Guidebook for Copenhagen
Food Scene
Affordable, organic vegetarian food. Nice, hippy ambience.
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Kræss Art & Coffee
17 BlågårdsgadeAffordable, organic vegetarian food. Nice, hippy ambience.
Outdoor serving area on the water. Great ambience, especially on summer nights
134 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaffesalonen
7 Peblinge DosseringOutdoor serving area on the water. Great ambience, especially on summer nights
Selfish
4 ElmegadeGreat takeaway sushi
Lovely outdoor serving area on the lakes. Huge brunch buffet on weekends. Child friendly
60 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe 22
21 Sortedam DosseringLovely outdoor serving area on the lakes. Huge brunch buffet on weekends. Child friendly
Beyti
13 NørrebrogadeBest kebab in the area.
Non Solo Pizza
18F NørrebrogadeBest pizza, pasta and antipasta in the area - takeout only!
Comunal dining on Tuesdays, except in July. Local, authentic, chaotic and colourful. Let the kids roam free and find friends. Meat and vegetarian options (kr. 50/adult, kr. 25/child).
Korsgadehallen
29 KorsgadeComunal dining on Tuesdays, except in July. Local, authentic, chaotic and colourful. Let the kids roam free and find friends. Meat and vegetarian options (kr. 50/adult, kr. 25/child).
Nice, little back yard place that serves salty and sweet, french pancakes at reasonable prices.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Restaurant La Galette
9 LarsbjørnsstrædeNice, little back yard place that serves salty and sweet, french pancakes at reasonable prices.
AYUTTAYA
39 GriffenfeldsgadeThai food
Good bistro food and a weirdly fascinating interior with stuffed animal-people - must see.
79 Einheimische empfehlen
Bankeråt
27 AhlefeldtsgadeGood bistro food and a weirdly fascinating interior with stuffed animal-people - must see.
One of several Sticks'nSushi restaurants in the city. Midprice and delicious.
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Sticks'n'Sushi Nansensgade
59 NansensgadeOne of several Sticks'nSushi restaurants in the city. Midprice and delicious.
Blågård's Pharmacy
2 Blågårds Pl.Local cafe w. occational live music
Overfor
Nice cafe with large outdoor serving area. Opens at 8:00 am.
Støberiet
5 Blågårds Pl.Community centre On 3rd flor above the library. Cheap coffe and comfy armchairs.
Jægersborggade
JægersborggadeCafes, restaurants and shopping
Stefansgade Bycyklen Station
Cool cafes, bars, and shopping in this street.
The oldest french style cafe in Copenhagen. Has had its ups and downs.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Sommersko
6 KronprinsensgadeThe oldest french style cafe in Copenhagen. Has had its ups and downs.
Stefanos Pizzabar
33 StefansgadeReally good value for money.
Really good food at affordable prices. Main course 100,-, Menu 250,-
Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/vesterbro/book-et-bord/
406 Einheimische empfehlen
Madklubben Vesterbro
62 VesterbrogadeReally good food at affordable prices. Main course 100,-, Menu 250,-
Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/vesterbro/book-et-bord/
Franchise of "Madklubben". Italian food at affordable prices. Opens 12 August 2014.
Booking: http://grantorino-hanzo-alabamasocial.dk/gran-torino/bordbestilling/
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Frankies Pizza
3A Sortedam DosseringFranchise of "Madklubben". Italian food at affordable prices. Opens 12 August 2014.
Booking: http://grantorino-hanzo-alabamasocial.dk/gran-torino/bordbestilling/
Steak restaurant. 3-course menu from 300,-
Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/steak/book-et-bord/
74 Einheimische empfehlen
Madklubben Steak
23 PilestrædeSteak restaurant. 3-course menu from 300,-
Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/steak/book-et-bord/
Another "Madklubben" franchise. Italian. Antipasti from 50,- Pasta dishes from 100,-
BOOKING:http://www.madklubben.dk/tonys/book-et-bord/
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Tony's
47 HavnegadeAnother "Madklubben" franchise. Italian. Antipasti from 50,- Pasta dishes from 100,-
BOOKING:http://www.madklubben.dk/tonys/book-et-bord/
1-4 courses: 100,- to 250,-
Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/bistro-de-luxe/book-et-bord/
114 Einheimische empfehlen
Madklubben Bistro-De-Luxe
66 Store Kongensgade1-4 courses: 100,- to 250,-
Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/bistro-de-luxe/book-et-bord/
Nørrebro Bryghus
3 RyesgadeLocal micro brewery and restaurant. Pricy but good.
The first Cofoco (Copenhagen Food Company) restaurant. The concept of all Cofos is starter size dishes at low cost that can be combined. Gourmet food at reasonable prices.
