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city ’ s evolution , rather than a jarring capitalist ravage — an ethos that propelled Copenhagen to World Capital of Architecture in 2023 . There are plans for an open-air harbor swimming area here ; we dangle our legs over the walls , eat our pastries and make a note to come back to try it some day .
Just 15 minutes away in sleepy Nørrebro , it ’ s time for coffee again . At Rondo ’ s outdoor tables , I dive into another spandauer , this time a confit tomato curiosity , hot and juicy with a sweet-savory tang , while the bell tower peals across the square and schoolchildren clamber over what in any other city would be a protected sculpture .
An afternoon pedaling from Tivoli Gardens to the newly renovated Design Museum helps me digest the city flavors
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before I end up , as most do , back in central Nordhavn . Here , Andersen & Maillard ’ s open-kitchen aesthetic reflects its focus on transparency , coffee from micro-farmers complemented by local and seasonal produce . In Copenhagen , sustainability concerns are taken seriously , evidenced by the feather-flecked egg farmer who turns up to drop off a box of produce as I tackle the bakery ’ s signature pistachio cube croissant .
Shattering pastry shard confetti with each bite , I enjoy my , perhaps , fifth pastry of the day — but who ’ s counting — washing it down with IPA beer made from the bakery ’ s surplus bread as part of its zero waste goals . As we finish up , licking my fingers happily , I realize I ’ m finally moving at Copenhagen pastry pace .
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When to go : Copenhagen is a year-round destination with mild temperatures . A northern latitude means long summer days . July and August are peak season , but the quieter spring and fall shoulder seasons are also worth exploring . Currency : Danish krone . $ 1 = 6.8 DKK Language : Danish , though English is widely spoken Getting around : Extensive tram and
metro lines cover all neighborhoods .
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Once you ’ ve tasted your fill of Danish pastries , continue your exploration of northern Europe on a 14- Day North Cape & Midnight Sun cruise aboard Holland America Line . As a complimentary gift for booking with our agency , enjoy a shipboard credit of $ 50 per person . Departs Copenhagen on May 18 , 2024 , aboard ms Nieuw Stadendam . To book your trip , contact our travel agency .
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image : daniel rasmussen . Illustration : Jessica Kendrew |
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