To see this in action I recommend visiting Copenhagen!
I've had many moments in which I thought that it's the most futuristic AND chilled-out city I've ever visited.
I've had many moments in which I thought that it's the most futuristic AND chilled-out city I've ever visited.
Where are you from and what specifically was it that caught your attention? I've visited Copenhagen many times and to me it seems just like any other nice enough large city.
Mostly what stands out about Copenhagen is the ridiculously extensive cycling infrastructure. Dedicated lanes, signage, signalling, parking...it's amazing. Also the entire culture is about the bike. People looked at me like I was a bit crazy when I didn't (yet) have a bike to get from one venue to another.
Cycling in Australian cities is nothing like it. It would also be impossible to implement it to the same extent in London.
The public transport is also excellent, the education opportunities and nice, open spaces. :)
I think most of the Nordic countries share this trait.