Guidebook for København
Sightseeing
At Langelinje Pier you will find one of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions: The sculpture of The Little Mermaid. 23 August 2013 she turned 100 years old.
1414 locals recommend
The Little Mermaid
LangelinieAt Langelinje Pier you will find one of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions: The sculpture of The Little Mermaid. 23 August 2013 she turned 100 years old.
Freetown Christiania is a green and car-free neighbourhood in Copenhagen, best known for its autonomous inhabitants’ different way of life. It was established in 1971 by a group of hippies.
2088 locals recommend
Freetown Christiania
Freetown Christiania is a green and car-free neighbourhood in Copenhagen, best known for its autonomous inhabitants’ different way of life. It was established in 1971 by a group of hippies.
During summer Nyhavn is the perfect place to end a long day. Have dinner at one of the cosy restaurants or do like the locals and buy a beer from a nearby store and rest your feet at the quayside.
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn
During summer Nyhavn is the perfect place to end a long day. Have dinner at one of the cosy restaurants or do like the locals and buy a beer from a nearby store and rest your feet at the quayside.
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.
1223 locals recommend
Strøget
29 StrøgetStrøget 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.
Amalienborg is considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture and was constructed in the 1700's.
931 locals recommend
Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsAmalienborg is considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture and was constructed in the 1700's.
The 17th century tower and observatory Rundetaarn, or the round tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe.
354 locals recommend
The Round Tower
52A KøbmagergadeThe 17th century tower and observatory Rundetaarn, or the round tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe.
Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen, is one of northern Europe's finest Renaissance castles. It is located at the entrance to Øresund and was built in 1574-1585.
436 locals recommend
Kronborg Castle
1B KronborgKronborg Castle in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen, is one of northern Europe's finest Renaissance castles. It is located at the entrance to Øresund and was built in 1574-1585.
Cozy, relaxed and Frenchy. Værnedamsvej is a small, busy shopping street situated between Vesterbro and Frederiksberg. The street is known for its French atmosphere and to many Copenhagen's Paris.
73 locals recommend
Værnedamsvej (Gammel Kongevej)
Cozy, relaxed and Frenchy. Værnedamsvej is a small, busy shopping street situated between Vesterbro and Frederiksberg. The street is known for its French atmosphere and to many Copenhagen's Paris.
Visitcopenhagen.dk is the best guide of Copenhagen. You will find all the info that you need on this website.
You'll find a fine description of all the different neighborhoods, places, museums, how to get around etc. Makes it easy to plan your stay.
36 locals recommend
Copenhagen Visitor Service
4B VesterbrogadeVisitcopenhagen.dk is the best guide of Copenhagen. You will find all the info that you need on this website.
You'll find a fine description of all the different neighborhoods, places, museums, how to get around etc. Makes it easy to plan your stay.
Entertainment & Activities
Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old.
2596 locals recommend
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old.
Just north of Copenhagen you will find Dyrehavsbakken - in short Bakken - which is the world's oldest amusement park.
594 locals recommend
Bakken
207 DyrehavevejJust north of Copenhagen you will find Dyrehavsbakken - in short Bakken - which is the world's oldest amusement park.
Copenhagen Zoo houses over 3,000 animals, which together form 264 exciting species. Whatever the weather Copenhagen Zoo offers tropical experiences in the Tropical Zoo.
1011 locals recommend
Copenhagen ZOO
32 RoskildevejCopenhagen Zoo houses over 3,000 animals, which together form 264 exciting species. Whatever the weather Copenhagen Zoo offers tropical experiences in the Tropical Zoo.
The Blue Planet - Denmark's Aquarium is Northern Europe's largest aquarium and offers a unique experience for children and adults.
472 locals recommend
National Aquarium Denmark, Den Bla Planet
1 Jacob FortlingsvejThe Blue Planet - Denmark's Aquarium is Northern Europe's largest aquarium and offers a unique experience for children and adults.
