Camilla and Bryce's Wedding Weekend
Things To Do
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Our favorite place! One of the world’s most enchanting museums, the Louisiana will likely prove the highlight of any visit to Copenhagen. Its permanent collection comprises more than 4,000 works produced since 1945, with an emphasis on painting and sculpture. In particular, the Louisiana houses an impressive collection of works by Picasso, Giacometti and Danish masters Per Kirkeby and Asger Jorn. Equally appealing is its location. On the coast north of Copenhagen, the museum boasts photo-worthy views across the Øresund towards Sweden. Its delightful sculpture park, featuring works by Alexander Calder and Richard Serra, is unforgettable.
Designmuseum Denmark
It has recently reopened after several years of refurbishment and, in my opinion, it’s one of Copenhagen’s most idyllic places. From furniture and fashion to posters and pottery, discover what makes Danish design so special at this impressive museum in an 18th-century Rococo building in the city centre. As well as consistently fascinating temporary exhibitions, highlights include a permanent exhibition of Danish chairs — showcasing influential designs by the likes of Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen — and a look at contemporary Danish design, which explores the country’s influence on product design, graphic design and design for public spaces.
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Established in 1888 by brewing magnate Carl Jacobsen to provide a public home for his private art, the Glyptotek today houses a world-class collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian, Roman and Greek sculpture to paintings from the Danish Golden Age to a marvelous array of French Impressionist pieces. Another highlight is the museum’s glass-domed Winter Garden, which is filled with statues, palm trees and a fountain. Entry is free on Tuesdays.
Take a walk around the Kings Garden and visit Rosenborg Castle
The site where Bryce proposed to Camilla! Also known as Rosenborg Garden, the beautiful King's Garden in central Copenhagen is the country's oldest royal gardens. Right beside Rosenborg Palace, its lovely lawns are a popular spot for a picnic in the summer, when the huge flowerbeds are in bloom. Laid out in the early 1600s during the reign of King Christian IV, the gardens are a popular retreat in the centre of Copenhagen today, and are visited by an estimated 3 million people per year. It's hard to imagine today that they were restricted just for royal use for around 100 years. You can also go inside the Rosenborg castle which houses 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia. Among the main attractions is the Great Hall with the coronation thrones and three life-size silver lions standing guard.
Kronborg - Hamlet's Castle
Visit the world-famous setting for Shakespeare’s play Hamlet! In Elsinore, with views across to Sweden, you find the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet facing the Sound. Once the home of kings and queens, a fortified castle with bastions and cannon batteries that controlled the water in the narrowest point between Sweden and Denmark, the castle's history is fascinating. Discover Frederik II's sumptuous ballroom, enjoy the magnificent tapestries and say hello to the mythical figure of Holger the Dane in the basement deep below the castle.
FriendShips Boat Rentals
Explore the beautiful canals of the city in these low speed powerboats with plenty of table space and cup holders. Go-Boats are another rental company that is equally nice!
Rent a Bike
Our favorite ride is from Nyhavn to Reffen (a Copenhagen Street Food destination on the water), end the ride with the amazing views at Mikkeller brewery or the Reffen street food pop up. To rent a bike: either download the Donkey Republic app for very inexpensive rides or the Lime app for a super comfortable E-Bike. For Longer rentals and helmets: Pedalatleten and Baisikeli are two shops that offer rentals
Eat, drink, and swim around Krøyers Plads
A popular spot for swimming in Copenhagen is Krøyers Plads. Once spring arrives in the Danish capital, this inner city spot is thronged with visitors on a daily basis until the autumn chill sets in. Located by the canal, jumping or diving from the decking leads to shrieks of surprised delight as each swimmer hits the water. An added bonus are the incredible views over the pastel-toned buildings of Nyhavn, plus Inderhavnsbroen bridge which lifts periodically, allowing vessels to pass beneath. Krøyers Plads is popular with the city’s young working population and is thus the ideal spot for some people-watching. Nearby food courts and restaurants also make this a locale to linger in.
Drink and Swim at La Banchina
The simple café and restaurant in Copenhagen’s rustic Refshaleøen in Copenhagen takes harbour front hygge to new heights. With an easy to reach yet secluded location, La Banchina is uniquely placed to offer swimming in a Copenhagen harbour. There’s a sauna and eatery on site, and from the Refshaleøen docklands there are superb views over the city. The clean, deep water can have a refreshing chill to it, so do come prepared. You’ll also need to bring a towel, and it’s best to wear your swimsuit before heading here as there are no changing rooms. The swimming area is busy in summer, though it’s actually open all year round. In winter, the sauna is the main draw. La Banchina also has a compact restaurant right by the water. It’s a lovely place for a lazy lunch by the water, or to watch the sunset during the evening. Seafood, vegetarian fare, coffee, natural wines and local beers are specialties.
