Hygge is a Danish word that has no literal translation and it
says a lot about Danes. The word that most
closely describes Hygge is cozy; it's often used to describe when you are with
friends and are having a peaceful, fun, and comforting time. But Hygge can also be when are with family
having a nice meal or something as simple as enjoying your own company.
I, personally, love the silence that you can experience in
Copenhagen. Sounds weird, right? How can you experience silence in a
city? Danish people love to party but
they also enjoy their personal solitude and space so this city, which is
situated with canals and the stretch between seas, is perfect to experience the
best of both.
On dreary days in Copenhagen it is hard to find a crowd
wandering around outside. But if you
check the local coffee shops, pubs, and quaint restaurants (not McDonalds) you
will find Hygge. I guarantee it.
My Tordenskjoldsgade Family's Hygge meal at Paludan Cafe (a library-like restaurant)
On days where the weather is warm, all of Copenhagen seems
to come alive and you will find this atmosphere as hyggelit as on dreary days
when Danes and exchange students (we adopt this lifestyle) will huddle near a
fire and enjoy meals.
This place is truly a hidden gem. It can be windy and cold, at times it snows
while other times it rains. On these
days you can walk to where the canal opens to the sea and hear the slapping of
water on the boats bundled up with a coffee in hand. But get Copenhagen on a day where the wind is
only slightly blowing, where the skies are blue and the mocking birds are
everywhere and you'll understand this city's beauty.
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