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• Nimb Hotel

  0 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Hotels

  Hotel with star potential: it appears as a whitewashed version of the Taj Mahal immersed in a sea of Christmas lights. The latest to join Copenhagen's league of elite hotels is the Nimb, located right next to the famous Tivoli. Behind the oriental façade, designed by top architect Matteo Thun among others, there unfolds a lively mix of the best of Danish design, precious antiques and Nordic hospitality.

  Address:

  Nimb Hotel, Bernstorrfsgade 5, 1577 Copenhagen, Denmark

  Contact:

  René Jasper Thomsen, hotel director
  Tel.: +45-88700000 Fax: +45-88700000
  E-Mail: info@nimb.dk

  Parking:

  Valet parking

  Opening hours:

  Open all year round; Tivoli gardens open from April - September, 31.10. and 24. - 26.12.

  Good to know:

  The family that founded Nimb was once famed for its chocolate-dipped ‘Floede Boller' - a type of biscuit. Samples are available in the hotel's own delicatessen

  Further information:

  www.nimb.dk

• Halvandet Strandklub

  6 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Food & drink

  When temperatures rise in Denmark, Copenhageners yearn for water and the sea. In summer, the city's young crowd heads for the disused harbour basin of Halvandet Strandklub. In a cool Miami Beach atmosphere, the young and beautiful enjoy delicious cocktails and cool drinks while lounging on giant cushions, or play beach volleyball and football. The hot nights are legendary, with live DJs from the Café Del Mar. Keep an eye out for kindly skippers with a boat: ask nicely and you'll soon be aboard.

  Address:

  Halvandet Strandklub, Refshalevej 325, 1432 Copenhagen, Denmark

  Contact:

  Jens Peter, host
  Tel.: +45-70270296
  E-Mail: mail@halvandet.dk

  Parking:

  Available in front of the club

  Opening hours:

  From April - August

  Good to know:

  Take a water taxi to the opposite side of the harbour. The home-made ice-cream and waffles at Nyhavn are world famous and irresistibly delicious

  Further information:

  www.halvandet.dk

• Dragoer Harbour

  22 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Sightseeing

  Fisherman clean their daily catch in small boats, the air is salty, and there's a smell of holidays. The yellow colonial houses of Dragoer and the cobblestone alleyways form a breathtaking contrast to the vibrant city life of the nearby metropolis. The tiny houses measure barely more than 40m². They come with a small garden, and are the latest trend among designers and creatives. Rustic restaurants by the sea serve freshly caught fish and seafood.

  Address:

  Dragoer Harbour, Gl. Havn 2, 2791 Dragoer, Denmark

  Parking:

  Local parking available

  Good to know:

  Dragoer Harbour is one of the best spots for kite surfing in the whole of Scandinavia. The beach park at Öresund was established in 2005, and stretches for over 5 km along the coast. Today it is a favourite hangout for locals

  Further information:

  www.dragoerhavn.dk

• Koncerthuset in DR Byen

  34 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Sightseeing

  This bold cube, designed by the top architect Jean Nouvel, gleams in dazzling blue. The fibreglass façade is pulled like a net over the fibre concrete cuboid. Internally, there is a harmony of wood and curved lines. The world-famous acoustics designer Yasuhisa Toyota of Japan has ensured exciting sound experiences. A 75-ton sound baffle floats like a loose cloud above the orchestra pit. The concert hall serves as a showcase for the city in terms of architecture, design and functionality.

  Address:

  Koncerthuset in DR Byen, Emil Holms Kanal 20, 0999 Copenhagen, Denmark

  Contact:

  Lars Winge, communications
  Tel.: +45-35203040 Fax: +45-35203040
  E-Mail: dr.dk@dr.dk

  Parking:

  Available at the concert hall

  Opening hours:

  Open all year round

  Good to know:

  The area around the concert hall is something of a ‘city within a city', with spectacular and award-winning skyscrapers such as the ‘Bjerget Wohnhaus'

  Further information:

  www.dr.dk

• Islands Brygge

  36 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Sightseeing

  Ten years ago, there were only depressed workers around here. The Volkspark Island Brygge was redesigned and today the small island is a cool place to relax in the sun. People from the hippy to the hip enjoy summer to the full here, having BBQs and swimming. The brave jump from the nearby towers into the refreshing water. Brygge is one of the few places in the world where bathing in the city centre is permitted and encouraged. The crystal-clear water of the canals is extremely clean.

  Address:

  Islands Brygge

  Parking:

  Local parking available

  Good to know:

  The neighbouring shops sell take-away barbeque sets with everything for a spontaneous BBQ party, including plates, cutlery, glasses, a BBQ, food, and even a bottle of rosé

  Further information:

  www.islands-brygge.com

• Karriere Bar

  38 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Food & drink

  The artist Jeppe Hein and his sister opened a bar in a former abattoir. Since then, Copenhagen's creative set has discovered the old meat district for itself. Karriere Bar is more richly adorned with art than many a museum. All the objects, from the lights and tables to the chairs and toilets, were designed by artist friends. As in New York, Copenhagen's Meatpacking District has developed into a highly trendy mix of galleries, offices, bars and excellent restaurants.

