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Food and restaurants
An old church changed into a community house. Every night at 6 o’clock is ‘Folkekøkken’ (community eating) and we strongly recommend to try it out. The food is very nice and cheap, you eat what everyone eats, you sit together, can’t book beforehand and always always get to talk to people you don’t know. The seating starts at 5 o’clock and we recommend to be there early – have a game of chess or cards while you wait. Ask at the counter how things are done as the instructions are in Danish. It’s a 15 minutes walk from the apartment just over the small Brygge Bridge, by the shopping mall Fisketorvet and across Dybbelsbro.
https://absaloncph.dk/en/
272 locals recommend
Folkehuset Absalon
73 Sønder Blvd.An old church changed into a community house. Every night at 6 o’clock is ‘Folkekøkken’ (community eating) and we strongly recommend to try it out. The food is very nice and cheap, you eat what everyone eats, you sit together, can’t book beforehand and always always get to talk to people you don’t know. The seating starts at 5 o’clock and we recommend to be there early – have a game of chess or cards while you wait. Ask at the counter how things are done as the instructions are in Danish. It’s a 15 minutes walk from the apartment just over the small Brygge Bridge, by the shopping mall Fisketorvet and across Dybbelsbro.
https://absaloncph.dk/en/
Kødbyen (old meatpacking district). Lots of history, food, bars and innovation.
http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/copenhagen-meatpacking-district- food-market-gdk972308.
1635 locals recommend
Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
Kødbyen (old meatpacking district). Lots of history, food, bars and innovation.
http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/copenhagen-meatpacking-district- food-market-gdk972308.
This is our favorite local cafe. Tobias has created a nice and cozy atmosphere where you have simple, good food, nice wine and coffee and a friendly face.
https://tobiscafe.dk
43 locals recommend
Tobis Cafe
3 LeifsgadeThis is our favorite local cafe. Tobias has created a nice and cozy atmosphere where you have simple, good food, nice wine and coffee and a friendly face.
https://tobiscafe.dk
This is our local Michelin Star gourmet restaurant and the most beautiful food experience.
Hides in the next door yard that does not look like a gourmet place at first. But book a table and get ready for a very special treat
https://www.restaurantalouette.dk
19 locals recommend
Restaurant Alouette
14 SturlasgadeThis is our local Michelin Star gourmet restaurant and the most beautiful food experience.
Hides in the next door yard that does not look like a gourmet place at first. But book a table and get ready for a very special treat
https://www.restaurantalouette.dk
When you are in Nansensgade, it is a must to go and have a coffee, a glass of whine and a lunch at Flindt & Ørsted and then a stroll in the beautiful Ørsted Park
20 locals recommend
Flindt & Ørsted
6 Nørre FarimagsgadeWhen you are in Nansensgade, it is a must to go and have a coffee, a glass of whine and a lunch at Flindt & Ørsted and then a stroll in the beautiful Ørsted Park
Honest izakaya and cosy atmosphere in one of our favourite and diverse neighborhoods in the city. Start the evening here, and then go the few meters to the hidden cocktailbar 1656 at Gasværksvej 33. Book table both places
49 locals recommend
Jah Izakaya & Sake Bar
21 GasværksvejHonest izakaya and cosy atmosphere in one of our favourite and diverse neighborhoods in the city. Start the evening here, and then go the few meters to the hidden cocktailbar 1656 at Gasværksvej 33. Book table both places
Bar la Una
Favourite Italian cuisine!
Funky and fabulous! The three restaurants, Omar, Safari and Lamar are owned by the same people, and we love all of them! They play old school hiphop music, their interior design is cosy and laid back - and so are their staff.
82 locals recommend
Restaurant Omar
32 RefsnæsgadeFunky and fabulous! The three restaurants, Omar, Safari and Lamar are owned by the same people, and we love all of them! They play old school hiphop music, their interior design is cosy and laid back - and so are their staff.
The perfect cocktail-bar. Need to look for it via the address, as it doesnt look like anything from the outside: Gasværksvej 33, 1656 Kbh V
40 locals recommend
1656 Cocktail Bar
33 GasværksvejThe perfect cocktail-bar. Need to look for it via the address, as it doesnt look like anything from the outside: Gasværksvej 33, 1656 Kbh V
This space was The old farmers market (1858-1958) now re-invented as a buzzing food market. This is where local and global food, traditions and innovation meet. You find small bars, cafes and restaurants, but most importantly, high quality products and produce of all kinds. Definitely worth a visit. And while you are there, visit Ørstedsparken, Nansensgade neighborhood and Lena Pedersen ceramics.
1624 locals recommend
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeThis space was The old farmers market (1858-1958) now re-invented as a buzzing food market. This is where local and global food, traditions and innovation meet. You find small bars, cafes and restaurants, but most importantly, high quality products and produce of all kinds. Definitely worth a visit. And while you are there, visit Ørstedsparken, Nansensgade neighborhood and Lena Pedersen ceramics.
