Guidebook for København N
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This square has an open outdoor ping pong (table tennis) table. Borrow our bats and have a game! In winter, this sometimes turns into an outdoor skating rink.
17 locals recommend
Blågårds Plads
Blågårds PladsThis square has an open outdoor ping pong (table tennis) table. Borrow our bats and have a game! In winter, this sometimes turns into an outdoor skating rink.
Go for a walk or jog around the lakes to see the swans, do some people watching, or take in scenes of Copenhagen. We like to stop for a coffee/bite to eat alongside the water.
796 locals recommend
The Lakes
Go for a walk or jog around the lakes to see the swans, do some people watching, or take in scenes of Copenhagen. We like to stop for a coffee/bite to eat alongside the water.
On a sunny day, this bridge (aka "hipster bridge") is lined with people just hanging out, enjoying a beer, playing music and meeting friends.
197 locals recommend
Queen Louise Bridge
2 SøtorvetOn a sunny day, this bridge (aka "hipster bridge") is lined with people just hanging out, enjoying a beer, playing music and meeting friends.
Besides open air concerts (summer only), cafes and craft markets, this spot has a fascinating and controversial history (google it for the full story). This is not for everyone (hash is sold openly).
2088 locals recommend
Freetown Christiania
Besides open air concerts (summer only), cafes and craft markets, this spot has a fascinating and controversial history (google it for the full story). This is not for everyone (hash is sold openly).
You can get to this little street through our garden. In this short stretch there is a great selection of bars/cafes/restaurants, some green grocers, second hand stores and a lively atmosphere.
317 locals recommend
Blågårdsgade
BlågårdsgadeYou can get to this little street through our garden. In this short stretch there is a great selection of bars/cafes/restaurants, some green grocers, second hand stores and a lively atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
This ping pong bar gets really lively and the round-the-table game set up is great way to socialise and meet new people.
41 locals recommend
Dupong
52 GriffenfeldsgadeThis ping pong bar gets really lively and the round-the-table game set up is great way to socialise and meet new people.
This secretive little cocktail bar has really delicious cocktails. It has the atmosphere of a candlelit lounge, and the bar staff are really knowledgeable and friendly.
158 locals recommend
Gilt Cocktail Bar
39 RantzausgadeThis secretive little cocktail bar has really delicious cocktails. It has the atmosphere of a candlelit lounge, and the bar staff are really knowledgeable and friendly.
A popular hang out among locals with a great selection of beers and regular live music.
56 locals recommend
Blågård's Pharmacy
2 Blågårds Pl.A popular hang out among locals with a great selection of beers and regular live music.
Food Scene
Creative, incredible dishes using Nordic ingredients - excellent value for money. Here you can experience fine dining quality food and service in a rustic, laid back setting.
250 locals recommend
Høst
41 Nørre FarimagsgadeCreative, incredible dishes using Nordic ingredients - excellent value for money. Here you can experience fine dining quality food and service in a rustic, laid back setting.
These huge food halls are a feast for the senses. See, smell, taste and buy anything from fresh seafood, tea or spices to duck sandwiches. There are always seasonal changes to what's on offer.
1624 locals recommend
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeThese huge food halls are a feast for the senses. See, smell, taste and buy anything from fresh seafood, tea or spices to duck sandwiches. There are always seasonal changes to what's on offer.
If you'd like to try traditional Danish food, go for the smørrebrod platter here (or Cafe Sorgenfri). I also recommend a dill snaps on the side (don't throw it back, sip it alongside the herring).
10 locals recommend
Skindbuksen
4 Lille KongensgadeIf you'd like to try traditional Danish food, go for the smørrebrod platter here (or Cafe Sorgenfri). I also recommend a dill snaps on the side (don't throw it back, sip it alongside the herring).
If you'd like to try traditional Danish food, go for the smørrebrod platter here (or at Skindbuksen). I also recommend a dill snaps on the side (don't throw it back, sip it alongside the herring).
18 locals recommend
Cafe Sorgenfri
8 BrolæggerstrædeIf you'd like to try traditional Danish food, go for the smørrebrod platter here (or at Skindbuksen). I also recommend a dill snaps on the side (don't throw it back, sip it alongside the herring).
Great ambiance here - bookshelves and big glass windows. Its right in the city centre so a good place to take a break from shopping/sightseeing.
104 locals recommend
Paludan Bog & Café
10 FiolstrædeGreat ambiance here - bookshelves and big glass windows. Its right in the city centre so a good place to take a break from shopping/sightseeing.
A good spot for dinner/drink/coffee for someone looking for a cosy atmosphere and a hearty meal but nothing too fancy or expensive.
