Copenhagen

To settle in Copenhagen is to agree to the rhythm of a city shaped by its elements: water, wind, a diffuse light that transforms the landscapes throughout the seasons.

At first glance, the Danish capital displays a quiet strength, an almost perfect organization. Some find it bland, sometimes even distant. But as you venture into its streets, by bike or on foot, another reality emerges: a collective energy, a profusion of ideas, a creative effervescence that infuses each neighborhood. Brownfield sites become islands of life, cafés become places of exchange and inspiration, and sustainability becomes a shared reality. Here, innovation doesn't come at the expense of tradition; it's woven with it, in a modernity that makes the city as pleasant to live in as it is to explore.

Illustrations: Iga Kosicka
Photography: Charlène Lambert Gazzola

The inhabitants of Copenhagen

 

Copenhagen

A Week Abroad meets the people who make their city or region so special. Artisans, chefs, nature lovers, artists, entrepreneurs, and shop owners — these local figures are, above all, driven by passion.