Erik Nissen
Hooked on Copenhagen — slow, green, alive
The love for the city
My love for Copenhagen runs deep. It’s a city that whispers old stories while dreaming in bold, modern lines. I’m drawn to its contrasts — the raw edge of the harbor against the softness of bike-filled streets, the quiet confidence in its design, its light, its soul. Copenhagen doesn’t shout; it invites. And every time I return, I feel both inspired and at home.
— Restaurant Schønnemann: maybe the most traditional place for Smørrebræd.
Hauser Pl. 16, 1127 København.
— Latin Geisha: one of the newest, exciting additions to the food scene, Asian and Latin cusine blended.
Istedgade 27, 1650 København.
The place to be
The places to be are Copenhagen’s parks — green breaths in the rhythm of the city. From the wild romance of Frederiksberg Have to the laid-back charm of Assistens Cemetery, each one offers a different mood, a new perspective. They are where life slows down, where picnics stretch into golden hours, where design meets nature with effortless grace. These parks aren’t just green spaces — they’re the city’s quiet poetry.
— Frederiksberg Have: peaceful green space in the heart of the city.
2000 Frederiksberg.
— Assistens Cemetery: beautiful park-like cemetery and also the final resting place of Hans Christian Andersen and Niels Bohr.
Kapelvej 2, 2200 Nørrebro.
Out and about
The magic of Copenhagen is that you can cast a line in the heart of the city. Where else can you fish for sea trout, garfish, and cod with the skyline as your backdrop? The clean canals and harbors aren’t just for show — they’re alive. It’s a rare kind of luxury: stepping from café to quay, rod in hand, city buzzing behind you, and the quiet tug of something wild beneath the surface. In Copenhagen, nature isn’t an escape — it’s part of the everyday.
— Swimming the harbour at an All day Cafe & Bar: La Banchina.
Refshalevej 141, 1432 København.
— Konditaget: In the modern disctrict of Nordhavn this is a playground ontop of a parking garage.
P-hus Lüders på Helsinkigade, Helsinkigade 30, 2150 København.