Travel + Leisure - India & South Asia
On a Green Trail in Copenhagen
Getting There
Many airlines including Air France (airfrance.com) and Emirates (emirates.com) fly to Copenhagen from major cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
Stay
Hotel Ottilia: Opened last year, the hotel may be retrofitted into a former brewery but it takes hygiene seriously, being an early adopter of self-disinfecting technology, which should allay the fears of even the biggest germaphobes. Doubles from `16,103; brochner-hotels.com THEKRANE: For those looking to splurge, this hotel has great views and total seclusion. With a boardroom, and personal sauna and spa, it’s the height of luxury in a city known for its egalitarianism. Starts from `1,77,382; thekrane.dk
Eat
Amass: Don’t let the graffiti and rap music fool you; the food here is revelatory. The restaurant offers sevenand nine-course tasting menus that are seasonal and full of flavour. amassrestaurant.com
Alchemist: Chef Rasmus Munk’s innovative food takes on issues like racism and the environment, proving that even fine dining can be a venue for social activism. alchemist.dk
Prolog Coffee: Popular with the city’s chef community including René Redzepi, this third-wave coffee shop does a great pour-over with beans sourced from all over the world. prologcoffee.com
Reffen: This outdoor food court has everything from Mexican cuisine to burgers, Indian food to Asian dishes. Different eateries let a family of four nosh on their favourite cuisine while enjoying the setting. reffen.dk
Do
Boating: Captain your boat through the city’s canals, with a picnic basket of chips and iced tea. GoBoat’s vessels are quiet and sustainably-powered, and offer the ideal way to spend a relaxing time on the water. goboat.dk
Cycling tour: Follow the lead of locals and get around the city on two wheels. It’s best to book a tour with Cycling Copenhagen, to get a sense of etiquette and routes. cycling-copenhagen.dk
Skiing: Even if you’re not an outdoorsy person, the chance to ski on a manmade slope can’t be missed. CopenHill’s exterior is also open for tours, and then there’s the climbing wall. copenhill.dk
Kayaking: GreenKayak’s innovative model allows you to get on the water while also doing something useful. There are multiple points in the city to explore from, and early mornings are best to avoid the crush of tourist boats. greenkayak.org