Lara’s guidebook
Copenhagen Sites
Nice spots to visit around Copenhagen.
Museum with entrance fee. Learn a lot about the royal history and see the crown jewels.
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I-Rosenborg Castle
4A Øster VoldgadeMuseum with entrance fee. Learn a lot about the royal history and see the crown jewels.
Right next to Rosenborg Castle, great place to lay out a blanket and have a picnic.
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Isityalo sikaKumkani
Øster Voldgade 4ARight next to Rosenborg Castle, great place to lay out a blanket and have a picnic.
Free entrance museum of private collection of Middle Eastern art, also in a beautiful building.
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Isixeko seDavid (Isixeko seDavid)
30 KronprinsessegadeFree entrance museum of private collection of Middle Eastern art, also in a beautiful building.
Free entrance museum with a rich offering of Denmark's history and culture.
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Iziko leNkumbulo yaseDenmark
10 Ny VestergadeFree entrance museum with a rich offering of Denmark's history and culture.
Gorgeous little park, nice for a stroll, with playground for kids next to a nice cafe.
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Iphakamisa ye-Ørsteds
1 Nørre VoldgadeGorgeous little park, nice for a stroll, with playground for kids next to a nice cafe.
Fancy food hall. Easy to spend all your money, but so so good! Outdoor tables and benches for good weather days.
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Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeFancy food hall. Easy to spend all your money, but so so good! Outdoor tables and benches for good weather days.
The four artificial lakes of Copenhagen, with varying depths and landscape designs. It's nicest to walk on the west side, as there is a dedicated walking path away from car traffic.
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The Lakes
The four artificial lakes of Copenhagen, with varying depths and landscape designs. It's nicest to walk on the west side, as there is a dedicated walking path away from car traffic.
Much acclaimed sport and community area in Nørrebro.
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Iphakamisa Park
210 NørrebrogadeMuch acclaimed sport and community area in Nørrebro.
The old meatpacking district with many restaurants and bars. The buildings are historically protected -- so you can see some of the original structure, tiles, etc.
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Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
The old meatpacking district with many restaurants and bars. The buildings are historically protected -- so you can see some of the original structure, tiles, etc.
A bit pricey, but so charming. Magical for kids and adults alike -- with lots of beautiful landscaping and design details, the place really comes to life. Friday evening concert included in entry price in the summer months.
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I-Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeA bit pricey, but so charming. Magical for kids and adults alike -- with lots of beautiful landscaping and design details, the place really comes to life. Friday evening concert included in entry price in the summer months.
Beautiful botanical gardens, free entrance, very central in the city.
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Isithole saseBhotanikhi
128 GothersgadeBeautiful botanical gardens, free entrance, very central in the city.
Copenhagen's aquarium.
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I-Aquarium yaseNtshonalanga Denmark, Den Bla Planet
1 Jacob FortlingsvejCopenhagen's aquarium.
The city's closest beach, with long rolling dunes and shallow water that warms quickly in the summer. There is a nature centre and the possibility to rent kayaks.
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Amager Strandpark
1 Amager Strand PromenadenThe city's closest beach, with long rolling dunes and shallow water that warms quickly in the summer. There is a nature centre and the possibility to rent kayaks.
The royal hunting grounds, with sprawling forest and herds of roaming deer. Also possible to see the hunting palace (from the outside) and on a clear day see across to Sweden. This is also adjacent to the amusement park Bakken (free entrance).
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Jaegerborg Dyrehave
The royal hunting grounds, with sprawling forest and herds of roaming deer. Also possible to see the hunting palace (from the outside) and on a clear day see across to Sweden. This is also adjacent to the amusement park Bakken (free entrance).
Fabulously curated art museum. It's north of the city, but easy to access with public transportation. It will reward you with lovely grounds right on the sea. It's also possible to bring your own food and make a picnic there.
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I-Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejFabulously curated art museum. It's north of the city, but easy to access with public transportation. It will reward you with lovely grounds right on the sea. It's also possible to bring your own food and make a picnic there.
The 'free town' of Christiania is not just about their relaxed attitude towards marijuana. Many artists and crafts people live here, and it's especially nice to walk around on a sunny day.
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Christiania
43 BådsmandsstrædeThe 'free town' of Christiania is not just about their relaxed attitude towards marijuana. Many artists and crafts people live here, and it's especially nice to walk around on a sunny day.
Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsThe queen's palace!
Charming and quite old round tower along the pedestrian street 'Købmagergade'. It is iconic for Copenhagen, and for a small price, you can enter and walk to the top. It also serves as an astrological observatory.
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I-Round Tower
52A KøbmagergadeCharming and quite old round tower along the pedestrian street 'Købmagergade'. It is iconic for Copenhagen, and for a small price, you can enter and walk to the top. It also serves as an astrological observatory.
Frederiksberg Have
Fantastic park, large and varied throughout.
