Guidebook for Copenhagen
Food Scene
Visit the Michelin-starred restaurant 'Relæ' (book well in advance) or it's lilltle brother 'Manfreds og Vin', drink coffee at the Coffee Collective, and have a beer at one of the great bars.
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Jægersborggade
JægersborggadeVisit the Michelin-starred restaurant 'Relæ' (book well in advance) or it's lilltle brother 'Manfreds og Vin', drink coffee at the Coffee Collective, and have a beer at one of the great bars.
One of our favourite restaurants and one of the more affordable (about 600 kr including wine for two) in Copenhagen. Enjoy.
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Madklubben Bistro-De-Luxe
66 Store KongensgadeOne of our favourite restaurants and one of the more affordable (about 600 kr including wine for two) in Copenhagen. Enjoy.
Cosy pedestrian street with lots of good, affordable cafés. We recommend the cheap brunch at Stella.
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Strædet ApS
15 NyhavnCosy pedestrian street with lots of good, affordable cafés. We recommend the cheap brunch at Stella.
This is the place where we had our wedding party, so for us this is a very special place. Great restaurant, and a marvellous view. Lunch and an afternoon at the beach.
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Restaurant Charlottenlund Fort
150 StrandvejenThis is the place where we had our wedding party, so for us this is a very special place. Great restaurant, and a marvellous view. Lunch and an afternoon at the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Elmegade
ElmegadeMany shops, cafés, and restaurants. Go.
With three clubs in one, there is night life for every taste just 10 minutes by foot from here. A lot of concerts as well so check out www.rust.dk for the program.
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RUST
8 GuldbergsgadeWith three clubs in one, there is night life for every taste just 10 minutes by foot from here. A lot of concerts as well so check out www.rust.dk for the program.
Our favourite place to hang out on weekday evenings. Get a beer on Harbobar, a falafel at Ahaa!, or a game of backgammon at Blågårds Apotek (the old pharmacy).
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Blågårdsgade
BlågårdsgadeOur favourite place to hang out on weekday evenings. Get a beer on Harbobar, a falafel at Ahaa!, or a game of backgammon at Blågårds Apotek (the old pharmacy).
Arts & Culture
The local cinema shows both blockbusters and small, artistic pieces. Best cinema in Copenhagen.
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Empire Cinema
29F GuldbergsgadeThe local cinema shows both blockbusters and small, artistic pieces. Best cinema in Copenhagen.
The Opera House. Visit www.kglteater.dk to book tickets or just see it from the outside. The architecture is much controversed, but a must see none the least.
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I-Copenhagen Opera House
10 EkvipagemestervejThe Opera House. Visit www.kglteater.dk to book tickets or just see it from the outside. The architecture is much controversed, but a must see none the least.
The zoo. One of our favourite date spots in Copenhagen. It is a bit pricey, but on a sunny day it is well worth the money.
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I-Copenhagen ZOO
32 RoskildevejThe zoo. One of our favourite date spots in Copenhagen. It is a bit pricey, but on a sunny day it is well worth the money.
Sightseeing
Take a walk around the four lakes, and absorb the atmosphere. Summer, winter, spring or fall: This is Copenhagen as we love it.
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The Lakes
Take a walk around the four lakes, and absorb the atmosphere. Summer, winter, spring or fall: This is Copenhagen as we love it.
Fristaden Christiania (the free city of Christiania) is a must see. Known for it's ovious (illegal none the less) dealing of hash, there is more to this gem than that. Take a walk around the lake.
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Freetown Christiania
Fristaden Christiania (the free city of Christiania) is a must see. Known for it's ovious (illegal none the less) dealing of hash, there is more to this gem than that. Take a walk around the lake.
Overpriced cafés and restaurants, but a beautiful place none the less. From here you can take a canal tour which is a very good way to experience Copenhagen if you are here for the first time.
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Nyhavn
Overpriced cafés and restaurants, but a beautiful place none the less. From here you can take a canal tour which is a very good way to experience Copenhagen if you are here for the first time.
Pack a picnic basket and go to this wonderful spot. From the garden you can see the elephants in the zoo (for free of course), the small (in Danish scale) castle, and enjoy a walk around the park.
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Frederiksberg Have
Pack a picnic basket and go to this wonderful spot. From the garden you can see the elephants in the zoo (for free of course), the small (in Danish scale) castle, and enjoy a walk around the park.
Everything Else
On the hot, sunny days, take a swim here. There is no sand (otherwise head for Svanemøllen Strand), but with it's urban vibes it is our personal favourite.
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Havnebadet Islands brygge
14 Islands BryggeOn the hot, sunny days, take a swim here. There is no sand (otherwise head for Svanemøllen Strand), but with it's urban vibes it is our personal favourite.
Small, cowded beach close to the city, and close to the very posh Østerbro and even more posh Hellerup with it's famous Strandvejen.
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Svanemøllestranden
Small, cowded beach close to the city, and close to the very posh Østerbro and even more posh Hellerup with it's famous Strandvejen.
Rent some bikes on Jagtvej (200 meters from our apartment) and take a trip as long as you feel like going out of Strandvejen. The further you go, the more beautiful it gets.
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Strandvejen
StrandvejenRent some bikes on Jagtvej (200 meters from our apartment) and take a trip as long as you feel like going out of Strandvejen. The further you go, the more beautiful it gets.
Shopping
Crowded pedestrian street with posh shops and overpriced cafés and restaurants. Worth a visit, but you get more value for money elsewhere.
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Strøget
29 StrøgetCrowded pedestrian street with posh shops and overpriced cafés and restaurants. Worth a visit, but you get more value for money elsewhere.
Words can't describe this very, very colourful neighbourhood. Known for it's obvious prostitutes, tattoo shops, and smokefilled taverns (in Danish 'bodega') you should go. A lot of nice shops as well.
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Istedgade
IstedgadeWords can't describe this very, very colourful neighbourhood. Known for it's obvious prostitutes, tattoo shops, and smokefilled taverns (in Danish 'bodega') you should go. A lot of nice shops as well.
Essentials
The closest (large) super market. It's not quite cheap, but they have a good selection of groceries. Lots of fair trade and organic food.
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Coop Kvickly Nørrebro
157-159 NørrebrogadeThe closest (large) super market. It's not quite cheap, but they have a good selection of groceries. Lots of fair trade and organic food.