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Step into Konditori La Glace, Copenhagen’s oldest patisserie, and you’re stepping into a real-life fairy tale . Run by the Stagetorn Kolos family since 1870, this iconic shop has served generations of Danes—and even the royal family. Current owner Marianne Stagetorn Kolos took the reins at just 21, continuing a legacy of flaky pastries, decadent cakes, and hygge vibes that make it a must-visit for locals and travelers alike.
From its vintage mahogany counters to its signature Sportskage (a meringue-and-cream masterpiece), La Glace feels like a time capsule of Danish culture. ‘Every recipe tells a story,’ Marianne says, ‘and ours began when my great-great-grandfather baked for Copenhagen’s artists and thinkers.’ Today, the shop’s pink-walled café still buzzes with chatter about everything from Nordic design to the latest royal events .
Pro tip: Try their Hans Christian Andersen layer cake—it’s fit for a storybook hero!
. Run by the Stagetorn Kolos family since 1870, this iconic shop has served generations of Danes—and even the royal family. Current owner Marianne Stagetorn Kolos took the reins at just 21, continuing a legacy of flaky pastries, decadent cakes, and hygge vibes that make it a must-visit for locals and travelers alike.
From its vintage mahogany counters to its signature Sportskage (a meringue-and-cream masterpiece), La Glace feels like a time capsule of Danish culture. ‘Every recipe tells a story,’ Marianne says, ‘and ours began when my great-great-grandfather baked for Copenhagen’s artists and thinkers.’ Today, the shop’s pink-walled café still buzzes with chatter about everything from Nordic design to the latest royal events 
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Pro tip: Try their Hans Christian Andersen layer cake—it’s fit for a storybook hero!
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