Anders Hemmingsen: "There are quirky houses, wild nature and a peace you don't expect to find in Copenhagen"
Anders Hemmingsen is a 39-year-old author and Instagram phenomenon known for his profile @andershemmingsendk, followed by 1.3 million Danes. He lives with his girlfriend and son on Islands Brygge.
1. When does Copenhagen feel most like your city?
"When I cycle home through the city during rush hour and miraculously avoid pedestrians, Wolt couriers at rocket speed and a taxi that suddenly stops in the middle of the cycle path - only to take evasive action at the last second because a tourist has decided to stop and take a picture of a building I never even noticed."
Take the Metro on a Friday night... It's like scrolling through some kind of real-life TikTok, where every stop feels like a new must-see video.
2. Which place in the city do you always return to?
"I always return to Warpigs in Kødbyen to test how much meat a person can handle, and then to Grøften in Tivoli to compensate with a classic Danish lunch and a chat with the waiter who has seen it all. It's the perfect balance of barbecue, beer and life wisdom."
Warpigs Brewpub in Kødbyen
3. What is your best tip for a unique experience in Copenhagen?
"Take the Metro on a Friday night and you get a cheap tour of Copenhagen nightlife - without leaving your seat. Here, an opera lover sits next to a guy in a cowboy hat, while a bunch of friends try to convince themselves that they're not too drunk for one last bar. It's like scrolling through some kind of real-life TikTok, where every stop feels like a new video you have to watch."
Experience Copenhagen nightlife in the Metro
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4. What hidden gem in the city is almost too good to share?
"Nokken on Islands Brygge. It feels like a little secret village in the centre of the city, with quirky houses, wild nature and a peace you don't expect to find in Copenhagen."
5. Which metro station is your favourite?
"Islands Brygge is my stop. Here you meet a mix of fitness people, people with disposable barbecues and winter bathers who insist that it's fresh and not just bloody cold."
Islands Brygge