A cistern museum made out of the previous Copenhagen water reservoirs. Often has a visiting art exhibition. Paid entrance.
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I-Cisterns eSøndermarken
25A RoskildevejA cistern museum made out of the previous Copenhagen water reservoirs. Often has a visiting art exhibition. Paid entrance.
Brunch and coffee
Lovely brunch place just one block away from our apartment. There are plenty of outdoor benches for sunny days.
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Wulff & Konstali Food Shop
57 LergravsvejLovely brunch place just one block away from our apartment. There are plenty of outdoor benches for sunny days.
Wow, beautiful cappuccino or filter coffee, whatever you prefer. The croissants are also to die for.
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Cub Coffee Bar
48 StrandlodsvejWow, beautiful cappuccino or filter coffee, whatever you prefer. The croissants are also to die for.
Mad & Kaffe
68 Sønder Blvd.Great brunch or lunch, good vibe.
Great food and drink, they make mimosas! Enjoy with a view of the canals and lots of retro bicycles.
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Wecycle Copenhagen
21 Islands BryggeGreat food and drink, they make mimosas! Enjoy with a view of the canals and lots of retro bicycles.
The meanest cup of coffee and the most satisfying avocado toast in the city centre.
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Det Vide Hus
113 GothersgadeThe meanest cup of coffee and the most satisfying avocado toast in the city centre.
Social
4 Peblinge DosseringCute and delicious, right on Copenhagen's lakes.
More for the coffee than the food -- perfect for your stroll on the lakes.
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Original Coffee
9 Sortedam DosseringMore for the coffee than the food -- perfect for your stroll on the lakes.
Just in case you need a pick-me-up before strolling around the meatpacking district.
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Risteriet Coffee Halmtorvet
21 HelgolandsgadeJust in case you need a pick-me-up before strolling around the meatpacking district.
Fantastic coffee and snacks inside the central library. Perfect for a break from walking the inner city.
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Democratic Coffee
15 KrystalgadeFantastic coffee and snacks inside the central library. Perfect for a break from walking the inner city.
My favourite restaurants
All the quality of Noma, but so much more affordable. For a special night out, experience the fantastic Nordic cuisine of Copenhagen.
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Restaurant Barr
93 StrandgadeAll the quality of Noma, but so much more affordable. For a special night out, experience the fantastic Nordic cuisine of Copenhagen.
Copenhagen's first vegetarian restaurant -- in Christiania. Cash only, low key, lovely garden.
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Morgenstedet
134 FabriksområdetCopenhagen's first vegetarian restaurant -- in Christiania. Cash only, low key, lovely garden.
The nicest dining and food bar in Amager. A long but do-able walk from our apartment.
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Toto Vin & Spisebar
145 AmagerbrogadeThe nicest dining and food bar in Amager. A long but do-able walk from our apartment.
For those who want to find out what Danish food is really all about. Don't forget to wash it down with beer and akvavit.
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Christianshavns Færgecafé
50 StrandgadeFor those who want to find out what Danish food is really all about. Don't forget to wash it down with beer and akvavit.
For those who just crave good Italian now and then.
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Rufino Osteria
14 StrandgadeFor those who just crave good Italian now and then.
For a proper burger -- out of a gas station. You have to try it to believe it.
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Gasoline Grill
10 LandgrevenFor a proper burger -- out of a gas station. You have to try it to believe it.
Barabba
34 Store KongensgadeDelicious Italian small plates and natural wine.
Delicious and reasonably priced (for Copenhagen) Vietnamese. Try the noodle bowls or the bahn mi. Wow. Also just conveniently around the corner from Rådhuspladsen (the city hall square) and Tivoli.
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District Tonkin
71 Store KongensgadeDelicious and reasonably priced (for Copenhagen) Vietnamese. Try the noodle bowls or the bahn mi. Wow. Also just conveniently around the corner from Rådhuspladsen (the city hall square) and Tivoli.
Take your pick! They've got it all, plus outdoor seating with a view of Tivoli -- without having to buy a ticket.
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Tivoli Food Hall
3 BernstorffsgadeTake your pick! They've got it all, plus outdoor seating with a view of Tivoli -- without having to buy a ticket.
Another proper burger, but this time with super good vegetarian options and sweet potato fries.
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Tommi's Burger Joint Kødbyen
21 HøkerboderneAnother proper burger, but this time with super good vegetarian options and sweet potato fries.
The best place to dine in the meatpacking district.
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Restaurant Gorilla
63 FlæsketorvetThe best place to dine in the meatpacking district.
If you're willing to splurge on the bill, you won't regret trying the super fresh seafood and delightful cocktails here.
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Kødbyens Fiskebar
100 FlæsketorvetIf you're willing to splurge on the bill, you won't regret trying the super fresh seafood and delightful cocktails here.
For those of us who just love Japanese food.
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Jah Izakaya & Sake Bar
21 GasværksvejFor those of us who just love Japanese food.
Lebanese food of the highest quality and the lowest price. Just a great place.
