Guidebook for København
Food Scene
Cafe Bang & Jensen
130 IstedgadeGreat special draft beer, liquor, meals and vibe.
Mood Food
Cheap & Excellent food.
Probably the best takeaway (most authentic that is) pizza or Italian meal you'll get in Copenhagen. Try one of their mascarpone pizzas, you won't regret it.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
La Mensa Di Benito
57 DybbølsgadeProbably the best takeaway (most authentic that is) pizza or Italian meal you'll get in Copenhagen. Try one of their mascarpone pizzas, you won't regret it.
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeFantastic food market.
Everything Else
Hovedbanegård/Reventlowsg
The Central Station. The hub for everything.
Pharmacy with long opening hours and weekends. Walk-in medicine, but do note that some types, often stronger, require a prescription (recept in danish [pronounced re-sept])
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Enghave Apotek
25 Enghave Pl.Pharmacy with long opening hours and weekends. Walk-in medicine, but do note that some types, often stronger, require a prescription (recept in danish [pronounced re-sept])
Nearest emergency room and hospital. Just in case. You call (+45/0045) 112 in case of any emergency.
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Bispebjerg Hospital
23 Bispebjerg BakkeNearest emergency room and hospital. Just in case. You call (+45/0045) 112 in case of any emergency.
A very good swimming and exercise facility (tablet tennis, fitness ect.). Lots of children facilities as well. If you like swimming, you have to experience the oval pool. Good saunas as well.
86 Einheimische empfehlen
DGI-byen
65 TietgensgadeA very good swimming and exercise facility (tablet tennis, fitness ect.). Lots of children facilities as well. If you like swimming, you have to experience the oval pool. Good saunas as well.
Shopping
Fisketorvet
59 Kalvebod BryggeHuge shopping center.
Biggest shopping street in Copenhagen. Fashionable and expensive, but sightseeing is also a rich experience here. If you want to avoid too many people, go on week days before noon.
1223 Einheimische empfehlen
Strøget
29 StrøgetBiggest shopping street in Copenhagen. Fashionable and expensive, but sightseeing is also a rich experience here. If you want to avoid too many people, go on week days before noon.
Essentials
Grocery store(s). Plenty of shops in this area. This store has the best quality food and widest organic range.
433 Einheimische empfehlen
SuperBrugsen
50 MatthæusgadeGrocery store(s). Plenty of shops in this area. This store has the best quality food and widest organic range.
Arts & Culture
Tivoli
3 VesterbrogadeBeautiful and entertaining Tivoli
One of Denmarks best venues. Multiple stages. If you like live music, don't hesitate to go here.
537 Einheimische empfehlen
Vega
40 EnghavevejOne of Denmarks best venues. Multiple stages. If you like live music, don't hesitate to go here.
Dänisches Nationalmuseum
10 Ny VestergadeVery diverse museum
Hey, just as a surprise: Wakeboarding or waterskiing? Sure!
61 Einheimische empfehlen
COPENHAGEN CABLEPARK
24 KraftværksvejHey, just as a surprise: Wakeboarding or waterskiing? Sure!
For the sport enthusiasts, here is the football stadium.
103 Einheimische empfehlen
Parken (Øster Allé)
For the sport enthusiasts, here is the football stadium.
Sightseeing
Die kleine Meerjungfrau
LangelinieHere she is.
"Borgen" / Christiansborg / Christians Fort Palace. The government workplace.
154 Einheimische empfehlen
Christiansborg Slotsplads
"Borgen" / Christiansborg / Christians Fort Palace. The government workplace.
Freetown Christiania
The Free City
"Bryggen" - very popular hangout place. Especially in sunny weather.
474 Einheimische empfehlen
Islands Brygge
Islands Brygge"Bryggen" - very popular hangout place. Especially in sunny weather.
This is a special place filled with music, trash and creativity. Photographers and adventurers might love this place.
104 Einheimische empfehlen
Refshaleøen, Copenhagen
This is a special place filled with music, trash and creativity. Photographers and adventurers might love this place.
