Guidebook for Copenhagen

Michael And Tine
Michael And Tine
Guidebook for Copenhagen

Food Scene

Affordable, organic vegetarian food. Nice, hippy ambience.
97 locals recommend
Kræss Art & Coffee
17 Blågårdsgade
97 locals recommend
Affordable, organic vegetarian food. Nice, hippy ambience.
Outdoor serving area on the water. Great ambience, especially on summer nights
134 locals recommend
Kaffesalonen
7 Peblinge Dossering
134 locals recommend
Outdoor serving area on the water. Great ambience, especially on summer nights
Great takeaway sushi
43 locals recommend
Selfish
4 Elmegade
43 locals recommend
Great takeaway sushi
Lovely outdoor serving area on the lakes. Huge brunch buffet on weekends. Child friendly
60 locals recommend
Cafe 22
21 Sortedam Dossering
60 locals recommend
Lovely outdoor serving area on the lakes. Huge brunch buffet on weekends. Child friendly
Best kebab in the area.
33 locals recommend
Beyti
13 Nørrebrogade
33 locals recommend
Best kebab in the area.
Best pizza, pasta and antipasta in the area - takeout only!
25 locals recommend
Non Solo Pizza
18F Nørrebrogade
25 locals recommend
Best pizza, pasta and antipasta in the area - takeout only!
Comunal dining on Tuesdays, except in July. Local, authentic, chaotic and colourful. Let the kids roam free and find friends. Meat and vegetarian options (kr. 50/adult, kr. 25/child).
Korsgadehallen
29 Korsgade
Comunal dining on Tuesdays, except in July. Local, authentic, chaotic and colourful. Let the kids roam free and find friends. Meat and vegetarian options (kr. 50/adult, kr. 25/child).
Nice, little back yard place that serves salty and sweet, french pancakes at reasonable prices.
18 locals recommend
Restaurant La Galette
9 Larsbjørnsstræde
18 locals recommend
Nice, little back yard place that serves salty and sweet, french pancakes at reasonable prices.
Thai food
11 locals recommend
AYUTTAYA
39 Griffenfeldsgade
11 locals recommend
Thai food
Good bistro food and a weirdly fascinating interior with stuffed animal-people - must see.
79 locals recommend
Bankeråt
27 Ahlefeldtsgade
79 locals recommend
Good bistro food and a weirdly fascinating interior with stuffed animal-people - must see.
One of several Sticks'nSushi restaurants in the city. Midprice and delicious.
90 locals recommend
Sticks'n'Sushi Nansensgade
59 Nansensgade
90 locals recommend
One of several Sticks'nSushi restaurants in the city. Midprice and delicious.
Local cafe w. occational live music
56 locals recommend
Blågård's Pharmacy
2 Blågårds Pl.
56 locals recommend
Local cafe w. occational live music
Nice cafe with large outdoor serving area. Opens at 8:00 am.
26 locals recommend
Overfor
26 locals recommend
Nice cafe with large outdoor serving area. Opens at 8:00 am.
Community centre On 3rd flor above the library. Cheap coffe and comfy armchairs.
Støberiet
5 Blågårds Pl.
Community centre On 3rd flor above the library. Cheap coffe and comfy armchairs.
Cafes, restaurants and shopping
1140 locals recommend
Jægersborggade
Jægersborggade
1140 locals recommend
Cafes, restaurants and shopping
Cool cafes, bars, and shopping in this street.
40 locals recommend
Stefansgade Bycyklen Station
40 locals recommend
Cool cafes, bars, and shopping in this street.
The oldest french style cafe in Copenhagen. Has had its ups and downs.
12 locals recommend
Café Sommersko
6 Kronprinsensgade
12 locals recommend
The oldest french style cafe in Copenhagen. Has had its ups and downs.
Really good value for money.
285 locals recommend
Stefanos Pizzabar
33 Stefansgade
285 locals recommend
Really good value for money.
Really good food at affordable prices. Main course 100,-, Menu 250,- Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/vesterbro/book-et-bord/
406 locals recommend
Madklubben Vesterbro
62 Vesterbrogade
406 locals recommend
Really good food at affordable prices. Main course 100,-, Menu 250,- Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/vesterbro/book-et-bord/
Franchise of "Madklubben". Italian food at affordable prices. Opens 12 August 2014. Booking: http://grantorino-hanzo-alabamasocial.dk/gran-torino/bordbestilling/
97 locals recommend
Frankies Pizza
3A Sortedam Dossering
97 locals recommend
Franchise of "Madklubben". Italian food at affordable prices. Opens 12 August 2014. Booking: http://grantorino-hanzo-alabamasocial.dk/gran-torino/bordbestilling/
Steak restaurant. 3-course menu from 300,- Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/steak/book-et-bord/
74 locals recommend
Madklubben Steak
23 Pilestræde
74 locals recommend
Steak restaurant. 3-course menu from 300,- Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/steak/book-et-bord/
Another "Madklubben" franchise. Italian. Antipasti from 50,- Pasta dishes from 100,- BOOKING:http://www.madklubben.dk/tonys/book-et-bord/
40 locals recommend
Tony's
47 Havnegade
40 locals recommend
Another "Madklubben" franchise. Italian. Antipasti from 50,- Pasta dishes from 100,- BOOKING:http://www.madklubben.dk/tonys/book-et-bord/
1-4 courses: 100,- to 250,- Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/bistro-de-luxe/book-et-bord/
114 locals recommend
Madklubben Bistro-De-Luxe
66 Store Kongensgade
114 locals recommend
1-4 courses: 100,- to 250,- Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/bistro-de-luxe/book-et-bord/
Local micro brewery and restaurant. Pricy but good.
182 locals recommend
Nørrebro Bryghus
3 Ryesgade
182 locals recommend
Local micro brewery and restaurant. Pricy but good.
The first Cofoco (Copenhagen Food Company) restaurant. The concept of all Cofos is starter size dishes at low cost that can be combined. Gourmet food at reasonable prices.
82 locals recommend
Cofoco
7 Abel Cathrines Gade
82 locals recommend
The first Cofoco (Copenhagen Food Company) restaurant. The concept of all Cofos is starter size dishes at low cost that can be combined. Gourmet food at reasonable prices.

