Guidebook for "København"
Brunch, Lunch & Everyday Food
From modern Danish (hamburger, pizza, pasta and steaks) to Thai food, sushi, organic food and pastries. The price level is cheap to average.
Outdoor dining by the canal. Have a beer or something to eat, relax and enjoy the boat traffic. Genuine "Christianshavn atmosphere".
20 locals recommend
Sofie Kælderen
32 Overgaden Oven VandetOutdoor dining by the canal. Have a beer or something to eat, relax and enjoy the boat traffic. Genuine "Christianshavn atmosphere".
If you like sweets (Danes do!), Danish pastries can be found here. Our local favorite is the "Christianshavner Kage".
510 locals recommend
Lagkagehuset
45 TorvegadeIf you like sweets (Danes do!), Danish pastries can be found here. Our local favorite is the "Christianshavner Kage".
A different food experience at Christiania. This is a popular place with a very mixed crowd incl. many christianitter (inhabitants of Christiania). I might be a little bit expencive..
You need to book a table.
91 locals recommend
Spiseloppen
43 BådsmandsstrædeA different food experience at Christiania. This is a popular place with a very mixed crowd incl. many christianitter (inhabitants of Christiania). I might be a little bit expencive..
You need to book a table.
Hos Nicola
34 WildersgadeBest pizza at Christianshavn. Cash and "take away" only.
Havnens BBQ
64 TorvegadeKebab and falafel. Fast, tasty and cheap.
Small stalls with international street food for reasonable prices. Possible to sit inside and out. Different and a lot of atmosphere. Take a look at reffen. dk
410 locals recommend
REFFEN
167 RefshalevejSmall stalls with international street food for reasonable prices. Possible to sit inside and out. Different and a lot of atmosphere. Take a look at reffen. dk
Sankt Annae 8
52 WildersgadeDelicious food and nice atmosphere!
A must for foodies. Kødbyen has become one of the areas in Copenhagen with the highest concentration of restaurants.
Restaurants, nightclubs and galleries side by side in the hip and trendy slaughterhouse area.
1635 locals recommend
Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
A must for foodies. Kødbyen has become one of the areas in Copenhagen with the highest concentration of restaurants.
Restaurants, nightclubs and galleries side by side in the hip and trendy slaughterhouse area.
Broens Gadekøkken are world-class street food, from reputable and well-established Copenhagen restaurants and chefs, with a focus on ecology, quality and taste experiences are paramount. Great location in the heart of Copenhagen's harbor with view of the water and a beautiful sunset.
Outside, casual and crowded.
144 locals recommend
Broens Gadekøkken
95 StrandgadeBroens Gadekøkken are world-class street food, from reputable and well-established Copenhagen restaurants and chefs, with a focus on ecology, quality and taste experiences are paramount. Great location in the heart of Copenhagen's harbor with view of the water and a beautiful sunset.
Outside, casual and crowded.
Traditional Danish
Traditional Danish dishes:
•Smørrebrød (small rye bread sandwiches with different toppings).
•Flæskesteg/Stegt flæsk med kogte kartofler og persillesovs (fried pork / thick bacon with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce).
•Stjerneskud (paned plaice with shrimps, white asparagus and cold sauce).
•Frikadeller med rødkål og brune kartofler (meatballs with red cabbage and caramelized potatoes).
•Stegt sild (fried herring).
•Tarteletter med høns i asparges (Tartlets with chicken and asparagus).
Breakfast restaurant in a 200 years old house where time has stood still. Located at the edge of Christianshavns canal (just go left outside the entrance). You can get sandwiches, fried herring and Paris-steak with cold beers and snaps. A must if you want a taste of the old authentic Copenhagen.
24 locals recommend
Cafe Rabes Have
8 LangebrogadeBreakfast restaurant in a 200 years old house where time has stood still. Located at the edge of Christianshavns canal (just go left outside the entrance). You can get sandwiches, fried herring and Paris-steak with cold beers and snaps. A must if you want a taste of the old authentic Copenhagen.
