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Explore Copenhagen’s hidden gems Scan Magazine has gathered a selection of beyond-the-tourist-guide itinerary suggestions for where to go, stay and eat. By Signe Hansen | Photos: copenhagenmediacenter.com
Christmas decorations, the sweet smell of roasted almonds and a thousand things to do, see and buy; Copenhagen is the perfect place to be when winter comes around. Buzzing with the energy of the festive season and tempting with an array of world-famous restaurants, shopping streets and museums, the city overwhelms with impressions and attractions. But where to start? For those who have visited Denmark’s winning capital before or just want to get a bit away from the buzz of the tourist guide tipoffs, Scan Magazine presents a selection of some of the city’s lesserknown but definitely not less interesting attractions, hotels and eateries. World-class attractions First of all, why not make the stay itself an experience? Opened just six months ago,
Andersen Boutique Hotel has already become the third highest rated hotel on TripAdvisor. With edgy colours and design matching its bohemian Vesterbro location, it is perfect for travellers looking for more than bland white hotel rooms. Then there are, of course, the attractions, though it is plainly impossible to suggest that Copenhagen’s many world-famous sights are not worth a visit, looking beyond them will bring its own, sometimes surprising, rewards. Whether your heart lies in design, police history, Islamic art, astronomy, Jewish culture or even Chinese palaces, you can follow it in Copenhagen. A string of world-class attractions invites you to explore the rarer sides of the culture, art and history that Denmark has to offer, and some, such as Scandinavia’s largest Islamic art collection at the David Collection, are even for free.
Culinary gems Full of outstanding restaurants famous for their Nordic cuisine, Copenhagen has become a Mecca for foodies. But you do not need to follow the Michelin stars to find a special treat. Out of your immediate sight, local favourites such as Maven (inside the Nikolaj Church) and Perch’s Tea Room (on the second floor of an old town house) offer experiences full of ambiance, warmth and good food traditions from Denmark and abroad.
Copenhagen is full of known and lesserknown treasures; it is time to go explore.
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