Hart Bageri Holmen
Trained in the science of baking, Richard Hart was the baker at Noma, before he opened up his own bakery. While pushing the norm of what a Danish pastry is, Hart Bakery has become famous for its mouthwatering pastries. Immediately after opening the doors to his bakery, Hart became synonymous with long lines on Saturday mornings, but also with otherworldly delicious baked goods and soft, fresh loafs of bread. In a city crazy with fresh-baked bread and pastries, visitors should believe the hype and head straight to one of the most coveted bakeries in Copenhagen, if not all of Denmark.
Juno the bakery
Many years ago the former cook of Noma, Emil Glaser, was missing cardemom rolls in the bakeries of Copenhagen. Emil Glaser grew up with cardemom rolls during his childhood in Sweden and was therefore determined that cardemom rolls should be a part of the sortiment at Juno, which opened in 2017. At Juno you'll find pastry, which is made by carefully selected and organic ingredients, with focus on the tasting experience. At Juno everything is freshly baked several times during the day and you'll find both sourdough bread and buns, pistachio croissants and Juno's iconic cardemom rolls. The bakery is located at Århusgade, which is close to Østerbrogade. Pick up your pastries at Juno and enjoy it in the surroundings of charming streets of Østerbro.
Dine at Geranium
A Copenhagen icon: In 2022, Geranium was named The World’s Best Restaurant by 50Best. Located on the eighth floor overlooking the beautiful Fælledparken gardens, Geranium invites guests to taste nature while simultaneously observing it around them. The locally-inspired, seasonally-changing ‘Universe’ tasting menu takes place over a minimum of three hours with around 20 courses split evenly between appetisers, savoury dishes and sweets. Since making Geranium the first Danish restaurant to win three Michelin stars in 2016, co-owners Rasmus Kofoed and Søren Ledet have never rested on their laurels, keeping it fresh and exciting for regulars and destination diners alike.
Dine at Alchemist
Awarded World's 18th best restaurant by 50Best. Without revealing too much, you can be sure of one thing: when you enter Alchemist, be prepared for a journey unlike anything else you’ve experienced in a restaurant. The experience is divided into several ‘acts’ taking the guests through different locations, types of art and extraordinary craftsmanship along the way – it’s the realisation of head chef and mastermind Rasmus Munk’s dream of a holistic dining experience.
Dine at Restaurant Barr or just enjoy their beer bar!
Noma's sister restaurant located in Noma's original location. A laid-back quayside restaurant with wood-clad walls. Its name means ‘Barley’ and it has an amazing array of cask and bottled beers (some custom-brewed), along with beer pairings to match the food. Intensely flavoured, rustic dishes have classic Nordic roots but are taken to new heights; the sweet cake is a must.
Dine at Kiin Kiin
Kiin Kiin in Nørrebro, Copenhagen, is one of the world's very few Thai restaurants with a Michelin star. The duo behind Kiin Kiin are Lertchai and Henrik Yde-Andersen, whose approach to Thai food is modern and refined, with an 8-course menu that takes you on a sensory and culinary experience. Add to this a cozy and modern Thai interior as well as reasonable price levels and you will know why it is one of Copenhagen's most popular restaurants.
Dine at Høst
A classic Danish experience. A busy neighborhood bistro with fun staff and a lively atmosphere; sit in the shabby-chic Garden Room. The good value set menu comprises 3 or 5 courses but comes with lots of extra ‘surprises’. Modern, boldly flavored, visually impressive dishes focus on Nordic fish and shellfish.
Dine at Esmée
This is a fairly fancy new kid on the block for the city’s culinary scene, but the food is great and the crowd is always entertaining if you like people watching.
Dine at Marchal in Hotel D'angleterre
Michelin restaurant inside Hotel D’Angleterre. Named after the Hotel's founder, this stylish restaurant boasts a floor to ceiling wine cellar and views out over the Royal Square. Precisely prepared dishes are modern in their presentation but built on a classical French base. They also offer an extensive caviar collection.
Dine at Barabba
Two young Italians run this shabby-chic restaurant hung with specially commissioned mint green chandeliers. Choose authentic flavours on the ‘Traditional’ menu or enjoy modern twists, such as seaweed tiramisu, on the ‘Attitude’ menu. Unusually for the city, it’s open until late.
Dine at Bistro Lupa
Always a fantastic experience. Lupa is a bistro re-envisioned. Focusing on completely plant based cuisine, with a high level of craftsmanship and friendly service. Their food takes inspiration from seasons and what they can forage in our local environment.
Dine at Baka d' Busk
The guys behind this little gem have pioneered what it means to eat a plant-based meal in Copenhagen. The menu is all vegetarian, the wine is all natural, and the mood is chaotic and cheeky – perfect for a Friday night.’