much more.
At Værnedamsvej you will find lots of cafés, interior design shops, restaurants, cheese shops and wine shops.
A nice, long walk
Take a bus to the Little Mermaid and say hello to our biggest tourist attraction. Then follow the waterline south all the way until you reach Fisketorvet shopping mall. It'll take you about an hour, but it’s a fantastic way to discover Copenhagen. Wear good trainers for the walk.
A barbecue in the park
Copenhageners love to barbecue in public parks and I recommend you to try it too. Buy a ready-to-use barbecue in a supermarket, along with meat and veggies of your choice and then find a spot in Islands Brygge, Christianshavn, Ørstedsparken, or one of the many other parks. Please be considerate, be careful not to set the grass alight and do ask people around you if you have any doubts.
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FAVOURITE SPOTS Amager Beach Park
Ved Stranden 10
This cool and cosy wine bar in Copenhagen, that goes by the name of its address, is one of my favourite summer hangouts. On warm days, you can sit outside at the tables and chairs along the canal and enjoy a nice glass (or three) of one of the many great wines, often meticulously selected from an array of biodynamic producers from France, Germany and Austria. They don’t have a wine list, but don’t worry, you don’t need to be a wine specialist to figure it all out – just show an interest in wine, and the friendly staff will take care of the rest. Bottles and glasses, available in a wide range of prices, can and really should be paired with the tasty selection of tapas! Ved Stranden 10, 1061 Copenhagen , vedstranden10.dk
Just down the street from where I live (and only 10 minutes by Metro from the city centre), you find the artificially constructed beach Amager Beach Park with a large sand island and an inner lagoon. There is usually a good range of activities going on such as kite surfing, diving, sea kayaking, skate boarding, beach volleyball, jogging and biking. I come here on the weekends all year round whenever I need a good, long walk. There’s an impressive view of the Øresund Bridge and you can also look across the water to Sweden. Take the Metro towards the airport and get off at Øresund or Amager Strand. Amager Strandvej 110, 2300 Copenhagen S
Catherine Park
BEAUTY- AND FASHION EDITOR
Restaurant Pluto
I have a crush on New York City – who doesn’t! Luckily, this restaurant gives me a taste of the Big Apple thanks to its raw interior with a lively and informal atmosphere. The menu is divided into snacks, cold meats, small and larger servings and you can either order your own dishes or share them with everyone at the table ‘family style’. Sharing is caring, so I clearly prefer the latter. I also highly recommend having the waiters mix you a cocktail … one that you can keep all to yourself of course! Borgergade 16, 1300 Copenhagen K, restaurantpluto.dk
I really appreciate this unique and exclusive jewellery boutique. Here, originality and creativity come first.
Palma Salon & Spa
Being a beauty editor surely has its benefits. I have been fortunate enough to visit many spas around the world and I have to say that the beautiful and exquisite Palma Salon & Spa can compete with the best of them. All treatments are based on the old Indian healing tradition, Ayurveda, combined with innovative techniques so you are sure to leave with a body and soul completely restored, refreshed and well-balanced. The fact that Palma uses the high performance, botanically-based Aveda-products is of course a big plus. Ny Østergade 5, 1101 Copenhagen K, palma.dk
Fyllgraf
I love accessories – it’s the easiest and most fun way to spice up your outfit and to reflect your personality. For that reason, I really appreciate this unique and exclusive jewellery boutique. Here, originality and creativity come first, and every piece of jewellery you see has been carefully selected to make a statement and to tell a story to the customer. Valkendorfsgade 15, 1151 Copenhagen K, fyllgraf.dk
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FAVOURITE SPOTS L’Esprit du Vin
Sandra Skriver FACEBOOK-EDITOR
As an experienced champagne drinker (…), I’ve of course made an effort to try and find some of the best bubbly wateringholes in town. One of my favourites is l’Esprit du Vin, owned by the uncrowned champagne king Jøren Krüff, who knows a terrifyingly amount about champagne. I’ve tried some amazing champagnes in his company, including Selosse, De Sousa and Fleury. The boutique in Snarregade is now called XOTC, and frequently hosts indulgent tastings of wine-todie-for paired with oysters as you might never have had them before. Go down there and have a chat with him or any of his knowledgeable staff, but approach with caution – he talks an awful lot. Snarregade 6, 1205 Copenhagen K, esprit-du-vin.com Nimb Bar
When I have an ‘out of the office’-day, I like to put my computer in my bag, cycle to Nimb, order a nice glass of wine or a big bottle of the tasty sparkling water and then hide in the back of Nimb Bar in the very last room, where you’ll find a lot of green plants and colourful flowers as well as expensive-looking, big chairs and sofas that you can fall into and hide from the world outside - or whisper secrets to your best friend. Also, Nimb Bar itself is nothing short of an über-decadent, sacred place where time stands still. The waiters wear newly pressed uniforms, and are extremely professional. Be sure to test out their cocktail making skills too! Bernstorffsgade 5, 1557 Copenhagen V, imb.dk John’s Hotdog Deli
The habour front
I love living in Copenhagen, not least because of the fact that we’re surrounded by the sea. I wouldn’t spend summer anywhere other than in the Danish capital, and the harbour front is one of the most amazing places to hang out, eat, drink, talk or look at boats, people and everything else that happens to drift by.
