Malene Bækgaard: “For me, there's something magical about knowing this place.”
Malene Bækgaard, 38, content creator at @malene.baekgaard, where she shares her life as a mother, interior design, and embroidery with her 50,000 followers. Author of the book De første sting – broderi for begyndere (The First Stitches – Embroidery for Beginners). Lives in Vesterbro with her husband and three children.
1. When does Copenhagen feel most like your city?
“When the sun shines. I love how Copenhageners come out of hiding and find their way to all the outdoor cafés as soon as the sun comes out. Cycling through the city and seeing everyone sitting and enjoying themselves always gives me a special feeling of happiness about our wonderful city.”
Behind the Planetarium, there is a large circular staircase. I used to drink beer here with my friends in the evening sun when I had just moved to the city. I went on my first date with my boyfriend here, and later he proposed to me here. It is a very special place.
2. What hidden gem in the city is almost too good to share?
"I don't know how hidden it really is, but it feels like a little secret garden every time I'm there, so for me it's a bit magical to know this place. In the Landbohøjskolens Have in Frederiksberg, there is the most beautiful little oasis. You can walk among all kinds of plants, flowers, and trees, and I always feel such peace there, even though cars are rushing by outside. I often buy a coffee and sit on a bench there and just enjoy the tranquility."
Landbohøjskolens Have
3. What place in the city do you always return to?
"Just behind the Planetarium, there is a large circular staircase, which we call Trommen (the Drum) here. As a newcomer to the city, I used to drink beer with my friends here in the evening sun. This is where I went on my first date with my boyfriend, and later it was also here that he proposed to me. It's a very special place, and I love sitting here alone with a coffee. It's peaceful, with a view of the lakes and the evening sun. It's absolutely perfect here, and sometimes we bring the kids and eat takeaway here."
Malene Bækgaard's favorite spot
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4. What is your best tip for a unique experience in Copenhagen?
“I think CopenHill is a pretty unique experience. The view and atmosphere at the top are fantastic—something I haven't seen anywhere else.”
5. Which Metro station is your favorite?
"It must be my own Enghave Plads, because this is where I come home to when I've been out and about. I love how I feel at home as soon as I step out of the elevator and how life is always buzzing at Enghave Plads. Young people enjoying a beer on the benches, families with children playing with their balloons by the fountain, laughter from the skate park, and the eternal life of the square."
Malene Bækgaard feels at home at Enghave Plads
Experiences with the Metro
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