Visit Carlsberg is located in Valby in Copenhagen at the location of the first Carlsberg Brewery. The visitor centre will give you an idea of how the world-famous Carlsberg Beer is made.
204 locals recommend
Carlsberg Breweries A/S
Visit Carlsberg is located in Valby in Copenhagen at the location of the first Carlsberg Brewery. The visitor centre will give you an idea of how the world-famous Carlsberg Beer is made.
A humble eating place for aeroplane enthusiasts located boardering the Copenhagen Airport. Here you can order grill and fast food whilst following landings and take offs on the runways.
36 locals recommend
Flyvergrillen
290 Amager LandevejA humble eating place for aeroplane enthusiasts located boardering the Copenhagen Airport. Here you can order grill and fast food whilst following landings and take offs on the runways.
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.
1058 locals recommend
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.
See Copenhagen from a different side with CPH:cool's trendy guided walks through Copenhagen. You will discover hidden parts of the city that can be hard to find on your own.
Cph:cool (Kristine Munkgård Pedersen)
See Copenhagen from a different side with CPH:cool's trendy guided walks through Copenhagen. You will discover hidden parts of the city that can be hard to find on your own.
Experimentarium
7 Tuborg HavnevejArts & Culture
Denmark's National Museum in Copenhagen has exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History.
530 locals recommend
The National Museum of Denmark
10 Ny VestergadeDenmark's National Museum in Copenhagen has exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History.
The beautiful museum, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, is located 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen and it has gained a reputation as a museum in touch with the zeitgeist of the contemporary art world.
1372 locals recommend
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejThe beautiful museum, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, is located 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen and it has gained a reputation as a museum in touch with the zeitgeist of the contemporary art world.
The National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring outstanding collections of Danish and international art from the past seven centuries.
1342 locals recommend
Statens Museum For Kunst
48-50 SølvgadeThe National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring outstanding collections of Danish and international art from the past seven centuries.
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum founded in 1888 by the brewer Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914). The museum contains two main departments of ancient and modern art.
519 locals recommend
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
7 Dantes PladsNy Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum founded in 1888 by the brewer Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914). The museum contains two main departments of ancient and modern art.
A royal hermitage set in the King’s Garden in the heart of Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle features 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia.
482 locals recommend
Rosenborg Castle
4A Øster VoldgadeA royal hermitage set in the King’s Garden in the heart of Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle features 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia.
The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and biggest open air museums in the world.
93 locals recommend
The Open Air Museum
100 KongevejenThe Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and biggest open air museums in the world.
ARKEN Museum of Modern Art in Ishøj, south of Copenhagen, boasts exhibitions with the greatest Modernist artists alongside exhibitions of contemporary art.
216 locals recommend
ARKEN Museum of Modern Art
100 SkovvejARKEN Museum of Modern Art in Ishøj, south of Copenhagen, boasts exhibitions with the greatest Modernist artists alongside exhibitions of contemporary art.
The Queen's Tapestries + the ruins of the Copenhagen Castle + the Christiansborg Palace tower is the highest tower in Copenhagen, and it offers a magnificent view of the city's rooftops.
42 locals recommend
Christiansborg (Vindebrogade) station
The Queen's Tapestries + the ruins of the Copenhagen Castle + the Christiansborg Palace tower is the highest tower in Copenhagen, and it offers a magnificent view of the city's rooftops.
The Cisterns, the former water reservoir beneath the green grass of Søndermarken park across from Frederiksberg Castle, is a unique exhibition venue in Copenhagen.
211 locals recommend
Cisterns in Søndermarken
25A RoskildevejThe Cisterns, the former water reservoir beneath the green grass of Søndermarken park across from Frederiksberg Castle, is a unique exhibition venue in Copenhagen.
Designmuseum Danmark offers displays of decorative art, crafts, and industrial designs from the Western world and Asia from the late Middle Ages and up to the present.