The harbour front is one of the most amazing places to hang out, eat, drink, talk or look at boats, people.
John Michael Jensen isn’t ‘just’ a hot dog guy, he's the BEST hot dog guy in the entire city. John has a background as a chef as well as pastry chef, but a back injury put an end to the kind of career that entails working in a busy kitchen. That didn’t stop John though – luckily for us hot dog fans, who can now indulge ourselves in red deer or pig and ramson sausages with, for example, chipotle mustard, beetroot chutney, fennel or pickled onions made with different kinds of Mikkeller beer. You'll find John’s Hotdog Deli at Copenhagen Central Station by the Bernstorffsgade exit, across from Nimb Hotel – and often everywhere else.
Vogelkop
Very close to my home in Vesterbro is a coffee bar named Vogelkop. At first I have to admit that I was quite sceptical about yet ANOTHER café in this not exactly coffee-deficient part of town, but Ronald, the owner, definitely proved me wrong. There’s always something happening in Ronald’s bar, whether it’s a cool, intimate concert, loud release parties or poetry readings – besides nice coffee of course. Flensborggade 30, 1669 Copenhagen V, vogelkop.dk
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FAVOURITE SPOTS Lê Lê Nhà Hàng
I love their Vietnamese food, their exotic cocktails and the huge high-ceilinged room. Check out their Street Kitchens (one further down the same street and one close to the Town Hall Square, ed.), which are also really nice and laid-back. Vesterbrogade 40, 1620 Copenhagen V, lele.dk
Mads Bastell ART DIRECTOR
Jægersborggade, Nørrebro
The street where I have lived for the past 16 years – a narrow, cobbled road that has taken a giant leap from trashy to trendy in the course of the past five years. Here you'll find small shops selling arts and crafts, specially made biscuits and caramels, (probably) the world's only restaurant serving just porridge (in different variations, but still ...), cafes and restaurants. Manfreds and Relæ are both really good restaurants and are worth checking out, however booking is essential.
I recently visited this cocktail bar in Vesterbro for the first time and immediately liked it.
Assistens Cemetery
An exceptionally lush and varied park – although still in use as a graveyard – with many secluded nooks and shaded lawns, where you can cool down in the summer. In the autumn and winter it possesses a unique beauty. Kapelvej 4, 2200 Kbh N, assistens.dk
The Coffee Collective
I’m a big fan of always having a double latté within reach, so I am a regular customer at several of the many of the coffee shops here in town. I am especially fond of The Coffee Collective in Jægersborggade. Their coffee is available all over town, however. Jægersborggade 10, 2200 København N, coffeecollective.dk
Lidkoeb
I recently visited this cocktail bar in Vesterbro for the first time and immediately liked it. Located surreptitiously in an old townhouse in a backyard, with tables and benches outside and a rustic and cosy interior – and they serve an amazing Whiskey Sour. Vesterbrogade 72B, 1620 Copenhagen V, lidkoeb.dk
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FAVOURITE SPOTS The Carlsberg Academy Garden
Andrea Bak
Not many people know about this park, which is one of the loveliest and quietest spots in all of Copenhagen. Very secluded and totally surrounded by tall trees, you feel like you are far away from everything. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 until 18. While you are here, do take time to wander around the old brewery and enjoy the spectacular old buildings. Pasteursvej 20, 1778 Copenhagen V
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Eiffel Bar
Another old fashioned bar where you are allowed to smoke and where the beer is cheap and the barman remembers what you had last. A friend of mine phoned his girlfriend from the bar and asked her to marry him. She said yes. Wildersgade 58, 1408 Copenhagen K, eiffelbar.dk Palæ Bar
Legendary, old bar especially among the city’s journalists. Legend has it that way back when, whole newspapers have been written and edited at the tables of Palæ Bar. Nowadays you will meet all sorts of Copenhageners here - all of them probably smoking and drinking somewhat heavily. Always fun! Lunch is served daily from 11 to 16. Ny Adelgade 5, 1104 Copenhagen K, palaebar.dk
Paté Paté
Probably my favourite restaurant in all of Copenhagen. I come here several times a week to have breakfast and to write. The food is excellent and the ambiance is great. They change the menu every day and if they happen to serve onglet when you pop by, do try it. It is divine. Booking is essential for dinner. Slagterboderne 1, 1716 Copenhagen V, patepate.dk
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Probably my favourite restaurant in all of Copenhagen. I come here several times a week to have breakfast and to write. Damindra
Classical Japanese with a twist of Nordic cuisine. It sounds weird but the good folks in the kitchen of Damindra can certainly swing it. In my opinion they serve the best sushi in town and their cocktails are not to be missed. My favourite is made with freshly pressed apple juice, lots of ginger and dark rum. Holbergsgade 26, 1057 Copenhagen K, damindra.dk
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The brand new aquarium, The Blue Planet, awaits you just outside Copenhagen.
