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One of the oft-overlooked museums in Copenhagen is the Designmuseum Danmark (Previously known as The Danish Museum of Art & Design). I think it is a shame as the museum illustrates both Danish and international industrial and functional design history.

Housed in an old 17th century hospital the museum has a large permanent collection of historic applied arts and crafts ranging from European and Asian textiles over Chinese ceramics to colonial furniture. But more importantly there is a permanent collection on 20th century Danish design. All the famous Danish designers (Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen etc) are represented with drawings, models and furniture. This is my favorite collection and it makes a visit worthwhile if you are interested in Danish design.

There’s always a number of special exhibitions on display as well. The special exhibitions differ enormously in range and focus. Currently you can see a photography exhibition on Northern Women in Chanel by Peter Farago & Ingela Klemetz Farago alongside an exhibit called Phantom Limbs featuring: “elaborately-crafted architectural constructions whose materiality houses inbuilt physical and conceptual absences.”

In the museum is a Cafe (complete with Danish design furniture, of course) and a gift shop.

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Designmuseum Danmark | Art & culture | Entrance adults DKK 60.00
Bredgade 68 | Inner City | +4533185656
Tue – Sun 11:00 – 17:00

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What do you see when you look at the picture illustrating this article? Is it a bar? is it a library? Well, hence the name, it’s The Library Bar. In the heart of the city, located right next to the Copenhagen’s Central Train Station and inside Plaza Hotel, this bar is a hideaway for those who want a great place for a chat, for a drink, for some snacks or relaxing after a busy day at work or after a busy day being a tourist!

“I would like it to be my own”. I heard this phrase from one of the bar’s customer that I chatted with and it got me thinking. It’s true. It’s a very cool bar, with such an inviting atmosphere, that you do wish it was your own! In a sense that you wished you had come up with the idea of such a place!

The moment you step inside The Library Bar, you have a smile in your face. Dim lights, jazz music in the background, books and encyclopedias everywhere, a beautiful grand piano, cozy and comfortable tables and chairs, and a nice staff ready to serve you a great drink! Those are definitely reasons to make me smile!

No wonder it was voted twice one of the best hotels bars in the world, by Forbes magazine. And it does feel this way! If I was visiting Copenhagen, I would surely find the time to visit this bar and find out what it’s all about!

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The Library bar | Art & culture, Bars | Glass of Cava DKK 60.00
Bernstorffsgade 4 | Inner City | +4533705732
Mon – Thu 16:00 – 00:00, Fri – Sat 16:00 – 01:30

Image by Mayra Lemos

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum of international stature in the centre of Copenhagen. It’s right next to Tivoli and it’s such an impressive building that you can’t miss it! The Glyptotek is not just another art museum, it is also architecture, ancient and modern art, beauty, culture and relaxing!

The Glyptotek houses over 10.000 works of art divided into two principal collections. One of them is works from the Mediterranean cradle and the other is of Danish and French art from the 19th and 20th centuries. And in addition to the permanent collection, the museum also mounts very special exhibitions. In recent years these have included “Whispers – works on paper by Ian McKeever”, for an example.

A stroll around the building is worth your time and like the Museum advertises, Glyptoteket is a place to be experienced. Amazing rooms, interesting surroundings, excellent art collections, a peaceful garden in the back and a very nice and informed staff, ready to help you with any requests you might need!

And another reason to visit the museum: their wonderful cafe, which is right under the dome, around the winter garden. The cafe is full of of surprises for those craving a nice cup of tea, wonderful pastries and/or some lunch!

It’s free entrance on Sundays, so you’ll probably find full house. But get past the people and enjoy a world of art, culture and pleasure!

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Ny Carlsberg Glyptoteket | Art & culture, Coffee & tea | Entrance (Sun Free) DKK 75
Dantes Plads 7 | Inner City | +4533418141
Tue – Sun 11:00 – 17:00

Image by Mayra Lemos

Zusammen is not just another cafe in Copenhagen. Is much more than that. It is music, events, food, atmosphere, poetry, conscience, kids, books, and fun! As you walk in, you see their red room, where they hold their music and alike events. There’s always something cool going on in this room. In the picture, for example, you see a show case of different Djs, that happened on a Saturday afternoon.

After the red room, you will come across the white room. It’s where they actually have the cafe and the kids corner. It’s just so nice! The clean, beautiful, bright room gives you peace of mind and you may actually enjoy the meal even more! I sure did!

They serve great food, even though there’s not so much to choose from. But the hole idea of the Cafe is worth the visit. They are located in the heart of Frederiksberg, very charming neighborhood of Copenhagen. So, location is a plus. Any surplus will go to Youth Red Cross Foundation. So, conscience is a plus. Their very nice kids corner is full of toys, books and more. So, kids are very welcome, another plus. Well, thumbs up for the hole concept of Zusammen!

Don’t forget to have a look at their web site for some of the events on the red room. You can easily combine food and great drinks with music, lounge, relaxing and fun. All in one place!

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Zusammen | Art & culture, Music, Restaurants (Cafe food) | Brunch buffet DKK 99.00
H.C. Ørstedsvej, 47 | Frederiksberg | +4522659161
Tue – Wed 11:00 – 22:00, Thu 11:00 – 23:00, Fri 11:00 – 01:00, Sat 10:00 – 01:00, Sun 10:00 – 16:00

Image by Elina Roivainen

Have you been shopping all day? Or walking around the city looking at sights? Are your feet screaming for a break and your mind graving for a moment off from the fuss on the streets? How about a break in the city’s book mecca?

In the very middle of the city you can find Hovedbiblioteket -The main library. Especially during the daytime this is an excellent place to go have a moment of quiet, afternoons might be a bit busier as people get off from work and the numerous students of Copenhagen roll in to study.

The recently renovated main library has lots of places to lounge with a good book: chairs, lean chairs, couches, you name it. They have a quite comprehensive selection of foreign books and newspapers, too, so there’s a read for everybody.

And if you wish to have a cup of coffee to accompany your break, head to the brand new coffee joint based on the ground floor called Democratic café, their coffee is totally out of this world.

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Hovedbiblioteket | Art & culture, Coffee & tea | Free
Krystalgade 15 | Inner City | +4533736060
Mon – Fri 10:00 – 19:00, Sat 10:00 – 16:00