Guide book for Copenhagen

Nikoline
Guide book for Copenhagen

Food and coffee around the city

This is some of the places that may be worth a visit. To get inspiration and find good deals on the day for two people, you can also look at www.earlybird.com. If you want to try Danish lunch, go for Danish open sandwiches - "Smørrebrød" – slices of rye bread with different traditional toppings. You can also try pork roast sandwiches - "Flæskestegssandwich" - which is like a burger but with pork and red cabbage
In the summer we suggest visiting the food market Reffen. It is a lot of outdoor food stalls with food from around the world. People eat and have drinks, there is lounge music and a really nice atmosphere. It is located next to the sea, just opposite of the little mermaid. It is not the best location on windy days. There is a skate park next to it – popular with both children and adults visiting Reffen. Open from 1st April.
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REFFEN
167 Refshalevej
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In the summer we suggest visiting the food market Reffen. It is a lot of outdoor food stalls with food from around the world. People eat and have drinks, there is lounge music and a really nice atmosphere. It is located next to the sea, just opposite of the little mermaid. It is not the best location on windy days. There is a skate park next to it – popular with both children and adults visiting Reffen. Open from 1st April.
An old classic that we keep coming back to. Also good with children. https://laperla.dk
Spaghetteria La Perla
27 Landemærket
An old classic that we keep coming back to. Also good with children. https://laperla.dk
Another favourite if you like French food and atmosphere. To reserve a table, go online or call (+45) 33 91 53 60 / email mail@leducation.dk. https://www.leducation.dk
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L'Education Nationale
12 Larsbjørnsstræde
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Another favourite if you like French food and atmosphere. To reserve a table, go online or call (+45) 33 91 53 60 / email mail@leducation.dk. https://www.leducation.dk
The fancier version of a food market is found in Torvehallerne where you can find a good meal or shop gourmet food to take home.
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Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 Frederiksborggade
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The fancier version of a food market is found in Torvehallerne where you can find a good meal or shop gourmet food to take home.
If you want to go to a restaurant to try a Danish lunch meal, a good place to look is in Nyhavn where a lot of restaurants serve classic Danish lunch.
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Nyhavn
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If you want to go to a restaurant to try a Danish lunch meal, a good place to look is in Nyhavn where a lot of restaurants serve classic Danish lunch.
Danish open sandwiches - "Smørrebrød" – is slices of rye bread with different traditional toppings. This is the typical Danish lunch, although the smørrebrød eaten at home is the less decorated version.
Hallernes Smørrebrød
18 Rømersgade
Danish open sandwiches - "Smørrebrød" – is slices of rye bread with different traditional toppings. This is the typical Danish lunch, although the smørrebrød eaten at home is the less decorated version.
A good coffee and breakfast place if you are in the main pedestrian area.
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Coffee Room
1 Silkegade
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A good coffee and breakfast place if you are in the main pedestrian area.
Good coffee. Several shops around the city, also in Torvehallerne.
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Coffee Collective Bernikow
2 Kristen Bernikows Gade
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Good coffee. Several shops around the city, also in Torvehallerne.
This coffee shop is also located around the city. Nice atmosphere and great coffee.
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Riccos Kaffebar
50 Holmbladsgade
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This coffee shop is also located around the city. Nice atmosphere and great coffee.
Okay for coffee, sandwiches and juice. Can be found everywhere in town. My favorite is the tuna sandwich.
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JOE & THE JUICE
48 Østerbrogade
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Okay for coffee, sandwiches and juice. Can be found everywhere in town. My favorite is the tuna sandwich.
Old, famous pastry shop in the centre of town. Be prepared that there may be some waiting time to be seated.
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Conditori La Glace
3 Skoubogade
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Old, famous pastry shop in the centre of town. Be prepared that there may be some waiting time to be seated.
If you ask me, this is the best ice cream in town. For many years the few shops were located off the beaten track but they recently opened a branch in Kødbyen (The meat packing district). I have never seen any tourists around the place although I believe the initial success was due to a 1st price in a world competition.
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Ismageriet
6e Rued Langgaards Vej
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If you ask me, this is the best ice cream in town. For many years the few shops were located off the beaten track but they recently opened a branch in Kødbyen (The meat packing district). I have never seen any tourists around the place although I believe the initial success was due to a 1st price in a world competition.
This is a fancy new local restaurant with really good food. You can easily spend a lot of money but you can also go for a drink or a small meal.
Pulpo
82 Amager Strandvej
This is a fancy new local restaurant with really good food. You can easily spend a lot of money but you can also go for a drink or a small meal.
The same thing goes for this other new restaurant which is hidden in an alley in walking distance from our house. The place accommodates more people, so it feels a bit more crowded on weekend evenings and it is also difficult to get a table last minute.
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Pirlo Vin⎮Osteria⎮Bar
42a Strandlodsvej
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The same thing goes for this other new restaurant which is hidden in an alley in walking distance from our house. The place accommodates more people, so it feels a bit more crowded on weekend evenings and it is also difficult to get a table last minute.
