Denmark
This Windy Sweep of Danish Coast Has Emerged as an Unlikely Surf Hub
North of Copenhagen, surfers and kiteboarders are enjoying an area dubbed Cold Hawaii.
By Mary Holland
Where Chefs Eat on Vacation: Pierre Thiam on a Copenhagen Trip Full of Pastries
The Senegalese chef reveals the best Danish morning buns, fried herring sandwiches, and natural wine in the city.
By Megan Spurrell
Ask a Local: The Perfect, Slowed-Down Summer Weekend in Copenhagen
From a morning dip in the harbor to scouring Sunday flea markets, Another Aspect’s Daniel Brøndt shows us around town—by bike, of course.
By Lise Nielsen
My Favorite Airbnb in the Faroe Islands: A Farmhouse With Ocean Views and a Flock of Sheep
This turf-roof guesthouse by the sea features fresh-laid eggs, Faroese children’s books, and sheep for days.
By Ashlea Halpern
City Breaks
The Best Hotels in Copenhagen, From a Boutique Urban Retreat to a Repurposed Brewery
Book a stay in sustainable sanctuaries and social enclaves that epitomize the city’s design status.
By Lauren Jade Hill
Copenhagen’s Hottest Food Destination Is Also Its Most Unexpected
Michelin-starred meals, with a side order of rides.
By Arati Menon
In the Remote Reaches of the Faroe Islands, Finding Kinship With Creatures Big and Small
Again and again, Tim Ecott returns to this rocky archipelago, drawn to the rugged vistas and the sturdy lifeforms that inhabit them.
By Tim Ecott
Copenhagen Is Always a Good Idea—Now More Than Ever
Progressive cooking, fresh design ideas, and a transformed waterfront all offer persuasive reasons to visit this summer—and beyond.
By Arati Menon
The Best Shops in Copenhagen for Sustainable (and Stylish) Souvenirs
Even in eco-savvy Copenhagen, businesses in the Nørrebro district are upping the ante on sustainability with their thoughtfully curated wares.
By Lise Nielsen
My Favorite Airbnb: A Cozy Copenhagen Apartment With Wool Blankets and Vinyl Records
It was hygge heaven, and the perfect place for my husband and me to bask in early fall.
By Lara Kramer
Scandinavia’s Wine Scene Is Growing, Partially Due to Climate Change
Rising temperatures and resilient grapes have enabled Denmark and Sweden to produce unique wines.
By Amy Guttman
9 Gifts for Travelers Who Love Scandinavian Design
From a Danish spa towel to a sculptural bird feeder, these are the best Scandinavian gifts to give to a design-loving traveler.
By Megan Spurrell
A Local’s Guide to Copenhagen, Denmark
Urban planner Lasse Schelde on the greatest cycling routes and neighborhoods in Copenhagen.
By Fiona Kerr
Denmark’s New Hans Christian Andersen Museum Is Where Fairy Tales Come Alive
The new museum is on the storybook island of Funen.
By Ashlea Halpern
Badehotels, Denmark’s Traditional Seaside Inns, Are Getting a Makeover
Denmark’s seaside hotels are being reimagined with food and flair to draw the next generation of vacationers.
By Mary Holland
Copenhagen Landmarks Like Tivoli Gardens Have Reopened—As Temporary Kindergartens
Danish children have Tivoli Gardens all to themselves.
By Megan Spurrell
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Copenhagen Is Feeding the Homeless During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The Alchemist is now cooking for the city's homeless shelters.
By Mary Holland
15 Best Things to Do in Copenhagen
Denmark’s capital is filled with as much to see and do as there is to eat and drink—no room for boredom.
By Mary Holland and Jenna Scatena
Why Denmark Put a 120-Year-Old Lighthouse on Rollerblades
An ingenious plan to save a historic landmark.
By Louis Cheslaw