Guidebook for Copenhagen
Food Scene
My personal favourite neighborhood eatery, both in summer and winter, as the location is spectacular and the inside of the restaurant quite unite in an old church.
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Restaurant Maven
10 Nikolaj PladsMy personal favourite neighborhood eatery, both in summer and winter, as the location is spectacular and the inside of the restaurant quite unite in an old church.
One of the many bakeries selling the famous pastry and great bread
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Lagkagehuset
45 TorvegadeOne of the many bakeries selling the famous pastry and great bread
My favourite coffee shop! Start the day properly at the many bakeries and cafés in Copenhagen serving breakfast or a hearty brunch. Many coffee shops are spread around the city, with several outlets.
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The Coffee Factory
21 GothersgadeMy favourite coffee shop! Start the day properly at the many bakeries and cafés in Copenhagen serving breakfast or a hearty brunch. Many coffee shops are spread around the city, with several outlets.
If you wanna splash for brunch, try to book a table (well ahead) for Sunday brunch at Marchal at the D’Angleterre hotel, though be prepared for a hefty bill.
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Hotel D'Angleterre
34 Kongens NytorvIf you wanna splash for brunch, try to book a table (well ahead) for Sunday brunch at Marchal at the D’Angleterre hotel, though be prepared for a hefty bill.
Café Northern
61 ØstergadeVery close-by café/restaurant
Cafe Europa
1 AmagertorvVery close-by café/restaurant
Café Sommersko
6 KronprinsensgadeVery close-by café/restaurant
The Living Room
17 LarsbjørnsstrædeVery close-by café, one of my neighborhood favorites
Dag H
38 Dag Hammarskjölds AlléGreat location by the lakes, good coffee and café/restaurant
Kaffesalonen
7 Peblinge DosseringGreat location by the lakes, good coffee and café/restaurant
Cafe Bang & Jensen
130 IstedgadeGreat café/restaurant in übertrendy Vesterbro
Is tea your morning kickstarter? Then A. C. Perch's is a unique place. NB: there’s a shop downstairs, where you can buy tea to take home, or head upstairs (through the door in the alley to the right)
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A.C. Perchs Thehandel
5 KronprinsensgadeIs tea your morning kickstarter? Then A. C. Perch's is a unique place. NB: there’s a shop downstairs, where you can buy tea to take home, or head upstairs (through the door in the alley to the right)
Not particularly cheap, but very delicious smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and authentic, also the interior.
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Restaurant Schønnemann
16 Hauser Pl.Not particularly cheap, but very delicious smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and authentic, also the interior.
Not particularly cheap, but very delicious smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and authentic, also the interior.
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Told & Snaps
2 ToldbodgadeNot particularly cheap, but very delicious smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and authentic, also the interior.
Not particularly cheap, but very delicious smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and authentic, also the interior.
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Kanal-Caféen
18 Frederiksholms KanalNot particularly cheap, but very delicious smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and authentic, also the interior.
Not particularly cheap, but very delicious smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and authentic Danish dishes, great location also
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Lumskebugten
21 EsplanadenNot particularly cheap, but very delicious smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and authentic Danish dishes, great location also
Aamanns Deli & Takeaway
10 Øster FarimagsgadeInnovative take on smørrebrød
A less formal setting, Royal Smushi Cafe (right around the corner, in an alley behind the Georg Jensen store) combines Danish food and ditto design in a feminine yet humorous atmosphere.
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Royal Smushi Cafe
A less formal setting, Royal Smushi Cafe (right around the corner, in an alley behind the Georg Jensen store) combines Danish food and ditto design in a feminine yet humorous atmosphere.
Classic French bistro, good for classic dishes, wine, and people watching.
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Pastis
52 GothersgadeClassic French bistro, good for classic dishes, wine, and people watching.
Italian restaurant with a nice wine bar, also good for people watching. Open on Sundays!
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Trattoria Fiat
18 Kongens NytorvItalian restaurant with a nice wine bar, also good for people watching. Open on Sundays!
Hip restaurant at the Meatpacking District - Kødbyen - and a place close to my apartment, too. The concept is to use Danish products and use everything from the animal.
