TRAVEL WITH KIDS

Scoops, Strolls &
Scandinavian Charm
with Cathrine Østerberg

Step into the sweet, stylish world of Cathrine Østerberg. Scientific ice cream maker, CEO, and mother to 2-year-old Benedicte. Discover the hidden gardens, family-friendly cafés, and playdate-perfect spots that make Østerbro a peaceful yet vibrant haven for young explorers. From tacos to toy stores and, of course, ice cream adventures, Cathrine shares the places her family loves most.

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HOW'S YOUR CITY AS A FAMILY DESTINATION?

"Copenhagen & the surrounding area is such a nice, peaceful yet vibrat place to live. We have water, forests, lakes and old historical streets. Everything is so conveniently close, but you can travel a little bit and you have plenty of nature. It is a safe place for when kids are going to learn how to bike, be on playgrounds and so on."

WHAT ARE THE BEST PLACES TO PLAY?

"Just down the street from my 1st ice cream shop in Rosenvængets Allé, there is a very popular playground. It has everything a child could possibly dream of. And then finishing off the playdate with an ice cream... a dream come true for a kid."

ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FOOD AND TREATS?

"My daughter has been to all of my ice cream shops, even the one in Ho Chi Minh City! We also enjoy visiting small cafés like Juno, Hart, Prolog, and others, for a nice pastry and a hot or cold drink. For dinner, we often go to one of Sanchez’s taquerias. The tacos are extremely delicious and quite popular with our daughter (just avoid the spiciest ones), and the hibiscus iced tea disappears quickly!"

WHAT'S THE BEST PLACE FOR SHOPPING AND ESSENTIALS?

"There is such a cute old toy store at Trianglen, 'A.B. Legetøj'. This is a great place to find new toys. Clothing is always bought from Copenhagen Colours. They have their office across the street from the ice cream shop, and their clothes is just the cutest! Also, whenever visitors are coming to town, I always take them to one of the outdoor markets like Torvehallerne or Broens Gadekøkken."

WHAT IS SIMPLY A MUST-SEE?

"Going for a quiet walk in some of the more hidden areas like 'Bibliotekshaven' by Christiansborg Palace or some of the hidden garden gems in Østerbro like Classens Have."

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