Same owners, quality and price level as Pirlo but a bit further away.
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Toto Vin & Spisebar
145 Amagerbrogade
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Same owners, quality and price level as Pirlo but a bit further away.
Don't miss out on a Danish favorite! If you have a sweet tooth you should try the Danish "flødeboller". They are made from egg white foam covered in chocolate and set on a base. At Summerbird the base is marcipan which makes it even better.
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Summerbird Chocolaterie
9 Værnedamsvej
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Don't miss out on a Danish favorite! If you have a sweet tooth you should try the Danish "flødeboller". They are made from egg white foam covered in chocolate and set on a base. At Summerbird the base is marcipan which makes it even better.
Very popular sushi restaurant, a bit pricy but also good quality.
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Sticks'n'Sushi Amager Strandvej
110 Amager Strandvej
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Very popular sushi restaurant, a bit pricy but also good quality.
This new restaurant is quite popular with our guests who describe it as authentic Italian.
Pomodoro D'oro
130A Amager Strandvej
This new restaurant is quite popular with our guests who describe it as authentic Italian.
A very popular breakfast, brunch and lunch place. Often busy and people wait a very long time for their food and sit outside all year around. If you arrive early you have a better chance of getting a table inside and you can go for their early bird breakfast plate.
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Wulff & Konstali Food Shop
57 Lergravsvej
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A very popular breakfast, brunch and lunch place. Often busy and people wait a very long time for their food and sit outside all year around. If you arrive early you have a better chance of getting a table inside and you can go for their early bird breakfast plate.
Drinks and Italian pizza right next to the beach. On sunny days the waiting times can be extremely long.
Cibo
53 Amager Strandvej
Drinks and Italian pizza right next to the beach. On sunny days the waiting times can be extremely long.
A very nice place to go for brunch, lunch & dinner. The atmosphere inside is very nice and on summer days you can sit outside. It is located right next to the Blue Planet.
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Café Kystens Perle
14 Bryggergården
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A very nice place to go for brunch, lunch & dinner. The atmosphere inside is very nice and on summer days you can sit outside. It is located right next to the Blue Planet.
Around the corner from our house is the best local ice cream.
LiA Copenhagen - Luxury Gelato & Coffee
140 Amager Strandvej
Around the corner from our house is the best local ice cream.
Around the corner. Nice sourdough bread and coffee. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
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Svaneke Bread 2300
140 B Amager Strandvej
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Around the corner. Nice sourdough bread and coffee. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Bakery with bread and cake. We have a local one along the beach front but you will also see branches around town.
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Lagkagehuset
45 Torvegade
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Bakery with bread and cake. We have a local one along the beach front but you will also see branches around town.
Our preferred local coffee shop. They also serve breakfast, sandwiches, raw cake and wine.
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Le Kaff
158 Øresundsvej
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Our preferred local coffee shop. They also serve breakfast, sandwiches, raw cake and wine.
Popular brunch and coffee shop
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Mad & Kaffe
68 Sønder Blvd.
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Popular brunch and coffee shop
This place was recommended by a guest. It serves Danish lunch and looks really good.
Restaurant Kastellet
41 Amaliegade
This place was recommended by a guest. It serves Danish lunch and looks really good.
This is a nice place to go for a meal. The chef Claus Meyer has done a lot to reinvent the Danish cooking traditions and he is still working to improve the local produce in Denmark.
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Meyers Deli
107 Gl. Kongevej
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This is a nice place to go for a meal. The chef Claus Meyer has done a lot to reinvent the Danish cooking traditions and he is still working to improve the local produce in Denmark.
If you are visiting the little mermaid, you may find your way to this deli supermarket.
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Løgismose Vin, Mad & Delikatesser
16 Nordre Toldbod
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If you are visiting the little mermaid, you may find your way to this deli supermarket.
Great coffee and breakfast.
Parterre Christianshavn
90 Overgaden Oven Vandet
Great coffee and breakfast.
I only tried the hot chocolate but I will be back for more. Their cakes look amazing and they serve food from around the world.
Seks
I only tried the hot chocolate but I will be back for more. Their cakes look amazing and they serve food from around the world.
Restaurant with a French theme. When I was there I had the most amazing dessert with strawberry and rhubarb. The atmosphere is great and the service really good. Look for last minute deals on earlybird if you want to save some money on the food. The owners also run the restaurants Theo and Restaurant Norrlyst.
Restaurant Gabrielle
Restaurant with a French theme. When I was there I had the most amazing dessert with strawberry and rhubarb. The atmosphere is great and the service really good. Look for last minute deals on earlybird if you want to save some money on the food. The owners also run the restaurants Theo and Restaurant Norrlyst.
Our new local sushi restaurant is definitely worth a visit and they also do take-away. Located behind Lidl supermarket.
Itacho Sushi& Wok
Our new local sushi restaurant is definitely worth a visit and they also do take-away. Located behind Lidl supermarket.

