Lars recommens:
"Three things I particularly enjoy are hiking in nature, meditating, singing and dancing. Here are three recommendations for doing these activities in and around Copenhagen:

Hiking: One walk I am particularly fond of is the trail around Furesø Lake. You can take the train to either Farum Station or Holte Station and start from there. The full route is 21 km, but you can shorten it, for example, by walking only from Farum to Holte. Here is a link to a detailed route description from Frie Fodspor.

Meditating and singing: Every other Sunday from 19 to 22, there is free Taizé singing in Vor Frue Kirke (the cathedral). Taizé singing involves meditative chants originating from a monastic community in the French town of Taizé. On Sunday evenings, you can join a choir that sings these chants in four-part harmony. No prior experience is needed, and you can simply drop in from the street. There are breaks where you can sit quietly to meditate or pray, depending on your preference.

Dancing: I enjoy free dancing in beautiful surroundings. Every Friday morning from 9 to 10 am, there is outdoor dancing at Ofelia Plads, a pier in the harbour located between Amalienborg Palace and The Royal Danish Playhouse (Skuespilhuset). Often, more than 100 participants from around the world join, and the common language is English. Afterwards, people usually gather for a cosy chat at a nearby café - a lovely way to start the day!"

Kathrine says:
"My heart beats for languages, for connecting people – and for great conversations that help us understand the world better. I am passionate about learning foreign languages myself because language is the key to expressing oneself, building relationships, and understanding the world around us. Languages offer us incredible experiences when we travel and choose to settle in a new country.  

As a teacher, the thing I love most is creating a safe space where learners gain confidence and plenty of courage to speak Danish – something they can take with them beyond the classroom and into everyday life." 

Do you have a favourite place in Copenhagen?
"I have many favourite places in Copenhagen, but in summer, it's especially the beautiful parks – because I love flowers and French-inspired aesthetics, and there's plenty of that in Copenhagen!  

One of my favourite spots is the perennial garden in the King’s Garden. Here, you’ll find a sea of stunning flowers that change with the seasons, and there’s a view of the charming Rosenborg Castle.  

Another special park is Assistens Cemetery in Nørrebro, which seems almost to have landed right in the middle of Nørrebrogade. Walking along its winding paths is like stepping into a little adventure. It’s not a gloomy cemetery at all but rather a vibrant oasis in the city. So, when I long for a forest but don’t have time to leave the city, I take a walk here and admire the enormous trees.  

At Assistens Cemetery, you can also encounter many famous (deceased) Danes – such as the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, H.C. Andersen, and Master Fatman. That’s why there are several guided tours available at this unique cemetery."