Sylten

Sylten in Dragør is one of those places where you can feel your shoulders relax as soon as you pull into the car park. The café is located right down by Sydstranden beach, with unobstructed views of the Øresund, the bridge and the large ships gliding by, while the wind plays with the helmets and sails of the kitesurfers. Inside the bright fireplace room and the green orangery, the aroma of good coffee mixes with the sound of clinking crockery and cheerful conversation.

The name Sylten comes from the word for a low, damp coastal stretch with grass that is occasionally washed over by the sea, and the café truly carries its history with pride. There has been a restaurant here since 1919, and today the place is still a natural gathering point for both locals and visitors from Copenhagen.

The menu changes with the seasons, but the signature dishes are generous portions and an informal bistro atmosphere. At the weekend, you can start the day with brunch, then enjoy lunch with classics such as crispy fish and chips or fresh prawns, and when evening falls, Sylten transforms into Aften Bistro with small starters, delicious main courses and desserts that are not to be missed.

As a special feature, you can paint ceramics throughout opening hours. Children dip their brushes intently while adults sip wine or cappuccino, and many leave with both a full stomach and a personal memento for their shelves at home. If you follow Sylten on social media, you can get a glimpse of the atmosphere all year round, from windy winter evenings to sunny summer days on the sand. It feels a bit like finding your own secret beach house that you always return to.