Essentials

Large supermarket
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Coop Kvickly Strandlodsvej
43 Strandlodsvej
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Large supermarket
Our local supermarket - 5 minutes away
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Lidl
59 Kalvebod Brygge
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Our local supermarket - 5 minutes away
Our local supermarket - 4 minutes away
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REMA 1000
1 Hammerichsgade
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Our local supermarket - 4 minutes away
The pharmacy closest to the house
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Amager Strand Apotek
41 Strandlodsvej
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The pharmacy closest to the house
Pharmacy - open 24/7.
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Sønderbro Apotek
158 Amagerbrogade
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Pharmacy - open 24/7.
On National Holidays this is the only open supermarket. It is located a 15 minutes walk from the house.
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On National Holidays this is the only open supermarket. It is located a 15 minutes walk from the house.

Shopping

This is the main shopping street in Copenhagen. I believe it is the longest pedestrian street in the world. Remember to explore the small streets next to it as here you will find loads of good spots.
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Strøget
29 Strøget
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This is the main shopping street in Copenhagen. I believe it is the longest pedestrian street in the world. Remember to explore the small streets next to it as here you will find loads of good spots.
This department store is right in the city centre and also with direct access from the metro. Perfect on a rainy day!
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Magasin Du Nord
13 Kongens Nytorv
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This department store is right in the city centre and also with direct access from the metro. Perfect on a rainy day!
Our local shopping centre located next to Amagerbro metro station.
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Amager Centret
3 Reberbanegade
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Our local shopping centre located next to Amagerbro metro station.
On a rainy day you may want to visit this large shopping centre. It is located right next to Ørestad metro station. It has an indoor playground for small children.
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Pole
12 Arne Jacobsens Allé
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On a rainy day you may want to visit this large shopping centre. It is located right next to Ørestad metro station. It has an indoor playground for small children.
Another shopping centre for a rainy day - also located on the metro line at Frederiksberg station.
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Frederiksberg Centret
21 Falkoner Alle
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Another shopping centre for a rainy day - also located on the metro line at Frederiksberg station.