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n Christmas morning in 1934, engineer Mogens Højgaard and his son walked through the forest in Charlottenlund. His son explained his dream about opening a large aquarium with fish, reptiles and plants for the public to enjoy, and Mogens Højgaard replied that “this sort of thing can be worked out.” Five years later The Danish Aquarium opened. It was an immediate success with more than 77.000 visitors in the first month. People had to be let in one group at a time and in spite of the roomy construction, the air was tight and several guests passed out. For more than 73 years, the original building in Charlottenlund was the setting for enjoyment and education for all ages. In recent years, however, the establishment was run down and a continuous demand for expansion and high-end technologies was the order of the day. In March this year, 3.000 fish and sea animals were moved from the old aquarium into their new home along with 17.000 newcomers. This spring, The Blue Planet opened its doors to the excited public. Located on the beach of Taarnby, it features 53 tanks varying in size from the small to the gigantic with a whopping total of seven million litres of water. The architecture is splendid and well worth the
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visit in its own right. Inspired by a whirling vortex and entirely surrounded by water, it is visible both from land, sea and air. In the restaurant, The Blue Planet offers a varied menu with special attention paid to fish and seafood for all ages. The restaurant is inspired by the Nordic kitchen and has a terrific view of the Øresund. The Blue Planet expects to receive 700.000 visitors annually and to be ranked among Denmark’s top five destinations. With opening hours every day, all year round – from 10 to 18 – visiting opportunities have been maximised. Every Monday is Blue Monday, where the entrance is open until 21. denblaaplanet.dk
ANIMALS
The Blue Planet is home to 20,000 fish and other aquatic animals, showcasing 450 different species. The majority of the animals have been flown in from all over the world – mostly from Asia. In a 10 metre long sensory aquarium, guests can touch ordinary aquatic animals from the sea around Denmark. The largest animals are the hammerhead sharks which can be up to 3-4 metres long.
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THE TANKS CORAL REEFS One huge aquarium displays colourful fish of many species living in and by the coral. The variety of animals is separated in four different aquariums the division of which is invisible to the human eye – in the middle, the living corals; on both sides, the beautiful coral eating fish; and in the back, the reef predators such as bass, Napoleon fish (humphead wrasse), and sharks.
OCEAN TANK The largest of all the aquariums, is the ocean tank. Here, in the four million litre basin, spectacular hammerhead sharks, elegant rays, mystical moray eels and hundreds of small fish swim around. Through a 16 metre long acrylic tunnel below the water, visitors can experience the animals at very close range and from a large amphitheatre stand facing the huge (16 x 8 metre), specially designed glazing, visitors can watch the other residents such as giant
bass, barracudas and tropical mackerels.
AFRICA’S LAKES Nowhere else in the world there are so many lakes with such a variety of different species as in Africa. Five large aquariums demonstrate the diversity of life in Africa’s greatest lakes: Victoria, Tanganyika, and Malawi. These gorgeous aquariums are fitted with African granite rock. All ornamentation from sand and rock to canoes have been selected and collected in Africa by the staff at The Blue Planet. Apart from the many colourful fish, dwarf crocodiles, sump turtles and the big Nile perch can be found.
