Copenhagen guide

Joachim Tyrfing
Joachim Tyrfing
Copenhagen guide

Sightseeing

A great place to see Copenhagen from above. It features a rooftop bar, and there is also a possibility to go ski. Also features a climbing wall. No entry fee.
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Amager Bakke
6 Vindmøllevej
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A great place to see Copenhagen from above. It features a rooftop bar, and there is also a possibility to go ski. Also features a climbing wall. No entry fee.
Great place to see Copenhagen from above. It has an entry fee of 65 DKK at the time of writing (If you want to go to the top).
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Vår Frälsares kyrka
29 Sankt Annæ Gade
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Great place to see Copenhagen from above. It has an entry fee of 65 DKK at the time of writing (If you want to go to the top).
A unique place where you can get food, drinks and other stuff. The main entrance is located a few meters from the apartment. Since April 4th 2024, Christania has shut down it's "greenlight district", but is still very much worth a visit.
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Freetown Christiania
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A unique place where you can get food, drinks and other stuff. The main entrance is located a few meters from the apartment. Since April 4th 2024, Christania has shut down it's "greenlight district", but is still very much worth a visit.
The place where the queen spends her time in the winter months. It's possible to book tickets for a tour if you want to go inside the castle. Great place to see the queens guards, you know, the one's with the hats. I recommend also visiting "Frederiks Kirke" and "Amaliehaven" when there, as it's located quite close to each other.
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Amalienborgs slott
5 Amalienborg Slotsplads
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The place where the queen spends her time in the winter months. It's possible to book tickets for a tour if you want to go inside the castle. Great place to see the queens guards, you know, the one's with the hats. I recommend also visiting "Frederiks Kirke" and "Amaliehaven" when there, as it's located quite close to each other.
Located near Amalienborg and Frederiks kirke which is also in the guide. A small garden which some great views to the Opera house on the other side of the canal.
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Amalie trädgård
Toldbodgade
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Located near Amalienborg and Frederiks kirke which is also in the guide. A small garden which some great views to the Opera house on the other side of the canal.
Iconic church located close to "Amalienborg" and "Amaliehaven" also in the guide.
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Frederiks kyrka
4 Frederiksgade
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Iconic church located close to "Amalienborg" and "Amaliehaven" also in the guide.
Great for seeing Copenhagen from above. The round tower was built so that king Christian IV could ride his horse to the very top.
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Rundetarn
52A Købmagergade
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Great for seeing Copenhagen from above. The round tower was built so that king Christian IV could ride his horse to the very top.
Amusement park which houses one of the oldest rollercoasters in the world "Rutschebanen" built in 1914. If the skies are clear, they will have firework show Saturday evenings.
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Tivoli
3 Vesterbrogade
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Amusement park which houses one of the oldest rollercoasters in the world "Rutschebanen" built in 1914. If the skies are clear, they will have firework show Saturday evenings.
A quite literal little mermaid, supposedly one of Denmark's biggest tourist attractions. When there, I recommend seeing "Kastellet" and "St. Alban's Church" as well.
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Den lilla sjöjungfrun
Langelinie
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A quite literal little mermaid, supposedly one of Denmark's biggest tourist attractions. When there, I recommend seeing "Kastellet" and "St. Alban's Church" as well.
A citadel built in 1624 by Christian IV. It houses a lot of history and is today used as military barracks. I recommend seeing "The little mermaid" and "St. Alban's Church" when visiting.
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Kastellet
1 Gl. Hovedvagt, Kastellet
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A citadel built in 1624 by Christian IV. It houses a lot of history and is today used as military barracks. I recommend seeing "The little mermaid" and "St. Alban's Church" when visiting.
An iconic church, located close to The Little Mermaid and Kastellet. Feel free to walk inside if it's open and get a bit of history. The church offers pamphlets translated into a lot of different languages.
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St. Alban's Church
11 Churchillparken
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An iconic church, located close to The Little Mermaid and Kastellet. Feel free to walk inside if it's open and get a bit of history. The church offers pamphlets translated into a lot of different languages.
The Copenhagen Opera. It offers a great view to the other side of the canal, where you can see Amalienborg.
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Operahuset i Köpenhamn
10 Ekvipagemestervej
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The Copenhagen Opera. It offers a great view to the other side of the canal, where you can see Amalienborg.
If you want to escape the busy city life for a minute, you can visit Kalvebod fælled. Here you have the opportunity to pet cows and goats if you dare, and see birds as it also consists of a bird sanctuary. It also offers shelters where you can sleep, just don't forget to bring a sleeping bag. To go there, simply take the metro to "Vestamager".
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Kalvebod Fælled
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If you want to escape the busy city life for a minute, you can visit Kalvebod fælled. Here you have the opportunity to pet cows and goats if you dare, and see birds as it also consists of a bird sanctuary. It also offers shelters where you can sleep, just don't forget to bring a sleeping bag. To go there, simply take the metro to "Vestamager".
A park where "Rosenborg Slot" is also located. Great for relaxing on a hot summers day.
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The King's Garden
Øster Voldgade 4A
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A park where "Rosenborg Slot" is also located. Great for relaxing on a hot summers day.
Great place to go for a swim in the canal during the summer months.
Havneparken
22 Islands Brygge
Great place to go for a swim in the canal during the summer months.
The preferred beach for Copenhageners to go to during the summer months.
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Amager Strand
1 Amager Strandvej
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The preferred beach for Copenhageners to go to during the summer months.
The national museum. Great place to catch a bit of art and history.
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Nationalmuseet i Danmark
10 Ny Vestergade
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The national museum. Great place to catch a bit of art and history.
A museum that houses art from the antique and modern history.
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Glyptoteket (Tietgensgade) station
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A museum that houses art from the antique and modern history.
A botanical garden which houses various plants and flowers.
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Botaniska trädgården
128 Gothersgade
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A botanical garden which houses various plants and flowers.
Iconic cinema near Tivoli.
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Palads Teatret
9 Axeltorv
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Iconic cinema near Tivoli.
A nearby church which offers concerts from time to time.
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Christian's Church
1 Strandgade
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A nearby church which offers concerts from time to time.
Where the government sits and makes their decisions. Was once the home of the royal family until a fire broke out in 1794, and they moved to Amalienborg.
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Christiansborgs slott
1 Prins Jørgens Gård
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Where the government sits and makes their decisions. Was once the home of the royal family until a fire broke out in 1794, and they moved to Amalienborg.
Great for experiencing Copenhagen by boat. The tour offers history of Copenhagen and sightseeing. Can have a long queue in the summer time.
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Canal Tour
Nyhavnsbroen
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Great for experiencing Copenhagen by boat. The tour offers history of Copenhagen and sightseeing. Can have a long queue in the summer time.
With a 25 DKK entrance fee and cheap beer, this place is a great place to relax and take in the view over the canal.
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Culture Tower on Knippels Bridge
2 Knippelsbro
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With a 25 DKK entrance fee and cheap beer, this place is a great place to relax and take in the view over the canal.