Drinks and wine

I wish I had more time to explore Copenhagen. If you find good spots for a night out, do let me know so I can add these. I am sure other guests will appreciate it!
If you are in the city centre and looking for a good glass of wine, this place normally has outdoor seating next to the canal.
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Ved Stranden 10
10 Ved Stranden
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If you are in the city centre and looking for a good glass of wine, this place normally has outdoor seating next to the canal.
Drinks and beer right next to the canal and with outdoor seating on warm days.
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The Bird and The Churchkey
44 Gammel Strand
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Drinks and beer right next to the canal and with outdoor seating on warm days.
This cocktail bar is hidden in a basement in the city. It is a bit pricy but also very busy.
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Strøm
32 Niels Hemmingsens Gade
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This cocktail bar is hidden in a basement in the city. It is a bit pricy but also very busy.
A really cool cocktail bar. Sometimes a bit difficult to get a seat.
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Balderdash
11 Valkendorfsgade
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A really cool cocktail bar. Sometimes a bit difficult to get a seat.
Two Socks gin bar is a nice and down to earth place. They have three locations in Copenhagen.
Two Socks
5 Sankt Annæ Gade
Two Socks gin bar is a nice and down to earth place. They have three locations in Copenhagen.
Next to Reffen is the Mikkeller brewery where you can get good local beer.
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Mikkeller Baghaven
169B Refshalevej
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Next to Reffen is the Mikkeller brewery where you can get good local beer.
Apart from food, this area is also great for drinks and hanging out in the sun. Remember that it is only open from 1st April til the end of the summer.
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REFFEN
167 Refshalevej
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Apart from food, this area is also great for drinks and hanging out in the sun. Remember that it is only open from 1st April til the end of the summer.
Great wines in a very central location.
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Nebbiolo Winebar
18 Store Strandstræde
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Great wines in a very central location.
If you like natural wines, I can highly recommend this deli and winery which is in walking distance from the house. In the summer you can sit outside.
Vinfar
If you like natural wines, I can highly recommend this deli and winery which is in walking distance from the house. In the summer you can sit outside.

