10 Travel & Wellness Rebalance yourself


in Copenhagen Discover handpicked activities in Copenhagen, the wellness capital of 2025. Words: Samantha Priestly


16TH JANUARY 2025


NEW YEAR IN THE CAPITAL DISTRIBUTED WITH


Midway through January, our ambitious commitment to self- improvement can start to wane. We start skipping the intense 6am gym class and indulgence seeps back into our diets. But what if, instead of grinding through the usual routines, you could recalibrate in a city where wellbeing is woven into daily life? Enter Copenhagen, the city


crowned Europe’s mental health capital in a study by Te Social Hub and hailed by US News & World Report as the world’s leader in quality of life. Here’s how to immerse yourself


in the city’s unique brand of health and happiness.


Saunagus at Kurhotel Skodsborg Head out to this old sanatorium by the sea and experience the Danish saunagus. Te treatment begins in the sauna while your gusmester (or ‘mist master’) places balls of ice infused with essential oils onto the hot coals. Guests are encouraged to breathe


the hot air in deeply while soothing music plays and aromatherapeutic scents fill the room. At the end of the sauna, your


gusmester leads you out to the pier across the road from the hotel where, if you’re brave enough, you’ll take a dip in the cold Baltic Sea. Te results are invigorating and can act as a reset for the new year.


EMBRACE WELLBEING IN DENMARK /KURHOTEL SKODSBORG


Beer bath at Aire Ancient Baths Located in the old Carlsberg factory, now a popular day spa, Aire has married the two purposes for the building together and created a signature beer soak. Te experience begins with a saunter


through the spa’s many bathing spots, which include hot, warm, cold and ice baths, before you head to the private beer bath. Tis bubbly soak, infused with


hops, barley and yeast, isn’t just quirky but nourishing, with a variety of vitamins and minerals leaving your skin glowing. While you steep, sip a cold Carlsberg and enjoy a soothing cranial massage. It’s indulgence, Danish-style.


Hygge at Villa Copenhagen If hygge — Denmark’s world-famous concept of cosiness — has a spiritual home, it’s Villa Copenhagen. Te central hotel has one of the


only outdoor swimming pools in the city, warmed by the excess heat from the villa’s cooling systems, making the experience as sustainable as it is rejuvenating. Post-swim, retreat indoors to Rug,


the hotel’s bakery, for a steaming drink and some flaky Danish pastries. Wrapped in blankets, surrounded by soft lighting and plush cushions, you’ll learn the true meaning of hygge.


Massage at Amazing Space Tucked inside Hotel d’Angleterre, Amazing Space lives up to its name with its signature Nordic Space treatment. Tis isn’t just a massage — it’s a transformative journey. Begin with a detoxifying herbal


bath before being cocooned in a rejuvenating body wrap made from North Atlantic white sea algae. A full body massage, using Nordic


lava stones, eases any tensions remaining. Te experience ends with a shea butter facial. Take advantage of the sauna, and emerge reborn into the winter air.


Mindful retreats in stunning Devon location


Escape from the city and find peace, calm and beauty in South Devon Te Sharpham Trust offers the


perfect setting to explore and support your wellbeing, with experienced leaders. Nestled on the tranquil banks of the


River Dart, near Totnes, South Devon, this internationally recognised centre combines mindfulness retreats with nature immersion in various venues on the beautiful Sharpham Estate. Whether you’re feeling over-


whelmed by modern life’s demands or longing to reconnect with your authentic


self, Sharpham provides


guided meditations, relaxation and quiet contemplation within stunning natural surroundings. With over 40 years of experience,


Sharpham creates a safe, nurturing space to discover tools to support your mental and emotional health. You may be a mindfulness ‘newbie’


wanting to explore this spacious approach to life, or perhaps you’re a seasoned retreater seeking a deeper connection with your existing practice. Either way, visit Sharpham and find


your peace.


Sign up for free meditations and


first news of retreats:


mindful.sharphamtrust. org/signup


sharphamtrust.org


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