My tips to Copenhagen
Local food & coffee
Coffee Collective Godthåbsvej
34B GodthåbsvejBest coffee in Copenhagen
Tasty and insta-friendly breakfast and lunch
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Mad & Kaffe - Brunch og Cafe Frederiksberg
45 GodthåbsvejTasty and insta-friendly breakfast and lunch
Emmerys Godthåbsvej
28 GodthåbsvejFresh bread and danish pastry all day long
Salon 39
39 VodroffsvejOld school cocktail bar in Frederiksberg
Cosy café and brasserie in Smallegade - the brunch is a must! Located next to Frederiksberg Have so you might combine your visit with a walk in the park
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Sokkelund Cafe & Brasserie
36 SmallegadeCosy café and brasserie in Smallegade - the brunch is a must! Located next to Frederiksberg Have so you might combine your visit with a walk in the park
Cozy local cocktail bar with great atmosphere and reasonable prices
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Gensyn Bar
20 RolighedsvejCozy local cocktail bar with great atmosphere and reasonable prices
Det Rene Brød
2 Aksel Møllers HaveGreat organic bread and pastry
Neighborhoods
Beautiful parks like Frederiksberg Have, Landbohøjskolens Have and Søndermarken. Best shopping in Gammel Kongevej, Værnedamsvej, Godthåbsvej, Falkoner Allé and the local shopping mall 'Frederiksberg Centret'
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Frederiksberg
Beautiful parks like Frederiksberg Have, Landbohøjskolens Have and Søndermarken. Best shopping in Gammel Kongevej, Værnedamsvej, Godthåbsvej, Falkoner Allé and the local shopping mall 'Frederiksberg Centret'
A must see in Copenhagen! Unique free town in the middle of Copenhagen - but remember not to take photos on 'Pusher Street'
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Freetown Christiania
A must see in Copenhagen! Unique free town in the middle of Copenhagen - but remember not to take photos on 'Pusher Street'
Take a stroll down Istedgade for that unique 'Vesterbro' feeling. Or go listen to music in Vega and have a drink in the bar
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Vesterbro/Kongens Enghave
Take a stroll down Istedgade for that unique 'Vesterbro' feeling. Or go listen to music in Vega and have a drink in the bar
Jærgersborggade is a small street in Nørrebro with cool shops, coffee and food - just next to 'Assistens Kirkegård' to go for a walk around the beautiful cemetery
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Jægersborggade
JægersborggadeJærgersborggade is a small street in Nørrebro with cool shops, coffee and food - just next to 'Assistens Kirkegård' to go for a walk around the beautiful cemetery
The old Meatpacking District is now filled with cool bars, art galleries, restaurants and fast food places located in Vesterbro
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Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
The old Meatpacking District is now filled with cool bars, art galleries, restaurants and fast food places located in Vesterbro
Culture & sightseeing
Local public swimming pool, fitness center and spa
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Frederiksberg Swimming Pool & Spa
29 HelgesvejLocal public swimming pool, fitness center and spa
Beautiful botanical garden in the center of Copenhagen - don't miss out on visiting the Palm House
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Palmehuset
Beautiful botanical garden in the center of Copenhagen - don't miss out on visiting the Palm House
Old water reservoir in Frederiksberg - now beautiful and dark exhibition room
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Cisterns in Søndermarken
25A RoskildevejOld water reservoir in Frederiksberg - now beautiful and dark exhibition room
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
7 Dantes PladsMust-visit classic museum with palm garden
Green garden with small canals and the beautiful castle on top of the hill next to the zoo
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Frederiksberg Have
Green garden with small canals and the beautiful castle on top of the hill next to the zoo
Tivoli is a must-visit - at night it is beautifully lit with colourful lights all over the old amusement park. Kids will love it!
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Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli is a must-visit - at night it is beautifully lit with colourful lights all over the old amusement park. Kids will love it!
My favourite art museum in Denmark! Located 25 miles north of Copenhagen surrounded by nature with a panoramic view of Sweden across the sea.
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejMy favourite art museum in Denmark! Located 25 miles north of Copenhagen surrounded by nature with a panoramic view of Sweden across the sea.
