Designmuseum Danmark

Designmuseum Danmark (designmuseum.dk; adult/child 130kr/free) houses a stupendous collection, from mesmerizing Japanese samurai sword rests to the iconic chairs and lamps that are enduringly the benchmarks of good taste to be found in the majority of Danish households. Housed in a converted 18th-century hospital, the museum was originally designed by architects Ivar Bentsen and Kaare Klint, opening in 1926. It was renovated a few years ago, reopening in 2022 having been revamped by OEO Studio, who have retained the legacy of the former heavyweight designers, while bringing it up to date. This is a must for fans of the applied arts and industrial design, with its collection exploring the evolution of one of the world's most emulated design cultures, from the homespun practicalities of the early mid-century designers who are still Denmark's biggest design stars – Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen, Nana Ditzel, and Finn Juhl – to exhibitions of designs answering the challenges of the future and sustainability. You could spend at least three hours here.