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NOSE2TAIL Meatpacker
13 FlæsketorvetHip restaurant at the Meatpacking District - Kødbyen - and a place close to my apartment, too. The concept is to use Danish products and use everything from the animal.
Danish / French bistro, where you will feel at home, and you can get a good meal. The place is unpretentious and cozy.
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Madklubben Bistro-De-Luxe
66 Store KongensgadeDanish / French bistro, where you will feel at home, and you can get a good meal. The place is unpretentious and cozy.
Danish / French bistro, where you will feel at home, and you can get a good meal. The place is unpretentious and cozy. Open on Sundays!
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Madklubben Vesterbro
62 VesterbrogadeDanish / French bistro, where you will feel at home, and you can get a good meal. The place is unpretentious and cozy. Open on Sundays!
Les Trois Cochons in the popular street Værnedamsvej is owned by the people behind the Cofoco concept with restaurants all over the city. Paté Paté is another one, located in the Meatpacking District.
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Les Trois Cochons
10 VærnedamsvejLes Trois Cochons in the popular street Værnedamsvej is owned by the people behind the Cofoco concept with restaurants all over the city. Paté Paté is another one, located in the Meatpacking District.
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Hip place and serves up really great dishes and good wine, too.
Inside the National Museum, offers a wide choice of Danish and international dishes inspired by exhibitions and activities at the museum. The brunch is incredible, yet must be reserved well in advance
Restaurant Julian - Nationalmuseet
10 Ny VestergadeInside the National Museum, offers a wide choice of Danish and international dishes inspired by exhibitions and activities at the museum. The brunch is incredible, yet must be reserved well in advance
Brdr. Price serves very traditional Danish food in a beautiful old building. 5 min. walk from my apartment, the food is hearty and savoury, and open for lunch and dinner.
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Restaurant Brdr. Price
15 RosenborggadeBrdr. Price serves very traditional Danish food in a beautiful old building. 5 min. walk from my apartment, the food is hearty and savoury, and open for lunch and dinner.
Several locations across the city, of which the one at the Tivoli Hotel is located on the 12th floor - on top of the Tivoli Hotel – where you can catch a glimpse of the zoo, the Star Flyer etc.
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Sticks'n'Sushi Istedgade
62 IstedgadeSeveral locations across the city, of which the one at the Tivoli Hotel is located on the 12th floor - on top of the Tivoli Hotel – where you can catch a glimpse of the zoo, the Star Flyer etc.
Climate-friendly and maritime, serving steak and seafood in many variations - raw, boiled and grilled, depending on the season, and it is particularly nice in the summer where you can sit outside
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Toldboden
18-24 Nordre ToldbodClimate-friendly and maritime, serving steak and seafood in many variations - raw, boiled and grilled, depending on the season, and it is particularly nice in the summer where you can sit outside
The roof café of the House of Communication Museum just 50 meters from my place. The café serves classic Danish lunch, coffee and cakes. In summer, the café’s roof terrace offers great views!
Cafe Hovedtelegrafen
37 KøbmagergadeThe roof café of the House of Communication Museum just 50 meters from my place. The café serves classic Danish lunch, coffee and cakes. In summer, the café’s roof terrace offers great views!
On top of Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Alberto K has been rated among Denmark's best restaurants by both national and international newspapers and magazines.
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Alberto K
1 HammerichsgadeOn top of Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Alberto K has been rated among Denmark's best restaurants by both national and international newspapers and magazines.
In The Royal Library, named after the famous Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, it is a Scandinavian Brasserie. Scandinavian produce and recipes is the focal point, and the location is great.
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Restaurant Søren K
1 Søren Kierkegaards Pl.In The Royal Library, named after the famous Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, it is a Scandinavian Brasserie. Scandinavian produce and recipes is the focal point, and the location is great.
Retour Steak
21 Ny ØstergadeGreat steaks and bearnaise, open on Sundays!
Great steaks, great bearnaise, hefty prices too, open on Sundays! (reservations recommended)
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MASH
20 BredgadeGreat steaks, great bearnaise, hefty prices too, open on Sundays! (reservations recommended)
Really great new nordic cuisine at reasonable (not cheap) prices. Open Sundays!