82 Einheimische empfehlen
Cofoco
7 Abel Cathrines GadeThe first Cofoco (Copenhagen Food Company) restaurant. The concept of all Cofos is starter size dishes at low cost that can be combined. Gourmet food at reasonable prices.
Everything Else
Ravnsborggade
RavnsborggadeAntique and vintage shopping.
Elmegade
ElmegadeFashion, vintage, dining and drinking - Elmegade has it all!
Nearest supermarket is Netto on the first corner. From there pedestrian street w. drinking, dining, music, (vintage) fashion and more.
317 Einheimische empfehlen
Blågårdsgade
BlågårdsgadeNearest supermarket is Netto on the first corner. From there pedestrian street w. drinking, dining, music, (vintage) fashion and more.
Julius Thomsens Plads
Julius Thomsens PladsCheap parking (5 € a day) Parking tickets sold in nearby kiosks.
Jakob Dannefærds Vej
Cheap parking, but can be hard to find a space.
Danish film museum. On a rainy day you can watch classic movies.
68 Einheimische empfehlen
Cinemateket
55 GothersgadeDanish film museum. On a rainy day you can watch classic movies.
Nice park to hang out. Near the Hans Christian Andersen statue there is a playground for small kids and an outdoor cafe.
1058 Einheimische empfehlen
Königlicher Garten
Øster Voldgade 4ANice park to hang out. Near the Hans Christian Andersen statue there is a playground for small kids and an outdoor cafe.
Sortedam Dossering
Sortedam DosseringThe landmark of Nørrebro, the egg-laying neon hen
Nansensgade
NansensgadeVintage, cafes, restaurants.
Frederiksborggade
FrederiksborggadeInterior design, fashion and outdoor equipment.
This is a must see. Freetown Christiania was squatted by hippies in 1972, and is renowned for its open hash trade. fantastic self built houses, really good eating and drinking and a unique ambience.
2088 Einheimische empfehlen
Freetown Christiania
This is a must see. Freetown Christiania was squatted by hippies in 1972, and is renowned for its open hash trade. fantastic self built houses, really good eating and drinking and a unique ambience.
Great place to relax your mind during a day of sightseeing
60 Einheimische empfehlen
Garten der Königlichen Bibliothek
1 ProviantpassagenGreat place to relax your mind during a day of sightseeing
Madklubben Admiralgade. Bistro. Three course menu 200,-
Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/admiralgade/book-et-bord/
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Admiralgade 26
26 AdmiralgadeMadklubben Admiralgade. Bistro. Three course menu 200,-
Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/admiralgade/book-et-bord/
Kayak Bar
12 BørskajIndustrial ambience by the water, under Knippelsbro.
Shopping
Legendary Italian ice cream, always fresh. Always a line down the street.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Paradis
24 Sankt Hans TorvLegendary Italian ice cream, always fresh. Always a line down the street.
Service Kiosk v/Yousaf Ali
49 VodroffsvejParking tickets sold here
Fleemarket every Saturday behind the Town Hall. Only private sellers.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Frederiksberg Rådhus
Fleemarket every Saturday behind the Town Hall. Only private sellers.
Rosenørns Alle 38
Parking trickets sold here. 35 kr/5 €
From The Little Mermaid, you can stroll along Langelinje and look at the big cruise ships, get an ice cream at the end of the pier, and shop in the outlets.
122 Einheimische empfehlen
Langelinie
2 LangeliniekajFrom The Little Mermaid, you can stroll along Langelinje and look at the big cruise ships, get an ice cream at the end of the pier, and shop in the outlets.
Arts & Culture
Stengade
18 StengadeUnderground and indie concerts
Club. We haven't been clubbing in years, but its supposedly still happening.
151 Einheimische empfehlen
RUST
8 GuldbergsgadeClub. We haven't been clubbing in years, but its supposedly still happening.
Clubbing for the 30+ audience Thursday-Saturday. Live copy bands.
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Lake Pavilion, Copenhagen
24 GyldenløvesgadeClubbing for the 30+ audience Thursday-Saturday. Live copy bands.
This is a bit of a "secret" museum. Holds a lot of Danish impressionistic art, and is surprisingly good.
