Issue 18. * January 18th, 2023 |
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Winter in Copenhagen! You may expect that to be cold and rainy, and while we can't guarantee nice weather, there are plenty of exciting things to do and experience. |
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We’ll let you in on some things you might not know about. That’s what we do here at Copenhagen Unfolded, so if that sounds good to you, keep on reading 😉 |
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- Scandinavian kind of wellness – CopenHot
- Get some light in the winter darkness
- Et Cetera
- Searching for seaweed in Odsherred – Meet a Copenhagener
- Timeless architecture at The Glyptotek
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Get your warmest scarf out of the closet, and get ready to explore Copenhagen. |
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SCANDINAVIAN KIND OF WELLNESS |
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There's nothing more Scandinavian than the mix of ice-cold water and a sauna. At CopenHot you can experience that including an outdoor firewood heated jacuzzi. There's no better way to get immersed in the nordic lifestyle than sitting in a 40-degree hot jacuzzi while the snow is falling on your head. |
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Winter is the perfect season to experience CopenHot with the colder temperatures and the chance of snow. It's definitely a special feeling going outside in freezing weather only with your bathing suit on, before plunging into the warm water. And if you're really brave, you try the cold water bath first, then you can really enjoy the warm jacuzzi after. |
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This winter season CopenHot is partnering with the beer bar Baghaven owned by the local Copenhagen brewery Mikkeller. That means you can enjoy well-brewed beers while you're floating in the warm jacuzzis. Now that's how you treat yourself the Scandinavian way! |
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GET SOME LIGHT IN THE WINTER DARKNESS |
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The annual Copenhagen Light Festival is an event not to be missed this winter, from February 3-26. All along the harbour side will you find beautiful, exciting and immersive light installations made by several different artists. |
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The festival is the perfect way for you to bring some light to the winter darkness. The installations are best experienced on foot or by bike, where you walk or ride from art piece to art piece. Gazing out at the harbour, you'll see the numerous colours reflecting in the water. |
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Copenhagen Light Festival is a hit every year, therefore will you also find a lot of people outside walking and enjoying the lights, in the dark and cold weather. Because Copenhagen now officially has started the year as the World Capital of Architecture, The festival begins with a little sneak peek already today. The light installation is called White Beams and consists of 11 light beams shining out from the city hall tower towards different development areas in Copenhagen. |
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THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY |
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Breakfast is often called “the most important meal of the day”. Luckily, there are plenty of great places to eat breakfast in Copenhagen. But suppose you’re looking for something more experimental than the traditional Danish breakfast? In that case, Et Cetera is the place to go. |
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Et Cetera is a small, intimate place where the food is deeply inspired by Korean and Japanese simplicity and is a good indication of how “The Asian Wave” influences the Copenhagen gastro community. |
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The venue actually used to house a hairdressing salon! The outline of the original stick-on letters is still visible in the large window and brings a certain charm to the place. It’s so cool to see how a place initially created with one purpose has now been transformed into something completely different but keeps some of the original vibes. Inside you’ll not find the typical Copenhagen café interior but a raw yet simple atmosphere inspired by the old hairdresser salon, with white tiles on the walls and natural-colored curtains hanging along the walls. |
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Et Cetera is not only meant to be a short stop on your journey around Copenhagen. It's a good place to cosy up, warm your hands, eat lunch and enjoy a nice cup of coffee, tea or homemade lemonade!
If you're hungry for more great breakfasts and brunch places, then check out our Breakfast and Brunch Guide. |
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SEARCHING FOR SEAWEED IN ODSHERRED |
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Seaweed hasn't really been a big thing in Denmark, which is weird since we have so much coastline and plenty of opportunity to go right out in the water and pick some. The guys from Dansk Tang are about to change that, they already deliver seaweed to many of Denmark's best restaurants. But they also take people out on seaweed safari as they call it, where you'll go out into the water, to find and taste all the different kinds of seaweed. |
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We joined one of their seaweed safaris and chatted with Claus, the owner of Dansk Tang, about seaweed, Odsherred and everything in between. |
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Can you tell a little bit about what Dansk Tang is? |
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My son and I own DanskTang and have done so from the very beginning. We supply fresh seaweed to high-end restaurants but also many cafes, restaurants and canteens in Denmark. We also have seaweed experiences in several places in Zealand; where we take people out in the water harvesting seaweed. Some of the experiences are in collaboration with restaurants, including MOTA where you afterwards have the opportunity to come and eat a 6-course menu, including the seaweed you helped harvest. |
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Why should people start eating danish seaweed? |
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There are several reasons to eat seaweed. Firstly, because it's really healthy, secondly because it tastes good and thirdly because it's super good for the climate. We've farmed all the land in Denmark, and we can't find room for more, but out in the sea there can you actually grow seaweed. When we have people in the water or company visits, we experience that they're surprised every time how seaweed tastes. There are a lot of people who just think it tastes like salt, but you can always pick up a piece of seaweed and compare it to some vegetable or fruit you already know. |
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What kind of experience is it going on a seaweed safari with you? |
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It has become a big part of the business. Now we are actually the ones in Denmark who have the most of these tours. It's a masterclass in seaweed that people get when they get out in the water. And that means we get them ready to go home and harvest for themselves where they live and work with seaweed in the kitchen. Then you can't forget the gastronomic element, where you finish off over at a restaurant, that's something. |
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How would a perfect day in Odsherred look like to you? |
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It could be a trip to a good winery, then you could take a tour where you visited some of the artists who are here at Anneberg for example, and then you could finish with a tour in the water or a walk in the woods. There is a nature in Odsherred that is absolutely amazing, and we are still surprised by it when we cycle around and find these places and say to ourselves, this is where we live. |
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Do you have a hidden gem in Odsherred that you would like to share with us? |
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Yes, it's the trail and bike path systems up here. Now I do a lot of MTB cycling myself with a lot of others, and we can still catch ourselves getting somewhere and being totally blown away by it (Bike rental). I'm actually pleased when I cycle around, that you can see more and more people coming up here and going for rides and walks in the winter. |
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TIMELESS ARCHITECTURE AT GLYPTOTEKET |
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Now it’s official and in effect. By yesterday January 17. Copenhagen is UNESCO-UIA - World Capital of Architecture. To celebrate that, we will, in the coming year, point towards some architectural masterpieces in Copenhagen that is not only worth a visit but a must-see if you’re just a little into architecture. |
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The Glyptotek is a unique composition of architectural styles. It was never to be just an art collection but a place that could serve as an oasis for people from both near and afar. Passing through the entrance and The Winter Garden, you are immediately taken by its distinctive atmosphere. |
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But you should, of course, check out their vast collection of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman art while there. And treat yourself to something nice at the excellent café Picnic. |
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And by the way, during the whole of 2023, there will be a lot going on with the UNESCO-UIA - World Capital of Architecture. You should check the Copenhagen in Common programme out to keep yourself updated. |
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Yeah, world-class architecture, outdoor jacuzzis, seaweed harvesting, light art festivals and great food. You can’t blame us for not getting enough variety into these newsletters 😮 |
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We'll be back next month with more of the best ofCopenhagen. |
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Frederik, Julie og Kasper, Copenhagen Unfolded |
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This issue of Copenhagen Unfolded is put together by Kasper Syhler, Frederik Ibsing, Julie Horn and Andrea Sonne. |
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