228 locals recommend
Designmuseum Denmark
68 BredgadeDesignmuseum Danmark offers displays of decorative art, crafts, and industrial designs from the Western world and Asia from the late Middle Ages and up to the present.
The Danish Architecture Centre (DAC) is located in Copenhagen and is the main exhibition space in Denmark for architecture. You can experience a broad range of exhibitions, and a very nice cafe.
108 locals recommend
Danish Architecture Center
10 BryghusgadeThe Danish Architecture Centre (DAC) is located in Copenhagen and is the main exhibition space in Denmark for architecture. You can experience a broad range of exhibitions, and a very nice cafe.
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.
575 locals recommend
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.
Refshaleøen, Copenhagen
The Nature Centre in Vestamager is placed at the entrance to an immense nature area of meadows and woods in Copenhagen's backyard - only a few stops with the metro from the city centre.
102 locals recommend
Naturcenter Amager
5 GranatvejThe Nature Centre in Vestamager is placed at the entrance to an immense nature area of meadows and woods in Copenhagen's backyard - only a few stops with the metro from the city centre.
Copenhagen's beach area, Amager Beach Park is busy all day long in the summer, and there is no doubt that it is one of the best spots to spend the long Copenhagen summer days and bright evenings.
1252 locals recommend
Amager Beach Park
1 Amager Strand PromenadenCopenhagen's beach area, Amager Beach Park is busy all day long in the summer, and there is no doubt that it is one of the best spots to spend the long Copenhagen summer days and bright evenings.
Amager Helgoland is a bathhouse, which is located at the Northern end of Amager Beach. It is open during the summer, but is also open for winter swimmers during the winter.
11 locals recommend
Amager Helgoland
Amager HelgolandAmager Helgoland is a bathhouse, which is located at the Northern end of Amager Beach. It is open during the summer, but is also open for winter swimmers during the winter.
The Copenhagen 'Common' neighbouring the National Stadium is popular for all kinds of óutdoor activities. Fælledparken is the largest park in Copenhagen and very popular. There are play grounds too.
1009 locals recommend
Fælledparkens Løbehjulsbane
The Copenhagen 'Common' neighbouring the National Stadium is popular for all kinds of óutdoor activities. Fælledparken is the largest park in Copenhagen and very popular. There are play grounds too.
Boat tours operate all summer. For centuries, the Frederiksberg Gardens has been a favourite outing spot for Copenhageners. Many bring their picnic baskets for lunch and visit the Zoo.
21 locals recommend
Frederiks Have
1 VirginiavejBoat tours operate all summer. For centuries, the Frederiksberg Gardens has been a favourite outing spot for Copenhageners. Many bring their picnic baskets for lunch and visit the Zoo.
Drinks & Nightlife
Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
Wine bar and shop decorated with modern art and comfortable inventory. There is a special focus on natural wines from small top producers in the some of the best wine regions in the world.
102 locals recommend
Ved Stranden 10
10 Ved StrandenWine bar and shop decorated with modern art and comfortable inventory. There is a special focus on natural wines from small top producers in the some of the best wine regions in the world.
Madam Chu's
40 Gammel Strand1656
LIDKOEB
72B VesterbrogadeRuby
10 NybrogadeThe Barking Dog
19 Sankt Hans GadeSalon 39
39 VodroffsvejEat and drink here - you won't regret it!
Duck and Cover Bar
6 DannebrogsgadeBrønnum
1 August Bournonvilles PassageStrøm
32 Niels Hemmingsens GadeBalderdash
11 ValkendorfsgadeGilt Cocktail Bar
39 RantzausgadeK-Bar
20 Ved StrandenBRUS
29 GuldbergsgadeSalotto42 Copenhagen
52 PilestrædeGensyn Bar
20 RolighedsvejTeglvaerket Venue
27 TeglholmsgadeBeach bar and food
Shopping
Are you looking for Danish delicacies, local vegetables, fresh fish, or maybe some Italien specialities? Then visit Copenhagen's popular market place Torvehallerne. You can eat there as well.