Traditional Danish. Try a classic "Stjærneskud" (fish) for lunch.
Outside + beautiful view!
25 locals recommend
Ravelinen
79 TorvegadeTraditional Danish. Try a classic "Stjærneskud" (fish) for lunch.
Outside + beautiful view!
Traditional Danish. Try a few different kinds of smørrebrød for lunch. For dinner they serve traditional dishes with snaps. Very popular and local place and few tourists. It doesn´t become more Danish than this.
24 locals recommend
Christianshavns Færgecafé
50 StrandgadeTraditional Danish. Try a few different kinds of smørrebrød for lunch. For dinner they serve traditional dishes with snaps. Very popular and local place and few tourists. It doesn´t become more Danish than this.
The oldest patisserie in Denmark from 1870. Luxurious and traditional. Located at the shopping street Strøget.
125 locals recommend
Conditori La Glace
3 SkoubogadeThe oldest patisserie in Denmark from 1870. Luxurious and traditional. Located at the shopping street Strøget.
Eiffel Bar is a classic Danish pub with everything it entails of cheap beers, thick tobaccosmoke in the air and local regulars. Since 1737, the Eiffel Bar has supplyed beers to the many thirsty sailors who traveled at Christianshavn. Only recently young students and businessmen have mixed with the traditional guests. Truly old Danish, no tourists comes here.
78 locals recommend
Eiffel Bar
58 WildersgadeEiffel Bar is a classic Danish pub with everything it entails of cheap beers, thick tobaccosmoke in the air and local regulars. Since 1737, the Eiffel Bar has supplyed beers to the many thirsty sailors who traveled at Christianshavn. Only recently young students and businessmen have mixed with the traditional guests. Truly old Danish, no tourists comes here.
Sightseeing
The Freetown of Christiania is a must. The path around the lake is a perfect way to explore the area. You can order a cheap beer and some street food, sit down anywhere and enjoy the atmosphere.
Guided tour at Christiania for 60 DKK
(about 8 Euro/ 8 Dollars/ £ 6,80)
More info at rundvisergruppen. dk/ portenENG. htm
61 locals recommend
Christiania
43 BådsmandsstrædeThe Freetown of Christiania is a must. The path around the lake is a perfect way to explore the area. You can order a cheap beer and some street food, sit down anywhere and enjoy the atmosphere.
Guided tour at Christiania for 60 DKK
(about 8 Euro/ 8 Dollars/ £ 6,80)
More info at rundvisergruppen. dk/ portenENG. htm
Edition Copenhagen, established 1959, is one of the leading lithographic workshops in the world. The gallery is located in a 1000m2 characteristic building at Strandgade 66 at Christianshavn.
6 locals recommend
Edition Copenhagen A/S
66 StrandgadeEdition Copenhagen, established 1959, is one of the leading lithographic workshops in the world. The gallery is located in a 1000m2 characteristic building at Strandgade 66 at Christianshavn.
Tivoli is the second oldest amusement park in the world and Denmark's largest tourist attraction. It is located next to the main central station.
2596 locals recommend
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli is the second oldest amusement park in the world and Denmark's largest tourist attraction. It is located next to the main central station.
The tower of Christiansborg, the parliament, has a great view. Free entrance!
88 locals recommend
The Tower
Christiansborg SlotspladsThe tower of Christiansborg, the parliament, has a great view. Free entrance!
Castle and gardens in Dutch Renaissance style as well as a museum that houses the crown jewels.
13 locals recommend
Rosenborg Castle
4A Øster VoldgadeCastle and gardens in Dutch Renaissance style as well as a museum that houses the crown jewels.
Danish National Gallery with international collections and temporary exhibitions.
1342 locals recommend
Statens Museum For Kunst
48-50 SølvgadeDanish National Gallery with international collections and temporary exhibitions.
DAC is an international cultural attraction that conveys knowledge about architecture, construction and urban development.
108 locals recommend
Danish Architecture Center
10 BryghusgadeDAC is an international cultural attraction that conveys knowledge about architecture, construction and urban development.