AMAZONAS The world’s longest river, the Amazon River, holds an incredible range of wildlife, which is on display in the large rain forest hall. Here, you will find free-flying birds and butterflies in a myriad of colours. The rain forest hall also has
four large aquariums which can be observed from both above and from underneath. Here, Europe’s largest colony of 3,000 piranhas plus a male and female anaconda (one of the world’s largest snakes) inhabit the area near the great waterfall. Also residing here are giga arapaimas, red tailed catfish and a cousin to the piranha, the omnivorous pacu.
THE FARO BIRD CLIFF In this specially made display, visitors get a first-hand experience of the peculiar life below the waves off the Faro Islands and the many birds that live by the sea there. The construction, which rises 15 metres into the open sky, is the home to puffins and other sea birds while siki sharks, halibut and catfish swim in the water.
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Copenhagen Cooking August 23rd - September 1st
Copenhagen Cooking Copenhagen Cooking is one of the biggest food festivals in Northern Europe. Its mission is to spread awareness of Copenhagen as a world-class gastronomic destination through high-quality culinary events. It is an opensourcefestivalthatproďŹ lesDanishgastronomy by paying homage to the food culture, Nordic
cuisine and the main players on the gastronomic stage. The festival is a focal point for the gastro scene for ten days in August with a string of events all over town. See the website for venues and full program. www.copenhagencooking.dk
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Briefing summer 2013 A festival
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Why not combine exercising with sightseeing? Podruns are running tours of former industrial harbour areas that have been redeveloped in exciting ways. They are orchestrated and distributed for free by The Danish Architecture Centre. If you are not a runner they have podwalks as well, but please note that these are not entirely up to date.
6rh - 16th June
Copenhagen Foto Festival's missionistocreate an international platform for contemporary photography in Denmark by establishing anenvironment for photographic researchin all its various aspects. It functions as platform for theoretical debate as well as presentation of new commissions, a platform for the national and international art world where the professional photo world and upcoming photo talents, as well as everyday photography enthusiasts can meet and explore photography of today. www.copenhagenfotofestival.dk
Climb the city Klatreskoven
Pasteursvej 8-10, 1799 CPH V
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old Carlsberg premises, it offers a large space where both beginners and experienced climbers will be challenged and have fun at the same time. There are four different routes from easy to very hard, and you climb in trees, ropes, through bins and tires - all under strict supervision and
guidance of experienced climbing instructors, making it a safe experience for everyone. Klatreskoven is open on weekends and school holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. Prices vary from 50 DKK to 200 DKK per person.
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Pamper yourself Beauty Avenue
Forhåbningsholms Allé 3, 1904 Frederiksberg
M1, M2 Forum 3A, 9A, 71 Being on holiday can be a strangely stressful experience where you sometimes return home with a greater need for relaxation than before you left. Luckily there is a solution to that. The Beauty Avenue in Frederiksberg is a small haven for stressed out human beings offering all sorts of pampering for the needy, all set in a beautiful and relaxing, classic Aveda environment. The Stress Fix Body Massage is a one-hour massage specially designed to relive the body and mind of stress. Luckily, you are welcome to take a nap in the plush sofas outside the therapy room – you will probably need it. All staff speak English. beautyavenue.dk
Cool yourself down by the harbour front Open every day 11:00 to 19:00 from June the 15th to August the 31st. Copenhagen is surrounded by water with nice beaches on Amager Strandpark to the east of the city, Bellevue Beach to the North and Ishøj Beach to the south. But you don’t need to get out of the city to enjoy a nice dip should you be so lucky as to experience a really hot summer’s day during your visit – harbour baths with shallow pools for children and sun decks can be found both at Islands Brygge, by Fisketorvet and in Sluseholmen.
Henry's Dream 18th – 20th July Henrys Dream is a full-scale interactive performance festival that, over the course of three days, will set the scene for a new fictional society and community. The festival area is set to be a parallel universe with its own rules, aestheticsandsocialpatterns.Festivalguestswillbeconfrontedwithregulations, with the purpose of involving them in the festival culture. They will also bear responsibilitiesthatwillhelpstrengthentheinteractiveelementofthefestival. The musical parts of the festival will merge with the performance elements and the installation work. The idea is to challenge both the current performance and concert conventions and create a new way of experiencing the two art forms. Check the website for venue and program. henrysdream.dk
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Concerts summer 2013 Feel the Cat Power Cat Power
DR Koncertsal, August 7th
M1 DR Byen 35 Chan Marshall, better known as Cat Power, has not played in Copenhagen since 2008 and her return is eagerly awaited by her numerous fans. A fragile soul combined with a strong talent makes Cat Power a spectacular performer who never leaves her audience unimpressed. dr.dk/koncerthuset
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Opera Festival July 28th - August 4th .
