Scandinavian Smorgasbord: 72 Hours To Eat Your Way Around Copenhagen
An SAS flight midair
SAS
SAS is known for their reliable service, competitive prices and sustainability but they just so happen to have some of the most thoughtful inflight food options around. Expect menus stacked with Scandinavian-made spirits and ingredients tailor-made to begin a food-filled adventure before landing. Even more upgraded food and beverage programs in business class cabins are rolling out this spring and fall and with 14 new routes planned, traveling is easier than ever.
With the stellar line up of food and drink options, it's easy to eat your way around Copenhagen. Just make sure to snag any reservations early and pack your walking shoes. So where should food-lovers begin?
The view from the NH Collectio Hotel Copenhagen
NH Collection
Sleep away some of that jet lag at the NH Collection, known for upscale hotels in refurbished, iconic buildings. The five star Hotel Copenhagen is no exception with plenty of in-hotel dining options. Set inside of a 1950's building it's walking distance to the Copenhagen Harbor, metro station and newly revitalized Paper Island neighborhoods. Rooms are sleek yet fully equipped with everything from flat-screen TV's to Nespresso machines and minibars. An onsite restaurant is available as well as ROOF Bar & Lounge open from April to September that boasts unmissable views. The breakfast, however, really shines with a full buffet of Scandinavian specialty meats, cheeses and breads as well as omelette station and chilled bubbles ready to pour.
Chef Rasmus Munk in the test kitchen at Alchemist
Alchemist
A visit to Copenhagen's two-Michelin-starred Alchemist is an unmissable once in a lifetime experience. The menu consists of 50 impressions thought up in part by Chef and owner Rasmus Munk who was voted best chef in 2024. Set in a massive space that is part amphitheater and part test kitchen observation deck, the 6-hour meal will leave you with a full belly and just as many questions as answers. Based on the idea that ancient alchemists changed the makeup of physical objects as well as themselves, each dish is a study in transformation. Pairings are varied and encouraged from partner Krug and Taittinger champagne to house-made beet wine. With dishes ranging from lamb brain macaron to beef tartare served on a silicone tongue, it is a food experience not to be missed.
Copenhagen's meatpacking district is a thriving food destination for people who cherish fresh, local and perfectly prepared seafood. This former a butcher's shop was a pioneer for new Danish cuisine in the area. It's just as popular now as ever with menus that feature a rotating supply of fresh, daily changing seafood. The latest catch always includes the freshest oysters available and are a perfect way to begin any meal. With a buzzy bar and casual atmosphere, the wine list and cocktail choices offer a perfectly curated sip to compliment the food. Share dishes for a taste of the whole menu or focus on a steaming bowl of the not-to-be-missed mussels, lobster donut topped with caviar and sourdough bread with seaweed butter.
A selection of breads and pastries at Lille
Lille Bakery
Jesper Gøtz, Mia Boland and Sara Macedo, opened Lille Bakery in 2018. At the time, the warehouse space on Refshaeløen island was on the outskirts of the city close to Noma and Alchemist. The cozy bakery specializes in pastries and handmade and artisanal bread using local, hand-milled, organic flour. Indulge in a bit of everything from vanilla-filled Berliner doughnuts, buttery brioche French toast or even a fully stacked smørrebrød. Various breads are available for purchase with the selection of rye breads, sausage rolls and seasonal jams ready to eat change by the season. Stop off on the way to CopenHot, Copenhagen's outdoor hot tub and sauna destination for a perfect afternoon soak, available by the hour.
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