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Kurhotel Skodsborg is a spa hotel located just twenty two minutes by train from Copenhagen’s main train terminal. It’s only five stops on a very comfortable ride.
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A further ten minute walk from the train station brings you to the expansive grounds of the hotel. It feels like you are in a different world. One side of the hotel offers never ending views of the ocean while the other is all forest, affording you numerous choices as to how to spend your time.
Spa Hotel Copenhagen: Kurhotel Skodsborg
I very much wanted a spa experience and in my research heard about the Kurhotel Skodsborg from a friend who had stayed there. I therefore tacked it on to our Copenhagen trip.
We arrived on a Saturday afternoon for our overnight stay and were quickly checked in by one of their very efficient staff. The hotel has been undergoing refurbishment which is scheduled to be completed very shortly. We stayed at one of the newly renovated rooms.
Kurhotel Skodsborg : a little history
The estate originally belong to King Frederik VII who acquired it in 1852. Him and his wife Countess Danner used it as their summer home until his death in 1863. It became a sanitarium founded by Dr Carl Otossen in 1898. He was a man who believed in preventative theraphy and healthy living. The tradition continues till today.
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One of the things l love about the Kurhotel Skodsborg as a whole is the understated elegance. I am not a fan of the showy or loud places that are just begging to be noticed. This therefore delighted me to see.
Kurhotel Skodsburg: Room
The room was elegant, nice bright walls, a comfortable bed and nice size TV showing programs in different languages. A nice touch was a handwritten note welcoming you to the hotel.
The bathroom was simple but gorgeous. It had a black vintage vanity sink which contrasted nicely with the white subway tiles on the wall. The stainless steel, jumbo rain shower head showed promise of delivering an exhilarating shower and did not disappoint 🙂 . There were big fluffy robes and slippers in the closet as well as a tote bag to carry our bathing ritual kit, part of our spa day package.
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First order of business was “Tea with Georg”. This is English tea with a twist. The tea is served in the lobby. There is ample space to seat and enjoy their selection of tasty goodies like lemon cake, salmon, nutty raw cookie balls and paleo bread (something l never thought l would like, but did).
There was coffee and latte for non tea drinkers. We opted for tea. The lobby is grand, with a piano in the bigger room. Other sections of the lobby which has a boxing theme had cozy fireplaces. There were plenty of books in case you felt the urge to read.
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Skodsburg Kurhotel and Spa:
After a little siesta, we headed to the spa. I don’t have pictures as l felt it would be intrusive 🙂 . There were plenty of showers. The sauna was welcome. It has been a while since l went in one. Some of the other things we did was the Hydrospa and massage showers, steam bath and seasonal showers, but they had plenty more.
There is a full gym in the building and they also offer beauty treatments like waxing and facials. I did not have any this time. We definitely felt rejuvenated after the spa experience. This brings me to the hotel jetty across the street. The brave ones can opt to go for a dip in the sea after the sauna. We actually saw a woman do this, the water must have been cold.
Dinner was absolutely delicious. Most of the herbs are grown in their gardens. The food was fresh and the service impeccable. We had a three course meal with a bottle of red wine. The servings were just right in keeping with the healthy notion. It couldn’t have been better. The sea view was stunning. A little walk and we were ready for bed.
Copenhagen hotel spa: Dinner
Breakfast was buffet style at the same restaurant. Sausages, eggs, and lots of different kinds of bread and croissants along with the cinnamon rolls that l have come to love so much. We were supposed to go to the spa afterwards but decided to just relax in the room.
Buffet breakfast at Spa Hotels Kopenhagen:
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My only regret about the whole Kurhotel Skodsborg experience was that it was so short. Soon enough, we had to turn in our “watch”. I would have liked to spend at least one more night. It is a perfect setting for weddings (the old Villa Rex where the king held his banquets and meetings has been renovated as well), hen parties or just a getaway for some rest and relaxation.
Is Kurhotel Skodsborg worth it?
Yes. It is a luxurious indulgence, but hey..if we don’t spend money on ourselves, who do we spend it on? Don’t answer that 😉 . Definitely worth it in my opinion 🙂 . I think a visit to Copenhagen should be capped off with a visit to the Kurhotel Skodsborg. It’s the cherry on top of a perfect ice cream sundae 🙂 .
Do you love indulging yourself as much as we do? Have you ever had a spa experience that restored your energy and vitality? Was it worth it? What do you think of the Kurhotel Skodsborg?
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I’ve never thought to visit Copenhagen, but your visit looked wonderful! And that food, omg! Your photos were so good I felt like I could almost taste it.
What a nice compliment! 🙂 . Thank you. You should definitely consider Copenhagen. Worth it 🙂 . We loved the food. A lot!
I could definitely use a relaxing spa getaway like this! I can only imagine how cold the jetty water was, but it was probably equally refreshing. I agree with you – you guys seem to be very frugal in your daily spending (like us) so why not treat yourselves?! This is your one life to live, so live it up!
