Guidebook for København
Food Scene
'Maven – Restaurant & Wine bar’ is a down-to-earth eatery in the Nikolaj Exhibition Building; an old church right in Copenhagen’s solar plexus.
The restaurant offer quality wines and good beer at honest prices and classic dishes with an elegant modern twist, freshly made from the best ingredients.
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Restaurant Maven
10 Nikolaj Plads'Maven – Restaurant & Wine bar’ is a down-to-earth eatery in the Nikolaj Exhibition Building; an old church right in Copenhagen’s solar plexus.
The restaurant offer quality wines and good beer at honest prices and classic dishes with an elegant modern twist, freshly made from the best ingredients.
Copenhagen Street Food on Papirøen (Paper Island) is the city's first and only genuine street food market. In the small food trucks you can get delicious sustainable street food. At the waterfront :)
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Copenhagen Street Food
Copenhagen Street Food on Papirøen (Paper Island) is the city's first and only genuine street food market. In the small food trucks you can get delicious sustainable street food. At the waterfront :)
1 Michelin start. Head chef Christian Puglisi is a former Noma and El Bulli chef. Food very similar to Noma.
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Restaurant Relae
41 Jægersborggade1 Michelin start. Head chef Christian Puglisi is a former Noma and El Bulli chef. Food very similar to Noma.
The gourmet restaurant Noma has been ranked the Best Restaurant in the World in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014 by British Restaurant Magazine. Noma also holds two stars in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015
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Noma
96 RefshalevejThe gourmet restaurant Noma has been ranked the Best Restaurant in the World in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014 by British Restaurant Magazine. Noma also holds two stars in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015
Always good, super cheap, and really nice atmosphere. Madklubben serves a mix of danish and more internationally inspired food, all with a twist and homemade feel.
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Madklubben Steak
23 PilestrædeAlways good, super cheap, and really nice atmosphere. Madklubben serves a mix of danish and more internationally inspired food, all with a twist and homemade feel.
Great affordable seafood and steaks served in a relaxing atmosphere! Call in advance to book a table since it can be a bit crowded at times.
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Oysters & Grill
1B SjællandsgadeGreat affordable seafood and steaks served in a relaxing atmosphere! Call in advance to book a table since it can be a bit crowded at times.
Super nice coffee shop - a 1 minute walk from my flat. Much better than Starbucks and Costa Coffee. Inexpensive as well.
Le Coin
17 VingårdstrædeSuper nice coffee shop - a 1 minute walk from my flat. Much better than Starbucks and Costa Coffee. Inexpensive as well.
South American kitchen. A beautiful restaurant, with really good food. Llama won Gold in the International design award - for "Interior design of the year" 2015.
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Llama
14 Lille KongensgadeSouth American kitchen. A beautiful restaurant, with really good food. Llama won Gold in the International design award - for "Interior design of the year" 2015.
Pastis
52 GothersgadeBest French kitchen restaurant in Copenhagen!
Best steak restaurant in the world. MASH is famous outside Denmark too and serves the best meat you'll ever eat - promise! It's not cheap but it's good.
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MASH
20 BredgadeBest steak restaurant in the world. MASH is famous outside Denmark too and serves the best meat you'll ever eat - promise! It's not cheap but it's good.
Very nice Italian restaurant with great wines. Great location next to the metro station "Kongens Nytorv". Only 5 min walk from my flat.
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Trattoria Fiat
18 Kongens NytorvVery nice Italian restaurant with great wines. Great location next to the metro station "Kongens Nytorv". Only 5 min walk from my flat.
You will think that you have travelled back in time in old Paris. A pretty and quaint little bar / restaurant with the right embiance. Ideal for lunch.
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Café Victor
8 Ny ØstergadeYou will think that you have travelled back in time in old Paris. A pretty and quaint little bar / restaurant with the right embiance. Ideal for lunch.
Famous for their "smørrebrød" at lunch (open faced sandwich).
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Café Halvvejen
11 KrystalgadeFamous for their "smørrebrød" at lunch (open faced sandwich).
If you are looking for a classic, Danish smørrebrød with herring, snaps, eggs and shrimp, Slotskælderen is the place to go.
