Guidebook for Copenhagen
Food Scene
Bibendum
45 NansensgadeIntimate, great wine, good food
Haché Gourmet Burger
20 Rømersgadefancy pants burger joint
One of the best danish smorrebrød (smorgasbord) restaurants in the land. Always book well in advance for lunch Mon-Sat. Prices are no higher than lesser restaurants but this is something special.
121 locals recommend
Restaurant Schønnemann
16 Hauser Pl.One of the best danish smorrebrød (smorgasbord) restaurants in the land. Always book well in advance for lunch Mon-Sat. Prices are no higher than lesser restaurants but this is something special.
Il Senso Vinbar
87 GothersgadeUpscale italian, but worth it!
The Coffee Collective
6D VendersgadeWorld famous coffee nerds
My favorite burger place in town. This mom and pop place gets no tourists, and everyone orders the burger in a living room style atmosphere - well kept secret.
17 locals recommend
KH CLAUSEN
24 Øster FarimagsgadeMy favorite burger place in town. This mom and pop place gets no tourists, and everyone orders the burger in a living room style atmosphere - well kept secret.
Radio
New nordic cuisine with a weekday special lunch menu
Thai Pan
7a KorsgadeLocal Thai with a view over the lakes
Høst
41 Nørre FarimagsgadeNew nordic cuisine that is excellent value for money.
The Laundromat Cafe
15 ElmegadeGreat coffee shop with brunch and decent burgers
Nørrebro Bryghus
3 RyesgadeMicro brew pub with good food
Sult
8 B VognmagergadeFilm institute cafe
Riccos Kaffebar
29 FiolstrædeAnother coffee shop along this charming street
Cheap and cheerful cafe food and brunch buffet - seats outside on the walking street are best
68 locals recommend
Dalle Valle
3 FiolstrædeCheap and cheerful cafe food and brunch buffet - seats outside on the walking street are best
New Nordic food at a reasonable price - the Copenhagen food company (cofoco) does a gourmet take on the chicken nugget if you feel like a surprise.
82 locals recommend
Cofoco
7 Abel Cathrines GadeNew Nordic food at a reasonable price - the Copenhagen food company (cofoco) does a gourmet take on the chicken nugget if you feel like a surprise.
Mæxico
36 SkindergadeOne of the only really good Mexican options in town.
Nordic Noodle
29 NørrebrogadeNoodle takeway - construct your own fried noodles.
This is an excellent local lunch cafe cellar that has traditional Danish open faced sandwiches. it's not only right next door, but also open throughout the afternoon (from 11 till 5).
44 locals recommend
The Workers Museum
22 RømersgadeThis is an excellent local lunch cafe cellar that has traditional Danish open faced sandwiches. it's not only right next door, but also open throughout the afternoon (from 11 till 5).
Essentials
Irma
11A RantzausgadeThe posh local supermarket
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeCopenhagen's biggest and best farmer's market
Fakta 0332
Smaller budget supermarket
Typical danish pastries and rye breads at a very ordinary neighborhood bakery.
17 locals recommend
Bageriet Nansensgade
64 NansensgadeTypical danish pastries and rye breads at a very ordinary neighborhood bakery.
Netto
2 SkelbækgadeAnother neighborhood supermarket
Great library cafe and bar with free wifi and amazing nooks to work or relax in.
104 locals recommend
Paludan Bog & Café
10 FiolstrædeGreat library cafe and bar with free wifi and amazing nooks to work or relax in.
This take-away does home cooked gourmet dishes of the day for about 65kr per person.
Cofoco Le Marché Nørrebro
63 NørrebrogadeThis take-away does home cooked gourmet dishes of the day for about 65kr per person.
Lagkagehuset
45 TorvegadeOne of the most famous bakers for Danish pastries and much more.
Fiskerikajen Torvehallerne
18 RømersgadeExcellent fish & chips or fish taco take-away.
Everything Else
Botanisk Haves Butik
Wonderful places to stroll or read a book
One of the city's best parks, Rosenborg Palace Garden - also ideal for a picnic.
1058 locals recommend
The King's Garden
Øster Voldgade 4AOne of the city's best parks, Rosenborg Palace Garden - also ideal for a picnic.
All three train systems run through here. Two of which (the metro and national rail) go straight to the airport while light rail (s-train) takes you up or down the coast.
465 locals recommend
Nørreport St.
13 Nørre VoldgadeAll three train systems run through here. Two of which (the metro and national rail) go straight to the airport while light rail (s-train) takes you up or down the coast.
Københavns Cykelbørs
157 GothersgadeBike rental shop right downstairs
One of the best new designers of furniture and especially beloved carpets and pillows.
44 locals recommend
HAY House
61 ØstergadeOne of the best new designers of furniture and especially beloved carpets and pillows.
Illums Bolighus
10 AmagertorvThe quintessential Danish design emporium.
Canal tours leave from here, but these docks themselves are amoung the most iconic to sit on and soak it all in.
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn
Canal tours leave from here, but these docks themselves are amoung the most iconic to sit on and soak it all in.
Sightseeing
Rosenborg Castle
4A Øster VoldgadeBeautiful castle housing the crown jewels.
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeThe most unmissable attraction in all the land.
If you must see the little mermaid statue, then be sure not too miss this far more impressive citadel fortification right next door. A spectacular walking opportunity.
739 locals recommend
Kastellet
1 Gl. Hovedvagt, KastelletIf you must see the little mermaid statue, then be sure not too miss this far more impressive citadel fortification right next door. A spectacular walking opportunity.
The national gallery of art - free admission to the permanent collections.
1342 locals recommend
Statens Museum For Kunst
48-50 SølvgadeThe national gallery of art - free admission to the permanent collections.
The Round Tower
52A KøbmagergadeThe best views in town
Arts & Culture
Movie theatre with the largest cinema screen in all of northern europe.
109 locals recommend
Nordisk Film Cinemas Imperial
4 Ved VesterportMovie theatre with the largest cinema screen in all of northern europe.
Forum Copenhagen
1 Julius Thomsens Pl.Forum concert and event arena
Drinks & Nightlife
Vinhanen
13 BaggesensgadeWine bar
p2 by Malbeck
2 BirkegadeWine bar - happy hour with half off any bottle on the menu
Bankeråt
27 AhlefeldtsgadeLocal bar with kitchy decoration
Kind Of Blue
17 RavnsborggadeJazz & Beer Bar
Mikkeller Bar
8 ViktoriagadeA Mecca for serious beer geeks the world over.
One of the oldest bars in town with a tons of charm but beware of the smokiness.
56 locals recommend
Bo-Bi Bar
14 KlareboderneOne of the oldest bars in town with a tons of charm but beware of the smokiness.
Ølsnedkeren
52 GriffenfeldsgadeLocal craft brewery.
Cosy cocktail bar with sophisticated drinks right around the corner. This is a sister bar to the famous Mikeller beer bar. Which is nice since you can also get their world famous beers here on tap.
21 locals recommend
Mikropolis
22 VendersgadeCosy cocktail bar with sophisticated drinks right around the corner. This is a sister bar to the famous Mikeller beer bar. Which is nice since you can also get their world famous beers here on tap.
Shopping
Normann Copenhagen
12 Niels Hemmingsens GadeDanish design shop