
Five cool and sustainable tips for a city trip to Copenhagen
Copenhagen is not only considered design hotspot with many exciting museums and shops, but also as one of the most climate-friendly cities anywhere. With ever new ideas, Copenhagen is set to be the first capital city in the world to be climate-neutral by 2027.
The latest initiative “CopenPay” even involved tourists in implementing the goal. This summer, vacationers could collect rewards in bars, restaurants, museums and other attractions by, for example, using bicycles or public transport or picking up trash in parks or on the beach.
In Copenhagen, however, the change is not only to be promoted through great ideas, but also through concrete incentives. There are over 300 kilometers of cycle paths in the city center and free charging stations for electric cars. These can also park for free, while parking fees apply for conventional cars. This income is then invested in more climate-friendly infrastructure. Here are some more sustainable and cool tips for a visit to Copenhagen.
1. Lidkøb Østerbro: If you have patience, you can find (almost) everything here
Second-hand clothing, records, furniture, crockery, earrings, cuddly toys, household goods - you can find just about anything here. In an area rarely visited by tourists, there is this large indoor flea market with a cozy café. The atmosphere is sociable and fun. Pop music from the 80s plays over the speakers and people show each other - even strangers - the craziest finds. With a little patience, you can definitely find real treasures here and the prices are incredibly reasonable. Teenagers looking for vintage band shirts meet here, as do grandparents looking for old porcelain. If you are looking for a special find, this is the place for you.


2. Islands Brygge harbor bath: pool with skyline
During the week, many locals use the Islands Brygge harbor bathto quickly get some sun and refresh yourself. In winter, numerous saunas invite you to relax after work. The water quality is checked daily and must be approved by the authorities before swimmers are allowed in. There are five pools in total, two of which are for children. In front of the pools there is a lawn that invites you to have a picnic, barbecue or just to doze or chat with relaxing music - often until late at night. The view of the skyline is really beautiful.

3. Louisiana: A Museum Day by the Sea
The Louisiana is perhaps the most beautifully situated museum in Europe. The museum is located on a hill by the sea, surrounded by a large garden. Guests can spend a whole day relaxing here. On the lawn, on the jetty by the water, in the various museum buildings, in the sculpture park, at the drawing courses for children, in the great museum shop or in the delicious cafeteria.
The museum has been showing modern and contemporary art by the most exciting artists in the world since 1958. The more than 4000 exhibits are spread across the entire site. There are also often performances or interesting guided tours.
On the way there and back through the small town in summer and autumn, you can buy homemade jams or fruit along the way. There is usually a small table with an "honest" cash register in front of the houses. Towards the train station, there is a delicious bakery where you can get the best provisions for the journey back to the city after a lovely day in Louisiana.




4. Vaekst: Green food in the greenhouse
In the middle of Copenhagen’s old town you will find the Restaurant Vækst. Gastronomically, it is based on fresh Nordic vegetables and herbs - but there is also meat, seafood and fresh fish. Surprising compositions and excellent products invite you to enjoy. Everything is as regional and seasonal as possible.
The restaurant looks like a beautiful greenhouse. The rooms are filled with hanging plants that bring nature to the table. Lots of beautiful lights create a cozy atmosphere that is reminiscent of a Danish summer evening in a cozy garden. The friendly staff patiently explains the dishes and how they are made. The vegetarian three-course menu costs around 35 euros and is served with delicious fresh bread.



5. Kaj Hotel: A houseboat in the middle of the city
The Kaj Hotel is a modern houseboat and is located in the port of Copenhagen. It consists of a high room with a mezzanine and has its own jetty. The view through the large windows of the Copenhagen skyline and the harbor is unique. If you don't just want to watch the ships passing by, you can go out to sea yourself - on a stand-up paddle or in a kayak.
The host couple, Barbara and Toke von Haffner, live on a houseboat themselves and wanted to make this experience accessible to others. To do this, they mainly used recycled materials such as Douglas fir floorboards or simply built a bed out of them. The mix of old and recycled materials with new furniture and the modern kitchenette creates a particularly comfortable feeling, in the spirit of Danish hygge.



You can find more photos and information about the accommodation here
© Photos: Geraldine Voss, IMAGO / Peter Schickert, Cécile Meier, Kaj Hotel
Geraldine Voss
Geraldine works as a freelance writer for Good Travel and has just completed training as a sustainability manager. After twenty exciting years in film, she now devotes herself full-time to her other passions - travel, food and design.
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