10 Best Things to do in Copenhagen

Scandinavia’s most magical city has it all. Breathtaking cityscapes, the world’s best restaurant, and impossibly fashionable citizens make this northern light a magnetic destination at any time of year. Frozen waterways provide a beautiful backdrop to winter and as spring blossoms the city comes alive with a flurry of activity as everyone takes to two wheels.

Whether on a bicycle or otherwise, we have some select suggestions for you to squeeze every drop of fun out of the Danish capital. A great spot for an afternoon dip is the Harbour Baths. You can find the finest new clobber at Storm and for the number one after-party in town head to Dunkel. These picks and more provide you with all the key answers, and what was that question again: to be or not to be? Copenhagen is.

Places in this guide

Food Copenhagen
Noma Pushing the envelope of Nordic cuisine
Voted the world’s best restaurant in 2010, 2011 and 2012, Noma offers reinterpretations of traditional Nordic cuisine by drawing on an intricate network of ingredients, from wrangling local produce to flying in fresh horse… read more
Escapism Copenhagen
Copenhagen Harbour Bath Don't get cold feet
We don’t usually associate swimming with Scandinavian cities like Copenhagen—normally reserved for warmer climates like, say, New York—but the Harbour Bath provides ample reason for us to… read more
Escapism Copenhagen
Helle Thorup Spa Freshen up
Tired of scampering from place to place? The cold Danish weather getting to you? Hop into a spa. Avalon is a universal brand, which means reliable, professional care with the typical range of massages, treatments,… read more
Culture Copenhagen
Arken Museum Of Modern Art Art anchored
Shaped like a ship, the Arken Museum of Modern Art is mostly known for its maritime-inspired architecture comprising of a long, diagonal slice jutting out from the sea. Completed in 1996 by still-then… read more
Culture Copenhagen
Royal Library The Black Diamond
The Royal Library has been jutting out of the waterfront since 1999, and its angular tinted glass facade has earned it the popular title, The Black Diamond.
Originally built as an extension to the old and cramped… read more
Hotel Copenhagen
Nimb Hotel Trust us, it´s a classic
Nimb is Denmark’s—and maybe one of Europe’s—best new hotels. With 13 spacious suites, all individually designed with fireplaces, antiques and atmosphere to boost, Nimb knows what’s best.… read more
Food Copenhagen
Agnes Cupcakes Cake it away
The Danes love their sweet things. Croissants, cakes, caramels; the city is a temptation for a sweet tooth’s desire. And now the cupcake, an old-fashioned treat that generations of Americans have enjoyed, is… read more
Food Copenhagen
Soupanatural Soupa idealistic
This street stylish soup bar is based on a strict set of very idealistic values. In fact the founders strive to drive the place on organics only. The result of this concept shouldn’t be undervalued: a daily… read more
After Dark Copenhagen
Dunkel Welcome to the dark side
**Bar is closed per Facebook posts by owner in July
At Dunkel (Danish for dim and obscure), graphic prints of trees cover the tinted windows, black and purple paint coat the walls, and, in the bar, a stuffed owl stares down… read more
Shop Copenhagen
Storm Taken by storm
The store’s concept, clothing and staff are one in the same here: young, beautiful and devoted to fashion. This European designer boutique could just as easily be found along New York’s Madison Avenue row of… read more

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