Guidebook for Copenhagen
Food Scene
It can't get any more local. One of the oldest coffee shops in the area - 17 years old - and still amazing. Come to chill, eat brunch, work on your computer or read a book. This place is great!
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Cafe Bang & Jensen
130 IstedgadeIt can't get any more local. One of the oldest coffee shops in the area - 17 years old - and still amazing. Come to chill, eat brunch, work on your computer or read a book. This place is great!
One of my favorites. Try the lunch! A Danish open sandwich with eggs will keep your hunger away for hours. It tastes amazing and it can't get any more old school typical Danish. Also coffee and beer.
535 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Dyrehaven
72 Sønder Blvd.One of my favorites. Try the lunch! A Danish open sandwich with eggs will keep your hunger away for hours. It tastes amazing and it can't get any more old school typical Danish. Also coffee and beer.
If you need some delicious food on the go, choose Kødbyens Deli. They have the BEST and fresh fish'n'tips in the world! (Sorry Englishmen;)).
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Kødbyens Deli ApS
8 SlagterboderneIf you need some delicious food on the go, choose Kødbyens Deli. They have the BEST and fresh fish'n'tips in the world! (Sorry Englishmen;)).
Just a cute and very small coffee shop. If not going there for a coffee, just have a look inside in the back - it's cute and curious. All in wood.
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Kaffe
90 IstedgadeJust a cute and very small coffee shop. If not going there for a coffee, just have a look inside in the back - it's cute and curious. All in wood.
Tried of hanging around computers and iPads? Then go here! They serve a great cappuccino (+ one of the best slow dripping coffees too!). Their yoghurt ain't bad either - and the stove is on when cold.
154 Einheimische empfehlen
Enghave Kaffe
3 Enghave Pl.Tried of hanging around computers and iPads? Then go here! They serve a great cappuccino (+ one of the best slow dripping coffees too!). Their yoghurt ain't bad either - and the stove is on when cold.
Coffee, simple breakfast, teas and vinyls! Yes. Listen or buy your next vinyl while having coffee - or simply enjoy a good conversation or reading a magazine. Small, but original place!
113 Einheimische empfehlen
Black Coffee & Vinyl
4 SkydebanegadeCoffee, simple breakfast, teas and vinyls! Yes. Listen or buy your next vinyl while having coffee - or simply enjoy a good conversation or reading a magazine. Small, but original place!
Best homemade Italian ice cream! It's a bit pricey but worth the taste. Another great and a bit more fatless option is the Danish Paradis chain - the closest on Vesterbro Torv.
106 Einheimische empfehlen
Siciliansk Is
3 SkydebanegadeBest homemade Italian ice cream! It's a bit pricey but worth the taste. Another great and a bit more fatless option is the Danish Paradis chain - the closest on Vesterbro Torv.
Coffee, brunch, burger - they do it all good! The best is the vibe. I'm sure you'll love it! Weekend nights with beer and local dj.
141 Einheimische empfehlen
Kalaset
16 VendersgadeCoffee, brunch, burger - they do it all good! The best is the vibe. I'm sure you'll love it! Weekend nights with beer and local dj.
Creepy and cozy coffee shop/café. Visit the toilets and get scared. ;)
79 Einheimische empfehlen
Bankeråt
27 AhlefeldtsgadeCreepy and cozy coffee shop/café. Visit the toilets and get scared. ;)
Now THIS is good sushi! It looks like nothing from the outside, but believe me, your taste buds will be spoiled. Japanese Uki is nice and his mom is in the kitchen. Make a reservation! www.uki.dk
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Bento Copenhagen
16 HelgolandsgadeNow THIS is good sushi! It looks like nothing from the outside, but believe me, your taste buds will be spoiled. Japanese Uki is nice and his mom is in the kitchen. Make a reservation! www.uki.dk
A great and a bit more fatless ice cream (than full fat cream ice cream;)) shop is the Danish PARADIS chain. They make wonderful ice cream out of milk!
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Paradis
7 TrianglenA great and a bit more fatless ice cream (than full fat cream ice cream;)) shop is the Danish PARADIS chain. They make wonderful ice cream out of milk!
