October is finally here, in all it's orange, windy and calm glory, and this month, we are embracing the changing of the seasons with warm drinks, cold walks and beautiful art and nature. 

This edition of Unfolded is written by Christina, Project Manager in Visit Copenhagen’s editorial team. Currently, she is cheating on Copenhagen with a long vacation in London where she is soaking up her favourite holiday, Halloween. We imagine that she is currently sat under a tree in a park in a jumper, sipping chai latte and with her nose buried in Dostojevskij. 

At the heart of me, I’m a “months that end in -ber” kind of person. The colours, the cosy vibes, the soft rain, the sweet treats, the hot drinks, I adore the whole lot. And now that September’s giving us these last golden days of sunshine, I couldn’t be happier.

Once I’m back from my holidays in London, I’ll be after leaning into the slower pace autumn brings, catching up with friends, wandering through the parks in Copenhagen, and ducking into a museum or two when the weather turns.

• Afternoon Tea at A. C. Perch's Tearoom
• Orange Walks in Copenhagen Parks
• Nature and Art
• October's favourites

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Face reveal! I don’t think we’ve ever done that on Unfolded before. I’m the one on the right, having a proper gossip session with my lovely friend Julie in A. C. Perch’s Tearoom. We were sipping tea, scoffing scones, nibbling on finger sandwiches and little cakes. You know yourself, just two women minding their own business 😉 Ah sure look, who are we to judge?

Photo: Mark Tanggaard

A. C. Perch’s Tearoom is the perfect place to warm the bones in October. Stepping inside is like stepping into a fairytale, where everyone’s treated like royalty. The tea selection is huge, and the lovely staff will happily guide you through the whole menu. Every pot is brewed just right.

They’ve a selection of food too, but the real showstopper is the tea ceremony, as you can see in the photo above. I’m fairly sure this is the second time in two years I’ve written about their scones in an Unfolded newsletter - they’re that good.

You’ll find A. C. Perch’s Tearoom in Indre By, right beside A. C. Perch’s Tea Merchant, where you can pick up your own tea to bring home. The Tea Room itself has bits and pieces to take with you too, but the Merchant has its own lovely buzz that you wouldn’t want to miss.

There’s just something special about walking through a landscape glowing orange, when the leaves are still clinging to the trees. Especially in that hoa-hoa-hoa​ kind of weather, a bit damp, a bit foggy, and full of mood. Grab a coffee from one of Copenhagen’s many brilliant spots, throw on a good pair of shoes, and come walk with me.

My go-to autumn park is Frederiksberg Garden. It’s got trees for days, a castle, elephants, lakes, and winding little paths that are made for getting wonderfully lost. Copenhagen has no shortage of beautiful green spaces, but there’s something about this one. For a while, I forget I’m in the middle of a bustling city. I’m a cosmopolitan soul, sure, but even us big-city girls need to reconnect with nature now and then. And Frederiksberg Garden, dressed up in autumn, is just the place for it.

I’ll also be hopping on a short train ride up to the Deer Park. There’s nothing like wandering among deer, trees, wild landscapes, and the sight of The Hermitage in the distance. Music in, world out, and a proper ramble through the magic that is the Deer Park. It’s even recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and once you’re there, you’ll see why. It’s pure class.

I’m Irish, which basically means I was born in a raincoat. I can handle a bit of bad weather alright, but even the hardiest of us need to duck inside now and again. Luckily, Copenhagen is full of brilliant museums where you can enjoy both art and the outdoors all at once.

I was recently out at Ordrupgaard with my mami for the first time, and we were blown away. Their Art Park especially had us gobsmacked. Tucked away in the forest, the museum brings its collection outside too. Honestly, how cool is it to be strolling through the woods while looking at art? The inside was just as impressive, particularly their Danish collection had me entertained for a good while.

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

And as if that wasn’t enough, my lovely mami only went and gifted me an annual pass for SMK (National Gallery of Denmark). If you haven’t been yet, let me paint you a picture: giant windows that look out over Østre Anlæg, so it’s like nature itself is part of the exhibition. I’ll be popping in to see some of SMK’s autumn shows too, but I’ll definitely be spending a bit of quiet time just sitting by that window. Absolute bliss.

Kulturnatten, the annual culture night, will also take place in October. Places usually not open will open up for the evening, such as the Supreme Court, the dungeons of Christianborg, and much more. It’s such a great opportunity to see things you usually would not!

Dining Week is also on in week 42, where you for a fraction of the price can visit some of the best restaurants in Copenhagen. Be sure to book in advance, as they quickly fill up the spaces. I know I’m going to be looking for cozy places and warm meals.

That’s all for me a chairde! I hope that I’ve inspired you to embrace October and the Autumn season and look at the orange side of life. I know I can’t wait to experience the calmness it brings with it. "Is fearr go mór liom séisiún an fhomhar" is Irish for ”Autumn is my favourite time of year” and it truly is.🧡

But remember, these are just my recommendations. At the editorial office, we're just as interested in hearing yours, so please let us know if there's anything you feel that we've missed.

But remember, these are just my recommendations. At the editorial office, we're just as interested in hearing yours, so please let us know if there's anything you feel thatr we've missed.

We’ll be back in a month with much more on all the best of Copenhagen. 

Copenhagen Unfolded is published by VisitCopenhagen. Our goal is to tell the world about Copenhagen and the great experiences that are to be had here. This issue of Copenhagen Unfolded is put together by Kasper Syhler, Christina Daubjerg Newman, Emil Kristensen, Andrea Lundgaard & Emilie Bødker.

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