Slotskælderen is a popular place to eat lunch. Here they serve cold as well
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Slotskælderen v/Frank Due
4 FortunstrædeIf you are looking for a classic, Danish smørrebrød with herring, snaps, eggs and shrimp, Slotskælderen is the place to go.
Slotskælderen is a popular place to eat lunch. Here they serve cold as well
Tårnet is the new restaurant at the top of Christiansborg Palace - so now, you can eat lunch or dinner in the parliament.
With its 106 metres, the Christiansborg Palace tower is the highest tower in Copenhagen, and it offers a magnificent view of the city's rooftops. It is free to access the tower.
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The Tower
Christiansborg SlotspladsTårnet is the new restaurant at the top of Christiansborg Palace - so now, you can eat lunch or dinner in the parliament.
With its 106 metres, the Christiansborg Palace tower is the highest tower in Copenhagen, and it offers a magnificent view of the city's rooftops. It is free to access the tower.
This is the resturant in Denmark who first got a Michelin star, now they have had it for many years.
Restaurant Kongens Kælder v/Grete Lauridsen & Morten Axelsson I/S
13A HolbergsgadeThis is the resturant in Denmark who first got a Michelin star, now they have had it for many years.
Shopping
High end shopping district. The area "behind" the newly refurbished Hotel D'Angleterre is teething with designer stores, wine bars and sandwich shops.
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Grønnegade
GrønnegadeHigh end shopping district. The area "behind" the newly refurbished Hotel D'Angleterre is teething with designer stores, wine bars and sandwich shops.
Magasin du Nord is a Danish chain of department stores. Its flagship store is located on Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen. The company is a subsidiary of the British department store retailer Debenhams.
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Magasin Du Nord
13 Kongens NytorvMagasin du Nord is a Danish chain of department stores. Its flagship store is located on Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen. The company is a subsidiary of the British department store retailer Debenhams.
Drinks & Nightlife
“Hviids Vinstue” is both a bar and a place you can eat.The establishment is from 1723 and here you can get good beer, wine, and a Danish delicates called smørrebrød (open faced sandwich). Famous for their Christmas gløgg (mulled wine).
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Hviids Vinstue
19 Kongens Nytorv“Hviids Vinstue” is both a bar and a place you can eat.The establishment is from 1723 and here you can get good beer, wine, and a Danish delicates called smørrebrød (open faced sandwich). Famous for their Christmas gløgg (mulled wine).
The perfect spot if you want to get a feel of the locals hanging out for a glass of wine after work. When the sun's out, bring your glass out to the canal and watch the small boats go by.
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Ved Stranden 10
10 Ved StrandenThe perfect spot if you want to get a feel of the locals hanging out for a glass of wine after work. When the sun's out, bring your glass out to the canal and watch the small boats go by.
A bit pricy - but iIf you like a good Cocktail , K-Bar is the place to go.
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K-Bar
20 Ved StrandenA bit pricy - but iIf you like a good Cocktail , K-Bar is the place to go.
There’s plenty of elbowroom and big, soft furniture you can sink into while sipping on a cocktail.The bartenders are experts in cocktail making.Ruby is actually among the 50 best cocktail bars in the world!
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Ruby
10 NybrogadeThere’s plenty of elbowroom and big, soft furniture you can sink into while sipping on a cocktail.The bartenders are experts in cocktail making.Ruby is actually among the 50 best cocktail bars in the world!
Balthazar
6 Ny ØstergadeVery upscale bar in the famous D'angleterre hotel.
Sightseeing
Beach bar in the middle of the city. Best during the summer. A great place to see the sun setting down between the spires of Copenhagen. You can swim and there is a sauna during the winter.
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Kayak Republic
12 BørskajBeach bar in the middle of the city. Best during the summer. A great place to see the sun setting down between the spires of Copenhagen. You can swim and there is a sauna during the winter.
Copenhagen's largest shopping area is centered around Strøget in the heart of the city. Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brands. The stretch is 1.1 kilometers long and runs from City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) to Kongens Nytorv. Strøget is a nickname from the 1800s and covers the streets Frederiksberggade, Nygade, Vimmelskaftet and Østergade and Nytorv square, Gammeltorv Square and Amagertorv Square. Shopping and sights Strøget is most famous for shopping. Big international brands like Prada, Max Mara, Louis Vuitton, Mulberry, Hermès and Boss are represented at the end of the street facing up to Kongens Nytorv. If your budget is more limited, you can continue along Strøget down towards City Hall Square, where you find shops like H&M, Vero Moda, Weekday and Zara.