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden little treasure. Cocktails are a bit pricey (100 dkk), but they taste amazing and you'll get a bite of that Mad Men feeling that we all crave. You can get a beer for 45 dkk too.
132 Einheimische empfehlen
Duck and Cover Bar
6 DannebrogsgadeA hidden little treasure. Cocktails are a bit pricey (100 dkk), but they taste amazing and you'll get a bite of that Mad Men feeling that we all crave. You can get a beer for 45 dkk too.
This is the place to dance: Dance at Mesteren & Lærlingen, or maybe you'll prefer Bakken and Jolene or KB18? Karriere Bar is also an option - and so are the newer Harvey's and KB3.
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Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
This is the place to dance: Dance at Mesteren & Lærlingen, or maybe you'll prefer Bakken and Jolene or KB18? Karriere Bar is also an option - and so are the newer Harvey's and KB3.
If you prefer brown bars more than dancing - this could be your place. It IS brown. But be aware, smoking is allowed. If you want a brown non-smoking-bar, try out Sommersted.
73 Einheimische empfehlen
Mc.Kluud
126 IstedgadeIf you prefer brown bars more than dancing - this could be your place. It IS brown. But be aware, smoking is allowed. If you want a brown non-smoking-bar, try out Sommersted.
This is for you who prefer brown bars, but without the smoke. It does have a smoking area, but it's apart. The owner is awesome - Cindy is small, Chinese, and has e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g under control!
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe sommersted
2 Sønder Blvd.This is for you who prefer brown bars, but without the smoke. It does have a smoking area, but it's apart. The owner is awesome - Cindy is small, Chinese, and has e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g under control!
Great, great beer. It's brewed by Mikkeller themselves and therefore a bit pricey - but there's many micro brewery beers to choose from and the ambient is great! You'll love it! No smoking.
327 Einheimische empfehlen
Mikkeller Bar
8 ViktoriagadeGreat, great beer. It's brewed by Mikkeller themselves and therefore a bit pricey - but there's many micro brewery beers to choose from and the ambient is great! You'll love it! No smoking.
Everything Else
This is the place to hang with the Copenhagen hipsters (myself included). Buy an ice cream or a locally brewed beer at Kihoskh - or a lovely pizza from Itzi Pitzi - and sit down to enjoy a ray of sun!
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Sønder Boulevard
Sønder BoulevardThis is the place to hang with the Copenhagen hipsters (myself included). Buy an ice cream or a locally brewed beer at Kihoskh - or a lovely pizza from Itzi Pitzi - and sit down to enjoy a ray of sun!
...also called Hovedbangården, København H and Københavns Hovedbanegård, is only 10 minutes walk away - or 2 stops in the bus no. 10 or 14.
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Post Danmark
...also called Hovedbangården, København H and Københavns Hovedbanegård, is only 10 minutes walk away - or 2 stops in the bus no. 10 or 14.
You haven't visited Copenhagen 'till you've biked it! Visit Baisikeli.dk for bike rental and a clean conscience: You rent a bike, and they'll fight poverty. Go to BIKE RENTAL > Read in English.
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Baisikeli
2 IngerslevsgadeYou haven't visited Copenhagen 'till you've biked it! Visit Baisikeli.dk for bike rental and a clean conscience: You rent a bike, and they'll fight poverty. Go to BIKE RENTAL > Read in English.
Essentials
This is one of the larger supermarkets in the area - choose Føtex if you prefer a bigger variety of groceries (both food and non-food) and organic selections.
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føtex Vesterbrogade
74-76 VesterbrogadeThis is one of the larger supermarkets in the area - choose Føtex if you prefer a bigger variety of groceries (both food and non-food) and organic selections.
This is the closest Netto - the biggest Danish chain for economical everyday-supplies. Go here for dairy products, vegetables, fruits, meats, toilet paper or a that toothbrush you forgot. ;)
1012 Einheimische empfehlen
Netto
2 SkelbækgadeThis is the closest Netto - the biggest Danish chain for economical everyday-supplies. Go here for dairy products, vegetables, fruits, meats, toilet paper or a that toothbrush you forgot. ;)
The most hipster, quality and family driven kiosk you'll ever find! Go here to get a locally brewed beer, breakfast bread, an international magazine or that thing you forgot to buy. Open 7am-1am!
