Guidebook for Copenhagen

Ben & Julie
Ben & Julie
Guidebook for Copenhagen

Sightseeing

Beautiful, old military fortification from the 17th century. Ideal for a walk or a run. There are often open air concerts and other events.
739 locals recommend
Kastellet
1 Gl. Hovedvagt, Kastellet
739 locals recommend
Beautiful, old military fortification from the 17th century. Ideal for a walk or a run. There are often open air concerts and other events.
Beautiful, vibrant part of the habour. A stroll along Langelinie will let you pass by a marina, outlet shops, 'The Little Mermaid', the Gefion fountain and Amalienborg, leading you to Nyhavn.
122 locals recommend
Langelinie
2 Langeliniekaj
122 locals recommend
Beautiful, vibrant part of the habour. A stroll along Langelinie will let you pass by a marina, outlet shops, 'The Little Mermaid', the Gefion fountain and Amalienborg, leading you to Nyhavn.

Everything Else

The biggest public park in Copenhagen. Lovely spot for a walk or a run or an afternoon with the kids making use of the playgrounds. Look out for events such as open air cinema.
1009 locals recommend
Fælledparkens Løbehjulsbane
1009 locals recommend
The biggest public park in Copenhagen. Lovely spot for a walk or a run or an afternoon with the kids making use of the playgrounds. Look out for events such as open air cinema.
A small beach next to Svanemølle Marina.
362 locals recommend
Svanemøllestranden
362 locals recommend
A small beach next to Svanemølle Marina.
Great for a relaxing walk or a run. Follow them from Østerbro; when you reach Queen Louise's Bridge, go east to discover the neighbourhood of Nørrebro, or go west to reach the city centre.
796 locals recommend
The Lakes
796 locals recommend
Great for a relaxing walk or a run. Follow them from Østerbro; when you reach Queen Louise's Bridge, go east to discover the neighbourhood of Nørrebro, or go west to reach the city centre.

Food Scene

A lovely little square with cafés and bars. Very lively in the summer evenings when people enjoy drinks and cocktails outdoor. E.g.: cafebopa.dk
228 locals recommend
Bopa Plads
4 Løgstørgade
228 locals recommend
A lovely little square with cafés and bars. Very lively in the summer evenings when people enjoy drinks and cocktails outdoor. E.g.: cafebopa.dk
Lovely restaurant at the marina "Sundet" serving traditional Danish food. Big terrace facing west allowing you to enjoy the bright Scandinavian summer evening to it's fullest. cafesundet.dk
13 locals recommend
Café Sundet
2 Svaneknoppen
13 locals recommend
Lovely restaurant at the marina "Sundet" serving traditional Danish food. Big terrace facing west allowing you to enjoy the bright Scandinavian summer evening to it's fullest. cafesundet.dk
If you like Vietnamese food, you should try "Vietnam" by Nordhavn station. One of the first Vietnamese restaurants to open in Copenhagen (1984). Old school decorations and great food. viet.dk
Vietnam Restaurant
101 Nordre Frihavnsgade
If you like Vietnamese food, you should try "Vietnam" by Nordhavn station. One of the first Vietnamese restaurants to open in Copenhagen (1984). Old school decorations and great food. viet.dk
Delicious and healthy take away. Lots of salads as well as quiche, lasagne etc. It's too easy and too good, and we often stop by on the way home :)
Madtjenesten
Delicious and healthy take away. Lots of salads as well as quiche, lasagne etc. It's too easy and too good, and we often stop by on the way home :)
A lovely little café and bakery serving the most delicious cakes in very cozy surroundings!
13 locals recommend
Krummen & Kagen
43 Nordre Frihavnsgade
13 locals recommend
A lovely little café and bakery serving the most delicious cakes in very cozy surroundings!
Great cheesecakes!
148 locals recommend
Nordre Frihavnsgade
Nordre Frihavnsgade
148 locals recommend
Great cheesecakes!
Great little restaurant serving French inspired food. davidsbistro.dk
16 locals recommend
DAVIDS BISTRO
22 Århusgade
16 locals recommend
Great little restaurant serving French inspired food. davidsbistro.dk
Café and laundry! Very nice brunch and café food and toys for the kids. thelaundromatcafe.com
101 locals recommend
The Laundromat Café
38 Århusgade
101 locals recommend
Café and laundry! Very nice brunch and café food and toys for the kids. thelaundromatcafe.com
Very nice French inspired gourmet take away. cofoco.dk/lemarche
28 locals recommend
Cofoco Le Marché Øst
64 Østerbrogade
28 locals recommend
Very nice French inspired gourmet take away. cofoco.dk/lemarche
Very nice Vietnamese take away! You should especially try the starters such as fresh or deep fried spring rolls. lele-nhahang.com/lêlê-take-away
Østerbrogade 56
56 Østerbrogade
Very nice Vietnamese take away! You should especially try the starters such as fresh or deep fried spring rolls. lele-nhahang.com/lêlê-take-away
Delicious Indian food! restaurantmaharaja.dk
7 locals recommend
Indian Maharaja Restaurant
67 Strandboulevarden
7 locals recommend
Delicious Indian food! restaurantmaharaja.dk
Very cozy little square with cafés and restaurants. E.g.: lesaintjacques.dk
Sankt Jakobs Plads 1
1 Sankt Jakobs Plads
Very cozy little square with cafés and restaurants. E.g.: lesaintjacques.dk
Small Italian restaurant specialized in pasta and Italian red wine. hosfischer.dk
95 locals recommend
Hos Fischer
12 Victor Borges Pl.
95 locals recommend
Small Italian restaurant specialized in pasta and Italian red wine. hosfischer.dk
French bistro.
Victor Borges Pl. 6
6 Victor Borges Plads
French bistro.
Great thai food. Also take away.
Wok Shop ApS
Great thai food. Also take away.
Great coffee! Modern and relaxing atmosphere.
Strandboulevarden 98
Great coffee! Modern and relaxing atmosphere.

Shopping

Cozy and vibrant shopping street with many shops, cafés and supermarkets.
148 locals recommend
Nordre Frihavnsgade
Nordre Frihavnsgade
148 locals recommend
Cozy and vibrant shopping street with many shops, cafés and supermarkets.
Discover Copenhagen like the locals - on a bike! From this bike shop you can rent bikes. The shop is located at Østerport train station in the tunnel by track 13. pedalatleten.dk
Oslo Plads 9
9 Oslo Plads
Discover Copenhagen like the locals - on a bike! From this bike shop you can rent bikes. The shop is located at Østerport train station in the tunnel by track 13. pedalatleten.dk

Essentials

Lovely greengrocer that also sells Middle Eastern specialities.
28 locals recommend
Kervan
68 Nordre Frihavnsgade
28 locals recommend
Lovely greengrocer that also sells Middle Eastern specialities.
Organic gourmet butcher and deli. They also have a small restaurant serving fantastic steaks. gourmandiet.dk
61 locals recommend
Gourmandiet
7A Rosenvængets Allé
61 locals recommend
Organic gourmet butcher and deli. They also have a small restaurant serving fantastic steaks. gourmandiet.dk
Our favourite fishmonger! Try the salmon "steaks" and the fried fish fillets.
148 locals recommend
Nordre Frihavnsgade
Nordre Frihavnsgade
148 locals recommend
Our favourite fishmonger! Try the salmon "steaks" and the fried fish fillets.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cozy, small wine bar. Besides wine they also serve beer and tapas. panzon.dk/panzon
25 locals recommend
Panzon Vinbar
25 locals recommend
Cozy, small wine bar. Besides wine they also serve beer and tapas. panzon.dk/panzon