Sightseeing

If you wonder what to see and do during your visit, www.visitcopenhagen.com is a good place to look for inspiration and to see what is going on at the moment.
The Little Mermaid is probably the best known sight in Copenhagen. The sculpture was inspired by the fairytale of the famous Danish author H. C. Andersen.
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Malá mořská víla
Langelinie
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The Little Mermaid is probably the best known sight in Copenhagen. The sculpture was inspired by the fairytale of the famous Danish author H. C. Andersen.
Amager Bakke (Copenhill) is a really nice experience on a sunny day. It is a hill on the top of a power plant not far from our house. You can either walk to the top or take the lift and the view over the sea and the city is really good. There is an outdoor bar at the top and there is no entrance fee. The hill is also a slope for skiing but this is not recommended unless you really enjoy skiing on plastic. https://www.copenhill.dk/en/
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Amager Bakke
6 Vindmøllevej
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Amager Bakke (Copenhill) is a really nice experience on a sunny day. It is a hill on the top of a power plant not far from our house. You can either walk to the top or take the lift and the view over the sea and the city is really good. There is an outdoor bar at the top and there is no entrance fee. The hill is also a slope for skiing but this is not recommended unless you really enjoy skiing on plastic. https://www.copenhill.dk/en/
Tivoli is both an amusement park and a very beautiful garden. For generations, Danish families have gone to Tivoli for their special occasions making it a place full of memories and tradition. Tivoli is open from the beginning of April to end of September and also around Halloween and Christmas. During the summer, our tip is to go on a cloudy day when it is less crowded. https://www.tivoli.dk/en
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Tivoli Gardens
3 Vesterbrogade
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Tivoli is both an amusement park and a very beautiful garden. For generations, Danish families have gone to Tivoli for their special occasions making it a place full of memories and tradition. Tivoli is open from the beginning of April to end of September and also around Halloween and Christmas. During the summer, our tip is to go on a cloudy day when it is less crowded. https://www.tivoli.dk/en
There are two companies operating the canal tours. Netto Boats are the cheapests and give a really long tour. On the other tour you can jump on and off to see things along the way. https://www.havnerundfart.dk/canaltours/index.php?page=forside.php
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Nettobådene
Nyhavn
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There are two companies operating the canal tours. Netto Boats are the cheapests and give a really long tour. On the other tour you can jump on and off to see things along the way. https://www.havnerundfart.dk/canaltours/index.php?page=forside.php
A lot of foreigners have heard of this community (within the community) which was founded back in 1971 by a group of people who did not want to be part of the established society. The place has a very nice atmosphere. It is fun to just look around and see the home-built houses of the residents. If you visit, be prepared that there may be instant police raids against the people selling drugs. If you bring children, it may be a good idea to warn them that not everything taking place is legal.
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Freetown Christiania
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A lot of foreigners have heard of this community (within the community) which was founded back in 1971 by a group of people who did not want to be part of the established society. The place has a very nice atmosphere. It is fun to just look around and see the home-built houses of the residents. If you visit, be prepared that there may be instant police raids against the people selling drugs. If you bring children, it may be a good idea to warn them that not everything taking place is legal.
If you are visiting with a car, a beautiful place to visit is the small town of Dragør. (You can probably also get there by bus). The town is full old yellow houses kept in the original Danish building style. Go for a strall in the city center or on the harbour and enjoy an icecream or a cup of coffee in one of the cafés.
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Dragør
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If you are visiting with a car, a beautiful place to visit is the small town of Dragør. (You can probably also get there by bus). The town is full old yellow houses kept in the original Danish building style. Go for a strall in the city center or on the harbour and enjoy an icecream or a cup of coffee in one of the cafés.
A lot of our guests cross the bridge to Sweden to visit Malmø (2nd largest city in Sweden). You can go there by car, train or bus. We have mainly been there with children, so my recommendations are for the very nice theme playgrounds spread around town and the technical museum + café.
Malmo
A lot of our guests cross the bridge to Sweden to visit Malmø (2nd largest city in Sweden). You can go there by car, train or bus. We have mainly been there with children, so my recommendations are for the very nice theme playgrounds spread around town and the technical museum + café.
If you are in the city centre and want to find a quiet spot, the botanical garden is right next to Nørreport station. Here you can visit the garden for free and pay to get access to the greenhouses.
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Botanická zahrada
128 Gothersgade
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If you are in the city centre and want to find a quiet spot, the botanical garden is right next to Nørreport station. Here you can visit the garden for free and pay to get access to the greenhouses.
This attraction was recommended by a guest. It is another way to experience the city or to go on a picnic.
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GoBoat Boat Rental - Islands Brygge
10 Islands Brygge
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This attraction was recommended by a guest. It is another way to experience the city or to go on a picnic.
If you want to go back in time and see how Danish peasants used to live, this outdoor museum is quite interesting. It is located outside Copenhagen and consists of 50 original houses covering a period of 300 years. It is a great place with children but you need a car to get there. https://en.natmus.dk/museums-and-palaces/the-open-air-museum/
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Muzeum pod otevřeným nebem
100 Kongevejen
