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COLLiDE Travel is an interactive collection of city guides curated by local bands, artists and tastemakers. Spanning the globe, hundreds of creatives have shared their favorite local hangs, from the underground to the upscale, and everything in between. So choose a city and start exploring!
Kasper Bjørke
Electro artist Kasper Bjørke first gained popularity in the late ’90s as one half of the disco duo Filur, and has since gone on to release material as both a solo artist and collaborator. As a DJ he’s played venues around the world and has done remixes for artists like Moby, all while helping launch the label Fake Diamonds. He helped develop acts like Oh Land, and now represents band Trentemoller and Reptile Youth. His latest solo album After Forever was released in 2014.
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Copenhagen, DK
bar
Sabotøren
Small winebar in Norrebro with a great selection of natural wines.
Fensmarkgade 27, 2200 København N, Denmark
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landmark
Copenhagen Opera House
The Copenhagen Opera House is the national opera house of Denmark,
and among the most modern opera houses in the world. It is also one of
the most expensive opera houses ever built with construction costs well
over US$500 million.
Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 København K, Denmark
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food
Amass Restaurant
Literal farm-to-table dining experience amidst the industrial shipyard setting of Refshaleøen. Ingredients are sourced from Amass' garden (they grow over 80 different varietals of plants, including leafy vegetables, berries, herbs and flowers). Opened in 2013 by the Noma and Per Se alumn, Matt Orlando who in addition to cooking, raises fish in an on-site greenhouse system, harvests bees, makes compost, and runs sustainable-agriculture educational programs.
Refshalevej 153, 1432 København K, Denmark
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Noma
Chef Rene Redzepi's gastronomic mecca, creating world-class dishes presented in 20-course meals.
Strandgade 93, 1401 København K, Denmark
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food
Tommi’s Burger Joint
Icelandic burger joint founded by Tomas Tómasson, "the burger king of Iceland." He's been slinging burgers since1981, and today has six burger joints in Iceland, two in London, one in Berlin and this one in Copenhagen in the hip Vesterbro neighborhood.
1712 København V, Denmark
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landmark
National Gallery of Denmark
Denmark's pre-eminent museum featuring everything from European classics of the Renaissance, to modern and contemporary art. The SMK is especially famous for its beautiful collection of Danish Golden Age art, the country’s most comprehensive collection of Danish contemporary art – and one of the world’s best Matisse collections.
Sølvgade 48, 1307 København K, Denmark
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bar
Mikkeller
Microbrewery with 20 taps from Mikkeller and other great breweries from around the world, specialized bottle selection, selected sodas and spirits, gourmet cheese and other snacks, excellent service, great music and atmosphere every day of the week. Located in the heart of Vesterbro.
VIKTORIAGADE 8 B-C, 1655 København, Denmark
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shopping
Sound Station
On-line store selling CD-, LP- and single records.
Gammel Kongevej 94, 1850 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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coffee
Rist
Small cafe in Vesterbro nestled among floral shops and boutiques, serving seriously good coffee and delicious pastries.
Værnedamsvej 4B, 1619 København V, Denmark
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coffee
Kompa’9
Offers organic coffee, cozy surroundings, and fair prices.
Kompagnistræde 9, 1208 København K, Denmark
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coffee
Sort Kaffe & Vinyl
Hipster shop serving coffee and records.
Skydebanegade 4, 1709 København V, Denmark
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coffee
Ipsen & Co
Cafe with great coffee in Copenhagen.
Gammel Kongevej 108, 1850 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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