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Gastronomy and local life

Is fællesspisning the new hygge?

Don’t panic, hygge isn't going anywhere. But I’d like to pitch “fællesspisning” as the next Danish word to garner international attention. Directly tr...

Det Ny Scala - Exploring the Underbelly of Brown Bars in Copenhagen.

Former bartender, Rasmus Poulsgaard, explores what makes the Copenhagen brown bodegas so special. He takes you to a personal favourite and learns that...

Copenhagen Distillery | Rasmus Poulsgaard

Join the Micro-Distilling Revolution with Copenhagen Distillery

Get acquainted with a Copenhagen based world-class distillery and what it means to craft booze in the middle of Copenhagen. Mix this with anecdotes fr...

What is natural wine, and why are Copenhageners so mad about it?

Copenhagen ranks top of the list of places to drink natural wine, surpassing other cities whose proximity to actual vineyards would make them the more...

Gløgg is a Christmas tradition in Copenhagen

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Gløgg: A sweet and spicy seasonal love affair

By Rasmus PoulsgaardLocal expert on cocktails, spirits and Copenhagen’s bar scene. One of our local contributors covering Copenhagen's culture, gastronomy and urban development.

Luca is among the hard-hitters in Copenhagen when it comes to seriously delicious pizza.

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Forget Rome, Copenhagen is fast becoming Scandinavia's Italian culinary metropolis

By Hazel EvansCopenhagen-based food writer, founder of Mad About Copenhagen and one of our local contributors covering Copenhagen's culture, gastronomy and urban development.

Art & design

Hammershøi at Den Hirschspungske Samling | Mellanie Gandø

The Hammershøi Effect

Known as the painter of solitude and light, Vilhelm Hammershøi is a pivotal figure in Danish art history whose paintings of interiors capture a Nordic aesthetic that inspires across design and art, even today.