65 Einheimische empfehlen
The Hirschsprung Collection (Den Hirschsprungske Samling)
20 StockholmsgadeThis is a bit of a "secret" museum. Holds a lot of Danish impressionistic art, and is surprisingly good.
Local cinema. All films are in the original language with subtitles. (except children's movies)
522 Einheimische empfehlen
Empire Cinema
29F GuldbergsgadeLocal cinema. All films are in the original language with subtitles. (except children's movies)
Extremely expensive. If you are wise, bring a packed lunch. There are roof covered and outdoor picnic areas. Note: Cheapest wristband is a "Child companion", where the child has the wristband. Ask
2596 Einheimische empfehlen
Tivoli
3 VesterbrogadeExtremely expensive. If you are wise, bring a packed lunch. There are roof covered and outdoor picnic areas. Note: Cheapest wristband is a "Child companion", where the child has the wristband. Ask
Entertainment & Activities
Wesselsgade
WesselsgadeManned playground. Lots of toys and wheels during the day.
Climbing facility and parkour. For smaller kids, try out the playground at the other end of the park. Manned playground w. toys.
Legepladsen H.t. Øst
Climbing facility and parkour. For smaller kids, try out the playground at the other end of the park. Manned playground w. toys.
This park is part of the old fortifications of Copehangen. It has a bit of a wild feeling, and a cool playground by the lake.
187 Einheimische empfehlen
Østre Anlæg Park
20 StockholmsgadeThis park is part of the old fortifications of Copehangen. It has a bit of a wild feeling, and a cool playground by the lake.
Fee admission and indoor playground. On the top floor the kids can design their own stamps and you can pick them up later. We recommend you do the stamps first, then the tour of the museum.
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Enigma
3 Øster AlléFee admission and indoor playground. On the top floor the kids can design their own stamps and you can pick them up later. We recommend you do the stamps first, then the tour of the museum.
Sankt Markus Allé
Sankt Markus AlléReally nice playground for toddlers and small kids. A lot of foam covered ground.
Small, but cool playground for small kids and toddlers. Good for playing "hide and seek"
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Danas Plads legeplads
Danas PladsSmall, but cool playground for small kids and toddlers. Good for playing "hide and seek"
For a rainy afternoon: In-door play area and large children books section upstairs - all in Danish, but you can look at pictures.
Also international magazines.
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Blågården Bibliotek
5 Blågårds Pl.For a rainy afternoon: In-door play area and large children books section upstairs - all in Danish, but you can look at pictures.
Also international magazines.
Sankt Hans Gade 5
Toddler-friendly playground.
Church turned gallery. Small playground outside.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Nikolaj, Kopenhagener Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst
10 Nikolaj PladsChurch turned gallery. Small playground outside.
Two playgrounds In this park. One at the South-west gate (manned on week days with go-cards and toys). The other at the North-west gate with an outdoor cafe close by (mostly climbing).
Nørre Farimagsgade 2
Two playgrounds In this park. One at the South-west gate (manned on week days with go-cards and toys). The other at the North-west gate with an outdoor cafe close by (mostly climbing).
Really cool playground with mock up plane and ship wreckage.
415 Einheimische empfehlen
Nørrebroparken - Spielplatz
28-30 StefansgadeReally cool playground with mock up plane and ship wreckage.
Look in the basement windows. You will see samples of Danish kid-television star and garbage artist Shane Brox' designs.
Tegnestuen Kronprinsessegade 2/ Arkitekt J Noltenius
Look in the basement windows. You will see samples of Danish kid-television star and garbage artist Shane Brox' designs.
Sightseeing
The Metro takes you to Nørreport Station, Amager Beach, and The Airport, as well as shopping malls
77 Einheimische empfehlen
Forum st (Metro) station
The Metro takes you to Nørreport Station, Amager Beach, and The Airport, as well as shopping malls
Bus stop. Bus 66 takes you to Copenhagen Central. Bus 12 takes you to Vesterport.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Blågårdsgade (Åboulevard)
Bus stop. Bus 66 takes you to Copenhagen Central. Bus 12 takes you to Vesterport.
Bus 2A and 250 take you to the Town Hall Square, Tivoli, and Copenhagen Central
128 Einheimische empfehlen
Forum station
17 Rosenørns AlleBus 2A and 250 take you to the Town Hall Square, Tivoli, and Copenhagen Central
Nyhavn is a tourist trap, but has a good atmosphere. At the end of the pier, you can take the Harbor Bus for a regular bus fee and get at cheap tour of the harbor.