Everything Else

Antique and vintage shopping.
229 locals recommend
Ravnsborggade
Ravnsborggade
229 locals recommend
Antique and vintage shopping.
Fashion, vintage, dining and drinking - Elmegade has it all!
498 locals recommend
Elmegade
Elmegade
498 locals recommend
Fashion, vintage, dining and drinking - Elmegade has it all!
Nearest supermarket is Netto on the first corner. From there pedestrian street w. drinking, dining, music, (vintage) fashion and more.
317 locals recommend
Blågårdsgade
Blågårdsgade
317 locals recommend
Nearest supermarket is Netto on the first corner. From there pedestrian street w. drinking, dining, music, (vintage) fashion and more.
Cheap parking (5 € a day) Parking tickets sold in nearby kiosks.
Julius Thomsens Plads
Julius Thomsens Plads
Cheap parking (5 € a day) Parking tickets sold in nearby kiosks.
Cheap parking, but can be hard to find a space.
Jakob Dannefærds Vej
Cheap parking, but can be hard to find a space.
Danish film museum. On a rainy day you can watch classic movies.
68 locals recommend
Cinemateket
55 Gothersgade
68 locals recommend
Danish film museum. On a rainy day you can watch classic movies.
Nice park to hang out. Near the Hans Christian Andersen statue there is a playground for small kids and an outdoor cafe.
1058 locals recommend
The King's Garden
Øster Voldgade 4A
1058 locals recommend
Nice park to hang out. Near the Hans Christian Andersen statue there is a playground for small kids and an outdoor cafe.
The landmark of Nørrebro, the egg-laying neon hen
42 locals recommend
Sortedam Dossering
Sortedam Dossering
42 locals recommend
The landmark of Nørrebro, the egg-laying neon hen
Vintage, cafes, restaurants.
48 locals recommend
Nansensgade
Nansensgade
48 locals recommend
Vintage, cafes, restaurants.
Interior design, fashion and outdoor equipment.
6 locals recommend
Frederiksborggade
Frederiksborggade
6 locals recommend
Interior design, fashion and outdoor equipment.
This is a must see. Freetown Christiania was squatted by hippies in 1972, and is renowned for its open hash trade. fantastic self built houses, really good eating and drinking and a unique ambience.
2088 locals recommend
Freetown Christiania
2088 locals recommend
This is a must see. Freetown Christiania was squatted by hippies in 1972, and is renowned for its open hash trade. fantastic self built houses, really good eating and drinking and a unique ambience.
Great place to relax your mind during a day of sightseeing
60 locals recommend
Royal Library Garden
1 Proviantpassagen
60 locals recommend
Great place to relax your mind during a day of sightseeing
Madklubben Admiralgade. Bistro. Three course menu 200,- Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/admiralgade/book-et-bord/
10 locals recommend
Admiralgade 26
26 Admiralgade
10 locals recommend
Madklubben Admiralgade. Bistro. Three course menu 200,- Booking: http://www.madklubben.dk/admiralgade/book-et-bord/
Industrial ambience by the water, under Knippelsbro.
106 locals recommend
Kayak Bar
12 Børskaj
106 locals recommend
Industrial ambience by the water, under Knippelsbro.

