Totally into Copenhagen

Or did I want to go to Copenhagen? I typed my answer in gigantic capitals and exclamation marks, which I of course deleted before sending. Because Copenhagen and I, I and Copenhagen, I don't quite know what it is, but I've always thought we fit together.

KLM flew us to the Danish capital in an hour, I was outside in a nanosecond because of my hand luggage (where I managed to fit everything), and I was at the hotel within fifteen minutes. Moxy is different from the rest, she's cool, she colors outside the lines and she's the first at the bar during happy hour. That's how I would imagine her as a person. The lounge and bar are also there to be enjoyed and not just to kill time while waiting for a taxi to the airport. You have a nice work corner (with enough power outlets), for a break you can move to the game room and you can grab a snack yourself at the snack corner. In the morning, you can hop on the treadmill or just take a bike outside, because in Copenhagen we bike.

First stop: Nørrebro 
And then especially Jægersborggade, a street with about forty art galleries, vintage shops (go here for your Levi's) and antique stores. By the way, you've never seen such a sustainable street in your life, no fast fashion for the locals here. At the little supermarket on the corner, you can even fill your own jars, bottles, and bags, because that's how they try to make the earth a nice place. In every shop you enter, the Dane in question wants to know who you are, what you're doing there, and how you see his or her city. Stop halfway for divine ice cream at Istid, of course homemade and organic.

You must see Nyhavn 
The colorful houses are just like in the photo, the terraces are full, and on the edge of the quay, you find the city's residents with a beer or a bottle of wine they brought themselves. Oh yes, and you stumble over a trillion tourists, too. So go early. I was there Saturday morning at nine for breakfast with smørrebrod and a poached egg, the ideal time. In the morning, you really see how exceptionally beautiful Nyhavn is.

Do Reffen the local way
By boat to Reffen, where ‘reduce and reuse’ is the mantra. The food market has space for fifty start-ups, all of which can stay for three years to make a name for themselves before they stand on their own feet. From decorated and refurbished shipping containers lit with lights comes the best street food. Curry, food from Jamaica, a little pizza, Mediterranean delicacies, a good burger, sushi; you find whatever you crave. But what will stand out to you is the Danish vibe, which is so mañana that you never want to leave. So you curl up with a blanket by the fire and watch the sunset.

Playing in Tivoli Gardens
In the middle of Copenhagen lies the oldest amusement park in the world. The place where even Walt (you know, from Disney) drew inspiration for his own wonderland. And if it’s good enough for Walt… Now, I'm not really into roller coasters, but even then it's worth going. Tivoli is fairy-tale beautiful and also home to Gemyse, one of the best veggie restaurants in the world. Ask for a stamp and if you're nearby, go back in the evening to see the lights, not an annoying blinking spectacle but a thousand-and-one-night scene.

Eating at the Meatpacking District
During the day it is what you think it is, but in the evening it becomes a walled playground with the coolest restaurants and bars. I ate at Paté Paté, where you can order a ridiculously good risotto and the drinks from Noho leave you wanting more.

Copenhagen, I'm onto you and I'll be back soon.