Episodios

  • Classic culture, deep-rooted history, and fresh seafood - with Rhea Leman

    Classic culture, deep-rooted history, and fresh seafood - with Rhea Leman
    Feb 28 2025
    Rhea Leman is a born and raised New Yorker who has lived in the heart of the old part of Copenhagen for many years.

    As a director and playwright, she is a known figure in the world of theatre, and today, she is taking Esben Bjerre for a tour around her neighbourhood, which includes The Royal Danish Opera, Kastellet, The National Gallery and Østre Anlæg.

    Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:


    www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-rhea-leman
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    23 m
  • Winter bathing, ancient artifacts and retro coolness - with Justine Bell

    Winter bathing, ancient artifacts and retro coolness - with Justine Bell
    Feb 21 2025
    Justine Bell is an architect originally from Cape Town, South Africa.
    Moving to Copenhagen has made her appreciate the beauty of every season, including the cold of winter.
    Today she's showing Esben why every day should begin with winter bathing and sauna and end with wine and great food. In between they travel back in time and discover ancient artifacts at a museum and go digging for treasures in a record shop.

    Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:
    www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-winter-bathing-ancient-artifacts-and-retro-coolness
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    20 m
  • Food from abroad, crispy wines and retro arcade gaming - with Nick Curtin

    Food from abroad, crispy wines and retro arcade gaming - with Nick Curtin
    Jan 22 2025
    When Nick Curtin moved from New York to Copenhagen 10 years ago his mission was to live in a city that allowed him and his Danish wife to combine a family life with high career ambitions. Yet it took the American chef only seven months to receive a Michelin star at his restaurant Alouette.

    Join Nick as he shows Esben some of the best that Copenhagen’s food scene has to offer in the winter! It’s going to be a challenging day for the waste line as Nick and Esben enjoys a heavenly brunch at Aurora in Carlsberg Byen, takes a walk in Søndermarken, head for a lunch at Comé Rice Kitchen in Kødbyen followed up by a glass of white Bordeaux at Bar Vitrine, gets feisty at Bip Bip Bar and finally finishes at Saji for an indonesian dinner.

    Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode: www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-food-abroad-crispy-wines-and-retro-arcade-gaming
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    23 m
  • Deer safari, a royal hunting palace and Danish design galore - with Inan Isik

    Deer safari, a royal hunting palace and Danish design galore - with Inan Isik
    Oct 4 2024
    Inan Isik grew up in Istanbul, but a fashion trainee programme eventually led her to Copenhagen, where she now lives and works. In this episode, Inan takes Esben just north of the city, where they go for a bike ride through Jægersborg Deer Park and the surrounding areas. Here, they visit the old royal hunting lodge, enjoy an idyllic lunch, and visit the house of Danish design great Finn Juhl.

    Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:

    www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-deer-safari-royal-hunting-palace-and-danish-design-galore

    0:52 Klampenborg Station
    1:42 Café Parforce
    2:17 Jægersborg Deer Park
    3:29 The Hermitage Hunting Lodge
    6:33 Raadvad Kro
    10:53 Ordrupgaard Art Museum and Finn Juhl’s House
    13:41 Bellevue Beach
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    17 m
  • Architecture, Italian food and waterfronts - with Enlai Hooi

    Architecture, Italian food and waterfronts - with Enlai Hooi
    Oct 3 2024
    Enlai Hooi, an architect from Australia, moved to Copenhagen on a one-way ticket to follow his passion for architecture in Europe. He's captivated by the city's connection to the water and the feeling of being able to truly be yourself. He's taking Esben on a tour of his favorite spots, where they visit different architecture from the modernist SAS Royal Hotel to the charming medieval streets while enjoying Copenhagen's vibrant selection of sustainable food and drinks.

    Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:

    https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-citys-best-architecture-italian-food-and-waterfronts

    1:10 SAS Royal Hotel
    1:30 Room 606 - Arne Jacobsen
    3:30 La Trinacria
    5:5 Danish Architecture Center - DAC
    9:00 Il Buco
    9:55 GoBoat Cruise
    14:00 Toll Havs Kiosk
    16:30 V'italian
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  • Nature, tranquility and a uniquely preserved village - with Kriti Prajapati

    Nature, tranquility and a uniquely preserved village - with Kriti Prajapati
    Sep 2 2024
    Kriti Prajapati from India guides Esben along the most scenic cycling route East of Copenhagen through the expansive 2,400-hectare protected nature reserve at Kalvebod Fælled. The route culminates in the picturesque town of Dragør, a charming fishing village and one of Denmark’s most beautifully preserved towns.

    Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:

    www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-nature-peace-and-best-preserved-city-denmark

    0:25: Naturpark Amager
    1:30 Traktørstedet Amager
    2:30 Naturcenter Amager
    4:10 Kalvebod Fælled
    7:15 Amagerminoen
    7:50 Dragør
    8:50 Gabriel Jensens Traktørsted
    10:50 Dragør Sea Bath
    12:30 Dragør Ice Cream
    15:00 The Old Town of Dragør
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    16 m
  • Blixen, Shakespeare and maritime Elsinore - with Keri Bloomfield

    Blixen, Shakespeare and maritime Elsinore - with Keri Bloomfield
    Jul 2 2024
    Keri Bloomfield is a Kiwi mum and author living in Denmark. Today, she is taking Esben not only north of Copenhagen but also back in time. Just a short train ride from Copenhagen, they visit the house of iconic author Karen Blixen and the historic and Shakespearean city of Elsinore.

    Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:


    www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-blixen-shakespeare-and-maritime-elsinore

    1:05 Rungsted Kyst Station
    2:30 Karen Blixen Museum Rungstedlund
    6:54 The Coast Line to Elsinore
    8:20 Værftets Madmarked
    10:30 Maritime Museum of Denmark
    14:00 Kronborg Castle
    15:07 Strandvejsristeriet
    16:48 gamle vej
    17:35 Sct Mariæ Kirke
    20:00 Elsinore Station
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    22 m
  • Danish design, wine and kayaking - with Sam Weller

    Danish design, wine and kayaking - with Sam Weller
    Jun 24 2024
    Sam Weller is a British designer for HAY. His career led him to Copenhagen, where he enjoys being surrounded by timeless design. Sam takes Esben to the Design Museum Denmark, then they kayak through the canals of Copenhagen and end the day at an off-the-beaten-path wine and food bar.

    Follow this link to find all the places we mention in the episode:

    https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/podcast-insiders-guide-copenhagen-danish-design-wine-and-kayaking

    1:03 Designmuseum Denmark
    4:45 Kings Garden
    5:55 Hercules Pavilion
    9:00 HAY House
    11:20 Kajakhotellet
    15:00 Josephine
    16:30 Toto Vin & Spisebar
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    20 m
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