Shopping

Legendary Italian ice cream, always fresh. Always a line down the street.
46 locals recommend
Paradis
24 Sankt Hans Torv
46 locals recommend
Legendary Italian ice cream, always fresh. Always a line down the street.
Parking tickets sold here
Service Kiosk v/Yousaf Ali
49 Vodroffsvej
Parking tickets sold here
Fleemarket every Saturday behind the Town Hall. Only private sellers.
16 locals recommend
Frederiksberg Rådhus
16 locals recommend
Fleemarket every Saturday behind the Town Hall. Only private sellers.
Parking trickets sold here. 35 kr/5 €
Rosenørns Alle 38
Parking trickets sold here. 35 kr/5 €
From The Little Mermaid, you can stroll along Langelinje and look at the big cruise ships, get an ice cream at the end of the pier, and shop in the outlets.
122 locals recommend
Langelinie
2 Langeliniekaj
122 locals recommend
From The Little Mermaid, you can stroll along Langelinje and look at the big cruise ships, get an ice cream at the end of the pier, and shop in the outlets.

Arts & Culture

Underground and indie concerts
48 locals recommend
Stengade
18 Stengade
48 locals recommend
Underground and indie concerts
Club. We haven't been clubbing in years, but its supposedly still happening.
151 locals recommend
RUST
8 Guldbergsgade
151 locals recommend
Club. We haven't been clubbing in years, but its supposedly still happening.
Clubbing for the 30+ audience Thursday-Saturday. Live copy bands.
23 locals recommend
Lake Pavilion, Copenhagen
24 Gyldenløvesgade
23 locals recommend
Clubbing for the 30+ audience Thursday-Saturday. Live copy bands.
This is a bit of a "secret" museum. Holds a lot of Danish impressionistic art, and is surprisingly good.
65 locals recommend
The Hirschsprung Collection (Den Hirschsprungske Samling)
20 Stockholmsgade
65 locals recommend
This is a bit of a "secret" museum. Holds a lot of Danish impressionistic art, and is surprisingly good.
Local cinema. All films are in the original language with subtitles. (except children's movies)
522 locals recommend
Empire Cinema
29F Guldbergsgade
522 locals recommend
Local cinema. All films are in the original language with subtitles. (except children's movies)
Extremely expensive. If you are wise, bring a packed lunch. There are roof covered and outdoor picnic areas. Note: Cheapest wristband is a "Child companion", where the child has the wristband. Ask
2596 locals recommend
Tivoli Gardens
3 Vesterbrogade
2596 locals recommend
Extremely expensive. If you are wise, bring a packed lunch. There are roof covered and outdoor picnic areas. Note: Cheapest wristband is a "Child companion", where the child has the wristband. Ask

