Postcards from... Booklet 2022

One of the hottest newcomers in the city, the five-star Nobis, a member of Design Hotels, is a handsome conversion of a historic building, with a very central location, high-spec contemporary rooms and a restaurant that showcases fine Nordic ingredients. The building, which dates from 1903, was once home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music and has been tastefully reworked by Swedish architectural firm Wingårdhs. It is on the edge of Copenhagen Cultural District, with the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum right next door and very close to the Tivoli Gardens. The Pick of Copenhagen Hotels Highly recommended luxury hotels NearTivoli Gardens Contemporary Design in historic building Formally an old department store, today a hotel excelling in delivering laidback luxury experiences. Located with one foot planted in the quirky and fun Latin Quarter and the other in the old and historical part of Copenhagen, Skt. Petri is centrally located in the heart of Copenhagen and where worlds meet. The hotel offers unique and spacious rooms and suites furnished with an eye for laidback luxury, but don’t worry, they’ve got plenty of rooms to choose from – all designed in a Scandinavian style with an international touch. Hotel Skt.Petri Nobis Hotel Copenhagen Scandi Style From design and fashion to music, food and self-care, simple yet laid back Scandinavian culture has blossomed around the world in recent years. Here are some of Copenhagen’s coolest calls. 22 Krystalgade Laid-back luxury Why not start exploring by renting a bike (most hotels will organise this) and pedal the Harbour Circle. It is the ultimate Copenhagen harbourside trail, a 13 kilometre long walking and cycle path that runs frommajor sights at Nyhavn to the quiet backwaters of Christianshavn and Sydhavn. This 13 km route snakes its way through the neighbourhood Islands Brygge, Amager, Sydhavnen, Vesterbro, the Inner City, Holmen, and Christianshavn, so it is guaranteed to leave you with insights into how diverse Copenhagen really is. The path mixes city life and raw nature in the best way. You will pass by historical attractions and up-and-coming areas being developed at the speed of lightning. You will see unspoilt green areas, houseboats, swim zones, architectural gems and much more. Colourful, captivating Nyhavn is one of Copenhagen’s most iconic sights. Originally it was a commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock, and it was packed with sailors visiting its pubs, alehouses and of course, bordellos. Today the beautiful multi-coloured old houses have been renovated and restaurants dominate the old port. Master storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen lived in a number of the houses through his lifetime. The joy of Copenhagen is its compact diversity. A short distance takes you into very different yet equally loveable neighbourhoods, each with their own distinct vibes and looks. From gritty and industrial Refshaleøen to posh and classy Frederiksberg, Copenhagen has a district to fit any liking. And through all of it you will find a superb choice of museums, palaces, castles, open spaces, concert halls, loads of shopping, plenty of gastro eateries, bars galore and a buzzy nightlife. In fact, whether indoor or out, day and night, come rain or shine, no matter what season of the year, this really is a fairy-tale city break destination.