When the fifth edition of Copenhagen’s opera festival takes place this summer, audiences across the city can look forward to the most extensive festival programme yet. For the first time, the festival has a main stage that will be placed in the square between Torvehallerne at Nørreport. Expect Danish and international world-class artists, captivating drama and seductive opera in squares, streets, concert halls, stages, churches, canals and private homes. There will be opera everywhere making the capital burst with song like never before copenhagenoperafestival.com
Rufus Wainwright plays Tivoli Rufus Wainwright Tivoli, July 11th
2A, 5A, 11A A, B, C Københavns Hovedbanegård A modern day troubadour and singular in his style, New Yorker Rufus Wainwright has captivated his audience for many years now. In July he performs his songs in the beautiful Concert Hall in Tivoli - the perfect setting for Rufus and his grand piano. tivoli.dk 140 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
Vanguard Music Festival Søndermarken August 2nd – 3rd
6A, 18 ,26 Sixto Rodriguez, De La Soul and Wu Tang Clan are among the performers at this year’s big music bash, the Vanguard Festival in Søndermarken on the outskirts of Vesterbro. They are joined by a number of Danish, Swedish and other international performers. Check the website for ticket availability and full line-up. vanguard-festival.com
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Solange Store Vega August 13
6A, 10 B, C, H Enghave Solange Knowles has finally proven that she is her own and not just Beyoncé’s little sister. Her latest single “Losing you” has become a massive hit for her all over the world and many predict that 2013 will prove to be Solange’s year. Indulge yourself with a class act R’nB artist with a lot to offer. vega.dk · 280 DKK
A DOSE OF jazz Copenhagen Jazz Festival July 5th - July 14th
For many years jazz aficionados have counted the Copenhagen Jazz Festival among the not-to-be-missed annual events on the international circuit. This year, Chick Corea, Dianne Reeves and Cassandra Wilson are among the acts and the great number of participating venues shows that this summer’s festival will once again be a broad and diverse celebration of jazz. It will take place in concert halls, theatres, jazz clubs, on streets, in cafés, squares and parks all over Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. Exactly one hundred venues are ready for the festival – of course this includes all the major jazz venues. jazz.dk
Noah and the Whale Lille Vega June 9
6A, 10 B, C, H Enghave British indie band Noah and the Whale claim to be inspired by American beat poet Charles Bukowski, so expect quirky, funny lyrics and an all together excentric universe of personas and music. A band that is very hard not to love. Prepare to dance! vega.dk · 150 DKK
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Exhibitions summer 2013 Art
Copenhagen August 30 - September 1
Forum Copenhagen, Julius Thomsens Plads 1, 1925 Frederiksberg C M1 M2 Forum 2A, 68, 250S Art Copenhagen features a sharp presentation of Danish galleries and selected international galleries, many of whom have never exhibited in Denmark before. From Melbourne to Bristol and Berlin, this year’s Art Copenhagen takes the plunge and opens up for participation from galleries outside Scandinavia. In addition to galleries from the top of the Nordic contemporary art scene, visitors will also discover up-and-coming as well as established galleries from around the world among the fair’s 71 exhibitors. The international attention surrounding the fair is further underlined by the fact that more than a hundred international collectors have chosen to attend Art Copenhagen this year. artcopenhagen.dk
HEADBANGERS June 6 - 30 and August 1 - 18
Fotografisk Center, Pasteursvej 14, 1, Pasteursvej 14, 1 1799 København V 6A, 18, 26 The exhibition focuses on a special phenomenon that exists in western society called 'Headbangers' – people who stand and shake their heads to heavy rock music at rock concerts. The exhibition portrays moments that can't be seen with the naked eye. Moments of calm and concentration captured by the camera in the middle of a violent/explosive situation showing situations that are impossible to see with the naked eye. photography.dk 142 | SUMMER 2013 | WHERE2GO.DK
HOLIDAYS at long last! Arbejdermuseet. Rømersgade 22, 1362 Copenhagen K 22nd June – 31st December
M1, M2 Nørreport 5A, 40, 350 S S B, C, H Nørreport Being on holiday is something every Dane holds dear, however, one hundred years ago, many Danes weren’t able to go on holiday at all. Sundays and some public holidays were the only breaks from the long workdays. That changed in 1938 when the first Holidays with Pay Act was enacted after pressure from both the national and international labour movement. This year, it's the 75th anniversary of the Holidays with Pay Act and on this occasion, The Worker’s Museum is opening up a large exhibition focusing on the history of the holiday. abejdermuseet.dk
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Degas’ Method June 6 - September 1
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Dantes Plads 7, 1556 København V