286 Einheimische empfehlen
KIHOSKH
53 Sønder Blvd.The most hipster, quality and family driven kiosk you'll ever find! Go here to get a locally brewed beer, breakfast bread, an international magazine or that thing you forgot to buy. Open 7am-1am!
Okay, this small bakery is pricey, BUT: Their bread and Danish tastes a.m.a.z.i.n.g.l.y good!
200 Einheimische empfehlen
Brød
7 Enghave Pl.Okay, this small bakery is pricey, BUT: Their bread and Danish tastes a.m.a.z.i.n.g.l.y good!
A bit expensive, but definitely lots of high quality and ecological goods! Eat tapas, buy snacks, shop candy, have an ice cream. This is the modern (mediterranean inspired) market of Copenhagen.
1624 Einheimische empfehlen
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeA bit expensive, but definitely lots of high quality and ecological goods! Eat tapas, buy snacks, shop candy, have an ice cream. This is the modern (mediterranean inspired) market of Copenhagen.
Arts & Culture
One of my favorite galleries in Kødbyen (= Meatpacking District). The galleries are small but do often have opening nights. Do a gallery walk! Check out their facebook pages for info.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
V1 Gallery
69 FlæsketorvetOne of my favorite galleries in Kødbyen (= Meatpacking District). The galleries are small but do often have opening nights. Do a gallery walk! Check out their facebook pages for info.
A gallery in Kødbyen (= Meatpacking District). The galleries here are small but do often have opening nights. They are nice. Do a gallery walk! Check out their facebook pages for info.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Galleri Bo Bjerggaard
85 a FlæsketorvetA gallery in Kødbyen (= Meatpacking District). The galleries here are small but do often have opening nights. They are nice. Do a gallery walk! Check out their facebook pages for info.
A small space for art and alike. Check out "VESS - Vesterbro Showroom" for events.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Vess - Vesterbro Showroom
36 OehlenschlægersgadeA small space for art and alike. Check out "VESS - Vesterbro Showroom" for events.
This is the second oldest art-cinema in Denmark - from 1975 and still showing mostly European quality movies and American independent movies in their 'native' languages. It also has a Frenchy café.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Absalonsgade 5
5 AbsalonsgadeThis is the second oldest art-cinema in Denmark - from 1975 and still showing mostly European quality movies and American independent movies in their 'native' languages. It also has a Frenchy café.
Just a must-see for the first-time visiting tourist. The world's 2nd oldest amusement park! Hosts concerts every Fri eve, making it crowded. (The oldest is Dyrehavsbakken - just outside Copenhagen!)
2596 Einheimische empfehlen
Tivoli
3 VesterbrogadeJust a must-see for the first-time visiting tourist. The world's 2nd oldest amusement park! Hosts concerts every Fri eve, making it crowded. (The oldest is Dyrehavsbakken - just outside Copenhagen!)
The world's oldest amusement park - and it's free! It's placed in a beautiful big forest, making it possible to combine picnic in nature with amusement and ice cream! It's like stepping back in time.
594 Einheimische empfehlen
Bakken
207 DyrehavevejThe world's oldest amusement park - and it's free! It's placed in a beautiful big forest, making it possible to combine picnic in nature with amusement and ice cream! It's like stepping back in time.
The Museum about Copenhagen. In case you're curious about this old old capital. :) www.copenhagen.dk/en/visit/plan_your_visit
53 Einheimische empfehlen
Museum von Kopenhagen
18 StormgadeThe Museum about Copenhagen. In case you're curious about this old old capital. :) www.copenhagen.dk/en/visit/plan_your_visit
Museum of Modern Art. Website sucks, but the house is beautiful and the art good! >> www.kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk/forside?lang=eng
104 Einheimische empfehlen
Schloss Charlottenborg
2 NyhavnMuseum of Modern Art. Website sucks, but the house is beautiful and the art good! >> www.kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk/forside?lang=eng
Shopping
Prag
98A VesterbrogadeVintage clothing! You know you'll like it.