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Strøget
29 StrøgetCopenhagen's largest shopping area is centered around Strøget in the heart of the city. Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brands. The stretch is 1.1 kilometers long and runs from City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) to Kongens Nytorv. Strøget is a nickname from the 1800s and covers the streets Frederiksberggade, Nygade, Vimmelskaftet and Østergade and Nytorv square, Gammeltorv Square and Amagertorv Square. Shopping and sights Strøget is most famous for shopping. Big international brands like Prada, Max Mara, Louis Vuitton, Mulberry, Hermès and Boss are represented at the end of the street facing up to Kongens Nytorv. If your budget is more limited, you can continue along Strøget down towards City Hall Square, where you find shops like H&M, Vero Moda, Weekday and Zara.
Kongens Nytorv is a big square in the center of the city, surrounded by New Harbor, The Royal Theatres old stage, The French Embassy, The Royal Danish Art Academy and the Shopping center Magasin
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Kongens Nytorv
Kongens NytorvKongens Nytorv is a big square in the center of the city, surrounded by New Harbor, The Royal Theatres old stage, The French Embassy, The Royal Danish Art Academy and the Shopping center Magasin
Nyhavn (New Harbour) is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district. It was originally a busy commercial port. Today the old houses have been renovated and Nyhavn is filled with people enjoying the relaxed atmosphere by the canal. A great place to end a long day.
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Nyhavn
Nyhavn (New Harbour) is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district. It was originally a busy commercial port. Today the old houses have been renovated and Nyhavn is filled with people enjoying the relaxed atmosphere by the canal. A great place to end a long day.
Amalienborg is considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture and was constructed in the 1700's. Amalienborg is made up of four identical buildings - Christian VII’s Palace (also known as Moltke's Palace, used as guest residence), Christian VIII’s Palace (also known as Levetzau' Palace, used as guest palace for Prince Joachim and Princess Benedikte), Frederik VIII’s Palace (also known as Brockdorff’s Palace, home of the Crown Prince family), and Christian IX’s Palace (also known as Schack’s Palace, home of the Queen and Prince Consort). In the middle of the palace square there is a statue of King Frederik V from 1771. See your guide to sightseeing tours that take you to or inside Amalienborg Changing of The Royal Guard Amalienborg is also known for its Royal Guard, called Den Kongelige Livgarde. Every day you can experience the changing of the guards, as they march from their barracks in Gothersgade 100 by Rosenborg Castle through the streets of Copenhagen and end up at Amalienborg, where the changing of the guard takes place at 12:00 noon. The route varies. There are three types of watches: King's watch, lieutenant watch and palace watch.
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Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsAmalienborg is considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture and was constructed in the 1700's. Amalienborg is made up of four identical buildings - Christian VII’s Palace (also known as Moltke's Palace, used as guest residence), Christian VIII’s Palace (also known as Levetzau' Palace, used as guest palace for Prince Joachim and Princess Benedikte), Frederik VIII’s Palace (also known as Brockdorff’s Palace, home of the Crown Prince family), and Christian IX’s Palace (also known as Schack’s Palace, home of the Queen and Prince Consort). In the middle of the palace square there is a statue of King Frederik V from 1771. See your guide to sightseeing tours that take you to or inside Amalienborg Changing of The Royal Guard Amalienborg is also known for its Royal Guard, called Den Kongelige Livgarde. Every day you can experience the changing of the guards, as they march from their barracks in Gothersgade 100 by Rosenborg Castle through the streets of Copenhagen and end up at Amalienborg, where the changing of the guard takes place at 12:00 noon. The route varies. There are three types of watches: King's watch, lieutenant watch and palace watch.
Raised by King Christian the 4th of Denmark in 1637, this tower stands in the middle of Strøget, as one of the most famous monuments in Copenhagen. Inside there are no stairs, but a spiral upwards going slope, that makes it possible to reach the top, which is over 40 meters high. Used for astrology and star watching the view from up there is great, and the entrance should be pretty cheap.
