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24 Hours: Copenhagen Easy Being Green Danes aim to keep their cities both chic and eco-friendly, and they do so as smoothly as the cyclists pedalling along Copenhagen's boulevards and medieval alleys. Whether pleasing your palate or delighting in Nordic design, here you'll discover why Denmark is rated one of the happiest countries on earth – leaving others green with envy. by Lucas Aykroyd THE CENTURY-OLD HOTEL Kong Arthur, facing artifi cial Peblinge Lake, shines among the city's energy-effi cient, carbon- neutral boutique hotels. Suits of armour, sleek yet homey rooms and electric car rentals are all part of the experience (kongarthur.dk). HUNGRY? BOOK MONTHS ahead for avant-garde Nordic cuisine made with local sea- sonal ingredients — like beef tartare with wood sorrel and juniper berries — at world- renowned, harbourside Noma (45-3296-3297; noma.dk). Or, lunch on traditional open-face sandwiches at Ida Davidsen, near the famous Marble Church (45-3391-3655; idadavidsen.dk). • At the Nyhavn Docks, hop aboard an electric boat for an hour-long canal tour, spotlight- ing everything from the iconic Little Mermaid statue to the glistening new $500-million Copenhagen Opera House. • Climb the spiral walk to the summit of the Latin Quarter's Round Tower, Europe's oldest work- ing observatory (45-3373-0373; rundetaarn.dk). After gazing over a city panorama that includes the clock tower of the Rådhus (City Hall) and the daredevil rides of Tivoli Gardens amusement park, head down and refuel at the adja- cent Den Økologiske Pølsemand, Copenhagen's fi rst organic hot dog stand. TOUR THE UNIVERSITY OF Copenhagen's Botanical Garden, home to nearly 24,000 living plants. The grounds burgeon with enor- mous greenhouses, lakeside rock gardens and specimens from rhododendrons to ginkgo trees. Admission is free. (45-3532-2222; botanik.snm.ku.dk/english). • Beer — it's carbonated, but carbon-neutral too? Ja! Neigh- bourhood microbrewery Nørrebro Bryghus buys carbon credits and uses organic Danish malt. Savour a Ravnsborg Red ale at this con- verted 19th century factory (45- 3530-0530; noerrebrobryghus.dk). • The musical environment is delightfully diverse in this city. Spend an evening at the centrally located Copenhagen Jazzhouse, soaking up the sounds of world- renowned artists from Herbie Hancock to Stacey Kent (45-3315- 4700; jazzhouse.dk). (centre) Bicycles in Hojbro Square; (far left) the city's iconic Little Mermaid statue; (below) the University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden; (top) chef Ida Davidsen with a tray of open-face sandwiches at her eponymous restaurant. AMA MEMBERS SAVE MORE Before you go: Buy a 24-Hour Copenhagen Card and enjoy discounts at 65 museums and attractions. From US$43.59 per person. 1-866-667-4777; AMATravel.ca While you're there: Buy one adult admis- sion and get a second free at Christians- borg Palace Knights Hall and at the palace's underground ruins. arceurope.com 6 WESTWORLD >> SEPTEMBER 2011 All Canada Photos: (centre) Pep Roig, (left) Greg Balfour Evan, (right) Look Die Bildagentur, (bottom) Niels Poulsen