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Geist
8 Kongens NytorvReally great new nordic cuisine at reasonable (not cheap) prices. Open Sundays!
A preferred café, restaurant and waterhole for more mature Copenhageners. Across from Viktor, same chique international bar atmosphere, go to Balthazar at the back end of the D’Angleterre hotel.
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Café Victor
8 Ny ØstergadeA preferred café, restaurant and waterhole for more mature Copenhageners. Across from Viktor, same chique international bar atmosphere, go to Balthazar at the back end of the D’Angleterre hotel.
Copenhagen boasts many fine wine bars, and a few of the best are within 5 minutes of you. Il Senso had a limited but good selection of food, in addition to great Italian wines!
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Il Senso Vinbar
87 GothersgadeCopenhagen boasts many fine wine bars, and a few of the best are within 5 minutes of you. Il Senso had a limited but good selection of food, in addition to great Italian wines!
Tante T
Neat little tea 'café'….
For foodies, no further introduction needed. For others, the best restaurant in the world! Needless to say, pricy and reservations needed (A LOT in advance)
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Noma
96 RefshalevejFor foodies, no further introduction needed. For others, the best restaurant in the world! Needless to say, pricy and reservations needed (A LOT in advance)
Spectacular dining, international look and feel and awesome culinary experience
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Geranium
4 Per Henrik Lings AlléSpectacular dining, international look and feel and awesome culinary experience
Kadeau København
10B WildersgadeMichelin-level, with local yet classy atmosphere
Great new Nordic food, with an innovative approach and menu, and good atmosphere
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Pluto
16 BorgergadeGreat new Nordic food, with an innovative approach and menu, and good atmosphere
Essentials
Irma
11A RantzausgadeGreat grocery shopping (on the expensive side)
Great market which has a few places serving great breakfast and while you’re there you can take the opportunity to explore the informal options for lunch and dinner at the numerous delicious stalls.
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Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeGreat market which has a few places serving great breakfast and while you’re there you can take the opportunity to explore the informal options for lunch and dinner at the numerous delicious stalls.
Drinks & Nightlife
The flagship cocktail bar, well worth a visit, even if just for an afternoon drink.
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Ruby
10 NybrogadeThe flagship cocktail bar, well worth a visit, even if just for an afternoon drink.
Neat little cocktail bar, serves some of the best drinks in town but not upbeat as such
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K-Bar
20 Ved StrandenNeat little cocktail bar, serves some of the best drinks in town but not upbeat as such
FUGU
42 Gammel StrandGraet vibe, decent cocktails though it's more about people watching
Madam Chu's
40 Gammel StrandNeat cocktail bar with good party at night
If beer is your thing, don’t miss Mikkeller in Viktoriagade at Vesterbro – world-famous beer (recently opened in San Francisco, too) and local joint with a very wide range of beers, tap and bottle.
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Mikkeller Bar
8 ViktoriagadeIf beer is your thing, don’t miss Mikkeller in Viktoriagade at Vesterbro – world-famous beer (recently opened in San Francisco, too) and local joint with a very wide range of beers, tap and bottle.
Copenhagen boasts many fine wine bars, and a few of the best are within 5 minutes of you. My favorite is Ved Stranden 10
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Ved Stranden 10
10 Ved StrandenCopenhagen boasts many fine wine bars, and a few of the best are within 5 minutes of you. My favorite is Ved Stranden 10
Clubbing for trendy and live music, check the website for who's playing
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Vega
40 EnghavevejClubbing for trendy and live music, check the website for who's playing
Bibendum
45 NansensgadeOne of my favourite wine bars
Falernum
16 VærnedamsvejOne of my favourite wine bars which serves good food as well
Entertainment & Activities
Tivoli
3 VesterbrogadeNo introduction needed, I believe
With the opening of new and unique facilities for polar bears, North Atlantic birds and seals, The Arctic Ring is the star of the show, along with the large and impressive elephant facility
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Zoo Kopenhagen
32 RoskildevejWith the opening of new and unique facilities for polar bears, North Atlantic birds and seals, The Arctic Ring is the star of the show, along with the large and impressive elephant facility
A visit to the Tycho Brahe Planetarium is educational entertainment for the entire family. Immerse yourself in the starry sky, watch IMAX and 3D movies or explore the exhibition.