Artificial ski slope and recreational hiking area built on top of the new waste management centre. Innovative and sustainable - made by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)
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Copenhill
6 VindmøllevejArtificial ski slope and recreational hiking area built on top of the new waste management centre. Innovative and sustainable - made by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)
Enjoy a 360-degree view all the way to Sweden. For centuries, the view of the city’s roofs and sights from the top of the Round Tower has been one of Copenhagen’s major attractions
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The Round Tower
52A KøbmagergadeEnjoy a 360-degree view all the way to Sweden. For centuries, the view of the city’s roofs and sights from the top of the Round Tower has been one of Copenhagen’s major attractions
The view from the tower of Christiansborg Palace is unique and magnificent. Copenhagen’s highest tower, which is now open to the public, for the very first time
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The Tower
Christiansborg SlotspladsThe view from the tower of Christiansborg Palace is unique and magnificent. Copenhagen’s highest tower, which is now open to the public, for the very first time
Do you like vikings? Then you should check out the viking ship museum in Roskilde - you can take the train or rent a car for a day trip. If you plan to go sailing during your visit, you should book tickets in advance
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Viking Ship Museum
12 VindeboderDo you like vikings? Then you should check out the viking ship museum in Roskilde - you can take the train or rent a car for a day trip. If you plan to go sailing during your visit, you should book tickets in advance
Shopping
Local shopping mall where you will find H&M, & Other Stories, Monki, Day, Moss Copenhagen, SAND Copenhagen, Tiger Of Sweden and much more
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Frederiksberg Centret
21 Falkoner AlleLocal shopping mall where you will find H&M, & Other Stories, Monki, Day, Moss Copenhagen, SAND Copenhagen, Tiger Of Sweden and much more
Værnedamsgade is known for its French atmosphere. Here, you will find cafés, restaurants, specialty shops, delis and wine bars
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Værnedamsvej
VærnedamsvejVærnedamsgade is known for its French atmosphere. Here, you will find cafés, restaurants, specialty shops, delis and wine bars
Magasin Du Nord
13 Kongens NytorvOld-school luxury shopping in the center of Copenhagen
Norr
36 PilestrædeGreat shop in the centre of Copenhagen - clothes, jewellery and ceramics
The city's oldest department store, opened in 1891, and has a wide range of high-end fashion, jewelry and beauty products
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Illum
52 ØstergadeThe city's oldest department store, opened in 1891, and has a wide range of high-end fashion, jewelry and beauty products
Copenhagen's most popular public market with more than 60 stands selling everything from fresh fish and meat to gourmet chocolate and flowers
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Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeCopenhagen's most popular public market with more than 60 stands selling everything from fresh fish and meat to gourmet chocolate and flowers
Reizigersadvies
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Use the metro to get around town - its easy and fast!
Closest station is Aksel Møllers Have
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Rent a bike and explore the city like the locals
Find a citybike or rent your own bike at Godthåb Cykler, Godthåbsvej 48.
Cultuur en gebruiken
Tipping
Danes usually dont tip in cafés - but in nice restaurants it is custom to give 15-20% if you like the food and service.
Wat je moet meenemen
Warm clothes in winter
November till April can be rather cold, so check the weather forecast before coming
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Don't miss swimming in the harbour
Copenhagen Habour is so clean that you can swim in it. Visit one of the many habour baths like Islandsbrygge.
Cultuur en gebruiken
It is custom to leave your shoes at the door
In the apartment always leave your shoes at the door or in the hallway.
Manieren om te besparen
Most museums are free on certain days
Save money visiting your favorite museums on a free day - check their websites for information
Manieren om te besparen
Cooking at home
You can buy your groceries in Netto and save money cooking at home. Also we have some great organic bakeries in the area, where you can buy fresh bread early in the morning (Det Rene Brød, Emmerys).
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Hotdog - Danish style
Before you leave you have to try a traditional Danish hotdog - so good!
Boek vooraf
Popular restaurants
If you plan to eat in NOMA, Alchemist or Geranium book in advance
Cultuur en gebruiken
Hygge
Danes love ‘hygge’. It means cosiness and wellbeing and defines Danish culture
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Smørrebrød
Most Danes eat smørrebrød everyday. They are open-faced sandwiches on rye bread with different toppings
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Late Night snacks
If you need a snack or a drink the kiosk (Skjold Burne) just below my apartment is open till 11pm
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Habour boat tours
Try taking a boat tour around the Copenhagen habour and enjoy the view of the city from the water. You can take a guided canal tour, rent you own GoBoat or simply jump on a ‘habour bus’ as part of the public transportation