our second day in copenhagen was very “hygge”, my favorite danish word, which roughly means “cozy” and “comfort”, but can’t be translated exactly. it’s homemade food and a drink, candlelight, being with good company, a certain atmosphere and state of mind … walking around copenhagen reminded me a lot of san francisco. it was chilly and overcast, which for me is very cozy and nostalgic of california.
that day was initially disappointing because it was sunday, and every store was closed! we had saved the second day for what we had heard were the best shopping areas– vesterbro and norrebro, but ended up only window shopping. we had a great time though, wandering around the city… most restaurants were closed on sunday too, but we found an old-fashioned danish pub for dinner, and had fish and chips by candlelight. it was a funny scene– a man was playing the piano and people were singing along. it was dark and cozy, and we felt like we were really experiencing true danish hygge.
It’s chilly and overcast here too today. I think I should cup my hands around a mug of coffee, then close my eyes and imagine I’m in Denmark, all nice and hygge. Ah… I wish…
what fun window shopping, I love the nuetrals in that shop window
I fell in love with that word hygge. We just got a new kitten a month ago and named him Hygge. š
I love Copenhagen!! I am so glad that you enjoyed it and that it lived up to your expectations! It truly is a magnificent place and the design and fashion are to die for!
I know you’re already back from your trip (love the pics), but thought I’d send along this link to the New York Times “36 Hours Stockholm” guide today.
http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/europe/sweden/stockholm/overview.html
Its one of my favorite danish words too! It feels like the essence of the Danish experience. All very hyggeligt!
your beautiful copenhagen-pictures make me want to go there soon, it’s such a beautiful city.
Did you enjoy the coffee there? I believe they really know how to make it well.
Enjoyed hearing about your trip. Definitely makes me want to go!
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you sum it all up so perfectly. makes me want to visit!
I love the children’s clothing boutique. It seems that you had an amazing vacation.
freshly found– yes! the coffee there was great.
wooo… where is that baby clothing store? i’m loving their colors!!h
unha–
i don’t know! we just passed it quickly since it was closed. it was in norrebro.