Breaking bread: dining in a Danish commune
At Svanholm, Denmark’s largest commune, residents don’t just cook and eat together — they grow and rear the ingredients for their meals too. And the produce is so good it has top chefs from Copenhagen and beyond travelling here to buy it.
Check into Copenhagen's quirky 'single-suite' hotels
Ever dreamed of a hotel without the other guests? In the Danish capital, a bevy of quirky single-residency boutiques cater to this pandemic-friendly whim.
Notes from an author: broadcaster Neil Oliver on an archaeological discovery in Denmark
An encounter with an ancient burial site outside Copenhagen reveals something fundamental about the human spirit.
Meet the maker: the oyster king of Denmark
In the waters off the tiny island of Venø, Kristian Borbjerggaard harvests wild oysters for the kitchens of some of Denmark’s finest restaurants. His began his enterprise seven years ago as a teenager, earning the respect of restaurateurs and sparking a small but significant shellfish renaissance in the nation's culinary scene.
Four new design-conscious hotels in Aarhus, Denmark
Denmark’s second city is renowned for its cutting-edge design, and its hotel scene is following suit.
From my kitchen to yours: Claus Meyer on Nordic flavours, philosophy and home baking
The Danish gastronomy icon and co-founder of Copenhagen’s most famous restaurant, Noma, discusses the evolution of New Nordic cuisine and how he’s adapted to the pandemic — and shares his coveted recipe for cinnamon swirls, perfect for burgeoning bakers.
Carbon-free Copenhagen: how the Danish capital is setting a green standard for cities worldwide
Looking for ways to cut your travel carbon footprint this year? Set your sights on Copenhagen. The Danish capital is on track to become the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025 and is setting a green standard for urban centres worldwide.
Notes from an author: Elisabeth Åsbrink on the Danish village of Blåvand
War brought the Vikings and Nazis to the village of Blåvand. But it’s the sea, sand, sky and a sense of the infinite that draws you back to this coastal spot.
A culinary guide to Copenhagen
The Danish capital is the driving force behind New Nordic cuisine, but look beyond its fine-dining and you’ll find Smart bistros, street-food markets and world-class bakeries.
How to spend a weekend in the Faroe Islands
A culinary capital out in the North Atlantic, this is a land of sheep, fog and epic landscapes that offers an adventurous escape.
Weekender: Bornholm
With a well-stocked larder, rolling countryside and balmy climate, the beach-beautiful Danish island of Bornholm makes a delicious weekend escape
Copenhagen: The happiest city in the world?
The Danish capital has long been a style centre — it even has laws in place to keep its cafes looking cool. But beyond its chic stylings, this open-minded city is said to be the happiest city in the world