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The Round Tower
52A KøbmagergadeRaised by King Christian the 4th of Denmark in 1637, this tower stands in the middle of Strøget, as one of the most famous monuments in Copenhagen. Inside there are no stairs, but a spiral upwards going slope, that makes it possible to reach the top, which is over 40 meters high. Used for astrology and star watching the view from up there is great, and the entrance should be pretty cheap.
The most charming square in Copenhagen on your doorstep. Gråbrødretorv dates back to the Franciscans in the 12th century and is truly one of the best hidden gems of Copenhagen. Here, you can have brunch, lunch and dinner.
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Gråbrødretorv
GråbrødretorvThe most charming square in Copenhagen on your doorstep. Gråbrødretorv dates back to the Franciscans in the 12th century and is truly one of the best hidden gems of Copenhagen. Here, you can have brunch, lunch and dinner.
The Church of Holmen (Danish: Holmens Kirke) is a Parish church in central Copenhagen in Denmark, on the street called Holmens Kanal. First built as an anchor forge in 1563, it was converted into a naval church by Christian IV. It is famous for having hosted the wedding between Margrethe II of Denmark, current queen of Denmark, and Prince Henrik in 1967.
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Church of Holmen
21 Holmens KanalThe Church of Holmen (Danish: Holmens Kirke) is a Parish church in central Copenhagen in Denmark, on the street called Holmens Kanal. First built as an anchor forge in 1563, it was converted into a naval church by Christian IV. It is famous for having hosted the wedding between Margrethe II of Denmark, current queen of Denmark, and Prince Henrik in 1967.
Parks & Nature
Botanical Garden is located in the centre of Copenhagen. The garden covers an area of 10 hectares and is particularly noted for its extensive complex of historical glasshouses dating from 1874. The garden is open for the public. The Botanical Garden was first established in 1600 but it was moved twice before it was ultimately given its current location in 1870. The garden contains more than 13,000 species and is arranged in different sections including: Danish plants (600 species), perennial plants (1,100 species), annual plants (1,100 species), rock gardens with plants from mountaineous areas in Central and Southern Europe and Conifer Hill which is planted with coniferous trees. One of the newest inclusions is a rhododendron garden Old glasshouse The garden has 27 glasshouses. The most notable is the old Palm House from 1874 that is 16 metres tall and has narrow, cast-iron spiral stairs leading to a passageway at the top. The garden also has a special air-conditioned greenhouse that can re-create environments suitable for Arctic plants. Botanical Garden also has two cafés, where you can order refreshments.
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Lægerne ved Botanisk Have
7 Øster FarimagsgadeBotanical Garden is located in the centre of Copenhagen. The garden covers an area of 10 hectares and is particularly noted for its extensive complex of historical glasshouses dating from 1874. The garden is open for the public. The Botanical Garden was first established in 1600 but it was moved twice before it was ultimately given its current location in 1870. The garden contains more than 13,000 species and is arranged in different sections including: Danish plants (600 species), perennial plants (1,100 species), annual plants (1,100 species), rock gardens with plants from mountaineous areas in Central and Southern Europe and Conifer Hill which is planted with coniferous trees. One of the newest inclusions is a rhododendron garden Old glasshouse The garden has 27 glasshouses. The most notable is the old Palm House from 1874 that is 16 metres tall and has narrow, cast-iron spiral stairs leading to a passageway at the top. The garden also has a special air-conditioned greenhouse that can re-create environments suitable for Arctic plants. Botanical Garden also has two cafés, where you can order refreshments.
The King's Garden in Copenhagen - sometimes referred to as Rosenborg Garden - was laid out during the reign of King Christian IV in connection to his pleasure Palace.
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The King's Garden
Øster Voldgade 4AThe King's Garden in Copenhagen - sometimes referred to as Rosenborg Garden - was laid out during the reign of King Christian IV in connection to his pleasure Palace.
If you are tired from a day walking all over Copenhagen, this little garden is a quiet gem, in the middle of the city. A great place to eat your lunch.
