Guidebook for Copenhagen
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine bar with a selection of tapas and small dishes. Great service and they know their stuff! They do "Monday Meals" as well as "Wednesday Tastings".
101 Einheimische empfehlen
Ved Stranden 10
10 Ved StrandenGreat wine bar with a selection of tapas and small dishes. Great service and they know their stuff! They do "Monday Meals" as well as "Wednesday Tastings".
Awesome cocktail bar. One of the best in all of Scandinavia - perhaps Northern Europe. On weekends there's a bit of a dress code (no hoodies, no white sneakers and no shorts).
315 Einheimische empfehlen
Ruby
10 NybrogadeAwesome cocktail bar. One of the best in all of Scandinavia - perhaps Northern Europe. On weekends there's a bit of a dress code (no hoodies, no white sneakers and no shorts).
FUGU
42 Gammel StrandNice cocktail bar with a nice backyard.
Great cocktail bar with a bit more lively staff and music repertoire. If you make it all the way through the night they will send you off with a nice cup of warm miso soup :)
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Madam Chu's
40 Gammel StrandGreat cocktail bar with a bit more lively staff and music repertoire. If you make it all the way through the night they will send you off with a nice cup of warm miso soup :)
Really nice cocktail bar with an awesome view of the water. The precise address is Holmens Kanal 7.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Holmens Kanal
Holmens KanalReally nice cocktail bar with an awesome view of the water. The precise address is Holmens Kanal 7.
Gammel Strand 44
44 Gammel StrandMy neighbour with an extensive choice of gins and beers.
Like the 1 starred Michelin restaurant, Kadeau, Søren's Værtshus, actually originated from the island Bornholm. I think you're still allowed to smoke in here.
Sørens Værtshus
6 VandkunstenLike the 1 starred Michelin restaurant, Kadeau, Søren's Værtshus, actually originated from the island Bornholm. I think you're still allowed to smoke in here.
Food Scene
Oldest fish restaurant in Copenhagen. The dishes are to die for and so is the wine and champagne card :)
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Krogs Fiskerestaurant
38 Gammel StrandOldest fish restaurant in Copenhagen. The dishes are to die for and so is the wine and champagne card :)
Great restaurant at an awesome location. This is where you get your "Danish Smørrebrød" as well as a nice experience.
88 Einheimische empfehlen
The Tower
Christiansborg SlotspladsGreat restaurant at an awesome location. This is where you get your "Danish Smørrebrød" as well as a nice experience.
Pluto
16 BorgergadeGreat restaurant serving a lot of smaller dishes.
Michelin stared restaurant at an affordable price (at least for Copenhagen). Great choice if you ask me.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Grønbech Churchill
49 AmaliegadeMichelin stared restaurant at an affordable price (at least for Copenhagen). Great choice if you ask me.
Zirup
32 LæderstrædeI often go here for brunch myself.
This is a combined post office, post office museum and at the top there's a restaurant with an awesome view overlooking the rooftops of Copenhagen.
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Enigma
3 Øster AlléThis is a combined post office, post office museum and at the top there's a restaurant with an awesome view overlooking the rooftops of Copenhagen.
Noma
96 RefshalevejYeah, well. See if you can get a reservation :)
This is where all the students hang out. They also do live music from time to time and prices are student friendly.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Studenterhuset
52 KøbmagergadeThis is where all the students hang out. They also do live music from time to time and prices are student friendly.
This is a great place for food and music. They have three different restaurants and a small venue where you get to experience great jazz music.
Custom House
44 HavnegadeThis is a great place for food and music. They have three different restaurants and a small venue where you get to experience great jazz music.
Vesterbro Vinstue
128 IstedgadeGreat food, great wine and great service.
Along Nyhavn you'll find numerous restaurants and bars all packed together right up against the canals.
1329 Einheimische empfehlen
Nyhavn
Along Nyhavn you'll find numerous restaurants and bars all packed together right up against the canals.
A small (hip/cool) area where a lot of restaurants and bars have their base.
1635 Einheimische empfehlen
Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
A small (hip/cool) area where a lot of restaurants and bars have their base.
Great restaurant in "Kødbyen" where most dishes are prepared on their huge grill. Also, this is where you get a great bottle of wine at a very reasonable price (by Copenhagen standards).
63 Einheimische empfehlen
Restaurant Kul
Great restaurant in "Kødbyen" where most dishes are prepared on their huge grill. Also, this is where you get a great bottle of wine at a very reasonable price (by Copenhagen standards).
Another great fish and shellfish restaurant in "Kødbyen".
336 Einheimische empfehlen
Kødbyens Fiskebar
100 FlæsketorvetAnother great fish and shellfish restaurant in "Kødbyen".
Well, I'm not sure how to describe this restaurant other than I guarantee you've never experienced anything like it before. The food (whole experience) is awesome!
I'm A Kombo ApS
12 HøkerboderneWell, I'm not sure how to describe this restaurant other than I guarantee you've never experienced anything like it before. The food (whole experience) is awesome!
MASH
20 BredgadeBest steakhouse in town.
Best damn cakes in all of Copenhagen. Expensive? Yes, but worth it! A must try.
125 Einheimische empfehlen
Conditori La Glace
3 SkoubogadeBest damn cakes in all of Copenhagen. Expensive? Yes, but worth it! A must try.
Café Retro
26 KnabrostrædeA nice and cozy café where all the proceeds go to charity.
Shopping
Illums Bolighus
10 AmagertorvDanish design store.
Danish design, clothes, perfumes and in the basement there is a really nice grocery store called as well as some specialty shops (e.g. chocolate).
