Copenhagen in 48h

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[Translate to en:] Stroeget Illums Bolighus - Schaufenster

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[Translate to en:] Queen Louises Bridge. ©Abdellah Ihadian

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Trendy in-districts, lots of eateries and trendy boutiques as well as a whole lot of water: Denmark's capital is ideal for weekend discoveries - whether on foot, by bike or by e-boat.



DAY 1


9:30 - We start at Kongens Nytorv, the King's Square. The Royal Theatre and the iconic D'Angleterre hotel are located here. And this is also where the traditional shopping street Strøget starts with the upmarket department store Illums Bolighus. A stone's throw away is the "terrace restaurant cluster" Nyhavn.

10:30 - Store Strandstæde once bordered the harbor. Boutiques have long since moved into the historic houses. The leafy St. Annæ Square ends with a wide promenade along the waterfront. A meeting place for young and old, as soon as the weather permits. On the opposite bank shines the furious opera house, the personal millennium gift of shipowner king Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller. www.kglteater.dk

11:30 - From the Nyhavn ferry terminal, it's worth taking the floating harbor bus to the Kongelige Bibliotek. If you're traveling by bike, take the Inderhavnsbroen harbor bridge over to Christianshavn instead and then pedal along the pretty canals. Or you can simply hire an electric boat for a trip out into the blue. Tucked away in the former fortifications is the famous noma. This year, there is a good chance of getting a table at what was once the best restaurant in the world. However, early reservations are advisable. www.kb.dk,www.friendships.dk/en/explore-copenhagen-by-boat, www.noma.dk

13:00 - Meyers i Tårnet opened a few years ago in Christiansborg Palace and seat of government. If it says Meyer, you can't go wrong. Claus Meyer is one of the pioneers of quality-intensive, new Nordic cuisine. Here he combines smørrebrød with a panoramic view of the royal riding garden and the old town. www.meyers.dk

14:30 - The direct route to the hip Vesterbro district leads right through the Tivoli amusement park and the central station to Istedgade. Formerly disreputable because it was flooded with porn stores and prostitution, the long street has developed into a dining and shopping stronghold. The Kyoto boutique may sound
sounds like Japan, but the collections on offer here are mainly from Scandinavian fashion designers.
fashion designers. www.kyoto.dk

16:00 - The fashionable Frederiksberg district with its leafy boulevards and parks is next door. In the middle of the greenery is the cistern, the former water reservoir of the royals. The dimly lit vaults are now an exhibition space for modern art. The Meatpacking District in the eastern part of Vesterbro also offers interesting galleries as well as numerous eateries. The former industrial zone is also Copenhagen's nightlife hotspot. www.cisternerne.dk

18:00 - In summer, the picturesque Nyhavn is once again the place to be. If you prefer something a little quieter, have a drink on the south bank in the Apollo Bar. www.apollobar.dk

20:00 - If you're on a budget, Selma is the place to enjoy exciting Scandinavian cuisine. Grand cuisine is served at the two-star restaurant AOC. www.selmacopenhagen.dk,www.restaurantaoc.dk


DAY 2


9:30 - When the morning rush hour of cyclists is over, you dare to cross Queen Louise's Bridge again. It is the busiest cycling bridge in the world and leads to the multicultural Nørrebro neighborhood. Top for pedestrians: the walking tours from Know your 'Bro, which can be downloaded free of charge. Afterwards, the best place to stop for a cup of the best fair trade coffee is Coffee Collective (Jægersborggade 57). www.knowyourbro.dk

11:00 - Cyclists can now head for Rosenborg Castle, stroll through the beautiful Renaissance park and admire the exhibition of royal jewels before continuing on to the Torvehallerne. www.torvehallernekbh.dk

12:00 - The market hall with 60 stalls and numerous eateries is one of the city's highlights and the perfect place for small snacks in a lively atmosphere.

13:00 - How about lobster tartare or roast beef with béarnaise sauce at Møntergade instead? This cozy restaurant in a red half-timbered house offers great smørrebrøds and lunch menus. The kitchen team, which has been celebrated for years, found a new home here after its restaurant burned down in March 2020. www.montergade.dk

14:00 - Cycling directly along the Öresund, the route to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art takes just under two hours. Unless you stop off at the picturesque harbors or on one of the beaches of the Danish Rivera. Or you can visit the Karen Blixen Museum. For the way back, you can also take the S-Bahn from Humblebæk with your bike. The train takes a good half hour into the city.
Museum admission is free with the Copenhagen Card and tickets for public transport are reduced. You can use the time on the train to watch videos of Danish writers in the surroundings of their sources of inspiration on the museum website. Incidentally, the Louisiana is open until 10 pm from Tuesday to Friday. In summer, the sun only sets at this time. www.louisiana.dk,www.blixen.dk

19:00 - Appetite for the best fish cuisine? Near the
Louisiana, the Sletten beckons. A table on the terrace, surrounded by fishermen's houses, with a view across the Öresund to Sweden - the experience couldn't be more typically high-end Danish. www.sletten.dk

22:00 - A quick nightcap at the chic cocktail bar Brønnum. If you're staying at Hotel D'Angleterre, it's only a few steps to bed afterwards. www.bronnumcph.dk


Information

www.visitdenmark.de


Arrival

■ The journey from Kastrup Airport takes just 15 minutes by train or metro.
■ The main train station is located in the old city center.
■ There is little to do by car in the cycling paradise.
do very little. Parking is difficult and the center is traffic-calmed anyway. Bikes are the No. 1 means of transportation!


Hotel tips


1st Nimb
An SLH whose playful Moorish architecture is reminiscent of sultan's palaces - not least due to its location in Tivoli. Predominantly elegant Scandinavian style indoors.
www.nimb.dk

2nd D'Angleterre
Every corner of this luxury hotel exudes the romantic charm of a historic grand hotel. Spacious rooms and suites, many with balconies, some with fireplaces, make it a top address. The Michelin-starred Marchal restaurant is also a winner. www.dangleterre.com

3rd Sanders
After ending his career as a ballet dancer, Alexander Kølpin bought the dusty Hotel Opera and gave it a makeover. A bit Danish Midcentury Modern, a bit British Colonial, charming overall - and as if the luxury hotel had always looked like this. www.hotelsanders.dk

4th Nobis Hotel Copenhagen
Wingårdhs Architects conjured up a luxury oasis from the palace of the Royal Conservatory of 1903, in which Le Corbusier mixes with Nordic design without neglecting the historical elements of the building. www.designhotels.com

5th Villa Copenhagen
Once home to the main post office, the huge and highly individual suites have been a source of amazement since 2020. The Earth Suite, for example, is a showcase for furnishings made from sustainable materials. www.villacopenhagen.com