Guidebook for København
Food Scene
It's local, great coffee and nice artisanal Ice Cream
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Alice Ice Cream & Coffee
1 MarkmandsgadeIt's local, great coffee and nice artisanal Ice Cream
Restaurant Alouette
14 SturlasgadeGood food, good atmosphere
Restaurant 108
108 StrandgadeCozy restaurant in a great area
Noma
96 RefshalevejBook well in advance - if you know Noma, you know why!
SEA by Kiin Kiin
71 NyhavnNice with nice on top
At the fringes of The Meatpacking District this eatery doubles as an small arts-venue, hosting intimate concerts or other sound-based live events. Having just received a top review of one of the biggest newspapers in Denmark, you may experience some crowds.
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H15 Cafeteria & Bar
15 HalmtorvetAt the fringes of The Meatpacking District this eatery doubles as an small arts-venue, hosting intimate concerts or other sound-based live events. Having just received a top review of one of the biggest newspapers in Denmark, you may experience some crowds.
Go for lunch for a modern twist on the Danish open sandwich "Smørrebrød" at Aamanns - it is among the top choices!
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Aamanns 1921
19-21 Niels Hemmingsens GadeGo for lunch for a modern twist on the Danish open sandwich "Smørrebrød" at Aamanns - it is among the top choices!
White Alba Truffles are on the menu in Autumn in this piemontese restaurant
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Undici
9b Wilders Pl.White Alba Truffles are on the menu in Autumn in this piemontese restaurant
Foodie
13 AmagerbrogadeOrganic Take Away Boxes
Sightseeing
Winding staircase on the outside of the tower & the famous carillons
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Igreja do Nosso Salvador
29 Sankt Annæ GadeWinding staircase on the outside of the tower & the famous carillons
With late evening access on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday you can visit the Copenhagen Cathedral to marvel at the delicate sculptures by Bertel Thorvaldsen almost whenever
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Copenhagen Cathedral
8 NørregadeWith late evening access on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday you can visit the Copenhagen Cathedral to marvel at the delicate sculptures by Bertel Thorvaldsen almost whenever
In addition to being at the heart of the regal area of the Neoclassical Copenhagen, envisioned by Danish architect Nicolai Eigtved, it also boasts one of the largest cupolas north of the Alps. On most Sundays the Church hosts classical concerts (often free of charge) around 4pm.
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Igreja de Frederik
4 FrederiksgadeIn addition to being at the heart of the regal area of the Neoclassical Copenhagen, envisioned by Danish architect Nicolai Eigtved, it also boasts one of the largest cupolas north of the Alps. On most Sundays the Church hosts classical concerts (often free of charge) around 4pm.
This Renaissance Castle is one of several important edifices erected by King Christian IV, a King as iconic to the Danes as Henry VIII to the British. Today it houses the Royal Treasury and is well worth a visit along with the adjacent royal gardens (Kgs Have)
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Castelo de Rosenborg
4A Øster VoldgadeThis Renaissance Castle is one of several important edifices erected by King Christian IV, a King as iconic to the Danes as Henry VIII to the British. Today it houses the Royal Treasury and is well worth a visit along with the adjacent royal gardens (Kgs Have)
Arts & Culture
Dedicated to the art of the world renowned sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen this Museum is in and by itself a masterpiece. On the facade is depicted Thorvaldsen's lauded return from Italy
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Museu Thorvaldsen
2 Bertel Thorvaldsens PladsDedicated to the art of the world renowned sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen this Museum is in and by itself a masterpiece. On the facade is depicted Thorvaldsen's lauded return from Italy
This exhibition space hosts large scale installations by some of the best from the international art scene
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Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Copenhagen
173A RefshalevejThis exhibition space hosts large scale installations by some of the best from the international art scene
This exhibition hall specializes in photographic art and lens based media and as such is unique in Copenhagen
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Fotografisk Center, Bygning 55
16 StaldgadeThis exhibition hall specializes in photographic art and lens based media and as such is unique in Copenhagen
The building is gorgeous and it hosts the Royal Library. Right now (until 2021) the great performance artist, Marina Abramovic, has hand picked treasures from the library collection to stage a rare listening-experience. Don't miss "Method for Treasure" if you are a bibliophile...
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Black Diamond
1 Søren Kierkegaards PladsThe building is gorgeous and it hosts the Royal Library. Right now (until 2021) the great performance artist, Marina Abramovic, has hand picked treasures from the library collection to stage a rare listening-experience. Don't miss "Method for Treasure" if you are a bibliophile...
Glassalen in the Tivoli Gardens hosts various concerts and performances throughout the year. In Winter it hosts The London Toast Theatre's "Crazy Christmas Cabaret" - a comedy about the year's events. It's in English and the occasional Danish phrase.
Glass Hall
3 VesterbrogadeGlassalen in the Tivoli Gardens hosts various concerts and performances throughout the year. In Winter it hosts The London Toast Theatre's "Crazy Christmas Cabaret" - a comedy about the year's events. It's in English and the occasional Danish phrase.
