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After last years dramatic and quite succesful danish participation in the European Championship that reminded Danes why we love football, and made those of us who can remember nostalgic for the summer of ’92 and our only EURO win, our expectations are high for this winters World Cup.  While the political beliefs of the host…

Despite the New Nordic hype in Copenhagen, one of the most common questions we get on our tours is where to go for proper Danish comfort food like our own grandma makes it in Copenhagen. It makes total sense: when you are in Copenhagen, you want to get an authentic peak inside what it is…

Hygge, most closely resembling the English word “cosy,” is a word used in the Danish culture to describe an atmospheric embrace. While each person’s version of the perfect hyggeligt moment can vary, there are certain characteristics that make up the essence of the word. Lighting. Warmth. Comfort. A beverage. These things bring together the essence…

Finally, get ready to pop the champagne! After 8 years of waiting and 15.5 km of digging and construction work, Copenhagen’s brand new metro line The City Ring has been completed. Copenhageners know this have been a hugely bumpy ride with the ups – the art installations on the walls was really cool, and the…

Copenhagen is a wonderful place to be – no matter where you choose to stay – but depending on whether you are down for partying, relaxing or learning you might want to consider where you want to stay during your visit. So without further ado, here is our guide to the different areas of the…

As you may already know, Copenhagen is known around the world for its design scene. It’s like the designers have played with LEGO all their life and now just have an innate sense of what works! When you walk into our lovely city’s design stores, you’ll quickly find that most that’s on offer is high-quality…

Being either a vegetarian or vegan in Copenhagen is generally very easy as Copenhagen offers plenty of choices. Not every restaurant will have a vegan alternative, but most of them will definitely have a vegetarian alternative. As of right now, 1,8% of Denmark’s inhabitants are either vegan or vegetarians, that makes for a total of…

Spending your Christmas is Copenhagen was a wise decision. Copenhagen really gets into the festive spirit during December, where locals and visitors from all over the world enjoy themselves in cozy settings fighting off the cold with the embodiment of the lovely Danish concept hygge.  Experience stunning Christmas decorations at Hotel D’Angleterre & Magasin Du…

Oh, the never-ending dark Scandinavian winter that even the Vikings feared is here. Don’t despair, seize the opportunity to experience Copenhagen’s hygge from a front-row seat! All over the city you’ll be able to experience Copenhagen its stunning winter dress, so let’s guide you to some of the best Copenhagen experiences during the crisp and…

It’s no secret Visit Copenhagen have made a great effort in creating a great brand for Copenhagen around the world today. You only have to go 30 years back in time though, then Copenhagen consisted mainly of industry, navy and a few sights to see. Today, Copenhagen is a city transformed: A shining beacon of…

The weather is becoming colder in Copenhagen and it is becoming increasingly darker and darker earlier and earlier. Winter is here and don’t you worry, Copenhagen is awesome during the winter with its Christmas lights, Christmas markets and its hygge all over. So stick it to Copenhagen’s cold and dark weather, put on your mittens,…

When we bring our guests on in particular our Vesterbro Beer Tour, they always know at least one very famous beer brand: Carlsberg. The Danish brewers have been a powerhouse when it comes to putting its mark on the history of beer for over 135 years now. Back in the late 1870s, J. C. Jacobsen…