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Det Kongelige Biblioteks Have
1 ProviantpassagenIf you are tired from a day walking all over Copenhagen, this little garden is a quiet gem, in the middle of the city. A great place to eat your lunch.
The harbor baths was the result of many years of efforts to improve water quality in the harbor. Today the water in the harbor is as clean as in the Sound and open seven days a week during the summer.
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Havnebadet Islands brygge
14 Islands BryggeThe harbor baths was the result of many years of efforts to improve water quality in the harbor. Today the water in the harbor is as clean as in the Sound and open seven days a week during the summer.
Amager Strandpark is a beautiful beach five minutes walk from the metro station "Amager Strand" and if the weather allows it, I will recommend you go there - even if just for a walk.
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Amager Strandpark
1 Amager Strand PromenadenAmager Strandpark is a beautiful beach five minutes walk from the metro station "Amager Strand" and if the weather allows it, I will recommend you go there - even if just for a walk.
Dyrehaven (The Deer Park) is a huge forest park covering around 11 square kilometres. Dyrehaven is noted for its mixture of huge, ancient oak trees and large populations of red and fallow deer. (take the S-train to Klampenborg station).
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Jaegerborg Dyrehave
Dyrehaven (The Deer Park) is a huge forest park covering around 11 square kilometres. Dyrehaven is noted for its mixture of huge, ancient oak trees and large populations of red and fallow deer. (take the S-train to Klampenborg station).
Entertainment & Activities
Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old. Tivoli is located just a few minutes walk from City Hall, and with the Copenhagen Central Station as its nearest neighbour it is very easy to get to. Tivoli Gardens was founded in 1843 and has become a national treasure and an international attraction. Fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen visited many times, as did Walt Disney and many other celebrities, who all fell in love with the gardens. Part of Tivoli Gardens' secret is that there is something for everyone. The scenery is beautiful with exotic architecture, historic buildings and lush gardens. At night, thousands of coloured lights create a fairy tale atmosphere that is completely unique.
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Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old. Tivoli is located just a few minutes walk from City Hall, and with the Copenhagen Central Station as its nearest neighbour it is very easy to get to. Tivoli Gardens was founded in 1843 and has become a national treasure and an international attraction. Fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen visited many times, as did Walt Disney and many other celebrities, who all fell in love with the gardens. Part of Tivoli Gardens' secret is that there is something for everyone. The scenery is beautiful with exotic architecture, historic buildings and lush gardens. At night, thousands of coloured lights create a fairy tale atmosphere that is completely unique.
The Blue Planet - Denmark's Aquarium is Northern Europe's largest aquarium and offers a unique experience for children and adults. The Blue Planet has water on all side and is intended to give the visitors a feeling of being under water. The new building has five "arms" from the center of the aquarium. That way the guests can choose their own way around the aquarium to see the exotic animals. Ocean tank, Amazonas and Coral Reef Experience the Ocean Tank, which is the biggest aquarium at The Blue Planet, where hammerhead sharks swim together with rays and moray eels in four millions litres azure sea water. The Coral Reef shows colourful fish and other animals that live in the coral. In the area, Amazonas, you will find butterflies and birds flying around. You can experience four aquariums from above or from the water level. Under the big waterfall, 3,000 piranhas and anacondas swim.
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Den Blå Planet (Amager Strandvej)
The Blue Planet - Denmark's Aquarium is Northern Europe's largest aquarium and offers a unique experience for children and adults. The Blue Planet has water on all side and is intended to give the visitors a feeling of being under water. The new building has five "arms" from the center of the aquarium. That way the guests can choose their own way around the aquarium to see the exotic animals. Ocean tank, Amazonas and Coral Reef Experience the Ocean Tank, which is the biggest aquarium at The Blue Planet, where hammerhead sharks swim together with rays and moray eels in four millions litres azure sea water. The Coral Reef shows colourful fish and other animals that live in the coral. In the area, Amazonas, you will find butterflies and birds flying around. You can experience four aquariums from above or from the water level. Under the big waterfall, 3,000 piranhas and anacondas swim.
Getting Around
Copenhagen Central Station
BernstorffsgadeNørreport St.
13 Nørre VoldgadeKongens Nytorv station
Metro (subway) station to Copenhagen Airport