Café Nexus is the main campus study café and student-owned bar servicing students with coffee, reading and working space during the day and hangout and bar space during the late afternoons and evenings. In addition, Café Nexus also works with CBS student associations and societies to facilitate events , happenings and student-run initiatives.

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines hygge as “a cozy quality that makes a person feel content and comfortable” and that is as true as it is vague. Because hygge in itself can be many things . It’s as much about creating an enjoyable warm and cozy atmosphere as it is about enjoying good moments with good people . It can be as simple as a movie night with those near and dear to you or going out to eat with friends and enjoying one another’s company.

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Q: What traditional food do the Danes have?

Danes share their love of meat and potatoes cuisine with the vast majority of Europe, however, Denmark and Copenhagen have its iconic staples which should not be missed or overlooked. Smørrebrød , which are extravagant open-faced sandwiches, are typically composed of a rye bread base, with toppings ranging from pickled herring, roast beef, eggs & shrimp and so many more. The Danish hotdog , not to be confused with the American hotdog, consists of a sausage placed in a half-opened bun topped with raw onions, roasted onions, ketchup, mustard and topped with pickles. Stegt flæsk med persille sovs , which translates to crispy pork with parsley sauce and new potatoes, is Denmark’s national dish since 2014 where it was officially voted in. Danish , as the Americans colloquially refer to it, or Danish pastry as it is more commonly referred to refers to the widespread assortment of danish baked goods which can be found at one of the many authentic Danish bakeries found around Copenhagen.

Q: How is Copenhagen when it comes to safety and crime?

Copenhagen is known as the safest capital city in the world according to the 2021 Safe Cities Index . This means that while crime is still committed, it is at a much lower rate than elsewhere in the world. Likewise, the type of crimes committed tend to be of a petty nature and is mostly limited to bike theft , minor vandalism and harassment.

Q: What is the dresscode when going out?

In most places in Copenhagen the dress code is quite formal meaning no ripped clothing, shorts or in some places even blue jeans. As for shoes, no running shoes or sporty sneakers would be your best bet. We recommend checking out the venue’s Instagram to see how people dress at that particular club/venue. The Danes like to dress up when going out. So you better be safe than sorry when it comes to choosing your outfit for a night out. A lot of the dress code also depends on the place you choose to go to. If it’s more of an upscale place the dress code will be more formal whereas if it’s a casual place the dress code is definitely more laid back.