Guidebook for Copenhagen
Food Scene
Piccolo Mondo
83 Holmbladsgadebest pizzas
Sølvstjernen
best pizzas
Up and coming star quality restaurant. Head Chef has won the Bocuse d'Or (world's best chef) two years in a row). Rated 45 best restaurant in the world in 2013 (but will climb higher)
441 locals recommend
Coffee Collective Jægersborggade
57 JægersborggadeUp and coming star quality restaurant. Head Chef has won the Bocuse d'Or (world's best chef) two years in a row). Rated 45 best restaurant in the world in 2013 (but will climb higher)
Kong Hans Kælder
6 VingårdstrædeGreat restaurant
Noma
96 RefshalevejBest restaurant in the world (according to Restaurant Magazine)
Ingolf's Kaffebar
3 Ingolfs AlléVery cosy and unique place for brunch and light eating
Riccos Kaffebar
50 HolmbladsgadeBest coffee close by
Chawala - Thai Take Away
6 KastrupvejBest thai take-away close by
Restaurant Grønnegade
39 GrønnegadeWorthwhile restaurant to visit (slightly on the expensive side)
Best burger place in Copenhagen They have more locations and are all good. No reservations possible, just show up. *So* worth it
206 locals recommend
Halifax
1 TrianglenBest burger place in Copenhagen They have more locations and are all good. No reservations possible, just show up. *So* worth it
Era Ora
33B Overgaden Neden VandetVery nice Italian restaurant
The best restaurant for affordable fish (the alternative is the more expensive Kroghs Fiskerestaurant)
337 locals recommend
Kødbyens Fiskebar
100 FlæsketorvetThe best restaurant for affordable fish (the alternative is the more expensive Kroghs Fiskerestaurant)
Very nice place for good fish. Slightly on the expensive side
14 locals recommend
Krogs Fiskerestaurant
38 Gammel StrandVery nice place for good fish. Slightly on the expensive side
Madmanifesten
6 TyrolsgadeVery tasty all-organic local restaurant. Very tasty food!
One of the best places to go for open faced sandwiches. Combine it with trip to the National Museum of Art right next door
117 locals recommend
Aamanns Deli & Takeaway
10 Øster FarimagsgadeOne of the best places to go for open faced sandwiches. Combine it with trip to the National Museum of Art right next door
1 Michelin star (since 2013) restaurant based on food tradition from Bornholm (island that is part of Denmark). Strongly recommended
65 locals recommend
Kadeau København
10B Wildersgade1 Michelin star (since 2013) restaurant based on food tradition from Bornholm (island that is part of Denmark). Strongly recommended
Everything Else
pay-n-play their 9 hold course for 290kr or use their driving range
38 locals recommend
Royal Golf Club
4 Center Blvd.pay-n-play their 9 hold course for 290kr or use their driving range
best beach in Copenhagen with lots of activity in the Summer. Also a good running route (back and forth can be 6-12km)
11 locals recommend
Amager Strandpark (Beach Park)
best beach in Copenhagen with lots of activity in the Summer. Also a good running route (back and forth can be 6-12km)
On a warm summer day, Copenhagen gathers here after work to get a beer. Will be filled to the brim on those days
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn
On a warm summer day, Copenhagen gathers here after work to get a beer. Will be filled to the brim on those days
Experience the public transportaion on water. "Havnebussen" sails through the Copenhagen habour just a normal bus. Take it to see the Opera House
Havnebussen Knippelsbro
KnippelsbroExperience the public transportaion on water. "Havnebussen" sails through the Copenhagen habour just a normal bus. Take it to see the Opera House
In summer time, you can swim in the habour (don't worry, water is clean). Will be very crowded on warm days
563 locals recommend
Havnebadet Islands brygge
14 Islands BryggeIn summer time, you can swim in the habour (don't worry, water is clean). Will be very crowded on warm days
Botanical Garden
128 GothersgadeTake a stroll through the garden
Baisikeli Bike Rental
Bike rental shop
Københavns Cykelbørs
157 GothersgadeHere you can rent bikes
Best bike rental place in Copenhagen. Classic bikes. 100kr / €14/day per bike. See more here: http://www.velorbis.dk/bikerental
Nørre Farimagsgade 63
63 Nørre FarimagsgadeBest bike rental place in Copenhagen. Classic bikes. 100kr / €14/day per bike. See more here: http://www.velorbis.dk/bikerental
Bikify
rent-a-bike right across the street
Essentials
Amager Fiskehus
3 HolmbladsgadeBest Fish Monger in Copenhagen. Since 1902
Amager Centret (Ålandsgade)
local bakery
Netto
170 NørrebrogadeDiscount (but good quality) grocery store
Larsen P E (Slagtermester)
