Copenhagen's Cozy Corners: A Hygge Tour of the Danish Way of Life

Danes consistently rank among the happiest people in the world, and many attribute this happiness to ‘hygge’. To foreigners, hygge might seem like a simple translation for ‘cozy’ but it’s far more.

So what exactly is hygge, and how do you create it? And how are hygge and happiness intertwined? On this walking tour through Central Copenhagen, you’ll find the answers to these questions and get an opportunity to experience hygge for yourself.

The tour starts in Kongens Nytorv, a bustling yet beautiful square, where you’ll learn that hygge is about creating an atmosphere of well-being, slowing down, and truly enjoying life’s simple moments. As you make your way to Nyhavn, the capital’s iconic canal lined with colorful townhouses and wooden ships, I’ll tell you more about how the city embraces both grandeur and simple pleasures. You’ll pass by the Royal Playhouse, a stunning waterfront theater where the Danish love for culture, storytelling, and togetherness creates a special kind of hygge.

In the King’s Garden, you’ll explore how nature and quiet moments contribute to the Danish sense of well-being. At the magical Tivoli Gardens, where our tour ends, you’ll experience a place where childhood wonder, twinkling lights, and nostalgic charm create a uniquely Danish form of happiness.

On this two-hour hygge tour of Copenhagen, you’ll also have a chance to:

• Step into the world of art and creativity at Kunsthal Charlottenborg, one of Denmark’s most important contemporary galleries
• Stroll along Ofelia Plads, an urban square by the water, and take in the Kissing Staircase sculpture
• Stop by Copenhagen’s City Hall, an architectural gem that’s witnessed the city’s evolution yet preserves a sense of tradition and local pride
• Gaze upon the fairytale-like Rosenborg Castle from the charming Rosegarden
• Make your way down popular Strøget, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets
• Explore the cozy corners of Gråbrødretorv, a charming square with colorful facades, intimate cafés, and a rich past
• Get ideas on how to create hygge at home, on a budget, in winter, and over Christmas

By the end of this walk, you’ll have experienced hygge in its purest form. It’ll be woven into the stories shared along the way, the charm of the streets, the intimacy of hidden spaces, and the small yet meaningful moments that make this city one of the happiest in the world.

Are you ready to uncover the secrets of hygge? Let’s begin!