1A, 2A, 11A This summer the beautiful museum Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek introduces the exhibition Degas’ Method. It presents an outstanding array of works borrowed from other international museums and collections. Together they present Degas’s artistic vision in drawing, painting and sculpture. Degas is one of the absolute masters of French art and is active in the same period which sees the emergence of Impressionism: his work stands today as a document of one of the most radical artists of the modern age. glstrand.dk
Spectacular architecture June 29th - September 29th
Dansk Arkitektur Center, Strandgade 27B, 1401 Copenhagen K
2A, 9A, 350S M M1, M2 Christianshavn There is architecture and then there is the architecture of Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid. Her spectacular buildings can be admired all over the world and also in the Danish Architecture Centre from late June. World famous architect Zaha Hadid received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004 – the first woman to do so – and the Stirling Prize in 2010 and 2011. Her buildings are distinctively futuristic, characterized by the powerful, curving forms of her elongated structures. The exhibition will feature a fascinating mix of furniture, model skyscrapers and shells floating in mid air. dac.dk
YOKO ONO - HALF-A-WIND SHOW Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Gl. Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk 388 Ø to Humlebæk Yoko Ono is a pioneer in the artistic fields to which she has devoted her life over the years: performance art, visual art, installation, film, music, literature and activism. In the early sixties she was already known for her ground-breaking experimental, conceptual and performance works, which were shown at the time in New York and later, in Japan. The point of departure for the Louisiana’s retrospective is Yoko Ono’s classic works from the 1960s and 1970s, elucidating among other things her crucial influence on the Fluxus movement and her later conceptual and performance art. But poetry, film, photography, drawing and music – all important media for her artistic expression – are also covered. louisiana.dk
Visit the museum from your living room googleartproject.com Thanks to the inventive and friendly people at Google you can now check out the works of art at various museums around the world from your computer at home. Just like with Google Street View, you can take a virtual tour of the museum and admire the works and even read about them. Recently Statens Museum for Kunst was added to the Google Art Project. Furthermore you can take a virtual tour of The Hirschprung Collection, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, The National Museum and Thorvaldsen’s Museum.
Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen, “Absolute Exotic”, Statens Museum for Kunst
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work, Granberg Brasserie Granberg
Ny Adelgade 3 1264 Copenhagen K
M1, M2 Kongens Nytorv 1A, 11A, 350S BrasserieGranbergincentral Copenhagen is named after a hot air balloon captain who dreamed of flying from Denmark to his homeland Sweden in his hot air balloon. Unfortunately the balloon crashed and ended up on a roof and since then “That won’t work, Granberg” has become a standard remark to people presenting ideas that seem a little too highflying. The brasserie is no such thing.ServingclassicalDanish dishesandtraditionalFrench brasserie food in cosy surroundings, Granberg is well worth a visit. Open every day for lunch and dinner.
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Tasty and organic Ché Fè
Borgergade 13A, 1300 Copenhagen K
M1, M2 Kongens Nytorv 1A, 11A, 350S
Ché Fè is the first trattoria ’all’italiana’ in Denmark with a strong focus on organic food. The cuisine is rustic and both vegetarians and fish lovers can compose a satisfying menu from the dishes on offer and the
Allons enfants de la Patrie!
L’Education Nationale Larsbjørnsstræde 12, 1454 Kbh K
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wine menu boasts both conventional and organic wines. Prices at Ché Fè are reasonable and some 'Italian waiting time' should be anticipated. biotrattoria.dk
The hip yoghurt
L’Education Nationale turn into a small piece of France. We are of course talking about Bastille Day on the 14th of July. This year is no exception.
The Yoghurt Shop
The bistro serves crepes and other French specialities throughout the day and there is a petanque tournament and small market where you can buy all kinds of delicious French food. leducation.dk
Yoghurt has been around almost as long as humankind and it never goes out of style. At the newly opened Yoghurt Shop in central Copenhagen, they serve you all kinds of creamy, delicious yoghurt
Ny Adelgade 7, 1104 CPH K
M1, M2 Kongens Nytorv 1A, 11A, 350S
with different, homemade toppings such as Granola, rhubarb compote, crunchy white chocolate and nuts. Grab it to go or enjoy it at the counter with a cup of coffee or tea. Open Mondays to Fridays 7.30 to 19 and Saturdays from 10 to 17.
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