Sara Schmidt

Sara Schmidt

Contributor, Scandinavia

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The 9 best spas in Berlin for rest and relaxation

The 9 best spas in Berlin for rest and relaxation

Done a little too much partying in Berlin? Well, who can blame you. It’s one of the party capitals of the world, after all, and they take it seriously here.  The one thing that will cleanse you of your party-induced sins? That’s a spa day. And it turns out Berlin does health and wellness about as well as it does clubbing. Who would’ve thought it? Get yourself a city that does both, we say. Here are the best spas in Berlin right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Berlin🎨 The best galleries in Berlin🍴 The best restaurants in Berlin🛏 The best hotels in Berlin At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 
What to do in Nørrebro, Copenhagen's coolest neighbourhood

What to do in Nørrebro, Copenhagen's coolest neighbourhood

What’s the deal with Nørrebro? Copenhagen’s Nørrebro is an objectively cool neighbourhood. We once named it the coolest neighbourhood in the whole world, so you can trust us on this one (if you want more inspo, check out our list of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world for 2024).  And we know, you’re asking ‘What defines cool?’. Well, your first thought might be stylish, creative people, congregating in trendy wine bars and sipping on drinks that look frightfully orange. But there’s so much more to a cool neighbourhood than that, like galleries with regular, unique exhibitions. Cracking food spots. Indie clothes stores you can’t wait to browse. All over Copenhagen you’ll find brilliant bars, restaurants and things to do, it’s true, but Nørrebro just hits different every time.  RECOMMENDED: Our full guide on where to stay in Copenhagen Firstly, this is the spot to find seriously good takes on traditional Danish grub (hit up Selma for a heavenly smørrebrod). But Nørrebro has wide-ranging diversity, which helps bolster a keen sense of community spirit. This, after all, is where the city’s huge Pride march took place this summer, and it’s also where any notable (peaceful) political protests tend to kick off. Throughout the neighbourhood a diverse range of shops, bars, and restaurants sit side by side, creating a feel reminiscent of a tidier, prettier east London or maybe Neukölln. You’ll find award-winning Thai restaurants, the city’s finest shawarma and falafel and African f
Ano novo, tanta coisa nova: os melhores destinos para 2022

Ano novo, tanta coisa nova: os melhores destinos para 2022

Teletrabalho obrigatório. Escolas encerradas. E nós a pensar em viagens. Claro – vale tudo para não desanimar. E em 2022 não vão faltar razões para dar a volta ao mundo. Aberturas de museus impressionantes, exposições campeãs de likes nas redes sociais, peças de teatro imersivas, festivais de música e até um parque temático de Game of Thrones: todas são óptimas desculpas para apanhar um avião e conhecer uma nova cidade ou revisitar um sítio onde fomos felizes. Seleccionámos 22 destinos e coisas para descobrir em 2022, um género de bucket list do ano novo, em tom de esperança no que aí vem. Recomendado: Precisa de ajuda para cumprir as suas resoluções de ano novo? Aqui vai  
Four Nørrebro businesses doing good stuff for the planet

Four Nørrebro businesses doing good stuff for the planet

Copenhagen really is a tiny force of nature: it’s Europe’s green capital, and is on track be carbon emission-free by 2025. But you may well also know it as the proud home of some of the world’s most lauded restaurants. So, how does the eco stuff co-exist with that? Well, this really is a nation of foragers, intent on ensuring local sourcing and zero waste above all. The gorgeous neighbourhood of Nørrebro, which we’ve just named the coolest in the world, is a hotspot for culinary creativity in the Danish capital. And here, Michelin-starred kitchens and snug cafés alike share an interest in gearing up for a cleaner, greener future. So cycle into the area and check out the good work of these ultra-conscious businesses whenever you’re next in town. RECOMMENDED: How to properly do Nørrebro, the world’s coolest neighbourhood