Rude
112 IstedgadeGirls clothes - they are new but look vintage! And at a fair price.
Vintage shop - buy your clothes pr. kilo! The shop has a big section of fur coats and party dresses, along with everyday attire. Fun and different.
GENBRUG
Vintage shop - buy your clothes pr. kilo! The shop has a big section of fur coats and party dresses, along with everyday attire. Fun and different.
My favorite 2nd hand shop - for inventory and furniture. Small, but take your time: it's stuffed!
Dannebrog Antik
63 IstedgadeMy favorite 2nd hand shop - for inventory and furniture. Small, but take your time: it's stuffed!
This area has flea markets most Summer weekends from 10-16ish. This one by Café Mandela is really good, mixed and vintage, but not the cheapest. Check out www.facebook.com/onkeldannysloppemarked
29 Einheimische empfehlen
HALMTORVET 9
9a HalmtorvetThis area has flea markets most Summer weekends from 10-16ish. This one by Café Mandela is really good, mixed and vintage, but not the cheapest. Check out www.facebook.com/onkeldannysloppemarked
The best flea markets are the cheapest! This area has flea markets most Summer weekends from 10-16ish. In this cheaper 'Café Dyrehaven' end you'll find the young and the hip selling out of their own.
Sønder Blvd. 90
90 Sønder BoulevardThe best flea markets are the cheapest! This area has flea markets most Summer weekends from 10-16ish. In this cheaper 'Café Dyrehaven' end you'll find the young and the hip selling out of their own.
This area has flea markets most Summer weekends from 10-16ish. In this end you'll find the more curious, older dealers - often with quality vintage interior stuff.
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Halmtorvet
HalmtorvetThis area has flea markets most Summer weekends from 10-16ish. In this end you'll find the more curious, older dealers - often with quality vintage interior stuff.
I love this Flea Market - both the ones in Winter (inside) and the ones in Summer (outside): Every Sunday from April 20th to September 28th from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy!
11 Einheimische empfehlen
TAP1
10 RaffinaderivejI love this Flea Market - both the ones in Winter (inside) and the ones in Summer (outside): Every Sunday from April 20th to September 28th from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy!
Sightseeing
Just a lovely small street to dine, shop, drink coffee, have breakfast or just to visit and enjoy - especially when it has one of its many market days.
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Værnedamsvej
VærnedamsvejJust a lovely small street to dine, shop, drink coffee, have breakfast or just to visit and enjoy - especially when it has one of its many market days.
Shops, coffee and just wandering around! I LOVE these hidden parallel streets to the main shop area, Strøget (which is very touristy!).
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Sankt Peders Stræde
Sankt Peders StrædeShops, coffee and just wandering around! I LOVE these hidden parallel streets to the main shop area, Strøget (which is very touristy!).
Shops, coffee and just wandering around! I LOVE these hidden parallel streets to the main shop area, Strøget (which is very touristy!).
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Studiestræde
StudiestrædeShops, coffee and just wandering around! I LOVE these hidden parallel streets to the main shop area, Strøget (which is very touristy!).
Beautiful park to visit while having an ice cream on a Summer day. Most sunny corner is the upper right on this map. ;)
257 Einheimische empfehlen
Ørsted Park
1 Nørre VoldgadeBeautiful park to visit while having an ice cream on a Summer day. Most sunny corner is the upper right on this map. ;)
Coffee, food, small shops and creative work environments - just walk these streets and enjoy the vibe!
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Nansensgade
NansensgadeCoffee, food, small shops and creative work environments - just walk these streets and enjoy the vibe!
Take your time and discover the small hidden gems, shops, creative work spaces and bars of this lovely street. It seems normal when biking though quickly - but under the surface you'll find treasures.
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Oehlenschlægersgade
OehlenschlægersgadeTake your time and discover the small hidden gems, shops, creative work spaces and bars of this lovely street. It seems normal when biking though quickly - but under the surface you'll find treasures.
If traveling with kids or just out for an evening/ice cream walk: Visit this green spot just around the corner from the apt. Entrance thought the huge gate on Istedgade - it was once a shooting range.
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Skydebanehaven
If traveling with kids or just out for an evening/ice cream walk: Visit this green spot just around the corner from the apt. Entrance thought the huge gate on Istedgade - it was once a shooting range.