Guidebook for København
Parks & Nature
Take a break here. Damhus Lake and Damhus Meadow offer a view of the sort of wide open space that is otherwise hard to find in a big city. Lovely little cafe serves coffee, ice cream, tea and cakes all day long. Perfect for morning or evening walk. Just 10 min. from our house.
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Damhuskroen
244 RoskildevejTake a break here. Damhus Lake and Damhus Meadow offer a view of the sort of wide open space that is otherwise hard to find in a big city. Lovely little cafe serves coffee, ice cream, tea and cakes all day long. Perfect for morning or evening walk. Just 10 min. from our house.
For centuries, the Frederiksberg Gardens has been a favourite outing spot for Copenhageners. Svendsen's Boat Service (Svendsens Bådfart) provides rowing tour that will give you a good idea of the vastness of the gardens.
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Frederiksberg Have
For centuries, the Frederiksberg Gardens has been a favourite outing spot for Copenhageners. Svendsen's Boat Service (Svendsens Bådfart) provides rowing tour that will give you a good idea of the vastness of the gardens.
The largest Park in Copenhagen is just two stops by S train line F from our house. It contains various theme gardens including a fruit orchard, a water garden, a rose Garden, a garden for the disabled, Hans Christian Andersen's Oriental Garden, a garden for dahlias, a kitchen garden, a herb garden and more. The park has a lovely lake at the beginning and on the other end is a sea. Good for a long walks. Cafe Rosenhaven is open between 12 and 19. Lunch available.
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Valbyparken
100 HammelstrupvejThe largest Park in Copenhagen is just two stops by S train line F from our house. It contains various theme gardens including a fruit orchard, a water garden, a rose Garden, a garden for the disabled, Hans Christian Andersen's Oriental Garden, a garden for dahlias, a kitchen garden, a herb garden and more. The park has a lovely lake at the beginning and on the other end is a sea. Good for a long walks. Cafe Rosenhaven is open between 12 and 19. Lunch available.
Amager Strandpark
1 Amager Strand PromenadenBellevue Beach
Entertainment & Activities
I-Aquarium yaseNtshonalanga Denmark, Den Bla Planet
1 Jacob FortlingsvejTivoli Gardens amusement park in central Copenhagen offers rides, games, musicals, ballet, and major concerts.
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I-Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli Gardens amusement park in central Copenhagen offers rides, games, musicals, ballet, and major concerts.
Sightseeing
Nyhavn is one of the most iconic places in Copenhagen and a perfect spot to hang out in the sun or go for a canal tour.
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Nyhavn
Nyhavn is one of the most iconic places in Copenhagen and a perfect spot to hang out in the sun or go for a canal tour.
The Little Mermaid" (Danish: Den lille havfrue) is a fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul.
The tale was first published in 1837 and has been adapted to various media, including musical theatre, anime and a Disney animated film.
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I-Little Mermaid
LangelinieThe Little Mermaid" (Danish: Den lille havfrue) is a fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul.
The tale was first published in 1837 and has been adapted to various media, including musical theatre, anime and a Disney animated film.
It is a home of the Royal Family. The Danish Monarchy has existed for over 1000 years and is among the oldest in the world.
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Amalienborg Slotsplads
Amalienborg SlotspladsIt is a home of the Royal Family. The Danish Monarchy has existed for over 1000 years and is among the oldest in the world.
Freetown Christiania, commonly just called Christiania, is a Danish special community. The village is partially self-governing with 850 inhabitants, and has an area of 85 acres near the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen. The Freetown has often been in the centre of controversies since its creation in an empty military area in 1971. In the Freetown, cannabis was legal until 2004. Inhabitants of Christiania are called "Christianites". Christiania has become home to several businesses such as carpenters, blacksmiths, a bikeshop, as well as several cafés, restaurants, jazz, blues and night clubs.
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Freetown Christiania
Freetown Christiania, commonly just called Christiania, is a Danish special community. The village is partially self-governing with 850 inhabitants, and has an area of 85 acres near the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen. The Freetown has often been in the centre of controversies since its creation in an empty military area in 1971. In the Freetown, cannabis was legal until 2004. Inhabitants of Christiania are called "Christianites". Christiania has become home to several businesses such as carpenters, blacksmiths, a bikeshop, as well as several cafés, restaurants, jazz, blues and night clubs.
Arts & Culture
I-Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejNy Carlsberg Glyptotek
7 Dantes Pladshttps://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/hans-christian-andersen-fairytale-house-gdk591356
Inside the H.C. Andersen Museum see and listen to Hans Christian Andersen’s many fairy tales in colorful displays with exciting light and sound effects! Experience the entire story of his life – from his childhood to his adult life and his many travels world-wide.
The fairytale world comes to life! The displays are “alive” with light and sound effects. You can also read and listen to his fairy tales in Danish, English or German.
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H.C. Andersen Eventyrhuset
57 Rådhuspladsenhttps://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/hans-christian-andersen-fairytale-house-gdk591356
Inside the H.C. Andersen Museum see and listen to Hans Christian Andersen’s many fairy tales in colorful displays with exciting light and sound effects! Experience the entire story of his life – from his childhood to his adult life and his many travels world-wide.
The fairytale world comes to life! The displays are “alive” with light and sound effects. You can also read and listen to his fairy tales in Danish, English or German.