Entertainment & Activities

Manned playground. Lots of toys and wheels during the day.
7 locals recommend
Wesselsgade
Wesselsgade
7 locals recommend
Manned playground. Lots of toys and wheels during the day.
Climbing facility and parkour. For smaller kids, try out the playground at the other end of the park. Manned playground w. toys.
Legepladsen H.t. Øst
Climbing facility and parkour. For smaller kids, try out the playground at the other end of the park. Manned playground w. toys.
This park is part of the old fortifications of Copehangen. It has a bit of a wild feeling, and a cool playground by the lake.
187 locals recommend
Østre Anlæg Park
20 Stockholmsgade
187 locals recommend
This park is part of the old fortifications of Copehangen. It has a bit of a wild feeling, and a cool playground by the lake.
Fee admission and indoor playground. On the top floor the kids can design their own stamps and you can pick them up later. We recommend you do the stamps first, then the tour of the museum.
29 locals recommend
Enigma
3 Øster Allé
29 locals recommend
Fee admission and indoor playground. On the top floor the kids can design their own stamps and you can pick them up later. We recommend you do the stamps first, then the tour of the museum.
Really nice playground for toddlers and small kids. A lot of foam covered ground.
Sankt Markus Allé
Sankt Markus Allé
Really nice playground for toddlers and small kids. A lot of foam covered ground.
Small, but cool playground for small kids and toddlers. Good for playing "hide and seek"
7 locals recommend
Danas Plads legeplads
Danas Plads
7 locals recommend
Small, but cool playground for small kids and toddlers. Good for playing "hide and seek"
For a rainy afternoon: In-door play area and large children books section upstairs - all in Danish, but you can look at pictures. Also international magazines.
15 locals recommend
Blågården Bibliotek
5 Blågårds Pl.
15 locals recommend
For a rainy afternoon: In-door play area and large children books section upstairs - all in Danish, but you can look at pictures. Also international magazines.
Toddler-friendly playground.
Sankt Hans Gade 5
Toddler-friendly playground.
Church turned gallery. Small playground outside.
46 locals recommend
Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
10 Nikolaj Plads
46 locals recommend
Church turned gallery. Small playground outside.
Two playgrounds In this park. One at the South-west gate (manned on week days with go-cards and toys). The other at the North-west gate with an outdoor cafe close by (mostly climbing).
Nørre Farimagsgade 2
Two playgrounds In this park. One at the South-west gate (manned on week days with go-cards and toys). The other at the North-west gate with an outdoor cafe close by (mostly climbing).
Really cool playground with mock up plane and ship wreckage.
415 locals recommend
Nørrebroparken - Playground
28-30 Stefansgade
415 locals recommend
Really cool playground with mock up plane and ship wreckage.
Look in the basement windows. You will see samples of Danish kid-television star and garbage artist Shane Brox' designs.
Tegnestuen Kronprinsessegade 2/ Arkitekt J Noltenius
Look in the basement windows. You will see samples of Danish kid-television star and garbage artist Shane Brox' designs.

