Just a step away from the hustle of Nørreport station, between the wide expanse of Israel Plads and a row of residential facades, lies Torvehallerne — one of Copenhagen’s most vibrant and irresistible places. More than just a posh market, it’s where the city’s culinary soul comes to life. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel the rhythm of the city. Students rush through between classes, chefs chat with suppliers, and tourists pause, wide-eyed, as they take in the g

There are those who want to roast great coffee, and those who want to bake wonderful pastries — and then there are those who dream of combining the two successfully. Andersen & Maillard  belong firmly to the latter group, being a coffee roastery and bakery all in one. Although they’ve been around since 2018, I didn’t get to know them — or experience what they had to offer — until I came back to Denmark in 2023. By then, they had expanded from their original branch in Nørrebro

Østrebro is an elegant and family-friendly neighborhood - which explains why fewer tourists visit it, in comparison to some of Copenhagen’s other areas. The tourists who do come will find a neighborhood with quite a few cafés and restaurants, but the lack of hotels or attractions makes it a destination best suited for returning visitors or for those who wish to taste the “real” Danish life. It is therefore somewhat surprising that JUNO has managed to become a pilgrimage site