Madscenen

If you've been searching for Denmark on google, you probably already know Nyhavns iconic scenery. Ideal for getting a bite to eat, a drink or going on a canal tour.
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Nyhavn
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If you've been searching for Denmark on google, you probably already know Nyhavns iconic scenery. Ideal for getting a bite to eat, a drink or going on a canal tour.
A unique street food area, which offers food from around the globe. Only open during spring and summer. Be sure to check their website for opening hours.
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REFFEN
167 Refshalevej
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A unique street food area, which offers food from around the globe. Only open during spring and summer. Be sure to check their website for opening hours.
Great place to try the famous Danish open face sandwhich at lunchtime.
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Ravelinen
79 Torvegade
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Great place to try the famous Danish open face sandwhich at lunchtime.
Great place to try the Danish national dish "Stegt flæsk med persillesovs". Be warned though; the meat tends to be salty, and the sauce quite bland, just how the Danes like it. Close to Tivoli.
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Rio Bravo
86 Vester Voldgade
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Great place to try the Danish national dish "Stegt flæsk med persillesovs". Be warned though; the meat tends to be salty, and the sauce quite bland, just how the Danes like it. Close to Tivoli.
Three star Michelin restaurant located somewhat close to the apartment. Voted best restaurant in the world in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2021. If planning on visiting I recommend booking a table well in advance.
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Noma
96 Refshalevej
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Three star Michelin restaurant located somewhat close to the apartment. Voted best restaurant in the world in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2021. If planning on visiting I recommend booking a table well in advance.
Vegan / Vegetarian restaurant located in Christiania.
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Morgenstedet
134 Fabriksområdet
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Vegan / Vegetarian restaurant located in Christiania.
Very delicious ice cream only sold during summertime.
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Alice Ice Cream & Coffee
1 Markmandsgade
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Very delicious ice cream only sold during summertime.
Wide variety of street food near the apartment.
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Broens Gadekøkken
95 Strandgade
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Wide variety of street food near the apartment.
The closest thing to authentic Thai food you can get in Copenhagen. Strongly recommended by my wife. The coconut soup (Tom Kha Gai) and Boatnoodles are really good. Located close to the meatpacking district.
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Ban Gaw
44 Halmtorvet
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The closest thing to authentic Thai food you can get in Copenhagen. Strongly recommended by my wife. The coconut soup (Tom Kha Gai) and Boatnoodles are really good. Located close to the meatpacking district.
Won various international prises for their pizza. I recommend going for the "Bæst experience" where you get to taste 11 servings, including their world famous pizza.
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Bæst
29 Guldbergsgade
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Won various international prises for their pizza. I recommend going for the "Bæst experience" where you get to taste 11 servings, including their world famous pizza.

