I was so captivating by Copenhagen during my recent visit. The Danish capital has a magical quality during the wintertime; with it?s quiet streets, uncrowded city sights; and the varied cool and hip neighbourhoods to explore; writes Andrew Forbes.

One of the greatest pleasures of the city break was my stay at Sanders, Copenhagen?s new, world-class luxury boutique hotel. It?s an impressive example of the exciting changes happening in the Danish capital.

I hadn?t visited Copenhagen for some years and returning made me realise how the city has really moved forward. Don?t get me wrong, it looks very much the same as it always has, with its elegant buildings, historic palaces and striking contemporary architecture over-looking the port ? and there?s still plenty of charm.
Yet look a little closer and you see and feel tremendous changes Рthe diversity in smart caf̩s, restaurants and bars; a renewed energy in the cuisine of Denmark, driven by young chefs proud of their nation?s produce; and the rejuvenation in the city?s once industrial port areas, which have now become on-trend districts.

There are cool indie restaurants and bistros. But the classic places are still there and just looking better than ever, like Ruby Cocktail Bar, where you can celebrate the shorter, winter days by sitting back in the comfy, deep banquettes with some delicious seasonal creations from the expert and talented bar tenders.

Yes, Copenhagen is a city that?s happening and 2018 is set to be ...