Guidebook for Copenhagen
Sightseeing
At Langelinje Pier you will find one of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions: The sculpture of The Little Mermaid. 23 August 2013 she turned 100 years old.
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The Little Mermaid
LangelinieAt Langelinje Pier you will find one of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions: The sculpture of The Little Mermaid. 23 August 2013 she turned 100 years old.
Amalienborg Palace is considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture and was constructed in the 1700's.
931 locals recommend
Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsAmalienborg Palace is considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture and was constructed in the 1700's.
The Marble Church lies beautifully in line with Amalienborg castle and The Opera in the middle of the elegant area of Frederiksstaden. In fact the official name of the church is Frederik's Church.
117 locals recommend
Frederik's Church
4 FrederiksgadeThe Marble Church lies beautifully in line with Amalienborg castle and The Opera in the middle of the elegant area of Frederiksstaden. In fact the official name of the church is Frederik's Church.
Nyhavn was originally a busy commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock.Today the beautiful old houses have been renovated and classy restaurants dominate the old port.
974 locals recommend
Nyhavn 17
17 NyhavnNyhavn was originally a busy commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock.Today the beautiful old houses have been renovated and classy restaurants dominate the old port.
Freetown Christiania is a green and car-free neighbourhood in Copenhagen, best known for its autonomous inhabitants’ different way of life. It was established in 1971 by a group of hippies..
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Freetown Christiania
Freetown Christiania is a green and car-free neighbourhood in Copenhagen, best known for its autonomous inhabitants’ different way of life. It was established in 1971 by a group of hippies..
With its 106 metres, the Christiansborg Palace tower is the highest tower in Copenhagen, and it offers a magnificent view of the city's rooftops. It is free to access the tower.
88 locals recommend
The Tower
Christiansborg SlotspladsWith its 106 metres, the Christiansborg Palace tower is the highest tower in Copenhagen, and it offers a magnificent view of the city's rooftops. It is free to access the tower.
When the present Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen was constructed, the National Museum took care to excavate and protect the ruins of the Palace's oldest predecessors, Bishop Absalon's Castle of 11
Ruins under Christiansborg Castle
When the present Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen was constructed, the National Museum took care to excavate and protect the ruins of the Palace's oldest predecessors, Bishop Absalon's Castle of 11
The Royal Stables are located at Christiansborg Palace on the island of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen. In 1789 the number of horses reached a peak with 270 horses stabled.
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Christiansborg Ridebane
Christiansborg RidebaneThe Royal Stables are located at Christiansborg Palace on the island of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen. In 1789 the number of horses reached a peak with 270 horses stabled.
Kongens Nytorv is a central old square and home to prominent institutions such as the Royal Theatre, the D'Angleterre Hotel and the Charlottenborg Academy.
230 locals recommend
Kongens Nytorv
Kongens NytorvKongens Nytorv is a central old square and home to prominent institutions such as the Royal Theatre, the D'Angleterre Hotel and the Charlottenborg Academy.
The City Hall Square is one of the main squares in Copenhagen.
Here people gather for demonstrations, to pay tribute to returning sports heroes, for big concerts and for out door exhibitions.
177 locals recommend
City Hall Square
The City Hall Square is one of the main squares in Copenhagen.
Here people gather for demonstrations, to pay tribute to returning sports heroes, for big concerts and for out door exhibitions.
Narrow cobbled streets, Michelin-starred restaurants and cosy cafes along the canal. Just across the bridge Knippels Bro is Christianshavn, officially part of Copenhagen city centre.
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Holmens Kanal
Holmens KanalNarrow cobbled streets, Michelin-starred restaurants and cosy cafes along the canal. Just across the bridge Knippels Bro is Christianshavn, officially part of Copenhagen city centre.
Christianshavn is a much-desired area for Copenhageners to live. And it is easy to see why. It is central, full of bars and restaurants and has a unique maritime atmosphere.