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Tycho Brahe Planetarium
10 Gl. KongevejA visit to the Tycho Brahe Planetarium is educational entertainment for the entire family. Immerse yourself in the starry sky, watch IMAX and 3D movies or explore the exhibition.
3,000 m2 attraction where children and adults will be able to see, touch and experience science in all its forms. A sister location of the original Experimentarium in Hellerup, also well worth a visit
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Experimentarium
7 Tuborg Havnevej3,000 m2 attraction where children and adults will be able to see, touch and experience science in all its forms. A sister location of the original Experimentarium in Hellerup, also well worth a visit
Northern Europe's largest aquarium and offers a unique experience for children and adults. Really worth a visit, both for the architecture and for the impressing aquarium it actually is.
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Den Blå Planet
1 Jacob FortlingsvejNorthern Europe's largest aquarium and offers a unique experience for children and adults. Really worth a visit, both for the architecture and for the impressing aquarium it actually is.
Just north of Copenhagen you find Dyrehavsbakken - in short Bakken. This is the world's oldest amusement park. The 431-year-old amusement park is located in the lush woodlands of Jægersborg Dyrehave
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Bakken
207 DyrehavevejJust north of Copenhagen you find Dyrehavsbakken - in short Bakken. This is the world's oldest amusement park. The 431-year-old amusement park is located in the lush woodlands of Jægersborg Dyrehave
Sightseeing
A must-see in Copenhagen! Bring your kids, it's completely safe. Christiania is especially lively and lovely on weekends.
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Freetown Christiania
A must-see in Copenhagen! Bring your kids, it's completely safe. Christiania is especially lively and lovely on weekends.
The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and biggest open air museums in the world, displaying life as it was in historic Denmark centuries ago.
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Freilichtmuseum
100 KongevejenThe Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and biggest open air museums in the world, displaying life as it was in historic Denmark centuries ago.
The royal castle, in the center of the city, just 10 min walk from the apartment
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Schloss Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsThe royal castle, in the center of the city, just 10 min walk from the apartment
Schlosspark Fredensborg
Beautiful castle, 40 min drive from Copenhagen
Schloss Rosenborg
4A Øster VoldgadeWonderful castle, 10 min. walk from the apartment
The castle in adjacent city Frederiksberg is beautifully surrounded by a lush park, well worth a Sunday visit.
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Frederiksberg Palace Church
28 RoskildevejThe castle in adjacent city Frederiksberg is beautifully surrounded by a lush park, well worth a Sunday visit.
A 40 min. drive (or reachable by train) Roskilde houses the famous viking ship museum
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Vikingskipshuset
12 VindeboderA 40 min. drive (or reachable by train) Roskilde houses the famous viking ship museum
Kronborg Castle (in Helsingør, 45 min. from Copenhagen by train) is known as the castle of Hamlet
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Kronborg
1B KronborgKronborg Castle (in Helsingør, 45 min. from Copenhagen by train) is known as the castle of Hamlet
The Round Tower, almost visible from the apartment, is just 200 meters from the apartment and offers stunning views over the city
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Rundetårn
52A KøbmagergadeThe Round Tower, almost visible from the apartment, is just 200 meters from the apartment and offers stunning views over the city
Visit Carlsberg Brand Store
11 Gamle Carlsberg VejGo tour Carlsberg and taste the brews!
Arts & Culture
Königliches Theater
8 Kongens NytorvThe Royal Theater, just 5 min walk from the apartment
The Royal Danish Opera, donated to the city på AP Møller Maersk's foundation.
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Das Königliche Theater
10 EkvipagemestervejThe Royal Danish Opera, donated to the city på AP Møller Maersk's foundation.
An impressive art museum founded in 1888 by IC Jacobsen, the founder of Carlsberg
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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
7 Dantes PladsAn impressive art museum founded in 1888 by IC Jacobsen, the founder of Carlsberg