Statens Museum For Kunst
48-50 SølvgadeThe best museum in town (subjectively).
The collection is built around the personal collection of Carl Jacobsen (1842–1914), the son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries.
270 Einheimische empfehlen
Glyptoteket (Tietgensgade) station
The collection is built around the personal collection of Carl Jacobsen (1842–1914), the son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries.
Nørrebrogade
NørrebrogadeJust go and walk here. You won't regret it.
Rathausplatz
Go and walk here :-)
If you obtain a motorised vehicle of some sort during your stay, I suggest driving out of Copenhagen on this road and continue for at least a good hour before you head back. You'll quickly see why.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Strandvejen
StrandvejenIf you obtain a motorised vehicle of some sort during your stay, I suggest driving out of Copenhagen on this road and continue for at least a good hour before you head back. You'll quickly see why.
The Royals hang out here. Pro-tip: don't mess with the guards for YouTube, even though they're colourful and all have silly walks.
931 Einheimische empfehlen
Schloss Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsThe Royals hang out here. Pro-tip: don't mess with the guards for YouTube, even though they're colourful and all have silly walks.
Bakken
207 DyrehavevejThe Worlds oldest theme park. The wooden coaster is pure nostalgia.
The Round Tower is a must-see. If you choose to see Strøget as a starting point, you won't miss it.
354 Einheimische empfehlen
Rundetårn
52A KøbmagergadeThe Round Tower is a must-see. If you choose to see Strøget as a starting point, you won't miss it.
Fun place. Focused at children, but adult children will have a blast as well. A physics and science fun-world is a way to describe it.
311 Einheimische empfehlen
Papirøen
Fun place. Focused at children, but adult children will have a blast as well. A physics and science fun-world is a way to describe it.
Frederiksborg Slotskirke
54 SlotsgadeBeautiful castle.
Lægerne ved Botanisk Have
7 Øster FarimagsgadeBeautiful garden and sightseeing.
Frederiksberg Have
Beautiful park.
Ørsted Park
1 Nørre VoldgadeBeautiful park with a lake.
The Lakes
Walk around the lakes. You have to.
Do go here for a mesmerizing theatrical experience combined with a smaller museum or science fair- or at least just to see the building and beautiful vista.
226 Einheimische empfehlen
Tycho Brahe Planetarium
10 Gl. KongevejDo go here for a mesmerizing theatrical experience combined with a smaller museum or science fair- or at least just to see the building and beautiful vista.
ARKEN Museum für moderne Kunst
100 SkovvejSelf-explanatory? :-)
The Royal Library
1 Søren Kierkegaards Pl.Yes, title confusion serves its magnificence justice.
The Opera. A gift to Denmark from shipping and oil giant Maersk McKinney Møller.
60 Einheimische empfehlen
Opera
The Opera. A gift to Denmark from shipping and oil giant Maersk McKinney Møller.
Visit the beautiful halls of the Carlsberg brewey.
131 Einheimische empfehlen
Visit Carlsberg Brand Store
11 Gamle Carlsberg VejVisit the beautiful halls of the Carlsberg brewey.
Schloss Rosenborg
4A Øster VoldgadeLike castles? Here's your close-by chance!
Another castle. Not as big as Frederiksborg, but also a great experience.
436 Einheimische empfehlen
Kronborg
1B KronborgAnother castle. Not as big as Frederiksborg, but also a great experience.
Schloss Frederiksborg
10 Frederiksborg SlotBiggest and baddest castle around.
Drinks & Nightlife
Most authentic and nostalgic bar street in Copenhagen. Prices are up there, but it's worth a watch even if you're not planning on being a patron. Great are for photography!
1330 Einheimische empfehlen
Nyhavn
Most authentic and nostalgic bar street in Copenhagen. Prices are up there, but it's worth a watch even if you're not planning on being a patron. Great are for photography!
Studiestræde
StudiestrædeGood bar street
Fantastic area with bars, alternative night clubs, cafées and other interesting things.
1635 Einheimische empfehlen
Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
Fantastic area with bars, alternative night clubs, cafées and other interesting things.