Picnic is an award-winning, top-tier museum café and culinary oasis nestled in the heart of the world-renowned Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 2018 by Michelin-starred chef and entrepreneur Lasse Askov, the venue operates on a vision that honors the museum’s original 1897 founder, Carl Jacobsen, who wanted the central Winter Garden to serve as a lush retreat from the daily rush. For flower and fine-food travelers, this magnificent sanctuary lets you enjoy highly creative gastronomy while completely surrounded by a dense, towering sub-tropical palm forest that feels like a trip to an exotic paradise.
Highlights:
📊 Key Statistics: Dine at a critically acclaimed, sustainable museum destination holding the prestigious organic cuisine label in silver (Økologisk Spisemærke i Sølv), honoring its dedication to locally sourced, high-end ingredients.
🌴 The Spectacular Winter Garden View: Take center stage inside what critics call Denmark’s most beautiful indoor palm garden, offering a glass-domed micro-climate packed with giant ferns, climbing greenery, and exotic trees.
🏰 Seasonal French & Mediterranean Menus: Savor modern European dishes inspired by the museum’s antique Mediterranean art collections, utilizing dynamic local crops that change completely with the rhythm of the seasons.
🍹 Picnic on the Roof & Oase Beer: Ascend to the panoramic rooftop terrace during the summer months to enjoy French-inspired small bites and skyline views over Copenhagen, paired with a custom Oase beer specifically brewed by the Carlsberg Research Laboratory using components inspired by the Winter Garden’s flora.
Information:
🌼Type: Museum Botanical Café
📍Place: Copenhagen, Denmark
📅 Date: Open Tuesday to Sunday
☀️ Best Time to Visit: Book a weekday lunch slot or a Thursday evening table in advance to guarantee a view overlooking the palm forest canopy, as weekend dining follows a strict walk-in framework only.
🌐Website: https://glyptoteket.dk/besog/cafe-picnic
