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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...

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: A sweet and spicy seasonal love affair

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

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

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

Art & design

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.

Contemporary cool

Jeni Porter discovers Copenhagen's lively and exciting gallery scene to find why Copenhagen is becoming a magnet for contemporary art lovers.

Sustainable urban development

Spend a day with urban farming expert and one of our local contributors in the oases of wild city nature and up on some green rooftops.

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