Sightseeing
Always stay updated on the current things to do in Copenhagen here:
https://www.visitcopenhagen.dk
Amager Fælled. A piece of untouched nature – sooo close to the city. The nature is wild, haven’t been cultured for 5.000 years and very beautiful and calm. Home for deer and several red-listed species - it’s a true pearl. Go for a walk, take a run, buy some wood from a gas station and go to one of the campfires.
349 locals recommend
Amager Common
73B ArtillerivejAmager Fælled. A piece of untouched nature – sooo close to the city. The nature is wild, haven’t been cultured for 5.000 years and very beautiful and calm. Home for deer and several red-listed species - it’s a true pearl. Go for a walk, take a run, buy some wood from a gas station and go to one of the campfires.
Walk up the Christian IV build Rundetårn. The view is amazing and there is a small museum attached to it (40 DKK):
https://www.rundetaarn.dk/en/front-page/
265 locals recommend
Rundetarn
52A KøbmagergadeWalk up the Christian IV build Rundetårn. The view is amazing and there is a small museum attached to it (40 DKK):
https://www.rundetaarn.dk/en/front-page/
A 10 min walk from Rundetårn you will find a stop for the canal tours of Copenhagen. This is a very nice way to see the city from the canals.
Please be aware that there are 2 operators.
This link is to the cheap one for 50DKK: https://www.havnerundfart.dk/canaltours/index.php?page=forside.php
17 locals recommend
Havnerundfart Netto-Bådene A/S
350 RefshalevejA 10 min walk from Rundetårn you will find a stop for the canal tours of Copenhagen. This is a very nice way to see the city from the canals.
Please be aware that there are 2 operators.
This link is to the cheap one for 50DKK: https://www.havnerundfart.dk/canaltours/index.php?page=forside.php
It is always extraordinary to see Copenhagen from the water. At Go Boat you can rent a boat for a few hours. They are easy to manage and gives you the best view of the city. It’s a bit pricey and the public boat busses that you can ride with the same tickets as the metro and s-train also give you the waterside experience. The nearest stop is right at Islands Brygge near the small Islands Brygge bridge
174 locals recommend
GoBoat Boat Rental - Islands Brygge
10 Islands BryggeIt is always extraordinary to see Copenhagen from the water. At Go Boat you can rent a boat for a few hours. They are easy to manage and gives you the best view of the city. It’s a bit pricey and the public boat busses that you can ride with the same tickets as the metro and s-train also give you the waterside experience. The nearest stop is right at Islands Brygge near the small Islands Brygge bridge
Leisure
Amager Beach. 6.2 kilometres from the apartment is the ‘Amager Strand’. A huge beach-area with several beaches – lagoon, Øresund, nice ice cream, golf soccer and minigolf. Go to Øresund or Amager Strand Metro.
1252 locals recommend
Amager Beach Park
1 Amager Strand PromenadenAmager Beach. 6.2 kilometres from the apartment is the ‘Amager Strand’. A huge beach-area with several beaches – lagoon, Øresund, nice ice cream, golf soccer and minigolf. Go to Øresund or Amager Strand Metro.
Futuristic, unparalleled ski slope and a recreational hill on top of a new resource handling center.
https://www.copenhill.dk/en/
58 locals recommend
Copenhill
6 VindmøllevejFuturistic, unparalleled ski slope and a recreational hill on top of a new resource handling center.
https://www.copenhill.dk/en/
Neighborhoods
Nansensgade. We used to live there. This is by far the best street in Copenhagen. Go there and take your time to feel the soul of the street with its bars, cafés and vibe. Bankeråt is weird café that manages to hold on to their regulars. SLURP RAMEN JOINT is the best ramen in town. The designer Kent – he does beautiful unique designs and has started a trend in the street with lots of olive trees – and not small ones, that is. The pizza place. These guys are Italian – and proud! If you feel low, they will pick you up. Except if Juventus are playing – then you don’t get much attention. The restaurant Nansensgade 30 is also very very nice. But through the whole street there are lots of small new places that pop up.
Nansensgade
NansensgadeNansensgade. We used to live there. This is by far the best street in Copenhagen. Go there and take your time to feel the soul of the street with its bars, cafés and vibe. Bankeråt is weird café that manages to hold on to their regulars. SLURP RAMEN JOINT is the best ramen in town. The designer Kent – he does beautiful unique designs and has started a trend in the street with lots of olive trees – and not small ones, that is. The pizza place. These guys are Italian – and proud! If you feel low, they will pick you up. Except if Juventus are playing – then you don’t get much attention. The restaurant Nansensgade 30 is also very very nice. But through the whole street there are lots of small new places that pop up.