328 locals recommend
Christianshavn
Christianshavn is a much-desired area for Copenhageners to live. And it is easy to see why. It is central, full of bars and restaurants and has a unique maritime atmosphere.
The Citadel in Copenhagen was founded by Danish King Christian 4 in 1626.Today, the buildings inside the Citadel are used as military barracks and offices. However, the area is open to the public.
739 locals recommend
Kastellet
1 Gl. Hovedvagt, KastelletThe Citadel in Copenhagen was founded by Danish King Christian 4 in 1626.Today, the buildings inside the Citadel are used as military barracks and offices. However, the area is open to the public.
The Anglican (Episcopal) church in Copenhagen was erected 1887 in British gothic style. A fine example of Victorian church architecture. The beautiful site of the church is due to its royal connection
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Churchillparken
ChurchillparkenThe Anglican (Episcopal) church in Copenhagen was erected 1887 in British gothic style. A fine example of Victorian church architecture. The beautiful site of the church is due to its royal connection
The blue and yellow harbour buses are a great means of transportation and a cheap alternative to the official canal tours.
31 locals recommend
Havnebussen
HavnebussenThe blue and yellow harbour buses are a great means of transportation and a cheap alternative to the official canal tours.
Arts & Culture
Designmuseum Danmark offers displays of decorative art, crafts, and industrial designs from the Western world and Asia from the late Middle Ages and up to the present.
228 locals recommend
Designmuseum Denmark
68 BredgadeDesignmuseum Danmark offers displays of decorative art, crafts, and industrial designs from the Western world and Asia from the late Middle Ages and up to the present.
The Royal Theatre in Copenhagen has graced the Kongens Nytorv Square since 1748.
246 locals recommend
Royal Danish Theatre
8 Kongens NytorvThe Royal Theatre in Copenhagen has graced the Kongens Nytorv Square since 1748.
The National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring outstanding collections of Danish and international art from the past seven centuries.
1342 locals recommend
Statens Museum For Kunst
48-50 SølvgadeThe National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring outstanding collections of Danish and international art from the past seven centuries.
Denmark's National Museum in Copenhagen has exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History.
530 locals recommend
The National Museum of Denmark
10 Ny VestergadeDenmark's National Museum in Copenhagen has exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History.
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum founded in 1888 by the brewer Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914). The museum contains two main departments of ancient and modern art.
519 locals recommend
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
7 Dantes PladsNy Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum founded in 1888 by the brewer Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914). The museum contains two main departments of ancient and modern art.
A royal hermitage set in the King’s Garden in the heart of Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle features 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia.
482 locals recommend
Rosenborg Castle
4A Øster VoldgadeA royal hermitage set in the King’s Garden in the heart of Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle features 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia.
The beautiful museum, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, is located 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen and it has gained a reputation as a museum in touch with the zeitgeist of the contemporary art world.
1372 locals recommend
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejThe beautiful museum, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, is located 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen and it has gained a reputation as a museum in touch with the zeitgeist of the contemporary art world.
The Queen's Tapestries at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen are a gift from the Danish business industry to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II on her 50th birthday in 1990.
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Christiansborg Slotsplads
The Queen's Tapestries at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen are a gift from the Danish business industry to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II on her 50th birthday in 1990.
Step inside Amalienborg and experience royal life past and present. Amalienborg Museum presents the private interiors of the most recent kings and queens
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Amalienborg Palace Museum
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsStep inside Amalienborg and experience royal life past and present. Amalienborg Museum presents the private interiors of the most recent kings and queens
Slotsholmen is an island, although you will hardly notice that, in the heart of historic and political Copenhagen. Slotsholmen is home to Christiansborg Palace.
Slotsholmen
Slotsholmen is an island, although you will hardly notice that, in the heart of historic and political Copenhagen. Slotsholmen is home to Christiansborg Palace.
The Copenhagen Opera House is a donation from the A.P. Møller and Chastine McKinney Møller Foundation to the Danish people. It totals 41,000 square metres.
