Flawless in design, yet always remaining unpretentious, here that effortless Danish chic blends with a certain rawness that nonetheless remains cosy – or should we say hygge – at its core.
As with an inherent sense for Feng Shui, Copenhagen strikes an inimitable balance between its philosophical heart as the birthplace of Existentialism
and a rough-and-ready that a city can only exude after sitting down to the table with a good few drunken sailors.
An environmentalist with a taste for fine living and rebellion, think of Copenhagen as that guy or girl you used to see around who studied philosophy, drank black coffee, and collected tattoos, only more approachable.
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard posed the question of Either/Or; here you can have it all.
They don’t call it THE HAPPIEST CITY ON EARTH for nothing.
LIVING ON THE EDGE TIPS:
The Oak Room
All that shopping got you thirsty? Head here for, very probably, the best cocktails in town.
Birkegade 10, 2200 Copenhagen
DESIGN BY US - The shop
... just opened (September 2011). You'll find their full collection here - including all new products and vintage lamps...
Rentemestervej 43, 2400 Copenhagen NV
Bullitt - Fast Cargo Bikes
White Line Hotels collaborator Bullitt, from Larry vs. Harry, have a quirky sense of humour and the fastest cargo bikes on the planet.
Frederiksborggade 41, 1360 Copenhagen K
I Min Mors Lomme
If you have young kids — or just one that you can spoil as if they were you own — don’t miss this shop. Their super cute and sometimes very imaginative collection of clothing and toys are sometimes even homemade by Mille, who owns the shop. Yes, there’s a few items for Mama too.
Vesterbrogade 180, 1800 Frederiksberg C
Pakhus 48
offers the opportunity to see some of that world famous Danish design in the exceptional setting of a harbor warehouse. Don’t miss their Christmas event, in which all 7 of their showrooms will be teeming with holiday adventures.
A tip from Lina Lorentzon
Torvehallerne
is the newest destination for foodies in Copenhagen — it just opened on the 2nd of September. Supposedly inspired by Barcelona’s La Boqueria, Torvehallerne’s 2 large halls are, in fact, quite unique.
Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 Copenhagen K
A tip from Birgitte Brøndsted
Kødbyens Fiskebar
is all about fish and shellfish, but also about fresh, healthy food that’s also delicious. This unique offering on Copenhagen’s restaurant scene is worth checking out.
Flæsketorvet 100, 1711 Copenhagen V
A tip from Heike Bräutigam
Verdens Mindste Kaffebar
will probably never be accused of false advertising. Depending on who you ask, it seats anywhere from 2 – 5 people indoors. Needless to say, warm weather brings very welcome additional seating, because we hear it’s the best coffee and cake in town!
Tullinsgade 1, 1850 Copenhagen
A tip from Laura Andrea Orlando
#6: COPENHAGEN
AVENUE HOTEL
Located on the edge of Frederiksberg’s wide avenues, parks and villas, and the artist haven of Nørrebro’s vibrant internationalism, AVENUE HOTEL straddles Copenhagen’s finest -- a cosy little refuge for those in the know.
When it comes to interiors, some people always seem to have more chairs in their home than they know what to do with. For others, it’s lamps.
Whichever type you are, you’ll think you’ve died and gone to design-heaven at DESIGN BY US
FRINGE LIVING