In 2021 this neighborhood was named ‘the coolest neighborhood in the world. Lots of recommendations in this article:
https://www.timeout.com/copenhagen/things-to-do/norrebro-copenhagen-neighbourhood-guide
262 locals recommend
Nørrebro
In 2021 this neighborhood was named ‘the coolest neighborhood in the world. Lots of recommendations in this article:
https://www.timeout.com/copenhagen/things-to-do/norrebro-copenhagen-neighbourhood-guide
One of the coziest streets in the city with lots of nice cafes and restaurants and a unique atmosphere
437 locals recommend
Værnedamsvej
VærnedamsvejOne of the coziest streets in the city with lots of nice cafes and restaurants and a unique atmosphere
Right between Frederiksberg, Valby and Vesterbro you will find Copenhagen's new city district: The Carlsberg City District on a historical ground in the middle of Copenhagen.
Carlsberg City
Right between Frederiksberg, Valby and Vesterbro you will find Copenhagen's new city district: The Carlsberg City District on a historical ground in the middle of Copenhagen.
Art and crafts
Near Nansensgade, in Ahlefeldtsgade 22, you find the Danish designer and ceramist who made all the beautiful ceramics and glass in our apartment. Her little store is also her working space, but if she is not on, you can find her things here: https://lenapedersen.com/ and check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenaglas/.
Lena pedersen glas og keramik
43 NansensgadeNear Nansensgade, in Ahlefeldtsgade 22, you find the Danish designer and ceramist who made all the beautiful ceramics and glass in our apartment. Her little store is also her working space, but if she is not on, you can find her things here: https://lenapedersen.com/ and check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenaglas/.
A new museum in a newly developed area of Copenhagen called Reffen. We recommend to also visit ‘Little bakery’ or ‘La bancina’ if you head out there. The public city ferry will take you there: https://copenhagencontemporary.org/en
85 locals recommend
Copenhagen Contemporary
173A RefshalevejA new museum in a newly developed area of Copenhagen called Reffen. We recommend to also visit ‘Little bakery’ or ‘La bancina’ if you head out there. The public city ferry will take you there: https://copenhagencontemporary.org/en
Louisiana is a 30 min train ride away, and set in a really beautiful landscape. From the Oceanview café, you can spot Sweden (on a clear day).
Check out the exhibition, and the really cool giftshop. https://louisiana.dk/en/
1372 locals recommend
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejLouisiana is a 30 min train ride away, and set in a really beautiful landscape. From the Oceanview café, you can spot Sweden (on a clear day).
Check out the exhibition, and the really cool giftshop. https://louisiana.dk/en/
Museum of Copenhagen
18 StormgadeDanish Architecture Center (DAC) is the meeting place for architecture, design and urban culture in Denmark. Experience our exhibitions, guided tours, explore DAC Design Shop and relax at DAC Café with magnificent views of Copenhagen.
108 locals recommend
Danish Architecture Center
10 BryghusgadeDanish Architecture Center (DAC) is the meeting place for architecture, design and urban culture in Denmark. Experience our exhibitions, guided tours, explore DAC Design Shop and relax at DAC Café with magnificent views of Copenhagen.
Marble statues and masterpieces, mummies and Mediterranean moods. With its unique blend of art and magnificent architecture, the Glyptotek is a place for active contemplation and quiet repose. The world-class collection of art and antiquities continues to offer new perspectives on human existence, culture and civilization as seen through 6.000 years of art.
In the museum you find one of the most beautiful oasis in the city, a lush greenery of a Winter Garden to unwind from the daily grind. Visit the lovely cafe Picnic overseeing the Winter Garden.
519 locals recommend
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
7 Dantes PladsMarble statues and masterpieces, mummies and Mediterranean moods. With its unique blend of art and magnificent architecture, the Glyptotek is a place for active contemplation and quiet repose. The world-class collection of art and antiquities continues to offer new perspectives on human existence, culture and civilization as seen through 6.000 years of art.
In the museum you find one of the most beautiful oasis in the city, a lush greenery of a Winter Garden to unwind from the daily grind. Visit the lovely cafe Picnic overseeing the Winter Garden.
Nearby bakeries and groceries
Lagkagehuset
2 minutes down the street - the nearest bakery that also makes a nice cup of coffee
Upgrade the bakery experience at Andersen Bakery - a fusion between Denmark and Japan in bread and patisserie. Bio and beautiful!
34 locals recommend
Andersen Bakery
26 ThorshavnsgadeUpgrade the bakery experience at Andersen Bakery - a fusion between Denmark and Japan in bread and patisserie. Bio and beautiful!
Nearby middle-prized groceries. Open 08.00 - 22.00 every day
128 locals recommend
SuperBrugsen Islands Brygge
27 NjalsgadeNearby middle-prized groceries. Open 08.00 - 22.00 every day
Fakta
13 NjalsgadeNearby low-price groceries. Open until 23.00 every night.
7-Eleven
50 ArtillerivejFor the late nicht shopping, snack or bite
No less than a hidden gem - and right next door! Be aware that they are only open Monday - Friday.
Sneezing Fruits
No less than a hidden gem - and right next door! Be aware that they are only open Monday - Friday.