141 locals recommend
Kalaset
16 VendersgadeA good spot for dinner/drink/coffee for someone looking for a cosy atmosphere and a hearty meal but nothing too fancy or expensive.
I really like the ambiance here. Good for a quiet coffee while getting a bit of work done or reading a book. Though depending on the crowd it can also get quite lively.
104 locals recommend
Bevar’s
10B RavnsborggadeI really like the ambiance here. Good for a quiet coffee while getting a bit of work done or reading a book. Though depending on the crowd it can also get quite lively.
We love coming here early evening for a glass of wine and their incredible tapas plate.
20 locals recommend
Kompa'9
9 KompagnistrædeWe love coming here early evening for a glass of wine and their incredible tapas plate.
This charming and really old conditori is a little pricey but worth it - amazing cakes! Try the La Glace tea, its superb.
125 locals recommend
Conditori La Glace
3 SkoubogadeThis charming and really old conditori is a little pricey but worth it - amazing cakes! Try the La Glace tea, its superb.
A glass house has been turned into this cafe, so you can enjoy the feeling of being outside and stay protected from rain/wind. There are also really lovely gardens all around it.
26 locals recommend
Cafe Væksthuset
15 GrønnegårdsvejA glass house has been turned into this cafe, so you can enjoy the feeling of being outside and stay protected from rain/wind. There are also really lovely gardens all around it.
This is one of the cafes that has board games (chess or backgammon). Another is Props on blågårdsgade.
204 locals recommend
The Laundromat Cafe
15 ElmegadeThis is one of the cafes that has board games (chess or backgammon). Another is Props on blågårdsgade.
Sightseeing
I love wandering down this canal street to look at the bright coloured buildings and different boats. It is the typical Copenhagen postcard picture.
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn
I love wandering down this canal street to look at the bright coloured buildings and different boats. It is the typical Copenhagen postcard picture.
A walk in the forest in autumn is really colourful, and you have a good chance of spotting some deer.
394 locals recommend
Jaegerborg Dyrehave
A walk in the forest in autumn is really colourful, and you have a good chance of spotting some deer.
This castle is famous for being the castle from Hamlet. Besides that, the town Helsingør is a cobbled, crooked, and colourful old place to include in a day trip out of the city.
436 locals recommend
Kronborg Castle
1B KronborgThis castle is famous for being the castle from Hamlet. Besides that, the town Helsingør is a cobbled, crooked, and colourful old place to include in a day trip out of the city.
Royal guards stand here guarding the royal family's winter home. There's a good view of the Opera house, and it's close to other attractions: the marble church, King's Gardens, Nyhavn, Design Museum.
22 locals recommend
Amalienborg station
Royal guards stand here guarding the royal family's winter home. There's a good view of the Opera house, and it's close to other attractions: the marble church, King's Gardens, Nyhavn, Design Museum.
Here you can see the changing of the guards (11:30-12:00), visit the little castle, and enjoy a walk in the gardens all right in the centre.
1058 locals recommend
The King's Garden
Øster Voldgade 4AHere you can see the changing of the guards (11:30-12:00), visit the little castle, and enjoy a walk in the gardens all right in the centre.
Arts & Culture
This museum is just right: small enough to enjoy the whole thing without feeling overloaded, but with an interesting selection of pieces and a changing exhibition hall.
228 locals recommend
Designmuseum Denmark
68 BredgadeThis museum is just right: small enough to enjoy the whole thing without feeling overloaded, but with an interesting selection of pieces and a changing exhibition hall.
This famous art museum has an incredible setting tucked away in forest and overlooking the sea. Check out the webpage to see what's on.
1372 locals recommend
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejThis famous art museum has an incredible setting tucked away in forest and overlooking the sea. Check out the webpage to see what's on.
La Fontaine
11 KompagnistrædeLive jazz (most) weekends at this lovely, old and intimate venue.
Essentials
Here are two grocery stores really close to our place: Døgn Netto a bit further down the road, and this Irma. Irma is more expensive but higher quality and wider range.
585 locals recommend
Irma
11A RantzausgadeHere are two grocery stores really close to our place: Døgn Netto a bit further down the road, and this Irma. Irma is more expensive but higher quality and wider range.
Shopping
Main shopping strip in the centre of the "pedestrian streets". There are no cars/bikes, so it is also good for a stroll, with warm sugar-coated nuts, crepes & other tasty treats along the way.
1223 locals recommend
Strøget
29 StrøgetMain shopping strip in the centre of the "pedestrian streets". There are no cars/bikes, so it is also good for a stroll, with warm sugar-coated nuts, crepes & other tasty treats along the way.