Postcards from Copenhagen

Thistles and Kiwis,

Having lived in Copenhagen, this collection of postcards won’t include the tiny statue of the little mermaid, any royal palace or the classic view of Nyhavn. There are a couple of ‘tourist snaps’, but on the whole, just things that I found interesting. One thing we noticed, and our friends also commented on, was a big increase in visitors, all strolling up the same streets and going to the same places. Waiters and bar staff often don’t speak Danish, which we found very strange, as it certainly wasn’t like that not that long ago, and to be honest, not sure if that is a good thing in terms of preserving the language.

Anyway…here we go…and let’s start with some touristy bits. First up, the stork fountain on Amagertorv, first opened in 1894. Behind you can see the Georg Jensen store, with Illums Bolighus, full of Danish and other Nordic design.

The two pictures below are of Kongens Nytorv, with Det Kongelige Teater in the background. This square is also home to Magasin department store and an expensive hotel and bakery.

Just off Kongens Nytorv is the little street with this courtyard where I used to go to Pilates. Coming out, you see this yellow building, who make the graduation hats you may have seen at some point.

I also spotted some interesting doors…the first says above it Vor Frue Kirkes Skoll paa ny opbygt 1820, the entrance to a school based around Vor Frues church. The second is the Saloman and Hanne Soldin foundation, and the third, just an interesting facade.

In all the years I lived in the city, I don’t ever remember spotting this stationery shop. As well as its wonderful entrance, note the vintage Parker Duofold pen on the side – my grandfather had one just like this, that my mother used too, but that has consequently since disappeared.

Below are some other place spotted…the bar Musen & Elefanten, this wonderful sold sign advertising milk, butter and cheese, and an Icelandic cafe.

The picture below was taken on Friday evening when I walked to meet Karl and Anton. It is close to where we used to live and connects Gammel Kongevej to Vesterbrogade.

Finally, Copenhagen University, which you can also see in the featured image at the top of the post. That is it for a brief walk around the city.

Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer and good food. Thistles and Kiwis can be found on Facebook and Instagram @thistlesandkiwis

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25 Comments

    1. I must have walked past that shop before, but never noticed it. The pen is a ‘thing’ in our family too.

      Funny thing – I thought parts of the city were looking a bit shabby, especially the airport which used to be so stylish.

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  4. I actually like to avoid the touristy attractions and simply explore. Copenhagen looks delightful. I’m intrigued by the waitering staff. What nationalities are they?

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    1. Parts of the city are nice to explores. There didn’t seem to be a pattern to the waiting staff, some Swedes which has been the case for many years, but they at least can understand Danish. This is very new, and a friend of mine and I were commenting how different it was when we moved to Denmark when you almost (not true to say not at all) couldn’t get any job without speaking some Danish.

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  6. Love the walk – you should see my smile! Our whole family loved Copenhagen . . . we took our daughters along at 6 and 8 and after that the city just ‘had’ to be on the yearly Euro business itinerary. D’Angleterre was our ‘pub’ in a great location and it was hard to get the kids off the Stroget . . . and we walked and walked and walked . . . quite a few of your photos bring memories . . . wonderful!

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