As I’m walking the streets this morning I realize why I’m finding it so quiet here – most of the population are riding a bike and the majority of the vehicles are electric. Not to mention I haven’t heard an emergency vehicle siren since I’ve been here and have only seen a single police car. Blissful.
I start the day in Nyboder, a peaceful neighbourhood with rows of golden-yellow houses and cobblestone streets. Built in the 1600s by King Christian IV to house navy personnel and their families, the area still feels like a quiet, lived-in piece of history.
From there, I walk through the shopping district and eventually reach the Cisternerne—a contemporary art space hidden underground in what used to be Copenhagen’s water reservoir. Built in the 1850s, it once held millions of liters of drinking water. Now, it’s dark, echoey, and slightly surreal—an unusual but fitting space for immersive installations.
Later, I wander through Frederiksberg Have, one of the city’s biggest parks. Locals are out picnicking, reading, and soaking up the sun. It feels like a space that’s genuinely used and appreciated.
I lose track of how far I walk today, but my feet are definitely telling me it’s well over 10 km.
