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Denmark : Copenhagen - September 2008

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The Danish capital is an elegant mix of graceful 19th-century townhouses and stunning contemporary architecture. It also has a wonderfully friendly attitude to cyclists and pedestrians – perfect if you want to get out and about in the bracing autumn air. Gwladys Fouché explores the beautiful streets of Copenhagen

Getting around

Copenhagen Airport

Train: The journey from the airport costs €4/DKK 30. Trains stop at all the major urban stations, taking around 13 minutes to reach the city centre. The metro takes 19 minutes to reach the city centre and stops at Nørreport too. Tickets are also €4/DKK 30.
Taxi: A trip into the centre costs around €27/DKK 200 and takes 20 minutes.
Tourist information: The main office can be found opposite Tivoli Gardens (tel. , visitcopenhagen.com).

CENTRE

Copenhagen’s small but perfectly formed city centre has all the attractions within walking distance of one another

Sleep soundly – The space-age Radisson SAS Royal Hotel was created in 1960 by Arne Jacobsen, one of Denmark’s most famous designers. Set in the Tivoli Gardens, the newly opened Nimb (5 Bernstorffsgade, tel. , nimb. dk, rooms from €389/DKK 2,900) laughs in the face of dreary old minimalism. The individually designed rooms are all kitted out in polished woods and richly textured upholstery.

Culture vultures – The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (7 Dantes Plads) has more than 10,000 works of art, ranging from antiquities to French Impressionists. From 10 October, it will hold a special exhibition on Egyptian art. Design lovers should make a beeline for the wonderful Danish Design Centre (27 Hans Christian Andersens Boulevard).

Must eat – Swan around like a bohemian at the belle epoque Café à Porta (17 Kongens Nytorv, tel. ), or go French at the Den Anden bistro (7 Fortunstræde, tel. ).

Dance the night away – The Jazzhouse (10 Niels Hemmingsens Gade) frequently plays host to Latin, disco and house acts.

Shop til you drop – Copenhagen’s main avenue, the pedestrian Strøget, is a stress-free place to go shopping. The Magasin du Nord (13 Kongens Nytorv) department store stocks the latest in fashion, beauty and interior design.

FREDERIKSSTADEN

To the north of the city centre, this stately area is where the capital’s grandest landmarks are located.

Culture vultures – Queen Margrethe II lives in the rococo Amalienborg Slot (Amalienborg Slotsplads), four palaces set on an octagonal square, also home to the crown jewels at the Amalienborg Museum. Stroll through the remains of the moated Kastellet fortress near the iconic Little Mermaid (Langelinie).

Must eat – Sample a traditional Danish frokost (brunch) at the 18th-century Café Petersborg (76 Bredgade, tel. ). Alternatively, try Café Toldboden (41 Amaliegade, tel. ) for typical smørrebrød (open sandwiches).

VESTERBRO

The city’s former red-light district has found favour with Copenhagen’s fashionable set. Despite steady gentrification, it still manages to maintain some of its steamy character.

Sleep soundly – The Absalon Annex, a clean and functional B&B, is good for budget-conscious travellers.

Must drink – The 70s bar McKluud (126 Istedgade) is delightfully retro, right down to the jukebox and billiard table. For a sleek cocktail lounge, head to Boutique Lize (6 Enghave Plads).

Dance the night away – The minimalist Ideal Bar is set inside Vega (40 Enghavevej), a converted 50s trade union building that’s now one of Copenhagen’s best venues.

ØSTERBRO

Elegant and sedate, Østebro is where Copenhagen’s well-heeled live.

Sleep soundly – Families will enjoy the comfort of Adina Apartment Hotel.

Culture vultures – Walk along the lakes to get a feel for Østebro’s pretty architecture – or jog like the locals.

Must drink – Figaro Vinbar (31 Willemoesgade) is a cosy wine bar. Go fruity at Safthuset (2 Løgstørsgade), a juice bar on a pretty, popular square.

Dance the night away – Shake your thing under glittering chandeliers and marble columns at Park Nightclub (79 Østerbrogade).

Shop til you drop – Shoe emporium Lola Pagola (4 Classensgade) is a mecca for Carrie Bradshaw types, while fans of Skandinavian design should stop at Normann Copenhagen (70 Østerbrogade).

Compiled by Gwladys Fouché