Sometimes the grass is greener elsewhere - stories and secrets of Copenhagen

Don't fall in love with this city if you don't like goodbyes. Thanks to the charm and diversity of its neighborhoods with a recognizable character, every day in Copenhagen you will discover some of their stories and secrets.

Founded as a Viking fishing village, the capital of Denmark is today a center of urban and cultural development, but above all it is a city that managed to find a way to take care of its citizens and truly make it a place to live.

UNESCO's world capital of architecture and design mecca offers something for everyone - multicultural Norebro, the popular Vesterbro, the elegant Frederiksberg, the unmissable Nyhavn, and even an escape to the beaches of Amager.

Swedish woman Greta, whom I will meet on the first night after we ran to see off The National's concert from the front row, as befits, will briefly compare the Danes and their compatriots - they are more relaxed, eat what they want, don't care so much about vices, and we like rules, rules , rules and in the end, we only live a year longer on average. On your trip, you will really encounter pleasant and hospitable people who, either because of the general culture or the acceptance of living in a city that is a magnet for tourists, will make you feel at home.

One of the most striking impressions of Copenhagen is certainly the silence. An impression that, listening to the morning conversations in one of the tucked away cafeterias with three tables, is also shared by those who moved from Lisbon, Catalonia, Berlin. This luxury may not be foreign to other points on the Scandinavian map, but it is a gift when you want to visit an attractive destination.

Great credit for that goes to everyday life in which (officially) every other person comes to work or school by bicycle, and the only traffic "crowd" is the one in parking lots for two-wheelers during working hours. Those strange, well-mannered tenants leave rows of bicycles without padlocks in front of the buildings overnight.

The climate in Copenhagen is unpredictable, although the winters are not bad, so do yourself a favor and visit when the days get longer and the streets come alive. So this time, August made sure that the city, in spring temperatures for us Mediterraneans, can be toured on foot or on two wheels. For the Danes, the first sunny days mean freedom and a trip to the urban bathing areas, which the city became famous for after huge investments in port purification.

Frederiksberg is an unmissable green oasis in the center of the city, with wide boulevards, historic buildings and one of the largest parks, its palace and lakes. You will recognize one of the most popular parts of Copenhagen when lively cafes and streetwear are replaced by luxury restaurants and boutiques for those with deeper pockets.

The center of entertainment these days is Vesterbro, with its diverse restaurants, bars, galleries and unique shops. It's also home to the popular Meatpacking District, once the home of the meat industry, which has become a hub for creatives, nightlife and culinary magic. If you come looking for a free table in the evening, in the gardens full of locals, it will quickly become clear to you that you will be hungry if you came without a reservation.

A bit unexpected, but we don't leave Vesterbro until we pay tribute to the record store that impoverished a household budget more than London's Brick Lane and its Rough Trade East.

Speaking of popular venues, Norebro is one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods, known for its multicultural atmosphere, inclusive culture and an exciting mix of old and new. Street art, music and festivals are an essential part of its identity.

One of the oldest parts of Copenhagen is the Latinerkvarteret (Latin Quarter) in the city center itself, and the narrow streets and rows of colorful houses are a gathering place for artists and bohemians. There is also the Round Tower, as the oldest functional observatory in Europe, which offers the best view of the rooftops and city streets. The Renaissance castle Rosenborg and its garden nearby are as if they had been dreamed of.

One of the streets of the Latin quarter is also home to the oldest bakery in the city, so buying any breakfast other than a cinnamon roll from Sankt Peders Bageri, apparently, should have been banned by the Geneva Convention.

And then we come to the colorful harbor of Nyhavn, a tourist attraction that was home to a writer for two decades Hans Kristijanu Andersen.

Old sailing ships and unique facades are the most recognizable images of Copenhagen, and if you think that's why it's an overpriced lure for tourists, you're missing out on a memorable tour.

Full of surprises, at the same time rich in tradition and exciting innovations, Copenhagen lures visitors and immigrants from all meridians for a reason and proves that a metropolis is not made by skyscrapers, but by deeds.

The oldest state flag in the world

The Kingdom of Denmark, as its official name reads, can boast of the oldest state flag in the world, so, as expected, it is also home to historically important museums.

However, the most visited among them is the Louisiana Museum of Contemporary Art and is located on the coast 35 kilometers north of the capital and is known for its synthesis of art, architecture and landscape. In translation, you have found a place for a trip.