Yep! We prefer to spend the money on things that mean a lot to us 🙂 . It was really cold, that woman dipped and got out, but l am sure she was refreshed! You’ve been working hard, you deserve a spa getaway. Since you hope to do Copenhagen again, add this to the itinerary .
Looks so good! I must say I’m afraid of the Scandinavian countries; firstly, the cold scares me away and secondly, the prices are up the roof..I’m placing them as with most of Western European countries aside, until I’ve covered the cheaper countries..:-)
We brought our winter coats because it had been cold, but l think we brought the heat and sun from Seville. We were frying and wouldn’t you know it, it was freezing in Seville and rainy too when we got back..ridiculous! It is a bit pricey, but nowhere near Amsterdam in my opinion. We are hoping to do a mix of both..east and west 🙂
What a stunning view. If I could spa with that view at least once each month, I would be happy. The food looks amazing too. Definitely a bucket list destination.
I hear you. It would be really nice to spa with that view often. It was so good. I am so glad that Copenhagen turned out to be a nice surprise. Loved it, and yes..worthy of a bucket list destination, especially with this spa experience 🙂
Man your pictures are EVERYTHANG!!! There is nothing like a good spa getaway!
Haha! Thanks 🙂 . Yep..a spa getaway is the bomb!
I can’t wait to visit Copenhagen! I’ve only heard good things and your post only reconfirms that I need to keep it on my “must travel to list”. Seems like an amazing experience and the Spa looked like a great place to be!
Definitely worth it. This spa hotel is terrific. I had heard good things too, but did not believe it. Glad it turned out great!
Your pics took my breath away. I live for a spa day honey and you have certainly made me want to add Copenhagen to my places to visit.
Thanks Ty 🙂 . Haha! You live for a spa day. I love doing that too. Add it to the list! 🙂
Don’t you love places with your own big fluffy robes? I’m so ready for a bit of pampering and a spa experience and what a gorgeous setting! We have an invite to Copenhagen this summer that we’re thinking about how to pull off due to timing issues but this looks like something well worth doing! And THAT FOOD! mmmm!
Oh, you definitely need to find a way to squeeze it in.. It is worth it. I loved the fluffy robes and all the pampering, and yet..nothing like being in such a pleasant and beautiful area. The food was awesome, so healthy and fresh. Fantastic experience! 🙂
First of all your food is making me severely hungry. This place look beautiful and the place you stayed at looks super comfy!
It was beautiful! Yeah..the food was awesome. Really great and fresh stuff. You would love it! 🙂
This seems like an awesome getaway! Sign me up! Between your last few posts, Copenhagen seems like a beautiful, rich in culture, place to visit.
Oh, it definitely is a place to visit. So glad we finally made it there. There is so much more to see and do.. I hope we can plot another getaway 🙂
This is a gorgeous hotel! Simply stunning. My favorite spa experience to date has to be my visit to the ‘Chocolate Spa’ at the Hotel Hershey! Yes chocolate spa services. 🙂
Oh that must have been sweet! Chocolate spa services? sign me up! I have had a chocolate body scrub before, but only that. I think l would swoon and be in heaven..haha! The hotel is absolutely wonderful.
My gosh. this place is absolutely stunning! I’d never want to leave.
Yeah..the experience was over quickly. I could have used another day :-). We will have to plan it right next time..haha!
I haven’t been to a real spa in a long time. Love these photos and it seems like it was so relaxing.
Aaahh..It was indeed very relaxing. I deserve more of the same 🙂 , so do you! 🙂
I’m getting fat just looking at this post.
Hey, what happened to my comment on the last post? You moderating me out? 🙂
Haha! It’s a good thing they have a full on gym there too , isn’t it? You can work it off 🙂 . Nothing came through on this side as far as comments. I would have loved to hear your thoughts 😉 .
I’ve never done a spa hotel/vacation. It’s on my to-do list. But will need to wait till kids are older. Otherwise, they all think they need spas. Right!? The sea looked breathtaking! But very cold, eh, you say? I’m trying to vision ancient longboats sailing up the the shore.
The food looks great! I’m a HUGE veggie fan, so I’d love more veggies with that meat!
I’m so happy you had a good time!—Terri
You have quite a list for after the kids get older 🙂 . You would really deserve a spa day or two by then. You’re right, spoil them now, and they will demand spa days always..haha..they have stress too..right? The food was fantastic…really yummy, and l didn’t even mind the veggies 😉 . Thanks Terri, we had a blast!
Nice review and good pictures! Did you ever consider summarizing the hotel reviews with a final “score”? Would be neat.
Thanks Julian 🙂 . No, l never did. It is a very good suggestion, and going forward l will do. Thanks for that 🙂
I was here for a day! I didn’t stay here but I had family friends staying here and I enjoyed some of the facilities with them. Your pictures are lovely, thanks for sharing 🙂
How nice that you’ve experienced some of the good stuff at the hotel 🙂 . We definitely enjoyed it and hope to return someday. Thanks for the comment and the compliment.
