TRAVEL INSIDER
(^104) | APRIL 2016
THE SELF-CONFIDENT CITY
JEROEN SMEETS TAKES US THROUGH COPENHAGEN
COPENHAGEN-BASED THE JAUNT IS THE BRILLIANT
arts program that sends artists to locations around the world
to seek new avenues of creativity, culminating in inspired
special print releases. We tried the process with
The Jaunt’s Jeroen Smeets and discovered the delights
of Denmark’s most famous city. —Juxtapoz
Copenhagen is often listed as one of the best cities in the
world, or one of the happiest cities in the world, and it's
easy to see why. With a sophisticated sense of style,
architecture, city planning, as well as a youth culture and
bike culture, it is hard not to fall in love. Divided into a variety
of neighbourhoods, Copenhagen is best explored
on a bike. So, as soon as you get into the city, rent yourself
a bike and do as the locals do.
I moved to Copenhagen four years ago, after finding a
Danish girl, and am now part of the “foreign boyfriends”
scene of Denmark. Danish girls are incredibly self confident
and extremely persuasive in getting their boyfriends to
move to Denmark. Copenhagen isn't known for being
affordable, but fortunately you get quality for your cash, plus
the social security and benefits make up for it. Did I mention
that you get money from the state to study, and that you get
a year long paid maternity leave? Come, see it for yourself
and get over to our beautiful little city. And try to find a
Danish girl on the way.
When you arrive at the Central Station of Copenhagen, you
are right in the midst of the action. Directly across the street
is the oldest European theme park called Tivoli, worth a
visit while you are sightseeing. Behind the central station
starts the Istegade, a street that is quickly gentrifying from
sex shops to coffee places, bars and shops. Neighboring
Istegade is Kødbyen, also known as the meat market, still
active in use as an actual meat market but also filled with
great galleries like V1 Gallery and Gallery Poulsen. In the
evening, you can grab a bite to eat at Mother for delicious
pizza, Warpigs for traditional Texas BBQ and Danish brews,
Tommi's Burger Joint for a no-fuss tasty burger or Bio-Mio
for the more healthy, organic option. There is also a magazine
shop here called Nibble, which only sells culinary magazines.
above
Nyhavn waterfront