Sightseeing

The Metro takes you to Nørreport Station, Amager Beach, and The Airport, as well as shopping malls
77 locals recommend
Forum st (Metro) station
77 locals recommend
The Metro takes you to Nørreport Station, Amager Beach, and The Airport, as well as shopping malls
Bus stop. Bus 66 takes you to Copenhagen Central. Bus 12 takes you to Vesterport.
17 locals recommend
Blågårdsgade (Åboulevard)
17 locals recommend
Bus stop. Bus 66 takes you to Copenhagen Central. Bus 12 takes you to Vesterport.
Bus 2A and 250 take you to the Town Hall Square, Tivoli, and Copenhagen Central
128 locals recommend
Forum station
17 Rosenørns Alle
128 locals recommend
Bus 2A and 250 take you to the Town Hall Square, Tivoli, and Copenhagen Central
Nyhavn is a tourist trap, but has a good atmosphere. At the end of the pier, you can take the Harbor Bus for a regular bus fee and get at cheap tour of the harbor.
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn is a tourist trap, but has a good atmosphere. At the end of the pier, you can take the Harbor Bus for a regular bus fee and get at cheap tour of the harbor.
Interesting architecture. This museum was build for the marble sculptures of one artist, Berthel Thorvaldsen, and the outside fresco depicts his return from Rome.
113 locals recommend
Thorvaldsen Museum
2 Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads
113 locals recommend
Interesting architecture. This museum was build for the marble sculptures of one artist, Berthel Thorvaldsen, and the outside fresco depicts his return from Rome.
In olden times the king's summer residence outside the city. Built as a "mini Versailles". Home of the crown jewels. open Tuesday-Sunday until 4 pm-
482 locals recommend
Rosenborg Castle
4A Øster Voldgade
482 locals recommend
In olden times the king's summer residence outside the city. Built as a "mini Versailles". Home of the crown jewels. open Tuesday-Sunday until 4 pm-
Look down in the water. The ballad of Agnete and the Merman depicted by Suste Bonnén. Read about it: http://nightsheep.deviantart.com/art/Merman-and-his-seven-son-136689598
Højbro
Højbro
Look down in the water. The ballad of Agnete and the Merman depicted by Suste Bonnén. Read about it: http://nightsheep.deviantart.com/art/Merman-and-his-seven-son-136689598
Like everything Danish it's in miniature, compared to Paris, Vienna, or London, but still lovely
575 locals recommend
Lægerne ved Botanisk Have
7 Øster Farimagsgade
575 locals recommend
Like everything Danish it's in miniature, compared to Paris, Vienna, or London, but still lovely
These houses were built for marine officers. The ambience is very quaint. Streets have quirky names like "Heartjoy street", "Dophin Street", and "Crocodile Street"
64 locals recommend
Nyboder
24 Sankt Pauls Gade
64 locals recommend
These houses were built for marine officers. The ambience is very quaint. Streets have quirky names like "Heartjoy street", "Dophin Street", and "Crocodile Street"
Old naval fort. Also used to be the headquarters of Danish military secret service. Stroll along the batteries on your way to The Little Mermaid. Great place for collecting horse chessnuts in the fall
739 locals recommend
Kastellet
1 Gl. Hovedvagt, Kastellet
739 locals recommend
Old naval fort. Also used to be the headquarters of Danish military secret service. Stroll along the batteries on your way to The Little Mermaid. Great place for collecting horse chessnuts in the fall
Just so your warned: She really is little!
1414 locals recommend
The Little Mermaid
Langelinie
1414 locals recommend
Just so your warned: She really is little!
Climbing the spiral tower of this oppulent baroque church is a unique experience. On top of that you get a great view of Copenhagen
373 locals recommend
Church of Our Saviour
29 Sankt Annæ Gade
373 locals recommend
Climbing the spiral tower of this oppulent baroque church is a unique experience. On top of that you get a great view of Copenhagen
The area was inspired by Amsterdam, and built under baroque king, Christian IV to attract Dutch merchants to Copenhagen.
328 locals recommend
Christianshavn
328 locals recommend
The area was inspired by Amsterdam, and built under baroque king, Christian IV to attract Dutch merchants to Copenhagen.
This church tower was built as an observatory for king Christian IV. It has no stairs but a spiral ramp to carry books and sensitive equipment. Or maybe because the king was too fat to walk...
354 locals recommend
The Round Tower
52A Købmagergade
354 locals recommend
This church tower was built as an observatory for king Christian IV. It has no stairs but a spiral ramp to carry books and sensitive equipment. Or maybe because the king was too fat to walk...
Yet another of Christian IV's achievement. The Copenhagen money exchange, now housing the Danish Ministry of Finance. Check out the spire with tree dragons, tails entwined.
40 locals recommend
Børsen
40 locals recommend
Yet another of Christian IV's achievement. The Copenhagen money exchange, now housing the Danish Ministry of Finance. Check out the spire with tree dragons, tails entwined.

Essentials

Great sour dough bread.
380 locals recommend
Emmerys
51 Østerbrogade
380 locals recommend
Great sour dough bread.
Supermarket
352 locals recommend
REMA 1000
1 Hammerichsgade
352 locals recommend
Supermarket
Up scale supermarket w. lots of organic food.
585 locals recommend
Irma
11A Rantzausgade
585 locals recommend
Up scale supermarket w. lots of organic food.
The best, organic produce that Denmark has to offer, along with other delicatessen and cafes.
1624 locals recommend
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 Frederiksborggade
1624 locals recommend
The best, organic produce that Denmark has to offer, along with other delicatessen and cafes.
The closest supermarket. Open 8-22. Not big, but it has the most vital necessities, includig organic stuff.
Blågårdsgade 26
26 Blågårdsgade
The closest supermarket. Open 8-22. Not big, but it has the most vital necessities, includig organic stuff.