  Address:

  Karriere Bar, Flaesketorvet 57, 1711 Copenhagen, Denmark

  Contact:

  Jeppe and Laerke Hein, hosts
  Tel.: +45-33215509
  E-Mail: info@karrierebar.com

  Parking:

  Available at the bar

  Opening hours:

  Friday and Saturday from 15:00 - 04:00 hrs; hot food served until 23:00 hrs

  Good to know:

  Park your car at the harbour by the Fisketrovet shopping centre just around the corner and enjoy the panoramic views over what is probably Copenhagen's must spectacular and exclusive residential area

  Further information:

  www.karrierebar.com

• Custom House

  41 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Food & drink

  The English designer Sir Terence Conran came up with an outstanding gastronomic concept for this charming harbour building, including three different restaurants and a cocktail bar. The lovingly renovated building was a customs station in the thirties when visitors still arrived by boat. Today, guests enjoy views of the opera house and the historical warehouse district. On Fridays and Saturdays, Custom House becomes a lounge bar with an international clientele.

  Address:

  Custom House, Havnegade 44, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark

  Contact:

  Steffen Dalby, event manager
  Tel.: +45-33310130
  E-Mail: reservations@customhouse.dk

  Parking:

  Available at the restaurant

  Opening hours:

  Mon. - Wed. from 11:30 - 00:00, Thursday from 11:30 - 01:00 hrs, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 - 02:00 hrs, Sunday from 11:00 - 00:00 hrs

  Good to know:

  Take your sunglasses, grab a table on the terrace right in front of Custom House and enjoy a phenomenal Sunday brunch. The Custom House Bloody Mary is said to be the best in town

  Further information:

  www.customhouse.dk

• Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

  82 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Museums

  Glass walkways connect a series of pavilions straight to the shore of Öresund. The Museum of Modern Art is located in an elegant Art Nouveau building in the middle of a sculpture park. The permanent exhibition of more than 3,000 works by contemporary artists includes works by Picasso, Moore, Kiefer and Kirkeby post-1945. Some of the country's most imposing and expensive, private homes can be found in the side streets to the right of the museum.

  Address:

  Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Gl. Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebaek, Denmark

  Contact:

  Poul Erik Toejner, museums director
  Tel.: +45-49190791
  E-Mail: mail@louisiana.dk

  Parking:

  Available at the museum

  Opening hours:

  Tue. - Fri. from 11:00 - 22:00 hrs, Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays from 11:00 - 18:00 hrs, closed on Mondays

  Good to know:

  Adult DKK 90 / free entry for children A few metres down the street are a completely white petrol station and a fantastic house. Both buildings were designed by the famous artist Arne Jacobsen

  Further information:

  www.louisiana.dk

• Royal Copenhagen Golf Club

  101 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Golf courses

  The Royal Copenhagen Golf Club is the oldest of its type in Denmark, and is just 15 minutes from the city. In the middle of Dyrehaven National Park, the fairways of this 18-hole course are situated in a 200-year-old royal hunting reserve. The Hermitage Castle flaunts its full glory near the 16th hole. But players are more likely to encounter Danish game than princes or princesses. The 2,000 native deer and stags form an active part of an otherwise straightforward game.

  Address:

  Royal Copenhagen Golf Club, Dyrehaven 2, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

  Contact:

  Steen Chr. Pedersen, golf club manager
  Tel.: +45-39630483 Fax: +45-39630483
  E-Mail: info@kgkgolf.dk

  Parking:

  Available at the club

  Opening hours:

  The 18-hole course is open all year round; office open daily Mon. - Fri. from 09:00 - 16:00 hrs; tee-off times Fri. - Mon. all day; the club is open to members only on Tuesdays; guests may play until 13:00 on Wednesdays; closed from 15:00 - 18:00 hrs on Thursdays

  Course:

  18-hole course (par 71)

  Handicap:

  18-hole course (par 71)

  Greenfee:

  18-hole course (par 71)

  Golf Pro:

  Klas Olsson

  Good to know:

  The nearby Bakken leisure park is over 400 years old and the oldest of its type in the world

  Further information:

  www.kgkgolf.dk

• Skodsborg Health & Spa Hotel

  103 km

  

  

  Countries:	Denmark
  Category:	Hotels

  If you're looking to recuperate, a dream world of essential oils and aromatic essences awaits at the Skodsborg Health und Spa Hotel. In 1857, King Frederick VII bought this romantic love nest for himself and Countess Danner. More than a hundred years later, this waterfront palace was fully renovated, but its royal history lives on. Today, the luxury hotel houses not only one of the best wellness oases in the country; it is also a medical fitness and rehabilitation centre.

  Address:

  Skodsborg Health & Spa Hotel, Skodsborg Strandvej 139, 2942 Skodsborg, Denmark

  Contact:

  Rune Erichsen, sales and marketing
  Tel.: +45-45585800 Fax: +45-45585800
  E-Mail: info@skodsborg.dk

  Parking:

  Available at the hotel

  Opening hours:

  Open all year round

  Good to know:

  Ask the staff for a picnic basket and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding nature à deux

  Further information:

  www.skodsborg.dk