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Cafe Mahalle
6 BirkegadeLebanese food of the highest quality and the lowest price. Just a great place.
Affordable and delicious bahn mi -- great to take to the cemetery for a nice picnic (this is normal here!).
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Banh mi
20 ElmegadeAffordable and delicious bahn mi -- great to take to the cemetery for a nice picnic (this is normal here!).
GAO Dumpling Bar
3 BlågårdsgadeBecause dumplings and fried tofu!! :)
The best pizza in Copenhagen, in my humble opinion. Also killer burrata.
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Bæst
29 GuldbergsgadeThe best pizza in Copenhagen, in my humble opinion. Also killer burrata.
Intimate and beautiful spot with tasty food and wine, both with a French influence.
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Gaarden & Gaden
88 NørrebrogadeIntimate and beautiful spot with tasty food and wine, both with a French influence.
Hands down the best durum place in Copenhagen. They hand-make the durum bread. Spend just 40 kroner and walk away a happy person.
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Dürüm Symfoni
104 NørrebrogadeHands down the best durum place in Copenhagen. They hand-make the durum bread. Spend just 40 kroner and walk away a happy person.
Beer, wine, and cocktails
Our nearest good beer bar in Amager. Great beer garden area with lots of sun.
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Hop House
160 AmagerbrogadeOur nearest good beer bar in Amager. Great beer garden area with lots of sun.
Not so much for the high quality of the drinks, but for sitting right on the canals in the form of an artificial beach. You can also rent kayaks here.
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Kayak Bar
12 BørskajNot so much for the high quality of the drinks, but for sitting right on the canals in the form of an artificial beach. You can also rent kayaks here.
For both food AND drinks! Always a great beer list and tons of wines to choose from. There is a separate bar area from the main restaurant.
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Restaurant Barr
93 StrandgadeFor both food AND drinks! Always a great beer list and tons of wines to choose from. There is a separate bar area from the main restaurant.
Not the coziest of bars, but arguably the best beer bar in the old city.
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Taphouse
15 LavendelstrædeNot the coziest of bars, but arguably the best beer bar in the old city.
If you've got money to burn and you just loooove cocktails, Ruby is for you.
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Ruby
10 NybrogadeIf you've got money to burn and you just loooove cocktails, Ruby is for you.
Just fantastic (also for food) but especially for wine. In the summer they set up an outdoor area, with chairs right along the canal.
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Den Vandrette
53A HavnegadeJust fantastic (also for food) but especially for wine. In the summer they set up an outdoor area, with chairs right along the canal.
Amager Bryghus now brings their fabulous beers (and some guest beers) right to the northern station. Very convenient, great spot.
Amager Bryghus Taproom
27 Nørre VoldgadeAmager Bryghus now brings their fabulous beers (and some guest beers) right to the northern station. Very convenient, great spot.
Convient, centrally located place, with cocktails upstairs and beers downstairs.
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Bootleggers
16D LinnésgadeConvient, centrally located place, with cocktails upstairs and beers downstairs.
Because you were thirsty after walking around Ørsted Park.
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Ørsted Ølbar
13 Nørre FarimagsgadeBecause you were thirsty after walking around Ørsted Park.
The coziest bar in Copenhagen. Peaceful despite being just a stone's throw from the meatpacking.
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Fermentoren
29C HalmtorvetThe coziest bar in Copenhagen. Peaceful despite being just a stone's throw from the meatpacking.
Pick up one of their many refrigerated, craft beer bottles or cans, grab delicious pastries or hearty sandwiches and hang out in the sun on Sønder Boulevard.
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KIHOSKH
53 Sønder Blvd.Pick up one of their many refrigerated, craft beer bottles or cans, grab delicious pastries or hearty sandwiches and hang out in the sun on Sønder Boulevard.
Duck and Cover Bar
6 DannebrogsgadeSo good...so dangerous.
Fantastic place started by a Faroese sommelier. Enjoy the wine by the glass or bottle -- but he also has beer and cider if that's your mood.
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Rødder & Vin: Boutique & Bar
10 RavnsborggadeFantastic place started by a Faroese sommelier. Enjoy the wine by the glass or bottle -- but he also has beer and cider if that's your mood.
If you need a little more space with your beer, this is the place. It's also conveniently next to Bæst and their pizzas, as well as one of our coziest movie theatres.
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BRUS
29 GuldbergsgadeIf you need a little more space with your beer, this is the place. It's also conveniently next to Bæst and their pizzas, as well as one of our coziest movie theatres.
Whether it's a beer or a whisky you need, you can get your whistle wet here.
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Dispensary, Whisk(e)y And Beer
184 NørrebrogadeWhether it's a beer or a whisky you need, you can get your whistle wet here.
I dare you to try their cocktails! Oh, and the food is pretty good too...
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Yellow
1 KapelvejI dare you to try their cocktails! Oh, and the food is pretty good too...