To be in Copenhagen in December is to experience truly exhilarating tastes of Christmas. The air is heavy with the scent of caramelised almonds that are sold in red and white striped paper bags, while stalls on the harbourside at Nyhavn are dispensing glögg, mulled wine with almonds and raisins. …
Read More »FC Copenhagen ban signs from supporters asking for players’ shirts
Danish champions FC Copenhagen have asked their supporters not to bring signs to home or away matches requesting players’ shirts. The 15-time Superliga winners posted a statement on their website and on their social media channels on Thursday requesting that the practice be avoided from now on. “From this season, …
Read More »A local’s guide to Copenhagen: Viking treasure, wild swimming and secret dancefloors
Food In a town renowned for its bakeries, airy Hart’s Bageri on the islet neighbourhood of Holmen is a favourite. It serves amazing pastries and cakes, like the apple-bottom spandauer and cardamom croissants, and bakes perhaps the best sourdough bread in Copenhagen. It’s part of a foodie corner facing the …
Read More »Denmark shooting: Gunman kills several people in Copenhagen mall (photos/video)
Several people have been killed and injured in a shooting at a shopping mall in Denmark’s capital Copenhagen, Danish police say. The suspected gunman, who is in custody, is a 22-year-old Danish man who was detained near the Fields shopping mall, police inspector Soren Thomassen, who is the head …
Read More »The stage is set: my Tour de Copenhagen was a winner
This is the first time I’ve actually enjoyed cycling in a city. Previously I have been a car-watcher on two wheels, a fume-breathing pothole dodger, my existence begrudged by every four-wheeled, “proper” road user. Now, just outside the Tivoli Gardens, an older lady shoots past me on a shopper-chopper with …
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