60 locals recommend
Opera
The Copenhagen Opera House is a donation from the A.P. Møller and Chastine McKinney Møller Foundation to the Danish people. It totals 41,000 square metres.
Everything Else
The King's Garden in Copenhagen - sometimes referred to as Rosenborg Garden - was laid out during the reign of King Christian IV in connection to his pleasure Palace.
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The King's Garden
Øster Voldgade 4AThe King's Garden in Copenhagen - sometimes referred to as Rosenborg Garden - was laid out during the reign of King Christian IV in connection to his pleasure Palace.
Kongens Nytorv
Kongens NytorvMetro station
Shopping
Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brands. The stretch is 1.1 kilometers long.
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Strøget
29 StrøgetStrøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brands. The stretch is 1.1 kilometers long.
Magasin du Nord is a premier shopping destination that enjoys an enviable location in the heart of the city. The seven-storey building boasts a huge variety of products.
489 locals recommend
Magasin Du Nord
13 Kongens NytorvMagasin du Nord is a premier shopping destination that enjoys an enviable location in the heart of the city. The seven-storey building boasts a huge variety of products.
Entertainment & Activities
Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old.Tivoli Gardens was founded in 1843 and has become a national treasure and an international attraction.
2596 locals recommend
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old.Tivoli Gardens was founded in 1843 and has become a national treasure and an international attraction.
Elephants, hippos, lions, monkeys and polar bears. A visit to Copenhagen's Zoo in the Frederiksberg area is always a wild and exciting experience.
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Copenhagen ZOO
32 RoskildevejElephants, hippos, lions, monkeys and polar bears. A visit to Copenhagen's Zoo in the Frederiksberg area is always a wild and exciting experience.
The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and biggest open air museums in the world.
93 locals recommend
The Open Air Museum
100 KongevejenThe Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and biggest open air museums in the world.
The Blue Planet - Denmark's Aquarium is Northern Europe's largest aquarium and offers a unique experience for children and adults.
472 locals recommend
National Aquarium Denmark, Den Bla Planet
1 Jacob FortlingsvejThe Blue Planet - Denmark's Aquarium is Northern Europe's largest aquarium and offers a unique experience for children and adults.
The Science Centre, Experimentarium City, in Christianshavn is Copenhagen's 3,000 m2 attraction where children and adults will be able to see, touch and experience science in all its forms.
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Papirøen
The Science Centre, Experimentarium City, in Christianshavn is Copenhagen's 3,000 m2 attraction where children and adults will be able to see, touch and experience science in all its forms.
Just north of Copenhagen you will find Dyrehavsbakken - in short Bakken - which is the world's oldest amusement park.
594 locals recommend
Bakken
207 DyrehavevejJust north of Copenhagen you will find Dyrehavsbakken - in short Bakken - which is the world's oldest amusement park.
The Deer Park is situated just North of Copenhagen. It is cultivated woodland covering approximately 1000 hectares.
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Dyrehaven
DyrehavenThe Deer Park is situated just North of Copenhagen. It is cultivated woodland covering approximately 1000 hectares.
Food Scene
The gourmet restaurant noma has been ranked the Best Restaurant in the World in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014 by British Restaurant Magazine. noma also holds two stars in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015
316 locals recommend
Noma
96 RefshalevejThe gourmet restaurant noma has been ranked the Best Restaurant in the World in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014 by British Restaurant Magazine. noma also holds two stars in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015
AOC holds two stars in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015, and is located in central Copenhagen.Their aim is to give you the ultimate sensory experience, through stimulating as many senses as possible
25 locals recommend
Aoc
2 Dronningens TværgadeAOC holds two stars in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015, and is located in central Copenhagen.Their aim is to give you the ultimate sensory experience, through stimulating as many senses as possible
Geranium holds two stars in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015. It was also ranked the 42nd Best Restaurant in the World in 2014 by Restaurant Magazine, and is run by the world's bestchef in 2011
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Geranium
4 Per Henrik Lings AlléGeranium holds two stars in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015. It was also ranked the 42nd Best Restaurant in the World in 2014 by Restaurant Magazine, and is run by the world's bestchef in 2011
Rune Jochumsen and Kristian Møller have taken restaurant Formel B to the top of the best restaurants in Copenhagen. It received a star in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015.
