Copenhagen is a fabulous city break destination and a must for shopaholics. Find out where to shop in Copenhagen!
The name Copenhagen actually means “traders’ harbour”, so it seems shopping has been brilliant there for the last 400 years, or more.
The seasonal shopper knows that side streets should always be explored. Parallel to Stroget, head for the old cobbled streets of Kompagnistraede and Laederstraede filled with individually run shops. On the other side of Stroget, stroll along Valkendorfsgade and Kronprinsensgade for quirky knick-knacks and special designer clothes. The new trendy areas of Norrebro and Vesterbro are also a good bet.
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Copenhagen Shopping Travel Guide: Danish Design
Danish Design is known throughout the world for its timeless elegance. This is evident in its architecture, interior designs and fashions alike.
The first thing that comes to mind is Royal Copenhagen Porcelain. It has been a Scandinavian ‘must have’ ever since 1775, when the Danish porcelain manufacturer, Royal Copenhagen started to produce its high quality items. At that time it was selling to royalty and aristocracy, which it still is today – but now items include stunning objects by contemporary designers and many are suitable for most pockets. Its flagship store built in Dutch Renaissance style in the pedestrian Stroget is simply a heaven of beauty on three floors and not to be missed.
Right next door you find George Jensen. Here you will discover the most dazzling pieces of silver you have ever seen. The name George Jensen has been a name synonymous with quality and innovation since the turn of the last century.
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In the same street again, Stroget, the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe look into Illums Bolighus because when you step in there you are stepping into an exclusive world of ultimate quality and a centre stage for Danish and European design. This is the best place to discover the latest trends in kitchenware, textiles and furniture.
In the same building is Holmegaard Glass, another name to recon with. The way that their masterpiece glass is lit and displayed is worth a visit on its own.
A very strong Danish trendsetter right now is Normann Copenhagen and their biggest outlet is located in the up-and-coming Osterbro area, in what used to be a cinema but now is a huge backdrop for an amazing range of interior decorations, all inspired by humour, innovation and quality like the current bestseller, the rubber ‘Vase for one flower’ in a range of colours.
Copenhagen Travel Guide: Flights to Copenhagen
Bmi operates daily flights to Copenhagen from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leeds Bradford airports. Visit www.flybmi.com
Visit www.visitcopenhagen.com
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Image: Christian Alsing, Wonderful Copenhagen