1624 locals recommend
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeAre you looking for Danish delicacies, local vegetables, fresh fish, or maybe some Italien specialities? Then visit Copenhagen's popular market place Torvehallerne. You can eat there as well.
Field's, Scandinavia's largest shopping and entertainment centre, is located right by the Ørestad Metro Station.
529 locals recommend
Fields
12 Arne Jacobsens AlléField's, Scandinavia's largest shopping and entertainment centre, is located right by the Ørestad Metro Station.
Magasin du Nord is a premier shopping destination in the heart of the city. The seven-storey building boasts a huge variety of products including food and delicatessen.
489 locals recommend
Magasin Du Nord
13 Kongens NytorvMagasin du Nord is a premier shopping destination in the heart of the city. The seven-storey building boasts a huge variety of products including food and delicatessen.
ILLUM is Copenhagen's premium department store. A skillfully decorated shopping paradise, offering everything from fashion and beauty to home décor and design. Lovely café on the 4th floor.
312 locals recommend
Illum
52 ØstergadeILLUM is Copenhagen's premium department store. A skillfully decorated shopping paradise, offering everything from fashion and beauty to home décor and design. Lovely café on the 4th floor.
In a classic luxurious apartment in Christianshavn, you will find The Apartment, which is a showroom exhibiting design, furniture and art.
The Apartment ApS
33 Overgaden Neden VandetIn a classic luxurious apartment in Christianshavn, you will find The Apartment, which is a showroom exhibiting design, furniture and art.
Food Scene
Royal Smushi Cafe in the heart of Copenhagen combines Danish food and Danish design in a feminine, yet, humorous atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Royal Smushi Cafe
Royal Smushi Cafe in the heart of Copenhagen combines Danish food and Danish design in a feminine, yet, humorous atmosphere.
This sushi restaurant is located on the 12th floor - on top of the Tivoli Hotel. The view is just as stunning. The restaurant also has a great rooftop.
131 locals recommend
Sticks'n'Sushi Tivoli Hotel
2 Arni Magnussons GadeThis sushi restaurant is located on the 12th floor - on top of the Tivoli Hotel. The view is just as stunning. The restaurant also has a great rooftop.
Historic Art Deco building from 1937 at Havnegade 44 in downtown Copenhagen’s waterfront district transformed into a jazz club, three restaurants named Studio, Verandah and Almanak, and two bars.
16 locals recommend
The Standard
1 HavnegadeHistoric Art Deco building from 1937 at Havnegade 44 in downtown Copenhagen’s waterfront district transformed into a jazz club, three restaurants named Studio, Verandah and Almanak, and two bars.
Restaurant Vandvid
3 Ben Websters VejKødbyens Fiskebar
100 FlæsketorvetCafe Wilder
56 WildersgadeBroens Gadekøkken
95 StrandgadeWorld class street food and bars
Refshalevej 167
167 RefshalevejThe new paper Island - Food Chillout and scenes
Restaurant 108
108 StrandgadeNoma
96 RefshalevejAmass Restaurant
153 RefshalevejWinterspring Dessertbar
16 Store StrandstrædeBest brunch ever!
South Harbour Café
1 HørdumsgadeCharlottenborg’s new bar and dining place by chef and creator Frederik Bille Brahe. Every weekday from Tuesday to Friday you can enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch at the canteen inside the kunsthalle, and all week you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or an exciting dinner or just a cup of coffee, a glas of wine or a drink at the bar next to the court yard.
57 locals recommend
Apollo Bar
2 NyhavnCharlottenborg’s new bar and dining place by chef and creator Frederik Bille Brahe. Every weekday from Tuesday to Friday you can enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch at the canteen inside the kunsthalle, and all week you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or an exciting dinner or just a cup of coffee, a glas of wine or a drink at the bar next to the court yard.