86 locals recommend
Formel B
184 VesterbrogadeRune Jochumsen and Kristian Møller have taken restaurant Formel B to the top of the best restaurants in Copenhagen. It received a star in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015.
Grønbech and Churchill was awarded a star in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015 and is owned by the well-known Danish chef Rasmus Grønbech.
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Grønbech Churchill
49 AmaliegadeGrønbech and Churchill was awarded a star in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015 and is owned by the well-known Danish chef Rasmus Grønbech.
Kiin Kiin is Copenhagen's first Michelin-awarded Asian gourmet restaurant, and the only Thai restaurant outside Thailand, which has a Michelin star.
199 locals recommend
Kiin Kiin
21 GuldbergsgadeKiin Kiin is Copenhagen's first Michelin-awarded Asian gourmet restaurant, and the only Thai restaurant outside Thailand, which has a Michelin star.
The restaurant Kokkeriet has one star in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015 and is located a bit off the hustle of the inner City in the cosy old quarter of Nyboder
38 locals recommend
Kokkeriet
64 KronprinsessegadeThe restaurant Kokkeriet has one star in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2015 and is located a bit off the hustle of the inner City in the cosy old quarter of Nyboder
Michelin-star awarded Era Ora offers the very best of North Italian cuisine. Fresh ingredients are flown in from Italy and all dishes are prepared according to time-honoured, traditional methods.
36 locals recommend
Era Ora
33B Overgaden Neden VandetMichelin-star awarded Era Ora offers the very best of North Italian cuisine. Fresh ingredients are flown in from Italy and all dishes are prepared according to time-honoured, traditional methods.
The restaurant Studio is inspired by Danish and international landscapes and creates dishes that represent our nature. The restaurant received its first Michelin star in 2014 and kept it in Guide Mich
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STUD!O
5 HavnegadeThe restaurant Studio is inspired by Danish and international landscapes and creates dishes that represent our nature. The restaurant received its first Michelin star in 2014 and kept it in Guide Mich
The restaurant, Relæ, located in the Nørrebro area of Copenhagen, prides itself on delivering a, no nonsense gastronomic experience.
330 locals recommend
Restaurant Relae
41 JægersborggadeThe restaurant, Relæ, located in the Nørrebro area of Copenhagen, prides itself on delivering a, no nonsense gastronomic experience.
Madklubben Bistro-de-Luxe is a Danish and French bistro, where you can get a fine budget-friendly meal. You choose one, two, three or four courses, and the price is DKK 100, 150, 200 or 250
114 locals recommend
Madklubben Bistro-De-Luxe
66 Store KongensgadeMadklubben Bistro-de-Luxe is a Danish and French bistro, where you can get a fine budget-friendly meal. You choose one, two, three or four courses, and the price is DKK 100, 150, 200 or 250
Restaurant Zeleste enjoys a perfect location near Nyhavn, just a few minutes walk from the Amalienborg Palace and the Langelinie Pier. There is a special five-course meal - served within five minutes.
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Restaurant Zeleste
6 Store StrandstrædeRestaurant Zeleste enjoys a perfect location near Nyhavn, just a few minutes walk from the Amalienborg Palace and the Langelinie Pier. There is a special five-course meal - served within five minutes.
Essentials
Are you looking for Danish delicacies, local vegetables, fresh fish, or maybe some Italien specialities? Then visit Copenhagen's popular market place Torvehallerne.
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Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeAre you looking for Danish delicacies, local vegetables, fresh fish, or maybe some Italien specialities? Then visit Copenhagen's popular market place Torvehallerne.
Fakta
47 FinsensvejSupermarket
Super Brugsen
28 BorgergadeSupermarket
Irma
76 Nørre VoldgadeSupermarket
døgnNetto
10 SølvgadeSupermarket