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Copenhagen’s fine dining doesn’t take itself as seriously as the Michelin stars suggest. Restaurant Clou has a Star Wars figurine sitting on the shelf by the entrance, Motown playing, and a room that feels more like a friend’s living room than a formal dining room. AOC served us a mini baked potato wrapped in hay and hard clay that had to be cracked open at the table — more theater than food, but one of the best bites of the trip.

Tivoli Gardens is the second-oldest amusement park in the world and still the most visited in Scandinavia. And WarPigs pairs one of the city’s best breweries with genuinely good Texas barbecue, which is not a combination we expected to find in Copenhagen.

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Warm ambient lighting illuminates plush seating in a stylish lounge featuring deep teal and mustard yellow accents.

Absalon Hotel: Comfortable & Effortlessly Cool in Copenhagen

Absalon is a hotel which fits seamlessly into its surroundings. Like the Vesterbro district where it is found, its best characteristic is its quirky style

A chef's hands garnish a cylindrical piece of seared meat topped with black caviar and green herbs on a white plate.

Restaurant Trio: Modern Dining Overlooking Copenhagen

The AOC group's third restaurant, on the top floor of Axel Towers, where head chef Simon Thrane plated our monkfish with bread sauce himself.

A gourmet open-faced sandwich on dark bread topped with sliced tomatoes, creamy dollops, greens, and microgreens.

Aamanns 1921: Modern Smørrebrød in Copenhagen

Rye bread and butter, taken seriously: Adam Aamann's herring is marinated six to twelve months, and he makes the snaps himself.

Seared salmon fillet with a seared crust served on a gray plate with dots of sauce and sprigs of fresh herbs.

Restaurant Clou: Copenhagen's Casual Michelin Restaurant

Clou is a place where beautiful food is created, wine is the focus, comfort is taken seriously and the Chef walks around in aged old boots.

A modern hotel room features a red patterned sofa, a small round table, and a desk with a lamp near a large window.

Andersen Hotel: A Chic Boutique Hotel in Copenhagen

With a central location, great amenities (like wine hour) and a chic design, the Andersen is the perfect choice for quick or long stay in Copenhagen.

Dried yellow flowers and stems in one bowl next to a small mound of yellow powder on a second plate.

AOC Restaurant: Creative Dining at its Best in Copenhagen

Nordic cuisine has been reimagined and spawned into a contemporary & delicious experience, at AOC, one of Copenhagen's top Michelin rated restaurants.

Patrons sit at tables under glowing orange umbrellas in front of a yellow building with arched windows during a blue twilight evening.

Peder Oxe: A Family Restaurant in Copenhagen

Sirloin steak, a help-yourself salad bar and big portions — an affordable family spot in central Copenhagen, known at lunch for its smørrebrød.

Two hot air balloon-shaped gondolas on a tall amusement park ride against a blue sky with white clouds.

Tivoli Gardens: Copenhagen's Historic Amusement Park

The second-oldest amusement park in the world. Entry starts at 300 DKK, but rides cost extra — get the multi-ride pass.

A person in a tan coat stands on a balcony overlooking a coastal village with white and timbered houses under a blue sky.

Skovshoved Hotel: A Quaint Seaside Hotel Near Copenhagen

Twenty-two rooms by the sea, thirty minutes from central Copenhagen. Ask for a sea-facing one; there's nothing here but the beach, on purpose.

Sliced grilled meat and roasted vegetables with a side of cucumber salad in a small bowl on a metal baking sheet.

WarPigs: The Best Beer & Texas BBQ in Copenhagen

As the love-child of Mikkeller and 3 Floyds, WarPigs is Copenhagen’s newest brewery and their BBQ is better than anything you’ll find in Copenhagen!

A brick building with two storefronts, "Avenue" and "Avenue Cafe," featuring large windows and a central bay window.

The Avenue Hotel: Copenhagen’s Most Stylish Boutique Hotel

A lobby bar with plush couches, books and games, and rooms split by glass doors into a bedroom and a small workspace.