The local train called, Grisen, is an easy way to reach the magnificent coastline if you don’t own a car. Find our tips here. The article continues below. By Bente D. Knudsen The beaches along the coast north of Copenhagen are north bound making them sheltered from the winds often blowing from the west and hen the wind blows from the south they are sheltered making them really great to enjoy on many a sunny day. Of course they would be perfect to visit when there is a heat wave reaching Denmark from the south as it will this week, but even without a heat wave they are really nice for ..read more

What could be better after two years of corona to finally be able to catch up with friends in a cosy bar over a glass of good wine and some delicious tapas. While Denmark is most famous for its beer, wine lovers will find no shortage of great wine bars. Here is a guide to some of our favourites in Copenhagen. The article continues below. By Louise Chamberlain With a great location next to the Frederiksholm canal in the city centre, Ved Stranden 10 is the perfect place to stop for a drink after work or shopping. It boasts a fantastic selection of mostly natural and biodynamic wines served by ve ..read more

Tucked away on Rebekkavej, this hidden gem in Hellerup is a foodie’s delight. The restaurant has limited seating and a private dining area, making it a very intimate and cosy dining experience. The article continues below. By Sehrish Haq The owner moved from Italy over a decade ago with a vision to open an authentic Italian restaurant. He definitely achieved his dream. The menu changes daily so when you walk in to the restaurant the menu is written out on the board. Full marks for not wasting paper. The menu always consists of 4 appetizers, one pasta dish, one main course (usually meat) and on ..read more

Across from Vesterport Station, around the corner from Tivoli Gardens, is the loveliest spot for a formal afternoon tea in the city. Inside of the Arne Jacobsen designed Radisson Collection Royal Hotel sits the Cafe Royal. The article continues below. By Susanne Kee Pictures: Sehrish Haq/Susanne Kee The Cafe Royal offers an afternoon tea inspired by the famous designs of Arne Jacobsen. Your tea stand offerings include a generous number of fresh Danish smørrebrød, oven hot scones with jams and clotted cream, and a variety of pastries and cake. The smørrebrød is a nice Danish take on the typical ..read more

Leaves in all shades of fall brilliance blanket the landscape, cracking and squishing as we walk. It is November. That means one thing: Mortensaften or in English, Eve of Saint Martin’s day, which falls on November 11. The article continues below. By Sanobar Elahi Call it a Danish version of Thanksgiving?, minus the NFL games and change turkey with a different kind of bird, as in Denmark, on 10 November, it is duck you should have for dinner. History has it that Martin of Tours (Morten in Danish), was a soldier who later on became a monk. Deeply pious and religious, he was to be appointed the ..read more

There are plenty of places to enjoy the most relaxed, sociable meal of the week, both in the Danish capital and further afield. Here is our guide to some of the best. The article continues below. Text and pictures by Louise Chamberlain A happy collision between breakfast and lunch, the word “brunch” first appeared in print in an 1895 Hunter’s Weekly article. The British author, Guy Beringer, wrote: “Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting. It is talk compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs ..read more

Explore the lovely park and castle of Bernstorff Slot, go back in time in the small and cosy rose garden of Danish Queen Louise, and enjoy a tea pause at Dr. Louises Tehus.   By Bente D. Knudsen  Pictures: Bente D. Knudsen and SLKS (Finn Christoffersen) Danish Queen Louise lived at Bernstorff Slot during the second half of the 18th century, and she loved roses, a passion she cultivated in her very own small rose garden. It was her preferred part of Bernstorff Slot, located only eight km from Copenhagen city centre. Here she served afternoon tea for her guests; either sitting outside ..read more

One of the most original Danish lunch places in the Copenhagen area, here you can enjoy great food surrounded by locals. The article continues below. By Lisa White   Pictures: Bente D. Knudsen Want to step back into a moment in time to your Grandfather’s pub? Then go to Værtshuset Sankt Peder, a popular eatery for locals and tourists alike. I had the pleasure of having lunch with a Danish friend who introduced me to the restaurant as a must visit spot to experience Danish life. You will find folks are sitting outside under awning rain or shine enjoying a beer just as comfortably as the pe ..read more

Newly revamped Seaside Toldboden opened a few weeks ago just in time for the summer season and certainly is worth a visit. The article continues below. By Susanne Kee                     Pictures: Sehrish Haq and Susanne Kee If you ever visited the old pre covid-19 eatery at Toldboden, you will find that the new menu versions are quite different and reflect the upgrade which has taken place. If you have never been, then Seaside Tobolden is the restaurant situated on the harbour front between Langelinie Park and the Royal Pavilions, a breat ..read more

Are you new to the world of smørrebrød or do you just find them a bit daunting? We have sampled some of the best eateries around to guide you through this very Danish meal. The article continues below. By Louise Chamberlain                    Pictures:Mayra Navarrete Smørrebrød have been eaten in Denmark since the early 19th century when lunch was the main meal of the day for the largely agricultural working population. The open sandwiches consisted of rye bread topped with the previous evening’s leftovers and were a pretty rustic affair. Later ..read more