I-ARKEN Museum for Moderne Kunst
100 SkovvejIziko Lomuzi WaseNingizimu Afrika
48-50 SølvgadeShopping
Very close to our house. In the center of Valby. Shops, coffee shops, restaurants.
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Spinderiet
4 BomuldsgadeVery close to our house. In the center of Valby. Shops, coffee shops, restaurants.
Fisketorvet, Dybbølsbro (Kalvebod Brygge)
Illum rooftop has the best view in the city. Lots of restaurants on the top floor.
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Illum
52 ØstergadeIllum rooftop has the best view in the city. Lots of restaurants on the top floor.
Magasin Du Nord
13 Kongens NytorvFrederiksberg Centret
21 Falkoner AlleEssentials
Netto
436 HvidovrevejLidl
59 Kalvebod BryggeMENY Domus Vista
8b Nordens Pl.Food Scene
Gråbrødretorv is a public square in the centre of Copenhagen.
The square has a somewhat hidden location. Niels Hemmingsensgade connects it in opposite directions to Amagertorv and Skindergade, Løvstræde connects it to Købmagergade to the east and Gråbrødrestræde connects it to Klosterstræde to the west.
The square is characterized by colorful house fronts and dominated by a large plane tree. There is also a fountain in granite, designed by Søren Georg Jensen and inaugurated in 1971. The square is lined by a number of restaurants with out-door service and is a popular venue for small out-door concerts, particularly during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
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Gråbrødretorv
GråbrødretorvGråbrødretorv is a public square in the centre of Copenhagen.
The square has a somewhat hidden location. Niels Hemmingsensgade connects it in opposite directions to Amagertorv and Skindergade, Løvstræde connects it to Købmagergade to the east and Gråbrødrestræde connects it to Klosterstræde to the west.
The square is characterized by colorful house fronts and dominated by a large plane tree. There is also a fountain in granite, designed by Søren Georg Jensen and inaugurated in 1971. The square is lined by a number of restaurants with out-door service and is a popular venue for small out-door concerts, particularly during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
Kates Joint in Blågårdsgade has a raw and funky atmosphere that made the place legendary from day one.
At Kates Joint, you'll get home style cooking, influenced by Indian, Arabian and Malay flavours, additionally serving up a good selection vegetarian/vegan options that fit most budgets.
Curries, stews, stir fries, snacks and salads are just some of the temptations on the menu. At Kates Joint, they love cooking and eating vegetarian/vegan food themselves, which is reflected in the menu. Besides the delicious food, they also have a good selection of organic beers, sodas, juices and natural/organic wines.
You can both eat in, get your food as takeaway, or just pop in for a drink and snack.
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Kate's Joint restaurant & take away
12 BlågårdsgadeKates Joint in Blågårdsgade has a raw and funky atmosphere that made the place legendary from day one.
At Kates Joint, you'll get home style cooking, influenced by Indian, Arabian and Malay flavours, additionally serving up a good selection vegetarian/vegan options that fit most budgets.
Curries, stews, stir fries, snacks and salads are just some of the temptations on the menu. At Kates Joint, they love cooking and eating vegetarian/vegan food themselves, which is reflected in the menu. Besides the delicious food, they also have a good selection of organic beers, sodas, juices and natural/organic wines.
You can both eat in, get your food as takeaway, or just pop in for a drink and snack.
RizRaz - Modern Mediterranean food
You will find two RizRaz restaurants in Copenhagen. One at St. Kannikestræde and one at Kompagnistræde. For several years they have served a vegetarian buffet with dishes like falafels, hummus, pizza, pasta and salad. But you can also find an a la carte menu with juicy and healthy meat dishes.
The chefs at RizRaz are cooking with seasonal ingredients and are focusing on preparing the most fresh and tasty dishes as possible. So here you can dive into everything healthy from vegetarian to fish and meat - all Mediterranean-style.
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RizRaz
19 KompagnistrædeRizRaz - Modern Mediterranean food
You will find two RizRaz restaurants in Copenhagen. One at St. Kannikestræde and one at Kompagnistræde. For several years they have served a vegetarian buffet with dishes like falafels, hummus, pizza, pasta and salad. But you can also find an a la carte menu with juicy and healthy meat dishes.
The chefs at RizRaz are cooking with seasonal ingredients and are focusing on preparing the most fresh and tasty dishes as possible. So here you can dive into everything healthy from vegetarian to fish and meat - all Mediterranean-style.
Indian restaurant with a large buffet selection of indian food. In the center of Valby.
10 min from our house by bus nr. 26.
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Punjab Restaurant & Takeaway (Indisk mad)
23 Valby LanggadeIndian restaurant with a large buffet selection of indian food. In the center of Valby.
10 min from our house by bus nr. 26.
Café Phenix
74 Valby LanggadeIn the center of Valby (Spinderiet).
Cafe sommerfuglen
81 Valby LanggadeLovely place for brunch.
https://www.facebook.com/BagerdygtigtValby/
Organic bakery 1 min from our house. Serves light breakfast and Segafredo coffee.
Bagerdygtigt Valby
185 Valby Langgadehttps://www.facebook.com/BagerdygtigtValby/
Organic bakery 1 min from our house. Serves light breakfast and Segafredo coffee.
Café On The Six
2 Valby TingstedSnabel B
14 Toftegårds AlléCafe Ciré
58 Valby LanggadeCafé Phenix
74 Valby LanggadeCafé Morquino ApS
30 Valby LanggadeCafé Asta
62 Valby LanggadeThaikok City
36 Skindergade