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Denmark : Copenhagen - April 2009

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Copenhagen is a culture lover’s paradise this April. Film buffs will head to CPH:PIX (cphpix.dk), the city’s international feature film festival on 16-26 April. Contemporary architecture fans will be able to gawp at the new Danish Radio Concert Hall (20 Emil Holms Kanal), a modern marvel conceived by leading French architect Jean Nouvel. Connie Mikkelsen hits the streets

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).

CITY CENTRE

The city centre is a beautiful historic quarter that is easy to explore on foot.

Sleep soundly – The boutique Hotel Front (21 Sankt Annæ Plads, tel. , front.dk, rooms from €233/DKK 1700) offers the latest in Nordic design without being cold and soulless, and has panoramic views over the harbour.

Culture vultures – Catch the latest in Danish and international cinema during the first edition of CPH:PIX, which is showcasing more than 170 feature films at various cinemas across the city.

Must eat – Tuck into steamed cod with mussels, salsify, dill sauce and potatoes at Custom House Bar&Grill (44 Havnegade, tel. ), part of design guru Terence Conran’s stable. If you’re on a budget, make your own burger at Halifax (35 Eriksborggade, tel. ), which has received rave reviews from local food critics.

Must drink – In the daytime, warm up with a mint tea at the Moroccan café The á la Menthe (5B Rådhusstræde). At night, sip a Blackberry Margarita at cocktail lounge Ruby (10 Nybrogade).

CHRISTIANIA

Founded in 1971, the “Free State of Christiania” is a hippie enclave that has kept its alternative ethos alive.

Culture vultures – Take a stroll through the quiet residential lanes of Christiania and admire the very individual local houses surrounded by a peaceful, natural environment.

Must eat – Vegetarians will be spoilt for choice at Morgenstedet (134 Fabriksområdet), a cosy organic café, while meat eaters can tuck into the best egg and bacon in town at Café Månefiskeren (43 Bådsmandsstræde).

Dance the night away – Musik Loppen (4B Sydområdet) is one of Copenhagen’s top venues for indie rock.

Shop til you drop – Find a bicycle at Christiania Bikes (83A Mælkevejen), an institution for local residents as cars are not allowed in the Free State.

CHRISTIANSHAVN

Nicknamed “Little Amsterdam”, Christianshavn is a romantic area of Dutch-style townhouses and canals.

Culture vultures – The Danish Architecture Centre (27b Strandgade) is holding a special exhibition on the work of the leading Danish architect Bjarke Ingels until 31 May. A quick stroll to the neighbouring area of Ørestad will lead you to the dazzling new Danish Radio Concert Hall (20 Emil Holms Kanal). On the outside, it looks like a cobalt blue cube. Inside the auditorium, you feel like you’re floating in a sea of wood.

Must eat – Tuck into a grilled king crab (a bit like lobster) on board Restaurant Viva (570 Langebrogade Kaj, tel. ), a boat anchored along one of Copenhagen’s major canals. The exclusive Era Ora (33B Overgaden Neden Vandet, tel. ) serves top-notch Italian dishes and the menu changes with the availability of fresh produce from Italy. It’s good for lunch too – try the roasted quail over aubergine and tomato sauce.

Shop til you drop – The cute womenswear boutique Porte à Gauche (20 Torvegade) sells items by young Danish designers such as Louise Mehl and Beck Söndergaard.

ØSTERBRO

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

Sleep soundly – The quirky Hotel Rye (115 Ryesgade, tel. , hotelrye. dk, rooms from €81/DKK 600) provides kimonos for all guests and serves homemade buns for breakfast.

Must drink – Panzón (6 Rosenvænget Allé) is a cosy wine bar with a fairly good selection of niche Danish and international beers.

Dance the night away – Sip a passion fruit Daiquiri at Café Bopa (8 Løgstørgade), a Gallic cocktail bar hosting DJs on Thurdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Shop til you drop – Moshi Moshi (34 Dag Hammarskjölds Allé) stocks beautiful designer clothes, including Scandi designers Philippa K, Peter Jensen and Iben Høj.

Compiled by Connie Mikkelsen