1330 Einheimische empfehlen
Nyhavn
Nyhavn is a tourist trap, but has a good atmosphere. At the end of the pier, you can take the Harbor Bus for a regular bus fee and get at cheap tour of the harbor.
Interesting architecture. This museum was build for the marble sculptures of one artist, Berthel Thorvaldsen, and the outside fresco depicts his return from Rome.
113 Einheimische empfehlen
Thorvaldsen-Museum
2 Bertel Thorvaldsens PladsInteresting architecture. This museum was build for the marble sculptures of one artist, Berthel Thorvaldsen, and the outside fresco depicts his return from Rome.
In olden times the king's summer residence outside the city. Built as a "mini Versailles". Home of the crown jewels. open Tuesday-Sunday until 4 pm-
482 Einheimische empfehlen
Schloss Rosenborg
4A Øster VoldgadeIn olden times the king's summer residence outside the city. Built as a "mini Versailles". Home of the crown jewels. open Tuesday-Sunday until 4 pm-
Look down in the water. The ballad of Agnete and the Merman depicted by Suste Bonnén. Read about it: http://nightsheep.deviantart.com/art/Merman-and-his-seven-son-136689598
Højbro
HøjbroLook down in the water. The ballad of Agnete and the Merman depicted by Suste Bonnén. Read about it: http://nightsheep.deviantart.com/art/Merman-and-his-seven-son-136689598
Like everything Danish it's in miniature, compared to Paris, Vienna, or London, but still lovely
575 Einheimische empfehlen
Lægerne ved Botanisk Have
7 Øster FarimagsgadeLike everything Danish it's in miniature, compared to Paris, Vienna, or London, but still lovely
These houses were built for marine officers. The ambience is very quaint. Streets have quirky names like "Heartjoy street", "Dophin Street", and "Crocodile Street"
64 Einheimische empfehlen
Nyboder
24 Sankt Pauls GadeThese houses were built for marine officers. The ambience is very quaint. Streets have quirky names like "Heartjoy street", "Dophin Street", and "Crocodile Street"
Old naval fort. Also used to be the headquarters of Danish military secret service. Stroll along the batteries on your way to The Little Mermaid. Great place for collecting horse chessnuts in the fall
739 Einheimische empfehlen
Kastellet
1 Gl. Hovedvagt, KastelletOld naval fort. Also used to be the headquarters of Danish military secret service. Stroll along the batteries on your way to The Little Mermaid. Great place for collecting horse chessnuts in the fall
Die kleine Meerjungfrau
LangelinieJust so your warned: She really is little!
Climbing the spiral tower of this oppulent baroque church is a unique experience. On top of that you get a great view of Copenhagen
373 Einheimische empfehlen
Erlöserkirche
29 Sankt Annæ GadeClimbing the spiral tower of this oppulent baroque church is a unique experience. On top of that you get a great view of Copenhagen
The area was inspired by Amsterdam, and built under baroque king, Christian IV to attract Dutch merchants to Copenhagen.
328 Einheimische empfehlen
Christianshavn
The area was inspired by Amsterdam, and built under baroque king, Christian IV to attract Dutch merchants to Copenhagen.
This church tower was built as an observatory for king Christian IV. It has no stairs but a spiral ramp to carry books and sensitive equipment. Or maybe because the king was too fat to walk...
354 Einheimische empfehlen
Rundetårn
52A KøbmagergadeThis church tower was built as an observatory for king Christian IV. It has no stairs but a spiral ramp to carry books and sensitive equipment. Or maybe because the king was too fat to walk...
Yet another of Christian IV's achievement. The Copenhagen money exchange, now housing the Danish Ministry of Finance. Check out the spire with tree dragons, tails entwined.
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Børsen
Yet another of Christian IV's achievement. The Copenhagen money exchange, now housing the Danish Ministry of Finance. Check out the spire with tree dragons, tails entwined.
Essentials
Emmerys
51 ØsterbrogadeGreat sour dough bread.
REMA 1000
1 HammerichsgadeSupermarket
Irma
11A RantzausgadeUp scale supermarket w. lots of organic food.
The best, organic produce that Denmark has to offer, along with other delicatessen and cafes.
1624 Einheimische empfehlen
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeThe best, organic produce that Denmark has to offer, along with other delicatessen and cafes.
The closest supermarket. Open 8-22. Not big, but it has the most vital necessities, includig organic stuff.
Blågårdsgade 26
26 BlågårdsgadeThe closest supermarket. Open 8-22. Not big, but it has the most vital necessities, includig organic stuff.