Shopping & Nightlife

Places for shopping and nightlife
The former world's longest walking street when it opened in 1962. Now only the longest in northern Europe. Great place for shopping, eating, nightlife and going for an approximately 1,1 kilometer walk.
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Strøget
29 Strøget
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The former world's longest walking street when it opened in 1962. Now only the longest in northern Europe. Great place for shopping, eating, nightlife and going for an approximately 1,1 kilometer walk.
For a cheap shopping option, go to Netto. Address: Halvtolv 4, 1436 København.
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Netto
74 Godthåbsvej
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For a cheap shopping option, go to Netto. Address: Halvtolv 4, 1436 København.
The closest supermarket to the apartment. The stuff here tends to be quite expensive, but has quality.
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Irma
76 Nørre Voldgade
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The closest supermarket to the apartment. The stuff here tends to be quite expensive, but has quality.
Great place to enjoy the Copenhagen nightlife. Houses plenty of bars, pubs and nightclubs.
Gothersgade
Gothersgade
Great place to enjoy the Copenhagen nightlife. Houses plenty of bars, pubs and nightclubs.
Somewhat famous bar nearby. Great for a drink or two. Smoking is allowed, and it tends to become quite smokey in there.
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Eiffel Bar
58 Wildersgade
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Somewhat famous bar nearby. Great for a drink or two. Smoking is allowed, and it tends to become quite smokey in there.
Great place for food and nightlife.
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Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
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Great place for food and nightlife.
Biggest shopping mall in Copenhagen.
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Fält
12 Arne Jacobsens Allé
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Biggest shopping mall in Copenhagen.
Great cocktail bar located near the walking street. Be sure to try their special drinks.
No Stress Bar
Great cocktail bar located near the walking street. Be sure to try their special drinks.
Larger mall located at the start (or end?) of the walking street. It is quite pricey, but offers a great variety of items.
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Magasin Du Nord
13 Kongens Nytorv
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Larger mall located at the start (or end?) of the walking street. It is quite pricey, but offers a great variety of items.

Cafes

A great place right around the corner to enjoy a cup of coffee.
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Parterre Christianshavn
90 Overgaden Oven Vandet
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A great place right around the corner to enjoy a cup of coffee.
A great place to have a bite and a drink whilst enjoying the canals of Christianshavn.
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Café Oven Vande
44 Overgaden Oven Vandet
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A great place to have a bite and a drink whilst enjoying the canals of Christianshavn.
Cake shop opened in 1870. Usually busy after 15.00 and quite pricey, but offers excellent hot chocolate, coffee and layer cakes. Located at the walking street Strøget.
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Conditori La Glace
3 Skoubogade
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Cake shop opened in 1870. Usually busy after 15.00 and quite pricey, but offers excellent hot chocolate, coffee and layer cakes. Located at the walking street Strøget.
Cozy café located not far from the apartment on the other side of the canal. They offer the Danish national dish ad libitum on Wednesdays, and you also have a chance to eat on a small stationary ferry.
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Christianshavns Færgecafé
50 Strandgade
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Cozy café located not far from the apartment on the other side of the canal. They offer the Danish national dish ad libitum on Wednesdays, and you also have a chance to eat on a small stationary ferry.
Great for sitting outside in the summertime by the canals, enjoying a beer with an authentic Danish bodega experience. Mostly completely packed when the sun is out.
Kanal Bodega
36 Overgaden Neden Vandet
Great for sitting outside in the summertime by the canals, enjoying a beer with an authentic Danish bodega experience. Mostly completely packed when the sun is out.
Wonderful little cafe with excellent sandwiches, smoothies and cheesecake. Great place to grab a bite while waiting for your laundry.
Café Q
Wonderful little cafe with excellent sandwiches, smoothies and cheesecake. Great place to grab a bite while waiting for your laundry.

Neighborhoods

Most culturally diverse part of Copenhagen. Houses great spots for nightlife has unique scenery and delicious food. Named the world's coolest neighborhood by "Time Out" in 2021.
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Most culturally diverse part of Copenhagen. Houses great spots for nightlife has unique scenery and delicious food. Named the world's coolest neighborhood by "Time Out" in 2021.

Laundromat

Laundromat. If you're staying for a long time or just want to wash your clothes, there's a laundromat located at: Amagerbrogade 13, 2300 København. They accept coins and Mastercard.
Møntvask
13 Amagerbrogade
Laundromat. If you're staying for a long time or just want to wash your clothes, there's a laundromat located at: Amagerbrogade 13, 2300 København. They accept coins and Mastercard.

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Getting around Copenhagen with public transport.

Public transport For travels with public transport, the website journeyplanner. dk helps you with arranging your journey around Denmark. It includes busses, metro, and trains. Copenhagen central station (København K) is a melting pot for trains going through the whole of Denmark, and you'll also find connections to other countries here. (Check out my other guidebooks, if you're travelling out of Copenhagen, but within Denmark or if you are going to Malmö)
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Bicycles

There is plenty of options when it comes to renting bicycles. The app called "Donkey Republic" is used to find bicycles near you that you can rent. You can also use the app "Bycyklen" which rents out electrical bicycles. If you prefer a physical shop, try "Swapfleet": Havnegade 55, 1058 København
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Car rentals

For electrical and easy car rental, I recommend using the app "Green mobility". If you prefer a physical shop, you can go to "Byensbilleje": Vermslandsgade 33, 2300 København S.