The royal palace with a museum and the lifeguard's daily guard parade and change of guard.
931 locals recommend
Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsThe royal palace with a museum and the lifeguard's daily guard parade and change of guard.
Cute colorful houses with history. Have a drink and enjoy the harbor atmosphere. Just be aware of that the Danes stay far away from Nyhavn. The prices are way too expensive and the food nothing special.
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn
Cute colorful houses with history. Have a drink and enjoy the harbor atmosphere. Just be aware of that the Danes stay far away from Nyhavn. The prices are way too expensive and the food nothing special.
Combined heat and power waste-to-energy plant and ski slope. Fantastic view of the city. Take the elevator all the way up or use the stairs if you prefer. Free admission.
58 locals recommend
Copenhill
6 VindmøllevejCombined heat and power waste-to-energy plant and ski slope. Fantastic view of the city. Take the elevator all the way up or use the stairs if you prefer. Free admission.
New Nordic & Michelin
Nicer and slightly more expensive eateries and restaurants, with or without Michelin stars.
No2. is nordic cuisine and cocktailbar with fresh, flavoursome dishes focus on quality Danish ingredients. The restaurant is located on Christianshavn with a fantastic view of the Black Diamond, Copenhagen harbor, bridges and towers. NO. 2 is "the little brother" of the two star Guide Michelin restaurant AOC.
46 locals recommend
No.2
32 Nicolai Eigtveds GadeNo2. is nordic cuisine and cocktailbar with fresh, flavoursome dishes focus on quality Danish ingredients. The restaurant is located on Christianshavn with a fantastic view of the Black Diamond, Copenhagen harbor, bridges and towers. NO. 2 is "the little brother" of the two star Guide Michelin restaurant AOC.
Torvehallerne is a little bit fancy food market with everything from small places to eat, gourmet chocolate and delights to fresh fish, exotic spices and freshly brewed coffee. The market halls consist of two market halls with an open marketplace in between. There are over 60 stalls with delicacies from all over the world.
1624 locals recommend
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeTorvehallerne is a little bit fancy food market with everything from small places to eat, gourmet chocolate and delights to fresh fish, exotic spices and freshly brewed coffee. The market halls consist of two market halls with an open marketplace in between. There are over 60 stalls with delicacies from all over the world.
The backbone of Kadeau is the nature of the island Bornholm and the concept is to follow the cycle of the seasons, to preserv as much as possible and cultivate own herbs, vegetables, fruits and berries. Kadeau got it´s first star in the Michelin guide 2013 and the number two star in 2018.
65 locals recommend
Kadeau København
10B WildersgadeThe backbone of Kadeau is the nature of the island Bornholm and the concept is to follow the cycle of the seasons, to preserv as much as possible and cultivate own herbs, vegetables, fruits and berries. Kadeau got it´s first star in the Michelin guide 2013 and the number two star in 2018.
Era Ora is a Danish gourmet restaurant with one star in the Michelin Guide since 1997. No à la carte, they serves exclusively menus on several dishes.
36 locals recommend
Era Ora
33B Overgaden Neden VandetEra Ora is a Danish gourmet restaurant with one star in the Michelin Guide since 1997. No à la carte, they serves exclusively menus on several dishes.
The famous Michelin-starred restaurant Marchal is one of the best restaurants in Copenhagen, located at Hotel d'Angleterre, right at Kongens Nytorv next to Nyhavn. 2 or 3 dishes of the kitchen choice costs 550 DKK (77 dollars / 74 euros) + drinks. Book a table on the website. We can warmly recommend a lunch here if you want an affordable and luxurious dining experience!
7 locals recommend
Marchal
34 Kongens NytorvThe famous Michelin-starred restaurant Marchal is one of the best restaurants in Copenhagen, located at Hotel d'Angleterre, right at Kongens Nytorv next to Nyhavn. 2 or 3 dishes of the kitchen choice costs 550 DKK (77 dollars / 74 euros) + drinks. Book a table on the website. We can warmly recommend a lunch here if you want an affordable and luxurious dining experience!