6 HolmbladsgadeOne of the oldeste butcher shops in Copenhagen.
big grocery store with butcher. has it all. Slightly more expensive than Netto
43 locals recommend
Føtex
3 Reberbanegadebig grocery store with butcher. has it all. Slightly more expensive than Netto
Amagerbrogade 49
49 Amagerbrogadediscount grocery store. Open late (at least 10PM) and open on Sundays
Sightseeing
You've heard about this place. Walk through the living quarters to see interesting buildings or walk the pot dealers on pusher street. Good food vendors
2088 locals recommend
Freetown Christiania
You've heard about this place. Walk through the living quarters to see interesting buildings or walk the pot dealers on pusher street. Good food vendors
Walk through the canals and looks a the architecture. Lots of good bakeries (Emmery's, Lagkagehuset, Holm's)
328 locals recommend
Christianshavn
Walk through the canals and looks a the architecture. Lots of good bakeries (Emmery's, Lagkagehuset, Holm's)
Beautiful. Take the ferry there (on your bus ticket) from Nyhavn (or to Nyhavn)
302 locals recommend
Copenhagen Opera House
10 EkvipagemestervejBeautiful. Take the ferry there (on your bus ticket) from Nyhavn (or to Nyhavn)
A relaxing beach bar - perfect for when the weather is great. Watch the boats in the habour while having drinks/beers/relaxing in the beach chairs
75 locals recommend
Halvandet
325 RefshalevejA relaxing beach bar - perfect for when the weather is great. Watch the boats in the habour while having drinks/beers/relaxing in the beach chairs
A must see - the round tower of Copenhagen. go to the top and get a view of Copenhagen and how flat it it (no more than 5 story buildings almost everywhere)
354 locals recommend
The Round Tower
52A KøbmagergadeA must see - the round tower of Copenhagen. go to the top and get a view of Copenhagen and how flat it it (no more than 5 story buildings almost everywhere)
Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11
11 Gamle Carlsberg VejVisit the Carlsberg Brewery. See more at visitcarlsberg.dk
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeThe oldest amusement park in the world
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the trendiest areas to go out. Many interesting, one of a kind, unique, bars (e.g. KarriereBar with lots of art and 25 doors in the toilets - good luck finding your way out)
1635 locals recommend
Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
One of the trendiest areas to go out. Many interesting, one of a kind, unique, bars (e.g. KarriereBar with lots of art and 25 doors in the toilets - good luck finding your way out)
The Union
19 Store StrandstrædeAwesome and trendy bar. "Mad Men" theme
Great bar, built as an "apartment". Great cocktails - gets busy Friday after work!
316 locals recommend
Ruby
10 NybrogadeGreat bar, built as an "apartment". Great cocktails - gets busy Friday after work!
Trendy bar with great cocktails. Many business suit people will go here after work for cocktails on Fridays
62 locals recommend
FUGU
42 Gammel StrandTrendy bar with great cocktails. Many business suit people will go here after work for cocktails on Fridays
One of the last remaining bars where you can light up a cigarette. A hidden gem (according to Newsweek). See more @ eiffelbar.dk
78 locals recommend
Eiffel Bar
58 WildersgadeOne of the last remaining bars where you can light up a cigarette. A hidden gem (according to Newsweek). See more @ eiffelbar.dk
I believe it's the oldest bar in Copenhagen. A bar where the old workers still come in their working clothes. You can also get deviled eggs here - direct from the jar.
56 locals recommend
Bo-Bi Bar
14 KlareboderneI believe it's the oldest bar in Copenhagen. A bar where the old workers still come in their working clothes. You can also get deviled eggs here - direct from the jar.