The Insider's Guide to Copenhagen

Rhea Leman is a born and raised New Yorker who has lived in the heart of the old part of Copenhagen for many years.

As a director and playwright, she is a known figure in the world of theatre, and today, she is taking Esben Bjerre for a tour around her neighbourhood, which includes The Royal Danish Opera, Kastellet, The National Gallery and Østre Anlæg. 

Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode: 


www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-rhea-leman

Justine Bell is an architect originally from Cape Town, South Africa. 
Moving to Copenhagen has made her appreciate the beauty of every season, including the cold of winter.
Today she's showing Esben why every day should begin with winter bathing and sauna and end with wine and great food. In between they travel back in time and discover ancient artifacts at a museum and go digging for treasures in a record shop. 

Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode: 
www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-winter-bathing-ancient-artifacts-and-retro-coolness

When Nick Curtin moved from New York to Copenhagen 10 years ago his mission was to live in a city that allowed him and his Danish wife to combine a family life with high career ambitions. Yet it took the American chef only seven months to receive a Michelin star at his restaurant Alouette. 

Join Nick as he shows Esben some of the best that Copenhagen’s food scene has to offer in the winter! It’s going to be a challenging day for the waste line as Nick and Esben enjoys a heavenly brunch at Aurora in Carlsberg Byen, takes a walk in Søndermarken, head for a lunch at Comé Rice Kitchen in Kødbyen followed up by a glass of white Bordeaux at Bar Vitrine, gets feisty at Bip Bip Bar and finally finishes at Saji for an indonesian dinner. 

Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode: www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-food-abroad-crispy-wines-and-retro-arcade-gaming

Inan Isik grew up in Istanbul, but a fashion trainee programme eventually led her to Copenhagen, where she now lives and works. In this episode, Inan takes Esben just north of the city, where they go for a bike ride through Jægersborg Deer Park and the surrounding areas. Here, they visit the old royal hunting lodge, enjoy an idyllic lunch, and visit the house of Danish design great Finn Juhl.

Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:

www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-deer-safari-royal-hunting-palace-and-danish-design-galore

0:52 Klampenborg Station
1:42 Café Parforce
2:17 Jægersborg Deer Park
3:29 The Hermitage Hunting Lodge
6:33 Raadvad Kro
10:53 Ordrupgaard Art Museum and Finn Juhl’s House
13:41 Bellevue Beach

Enlai Hooi, an architect from Australia, moved to Copenhagen on a one-way ticket to follow his passion for architecture in Europe.  He's captivated by the city's connection to the water and the feeling of being able to truly be yourself. He's taking Esben on a tour of his favorite spots, where they visit different architecture from the modernist SAS Royal Hotel to the charming medieval streets while enjoying Copenhagen's vibrant selection of sustainable food and drinks.

Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:

https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-citys-best-architecture-italian-food-and-waterfronts

1:10 SAS Royal Hotel
1:30 Room 606 - Arne Jacobsen
3:30 La Trinacria
5:5 Danish Architecture Center - DAC
9:00 Il Buco
9:55 GoBoat Cruise
14:00 Toll Havs Kiosk
16:30 V'italian

Kriti Prajapati from India guides Esben along the most scenic cycling route East of Copenhagen through the expansive 2,400-hectare protected nature reserve at Kalvebod Fælled. The route culminates in the picturesque town of Dragør, a charming fishing village and one of Denmark’s most beautifully preserved towns.

Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:

www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-nature-peace-and-best-preserved-city-denmark

0:25: Naturpark Amager
1:30 Traktørstedet Amager
2:30 Naturcenter Amager
4:10 Kalvebod Fælled
7:15 Amagerminoen
7:50 Dragør
8:50 Gabriel Jensens Traktørsted
10:50 Dragør Sea Bath
12:30 Dragør Ice Cream
15:00 The Old Town of Dragør

Keri Bloomfield is a Kiwi mum and author living in Denmark. Today, she is taking Esben not only north of Copenhagen but also back in time. Just a short train ride from Copenhagen, they visit the house of iconic author Karen Blixen and the historic and Shakespearean city of Elsinore.

Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:


www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-blixen-shakespeare-and-maritime-elsinore

1:05 Rungsted Kyst Station
2:30 Karen Blixen Museum Rungstedlund
6:54 The Coast Line to Elsinore
8:20 Værftets Madmarked
10:30 Maritime Museum of Denmark
14:00 Kronborg Castle
15:07 Strandvejsristeriet
16:48 gamle vej
17:35 Sct Mariæ Kirke
20:00 Elsinore Station

Sam Weller is a British designer for HAY. His career led him to Copenhagen, where he enjoys being surrounded by timeless design. Sam takes Esben to the Design Museum Denmark, then they kayak through the canals of Copenhagen and end the day at an off-the-beaten-path wine and food bar.

Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:

https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-danish-design-wine-and-kayaking

1:03 Designmuseum Denmark
4:45 Kings Garden
5:55 Hercules Pavilion
9:00 HAY House
11:20 Kajakhotellet
15:00 Josephine 
16:30 Toto Vin & Spisebar

Aldo Pavia, a man with Chilean and Italian roots and a passion for bicycles, might have found his ideal city in Copenhagen. He's guiding Esben through Nørrebro and Nordvest to reveal the best eateries, urban spaces for cycling and hanging out, and an architectural masterpiece. 


Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:


www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-episode-6 

1:30 Flere Fugle 
5:50 Rentemestervej 
7:15 Grundtvig's Church
9:00 Bisbebjerg Cemetery 
11:20 Møntmestervej 
12:35 TEKNO 
15:15 Omnium 
17:00 Superkilen 
19:50 Arrebo 

Mamie Beth Cary is the director of Von Bartha, Copenhagen's first and only international gallery located in a small lighthouse. She introduces Esben to an old-school spa experience and a spectacular view of Copenhagen, which Mamie describes as a small bulldog with a big bulldog mentality.

Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:

https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-art-wellness-and-spectacular-view

1:06 Cafe Sonja
4:20 Von Bartha Gallery
8:20 Værnedamsvej 
10:45 Christianshavn boat rental & Café 
13:20 Our Saviour's Church
18:00 Sofiebadet