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If you want to go back in time and see how Danish peasants used to live, this outdoor museum is quite interesting. It is located outside Copenhagen and consists of 50 original houses covering a period of 300 years. It is a great place with children but you need a car to get there. https://en.natmus.dk/museums-and-palaces/the-open-air-museum/
If you are headed outside town, I would recommend visiting this museum. The place is beautifully situated right next to the sea and the place has a very special atmosphere. If you go there with children, there is a separate art house with children's activities.
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl Strandvej
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If you are headed outside town, I would recommend visiting this museum. The place is beautifully situated right next to the sea and the place has a very special atmosphere. If you go there with children, there is a separate art house with children's activities.
A really cool place to go even if you are an adult. The big water tank full of fish and sharks is fascinating to look at, there is a nice café and an outdoor water playground. The place is in walking distance (except for small children) and you can walk along the coast. You can also take the metro to Kastrup station or use the car park. https://denblaaplanet.dk/en/
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Národní akvárium Dánsko, Den Bla Planet
1 Jacob Fortlingsvej
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A really cool place to go even if you are an adult. The big water tank full of fish and sharks is fascinating to look at, there is a nice café and an outdoor water playground. The place is in walking distance (except for small children) and you can walk along the coast. You can also take the metro to Kastrup station or use the car park. https://denblaaplanet.dk/en/
If you want to try something special while in Copenhagen then book a class at CPH Cooking Class. The setting is really nice and atmospheric (old Copenhagen apartment) and you get an insight to Nordic food. https://www.copenhagencookingclass.com
CPH Cooking Class
9 Herluf Trolles Gade
If you want to try something special while in Copenhagen then book a class at CPH Cooking Class. The setting is really nice and atmospheric (old Copenhagen apartment) and you get an insight to Nordic food. https://www.copenhagencookingclass.com
Modern art underground in the old fresh water reservoir tanks. Some of our guests showed me pictures from the current exhibitions and recommended the place.
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Cisterny v Søndermarken
25A Roskildevej
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Modern art underground in the old fresh water reservoir tanks. Some of our guests showed me pictures from the current exhibitions and recommended the place.
The National History Museum is full of Danish history. It also has a section for children which is perfect on a rainy day.
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Národní muzeum Dánska
10 Ny Vestergade
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The National History Museum is full of Danish history. It also has a section for children which is perfect on a rainy day.
This is a really cool place to go for “children” of all ages that enjoy hands-on experimenting. Perfect for a rainy day! It is on the other side of Copenhagen, so I recommend going by car. We always park in the basement of the shopping center next door. https://www.experimentarium.dk/en/
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Experimentarium
7 Tuborg Havnevej
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This is a really cool place to go for “children” of all ages that enjoy hands-on experimenting. Perfect for a rainy day! It is on the other side of Copenhagen, so I recommend going by car. We always park in the basement of the shopping center next door. https://www.experimentarium.dk/en/
In the centre of town is this little tower which is quite famous. The view is good from the top and you can buy icecream. https://www.rundetaarn.dk/en/front-page/
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Rundetarn
52A Købmagergade
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In the centre of town is this little tower which is quite famous. The view is good from the top and you can buy icecream. https://www.rundetaarn.dk/en/front-page/
Rosenborg Castle is located in the centre of town. Here you can see the crown jewels and the barracks of the royal gard. It has special summer activities for children and around it is the Kings Park where you can rest or eat your lunch. https://www.kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/
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Rosenborg Castle
4A Øster Voldgade
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Rosenborg Castle is located in the centre of town. Here you can see the crown jewels and the barracks of the royal gard. It has special summer activities for children and around it is the Kings Park where you can rest or eat your lunch. https://www.kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/
If the weather is bad and you are stuck inside with small children, I suggest going to Dinos. This is a large indoor playground with hours of fun. There is an area for small children up to 3 years and the rest is for older children. There is also a large seating area for adults. At the moment it is allowed to bring your own food and drinks. The metro stops right outside - Vestamager Station.
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DINOS LEGELAND ØRESTAD
4 Asger Jorns Allé
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If the weather is bad and you are stuck inside with small children, I suggest going to Dinos. This is a large indoor playground with hours of fun. There is an area for small children up to 3 years and the rest is for older children. There is also a large seating area for adults. At the moment it is allowed to bring your own food and drinks. The metro stops right outside - Vestamager Station.
If you like old weapons, this is the place to go. Boys of all ages love it!
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Dánské válečné muzeum
3 Tøjhusgade
29 místní doporučují
If you like old weapons, this is the place to go. Boys of all ages love it!
In this underground museum you get hands on experience with the work carried out by the Danish resistance during World War II.
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Muzeum pravidel Kai
13 Esplanaden
9 místní doporučují
In this underground museum you get hands on experience with the work carried out by the Danish resistance during World War II.
This museum is undergoing renovation at the moment (March 2023) but I have been told that it is really good.
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Carlsberg Museum & Business Centre
1 Valby Langgade
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This museum is undergoing renovation at the moment (March 2023) but I have been told that it is really good.