If you think Vikings are hot - wait until you see the new artsy installation of the historic Danes. Compromising on the research-criteria and going for the popular cultural imagery of Vikings it is an acquired taste.
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Museu Nacional da Dinamarca
10 Ny VestergadeIf you think Vikings are hot - wait until you see the new artsy installation of the historic Danes. Compromising on the research-criteria and going for the popular cultural imagery of Vikings it is an acquired taste.
Parks & Nature
Amager Strand Promenaden
Amager Strand PromenadenThe view to Sweden
Syddyssen
SyddyssenEnjoy the leisurely stroll along Syddyssen and around the old ramparts of Christianshavn
If you are a sucker for plants or just need a boost of warm air from the heated green house you shouldn't miss this Danish version of the Crystal Palace.
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Jardim Botânico
128 GothersgadeIf you are a sucker for plants or just need a boost of warm air from the heated green house you shouldn't miss this Danish version of the Crystal Palace.
Drinks & Nightlife
1105 Cocktail Bar
4 Kristen Bernikows GadeThey shake a serious cocktail
Ruby
10 NybrogadeProbably the best cocktails in town
Take a bite of the old school cool Copenhagen bars with a visit to Bo-Bi Bar, which you may recognize from the movie "Reconstruction" (directed by Christoffer Boe in 2003)
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Bo-Bi Bar
14 KlareboderneTake a bite of the old school cool Copenhagen bars with a visit to Bo-Bi Bar, which you may recognize from the movie "Reconstruction" (directed by Christoffer Boe in 2003)
In December you should visit Hviids for their potent Glögg (Danish version of Glühwein). Rumor has it that this particular brew hails from the dawn of time. What is myth and what is truth gets ever more difficult to discern after a couple of kicks by this blood boiling beast.
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Hviids Vinstue
19 Kongens NytorvIn December you should visit Hviids for their potent Glögg (Danish version of Glühwein). Rumor has it that this particular brew hails from the dawn of time. What is myth and what is truth gets ever more difficult to discern after a couple of kicks by this blood boiling beast.
If you're into Jazz this is a great place to experience it live.
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La Fontaine
11 KompagnistrædeIf you're into Jazz this is a great place to experience it live.
Live Jazz in the morning? You often can get your Jazz-hearts desire in this old school gentleman-club-style bar on weekends.
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Library Bar
4 BernstorffsgadeLive Jazz in the morning? You often can get your Jazz-hearts desire in this old school gentleman-club-style bar on weekends.
Operaen in the Free City of Christiania offers a wide range of live performances and a no-nonsense-atmosphere
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Operaen Christiania
1 Pusher StreetOperaen in the Free City of Christiania offers a wide range of live performances and a no-nonsense-atmosphere
Vega
40 EnghavevejBrowse their calendar for Concerts
LIDKOEB
72B VesterbrogadeAlways a safe bet for atmosphere
Essentials
A local supermarket with reasonable prices - you will find several of the Netto-chain-stores littered around Copenhagen.
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Netto
74 GodthåbsvejA local supermarket with reasonable prices - you will find several of the Netto-chain-stores littered around Copenhagen.
A mid-range supermarket also housing a chocolatier, a florist, and a bakery & pastry shop.
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MENY Vermlandsgade
51 VermlandsgadeA mid-range supermarket also housing a chocolatier, a florist, and a bakery & pastry shop.
Getting Around
The Metro line to/from the airport and central Copenhagen stops at Amagerbro, where you can get everything you need from the adjacent mall "Amager Centret"
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Amagerbro station
1 Amagerbro TorvThe Metro line to/from the airport and central Copenhagen stops at Amagerbro, where you can get everything you need from the adjacent mall "Amager Centret"
Christianshavn Station is the connecting hub for the two Metro lines. North of here, the lines align. Christianshavn is a lively area and an interesting mix of low brow and high end.
Christianshavns Torv
Christianshavns TorvChristianshavn Station is the connecting hub for the two Metro lines. North of here, the lines align. Christianshavn is a lively area and an interesting mix of low brow and high end.
Just off of Nyhavn (The iconic New Harbour) Kgs Nytorv is one of the most exclusive squares. At Christmas is hosts a Christmas Market or an Ice Skating Rink (the latter except 2018)
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Kongens Nytorv
Kongens NytorvJust off of Nyhavn (The iconic New Harbour) Kgs Nytorv is one of the most exclusive squares. At Christmas is hosts a Christmas Market or an Ice Skating Rink (the latter except 2018)
This is the most densely frequented transport hub in all of Denmark and this is your stop if you want to visit the much famed food market "Torvehallerne", enjoy the Royal Treasury at Rosenborg, get warm in the Botanical Gardens' green house, or marvel at the art at The National Gallery of Denmark (SMK)
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Nørreport Station
This is the most densely frequented transport hub in all of Denmark and this is your stop if you want to visit the much famed food market "Torvehallerne", enjoy the Royal Treasury at Rosenborg, get warm in the Botanical Gardens' green house, or marvel at the art at The National Gallery of Denmark (SMK)