Hotel d’Angleterre yesterday confirmed it is cancelling its Christmas light facade due to the coronavirus pandemic, reported TV2.

The festive vibe of the hotel on Kongens Nytorv attracts scores of people – both locals and tourists. However, the hotel’s management maintains that it does not go well in the aftermath of a global pandemic.

Some decorations … probably
The hotel’s chief executive, Lucas Johansson, said the decision was made after much deliberation: “We hoped that the situation would change, but now we do not see a way out.”

The management may arrange fewer decorations than usual closer to the festivities.  However,  the date of the set-up is undisclosed.

Copenhagen marked as COVID-19 red-zone
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Mass downsizing at Copenhagen Airport
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Popular port hotspots shut down due to COVID-19 economic impact
Toldboden in Copenhagen Harbour is set to shut down permanently on September 13 as a result of its popular weekend brunch suffering due to the coronavirus pandemic. Owner Jesper Møller said that it had been a difficult decision, but that he planned to reopen elsewhere soon. In the meantime, regulars can look forward an exciting exit program over its last week.