Guidebook for København
Drinks & Nightlife
Kølsters Tolv Haner
56 RantzausgadeAmazing beer and great atmosphere.
Tjili Pop
28 RantzausgadeGreat music, cosy atmosphere and good prices.
A traditional restaurant and café that serves local delicacies and dishes inspired by German cuisine. At night the restaurant transforms into a rock bar with bands hitting the stage.
90 locals recommend
Lygtens Kro
29 LygtenA traditional restaurant and café that serves local delicacies and dishes inspired by German cuisine. At night the restaurant transforms into a rock bar with bands hitting the stage.
A stylish café and bar offers a relaxed atmosphere and is a great place for early drinks.
95 locals recommend
Fovl
2 SneppevejA stylish café and bar offers a relaxed atmosphere and is a great place for early drinks.
Nordvest Ølbar
2 SporemagervejA great place to have a local beer in the evening.
Food Scene
Buongiorno
17 GriffenfeldsgadeBest toasts in town.
BEHOV
94 RentemestervejArguably the best Pizzeria in Copenhagen.
Perhaps one of the coolest spots in Nordvest, Bista is a must-try brunch spot. Run by two young Nepalese chefs, Bista features an extensive menu dedicated to more advanced breakfast and midday treats. The cafe is rapidly becoming a favourite among the locals in the area.
Both co-founder chefs have worked in several kitchens in Copenhagen, translating their knowledge into a creative menu that showcases classic and creative dishes.
Bista
Perhaps one of the coolest spots in Nordvest, Bista is a must-try brunch spot. Run by two young Nepalese chefs, Bista features an extensive menu dedicated to more advanced breakfast and midday treats. The cafe is rapidly becoming a favourite among the locals in the area.
Both co-founder chefs have worked in several kitchens in Copenhagen, translating their knowledge into a creative menu that showcases classic and creative dishes.
Located on a small square surrounded by houses, this quaint café has a friendly atmosphere while its outdoor tables are usually packed with locals.
52 locals recommend
Café Sirius
13 RentemestervejLocated on a small square surrounded by houses, this quaint café has a friendly atmosphere while its outdoor tables are usually packed with locals.
Parks & Nature
Skaters, graffiti and chill vibes.
Superkilen Park is an open urban space located on the border between Nørrebro and the Nordvest district. It serves as a testament to Nørrebro and Nordvest’s ethnic diversity and has objects from all over the globe like swings, sculptures, seats, chess tables, and barbecue spots. Superkilen is what you would term a highly instagrammable place and is divided into three regions – The Red Square, The Green Park, and The Black Market.
267 locals recommend
Superkilen Park
210 NørrebrogadeSkaters, graffiti and chill vibes.
Superkilen Park is an open urban space located on the border between Nørrebro and the Nordvest district. It serves as a testament to Nørrebro and Nordvest’s ethnic diversity and has objects from all over the globe like swings, sculptures, seats, chess tables, and barbecue spots. Superkilen is what you would term a highly instagrammable place and is divided into three regions – The Red Square, The Green Park, and The Black Market.
200 hectares (495 acres) of nature, with reed beds and three lakes.
187 locals recommend
Utterslev Mose
200 hectares (495 acres) of nature, with reed beds and three lakes.
Entertainment & Activities
Tivoli Gardens amusement park 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.
2596 locals recommend
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli Gardens amusement park 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.
A cultural beacon. In Copenhagen’s multicultural Northwest district, the social hub is a library designed as a diverse and unifying space – a place where visitors can read, play with their children, meet new friends or simply relax. It functions as a social hang-out for visitors and residents in the Northwest district.
36 locals recommend
BIBLIOTEKET
76 RentemestervejA cultural beacon. In Copenhagen’s multicultural Northwest district, the social hub is a library designed as a diverse and unifying space – a place where visitors can read, play with their children, meet new friends or simply relax. It functions as a social hang-out for visitors and residents in the Northwest district.
Ungdomshuset is the name of Copenhagen's largest and most famous autonomous social centre. The communal house in the heart of Nordvest hosts live concerts, screenings and many other events, attracting the city’s creative and underground crowd.
30 locals recommend
Ungdomshuset
61 DortheavejUngdomshuset is the name of Copenhagen's largest and most famous autonomous social centre. The communal house in the heart of Nordvest hosts live concerts, screenings and many other events, attracting the city’s creative and underground crowd.
SMK - 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 SølvgadeSMK - 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.
Shopping
Elmegade
ElmegadeDanish design.
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 to Kongens Nytorv.
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. The stretch is 1.1 kilometers long and runs from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv.
Sightseeing
A rare example of expressionist church architecture. Due to its unusual appearance, it is one of the best-known churches in the city. A visit to Grundtvig’s Church comes highly recommended especially if you’re an architecture buff. Best of all, entrance is free. Opening hours are Tuesday–Saturday: 09:00 – 16:00 and Sunday: 12:00–16:00 (12:00–13:00 during winter).
110 locals recommend
Grundtvig's Church
14B På BjergetA rare example of expressionist church architecture. Due to its unusual appearance, it is one of the best-known churches in the city. A visit to Grundtvig’s Church comes highly recommended especially if you’re an architecture buff. Best of all, entrance is free. Opening hours are Tuesday–Saturday: 09:00 – 16:00 and Sunday: 12:00–16:00 (12:00–13:00 during winter).
Originally, Nyhavn was a busy commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock.
Today the beautiful old houses have been renovated and restaurants dominate the old port. Nyhavn is filled with people enjoying the relaxed atmosphere by the canal, jazz music and great food.
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn
Originally, Nyhavn was a busy commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock.
Today the beautiful old houses have been renovated and restaurants dominate the old port. Nyhavn is filled with people enjoying the relaxed atmosphere by the canal, jazz music and great food.
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 who occupied some abandoned military barracks on the site and developed their own set of society rules, completely independent of the Danish government.
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 who occupied some abandoned military barracks on the site and developed their own set of society rules, completely independent of the Danish government.