Welcome to Copenhagen, the land of happy people with edgy, classic and clean design
taste. Danish design is functional overall, it is made of living and improving life’s
quality. Home to some of the most prominent designers from the mid-century period such as Georg Jensen, Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen, just to name a few.
So you just landed in Copenhagen and guess what, the weekend is ahead. We got you, follow our easy and rich guide for a luxury lifestyle weekend, specially made for design lovers.
FRIDAY
Enjoy the ride, take a bike tour! Renting a bike is the easiest way to explore the city, except for the fact that it’s how the locals travel! You’ll have the best opportunity to catch up on all the design shops and major architecture masterpieces.
Must Visit: Designmuseum Danmark
The best spot in town to see the evolution of celebrated Danish design, with exhibits from Poul Henningsen, Kaare Klint and Arne Jacobsen.
Address: Bredgade 68
Must See: VM Houses
Don’t miss to see city’s most bizarre, and at the same time most elegant, residential block in Copenhagen, located in Ørestad. Ørestad is a recent área with modern architecture featuring some of the most intriguing designs and construction.
Address: Ørestads Blvd. 57-59, 2300 København
Must Eat: Selfish Sushi Tiny
Selfish Sushi Tiny restaurant but excellent quality and a varied menu with an Authentic atmosphere. Perfect for a luxury lifestyle meal.
Address: Elmegade 4, 2200 København
Saturday
One of the most beautiful ways to enjoy this luxury lifestyle city is through a boat sailing down the fascinating canals. If you’re up for some dramatic & inspirational sailing, then we suggest you visit 100-year-old man-made island and fortress, Flakforte.
Must Visit: Royal Copenhagen
Right in the Hear of the city, you can visit one of the oldest buildings, Royal Copenhagen. Founded in 1775 once the Royal Copenhagen Factory produces with respect of the past
and preserving the art of craftsmanship, with a contemporary reinterpretation. You will find in this adorable three-storey building an exclusive range of classic as well as modern handpainted porcelain service, figurines and gift items.
Address: København, Denmark
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Must See: Normann Copenhagen
What about visiting a Prize-winning store? Is that good enough for your luxury lifestyle weekend? Normann Copenhagen, located in a 1.700 m2 old cinema in the Østerbro area of Copenhagen, will boost your inspiration thanks to the wide and ever-growing range of versatile furniture, sculptural lighting, stunning textiles and clever home accessories.
Address: Østerbrogade 70, 2100 København, Denmark
Must Eat: Mielcke & Hurtigkarl
Set in a delightful spot in Frederiksberg Gardens, softly painted walls with garden scenes Mielcke & Hurtigkarl offers the most elegant scenery. Dishes come from around the globe, with Asian influences to the and an amazing array of herbs from the gardens.
Address: Frederiksberg Runddel 1, 2000 Frederiksberg C
Sunday
Danes excel in design, and Copenhagen offers everything from furniture and textile design to design museums and showrooms as well as design events. It’s the last day of your luxury lifestyle weekend, make it unforgettable.
Must Visit: Paustian Strøget
The Paustian store at Nordhavn is the epitome of Scandinavian cool excellence. This exquisite concept store will surely amaze you. Completed in 1987, it is one of the most notable works in Denmark by prize-winning architect Jørn Utzon, who also designed the Sydney Opera House.
Address: Kalkbrænderiløbskaj 2, 2100 København
Must See: Glyptoteket
You will get overwhelmed and amazed by Glyptotek’s exquisite Collection of 10 000 works of art and archaeological objects. Glyptoteket is a research institution, through their accumulated experience can offer to the visitors new perspectives on life, culture and civilization through a time span of 6,000 years.
Address: Dantes Plads 7, Copenhagen 1556, Denmark
Must Eat: Aamanns Etablissemen
Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant Adam Aamann serves Aamanns signature smørrebrød and classic Danish dishes with home-made schnapps and local organic beer. So if you want to experiment Denmark’s traditional open sandwiches this is an excellent establishment.
Address: Øster Farimagsgade 12, 2100 Copenhagen
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