Copenhagen

Copenhagen is one of the world’s most liveable cities. It’s also one shaped by good design, from clever public spaces to its renowned furniture industry.

There’s a certain ease to life in Copenhagen. Picture a day that begins with a quick cycle to the waterfront for a refreshing dip (paired with a sauna stop in the colder months), followed by a fresh cardamom-spiced pastry picked up while strolling streets lined with independent retailers specialising in local labels. Then you’ll visit the city’s well-curated museums, before stopping in one of its many candle-lit restaurants or wine bars.

The Danish capital thrives on being both compact and vibrant. Its appeal stems from well-established factors that consistently place it at the top of quality-of-life rankings across the world: the extensive cycling network, enviable work-life balance, high levels of public safety and trust in institutions, and efficient transport links (the airport is a 15-minute metro ride from the city centre). But the city’s strengths are also a result of the efforts of its many small businesses and young entrepreneurs, who are breathing life into its streets. Their constant creativity is shaping the capital’s design industry, fashion labels, climate-conscious architecture and inventive gastronomic scene – all for the enjoyment of full-time residents and occasional visitors.

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