Local Activities

We have the beach right outside the door. It is ready for walks, talks, kites, swimming, cold dips, picnics, sand castle building and so much more. If you like roller skates, skateboards or scooters, the beach park is a good place to bring these. The main walk through the park is made from concrete and there are several large areas that work well with wheels.
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Amager Strandpark
1 Amager Strand Promenaden
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We have the beach right outside the door. It is ready for walks, talks, kites, swimming, cold dips, picnics, sand castle building and so much more. If you like roller skates, skateboards or scooters, the beach park is a good place to bring these. The main walk through the park is made from concrete and there are several large areas that work well with wheels.
Here you will find courses in kajak and SUP as well as an outdoor equipment store and a café. https://kajakhotellet.dk/
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Kajakhotellet
2 Havkajakvej
41 místní doporučují
Here you will find courses in kajak and SUP as well as an outdoor equipment store and a café. https://kajakhotellet.dk/
https://copenhagensurfschool.dk/en/
Copenhagen Surf School
1 Amager Strand Promenaden
https://copenhagensurfschool.dk/en/
Children’s activities to do with sea, water and wind. Open weekends 10-14 all year around and every day during school holidays.
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Naturcenter Amager Strand
7 Øresundsstien
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Children’s activities to do with sea, water and wind. Open weekends 10-14 all year around and every day during school holidays.
Our local playground - mainly for small children
Strand legeplads
125 Amager Strandvej
Our local playground - mainly for small children
This playground is hidden behind the ramparts of the old coastal fort. The place is great for children up to 10 years of age.
Legepladsen ved Kastrup fort
173 Hedegaardsvej
This playground is hidden behind the ramparts of the old coastal fort. The place is great for children up to 10 years of age.
Another playground for children all ages.
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Playground At The Lergravspark
16 Lergravsvej
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Another playground for children all ages.
If you have access to a car and need an indoor swim, this place is quite new and also great for children.
Vestamager Svømmehal
If you have access to a car and need an indoor swim, this place is quite new and also great for children.

Christmas in Copenhagen

You can look for Christmas markets online on visitcopenhagen. Here you will find a selection of markets, some of which are in the city. Others are outside Copenhagen and can be reached by car. Danes eat loads of “æbleskiver” around Christmas. Directly translated it means “apple slices”. It is balls of pancake dough that (in the old days) used to have a slice of apple inside. It is eaten with sugar and jam. “Gløgg” is another thing to try. It is hot red wine with spices, almonds and raisins. Apart from this, Danes eat “flæskesteg” (pork roast with crackling) and “risengrød” (rice cooked with milk) with butter and cinnamon or made into “ris á la mande” (rice pudding) with cherry sauce. Some of these things can be tried if you go for a Christmas platter or “julefrokost” (Christmas lunch).
Walking around Copenhagen you will get a lot of Christmas feeling. There is normally a market at the square Kongens Nytorv (Kgs. Nytorv) which is also one of the main stops on the metro when visiting the city center.
Julemarked på Nytorv
Walking around Copenhagen you will get a lot of Christmas feeling. There is normally a market at the square Kongens Nytorv (Kgs. Nytorv) which is also one of the main stops on the metro when visiting the city center.
Tivoli is probably one of the most beautiful places to visit around Christmas. Here you will get all the Christmas you need.
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Tivoli Gardens
3 Vesterbrogade
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Tivoli is probably one of the most beautiful places to visit around Christmas. Here you will get all the Christmas you need.
At Kongens Nytorv is also Hotel D’Angleterre which - depending on the financial situation – has nice Christmas decorations at the front of the hotel. Before COVID we would always go to have a look at this.
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Hotel D'Angleterre
34 Kongens Nytorv
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At Kongens Nytorv is also Hotel D’Angleterre which - depending on the financial situation – has nice Christmas decorations at the front of the hotel. Before COVID we would always go to have a look at this.
Our favourite market outside Copenhagen is Gurre Julemarked which is busy, cold, and cosy. It is mainly visited by Danes, but should you decide to visit we suggest arriving early if you want the less crowded version - or around dusk if you want the most atmosphere.
Christmas shop in Gurre
27 Rødegårdsvej
Our favourite market outside Copenhagen is Gurre Julemarked which is busy, cold, and cosy. It is mainly visited by Danes, but should you decide to visit we suggest arriving early if you want the less crowded version - or around dusk if you want the most atmosphere.