Not only did I love the history of this spa but the plush surroundings make it a place I would love to experience myself. Besides that the food looks beyond scrumptious!
The food was definitely superb :-). I can just imagine how it was when it was the King’s estate. Definitely a great experience, and the history makes it unique.
Spa getaways – delightful. The part that interests me the most is the five star dining. It looks divine. Scandy is definitely on my list for future travel.
Haha! a foodie like us 🙂 . I hope you get to go soon. It’s really a wonderful surprise. One l enjoyed a lot, and the food…very..very..good!
Looks like a lovely luxury place to spend some relaxing time. It does look like it would be very expensive though! Maybe for the future once we’ve had enough of hostel dorms!
It is expensive, but worth it, definitely a luxury experience l can not lie 🙂 . I’m sure it will be there in the future too after you get tired of dorms..haha! 🙂 . Thanks for the comment.
I see a lovely hotel and spa and the ocean but not the forest! It would be so inviting, just 22 minutes from Copenhagen.
Haha! That’s all l see too. I am definitely not a forest person and just glossed over that part. You can see it as the train whizzes by and when walking to the hotel. It’s quite a famous forest too, and yep..so close to the city 🙂
When I went to Copenhage it was super cold on the street, I wish I had known about this hotel (and its spa 🙂
You know the more l hear about how cold Copenhagen can get, the more l am not so sure l want to go back in the winter time 🙂 . I lived in Boston but l’m sure this would be even colder..haha! You would have enjoyed this hotel and spa for sure..
Okay please tell me how much it costs per night as I would love to visit! It looks so serene and calm. And the food…one of the Brit habits I love is afternoon tea but as we are trying to be healthy nowadays, opportunities are few. A hotel with a healthy variation sounds just my thing! 🙂
It really is worth it Lilli. The link to the hotel is under the pool picture. For you spending pounds, you have the best rate..guessing 200 pounds per night for the package we got converted. To say the food was fresh would have been putting it mildly. I would have never pegged myself to like paleo bread and some other “healthy” stuff..haha! The tea was marvelous :-).
What a lovely looking hotel! I love all of the food pictures, I’d stay there just for that!
I love you Claire 🙂 . Anyone that would stay anywhere for food alone is A-OK in my book! Haha..life is too short !
Three smiley faces in one paragraph! That must have been good! Looks like it was very luxurious!
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Yes.. I am a late bloomer in the world of emoji. I have recently discovered it and now use it all the time..haha! It was extremely good and quite luxurious! I love pampering 🙂
We have friends in Copenhagen who I hope to visit next year, glad I stumbled across this. They don’t seem shy on the food side, always one of my gripes in hotels!
Nope..they were not shy on the food side. Really good and healthy portions, and so fresh. I ‘m pretty sure one of the chefs has a Michelin star. Hope you get to visit, it’s a wonderful city and spa. Thanks for the comment.
Wow, your photos of this place are amazing! So much colour. I’m a sucker for a good spa, try to test them out wherever I go!
Thank you for the compliment. It wasn’t too hard because it’s such a beautiful place 🙂 . I’m with you, love a good spa..haha!
We were in Copenhagen in early May, what a beautiful city and hotel!
Ha! We were there at the same time as you! Wasn’t it great to run around in tee-shirts instead of the winter coats we had? It really is a lovely city, and the hotel was the icing on the cake 🙂 .
Yes! Yes! And Yes! The Spa Hotel looks amazing!
I’m not one to “share” intimate sauna space with a heap of strangers ,but if it borders on the exclusive, or you can book a time slot, I’m so in.
Just reading your post is making me feel all relaxed. And hungry! The quality looks amazing. Nice one KemKem!
Thanks. It was really a fun and very tranquil visit to an awesome place. We both enjoyed it and the food was amazing. I know what you mean about space. I always crave it, and yes..l was one of the few with my sit on…no much for nudity 🙂 . Now, go eat…and drink.. 🙂
I love the room, the white and the gray colors used, how simple it is, and the fact that it looks clean and bright. I have always had a thing for rooms that are bright, I just think it looks more pleasant.
And wow they have an entire building for spa and fitness. I’d love to go there, it just looks like a place where one can find the ultimate relaxation.
It was definitely an understated room, just the way l like it. Simple, bright and very clean. Yeah..the spa was pretty huge, and they have a rooftop workout area as well with the private trainers if desired. Really a cool place. Yep! Ultimate relaxation 🙂 . Thanks for the comment.
This sounds like such a treat! Especially if you schedule it right in the middle of a trip to rejuvenate yourself. I wouldn’t have jumped in the sea either! 😉
It was quite a treat for us. I love indulging. Yeah..that lady was in the sea for about a minute. She said refreshing but cold. Mmm..no thanks ..haha! Thanks for the comment.