The Architect's Guide to Copenhagen - Anders Lendager

See Copenhagen through the eyes of renowned Danish architect Anders Lendager, as he points towards some of his favourite places.
In 2023, Copenhagen has been awarded UNESCO-UIA - World Capital of Architecture in recognition of its strong legacy within architecture and innovative urban development, along with its high ambitions on climate, sustainable solutions, and liveability.
For that reason, we have asked a couple of Danish architects to give their opinions on what makes Copenhagen special .
Let's go on a journey through the city of Copenhagen with architect Anders Lendager and find out what his favourite places are and why. Some of the key values for Anders is that Copenhagen is a livable city, a place to experience and find daily joy, whether it is jumping in the harbour for a swim, going out for lunch, and so on.
Here's the places mentioned that encapsulate what Copenhagen is all about:
BaneGaarden
Hidden behind the train tracks you will find a green path that leads you to BaneGaarden. A brainchild of four green entrepreneurs, aspiring to make a change and share knowledge on sustainable ways of doing life.
Kødbyens Fiskebar
At Fiskebaren it is all about fish and seafood, fresh, healthy, and delicious food and good wines. The atmosphere is informal and the interior is quite rough. Fiskebaren has a Bib Gourmand in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities.
Konditaget Lüders
It’s not your usual playground. At Konditaget Lüders, high up above the harbourfront in Nordhavn, you can work out and play with a view of the city and harbour on the roof of a multi-story car park.
Sandkaj Bathing Zone
Sandkaj bathing zone is open year-round and is a part of the boardwalk in the newer part of town, Århusgadekvarteret in Nordhavn. During summer this is a much-loved spot for sun-lounging and bathing in the harbour while in winter it’s mostly winter-bather that take advantage of the facilities.