311 Einheimische empfehlen
Illum
52 ØstergadeDanish design, clothes, perfumes and in the basement there is a really nice grocery store called as well as some specialty shops (e.g. chocolate).
Great store with clothes, design articles and much more. In the basement there is a great grocery store as well as wine store.
488 Einheimische empfehlen
Magasin Du Nord
13 Kongens NytorvGreat store with clothes, design articles and much more. In the basement there is a great grocery store as well as wine store.
Fisketorvet
59 Kalvebod BryggeShopping center.
Fields
12 Arne Jacobsens AlléBiggest shopping center in Copenhagen.
Great wine and champagne dealer. Can be a bit tricky to figure out when they're open.
L'esprit Du Vin
6-8 SnaregadeGreat wine and champagne dealer. Can be a bit tricky to figure out when they're open.
The local pharmacy. Regular painkillers can also be bought over the counter at the 7-Eleven just around the corner from the apartment.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
København Vaisenhus Apotek
3 LandemærketThe local pharmacy. Regular painkillers can also be bought over the counter at the 7-Eleven just around the corner from the apartment.
Lagkagehuset
45 TorvegadeNice bakery.
Sightseeing
Thorvaldsen-Museum
2 Bertel Thorvaldsens PladsMuseum.
The Parliament. Make sure to go up the tower and enjoy the view.
154 Einheimische empfehlen
Christiansborg Slotsplads
The Parliament. Make sure to go up the tower and enjoy the view.
Børsen
The Stock Exchange.
Rundetårn
52A KøbmagergadeOne of the monuments in Copenhagen.
The "hippie town" in the center of Copenhagen. Here the Danish government doesn't rule but the citizens themselves do. Know for their openly selling of marijuana but also for hosing great concerts.
2088 Einheimische empfehlen
Freetown Christiania
The "hippie town" in the center of Copenhagen. Here the Danish government doesn't rule but the citizens themselves do. Know for their openly selling of marijuana but also for hosing great concerts.
Nettobådene
NyhavnGreat way to spend a sunny afternoon in Copenhagen.
Die kleine Meerjungfrau
LangelinieThe Little Mermaid.
The Copenhagen Opera. Great for sightseeing as well as catching a show.
302 Einheimische empfehlen
Das Königliche Theater
10 EkvipagemestervejThe Copenhagen Opera. Great for sightseeing as well as catching a show.
Tivoli. Amusement park, concert venue, restaurants and much more. Great way to spend a day with your kinds in Copenhagen.
2596 Einheimische empfehlen
Tivoli
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli. Amusement park, concert venue, restaurants and much more. Great way to spend a day with your kinds in Copenhagen.
This is where the King and Queen hang out during the winter months.
931 Einheimische empfehlen
Schloss Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsThis is where the King and Queen hang out during the winter months.
Big park where people to relax, do picnics, play with their kids etc. etc. The park also hosts some noticeable monuments so it's also a great destination for sightseeing.
1057 Einheimische empfehlen
Königlicher Garten
Øster Voldgade 4ABig park where people to relax, do picnics, play with their kids etc. etc. The park also hosts some noticeable monuments so it's also a great destination for sightseeing.
Copenhagen Segway
34 Nikolaj PladsA fun way to see the city.
Arts & Culture
Spiseloppen
43 BådsmandsstrædeGreat place for live music.
Pumpehaus
52 StudiestrædeGreat place for live music.
Vega
40 EnghavevejBy far the best music venue in town.
Jazzhouse
10 Niels Hemmingsens GadeGreat place for live music.
Kunstforeningen Gl Strand
48 Gammel StrandDisplay of different artists' work.
Nordisk Film Cinemas Imperial
4 Ved VesterportBiggest cinema in town.
Statens Museum For Kunst
48-50 SølvgadeMuseum of Art.
The Royal Theater. Great for sightseeing but also for seeing a show.
246 Einheimische empfehlen
Königliches Theater
8 Kongens NytorvThe Royal Theater. Great for sightseeing but also for seeing a show.
Palads Teatret
9 AxeltorvCinema.
The local comedy standup club which also have open mic nights where young upcoming comedians test the waters as well as experienced comedians testing new material. Yes, it's almost always in Danish :)
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Comedy Zoo
19 KnabrostrædeThe local comedy standup club which also have open mic nights where young upcoming comedians test the waters as well as experienced comedians testing new material. Yes, it's almost always in Danish :)
Great music venue and bar/café very close by. Make sure to check out their who's playing.
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Huset KBH
13 RådhusstrædeGreat music venue and bar/café very close by. Make sure to check out their who's playing.
Mojo is the local blues bar. I've always loved coming here. Note that it is allowed to smoke inside.
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Mojo
21C LøngangstrædeMojo is the local blues bar. I've always loved coming here. Note that it is allowed to smoke inside.
Everything Else
The dentists Gammel Strand
52 Gammel StrandMy dentist. I don't hope you have to visit but you never know :)
Nørreport Station
Bus and metro station.
Kongens Nytorv station
Bus and metro station.
Hovedbanegården
Central Station.
Museum which (among other things) have the crown jewels on display.
482 Einheimische empfehlen
Schloss Rosenborg
4A Øster VoldgadeMuseum which (among other things) have the crown jewels on display.
Lån & Spar Bank A/S
9-11 Højbro Pl.The closest bank with an ATM.
Højbro Plads
Højbro PladsHere you can get a taxi.
Entertainment & Activities
If the weather is treating you right, this is where you go to lie on the beach.
1251 Einheimische empfehlen
Amager Strandpark
1 Amager Strand PromenadenIf the weather is treating you right, this is where you go to lie on the beach.