Guidebook for København
Food Scene
Copenhagen Street Food
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeFoodmarket. Higher level.
Lagkagehuset
5 RejsbygadeDrinks & Nightlife
It's a food market, drinks, nightlife and you can even bring your kids for hanging out.
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Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
It's a food market, drinks, nightlife and you can even bring your kids for hanging out.
Essentials
REMA 1000
1 HammerichsgadeIrma
76 Nørre VoldgadeBetter food. Not discount.
Netto
2 SkelbækgadeOpen 8.00 am - 12.00 pm
Fitness World
17 WorsaaesvejFitness and work out.
Føtex
1 Vanløse TorvBigger store
Sightseeing
A LOT OF LOVE AND A HAPPY HOME
Christiania, the famous freetown of Copenhagen, is without a doubt one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions.
This controversial area is loved by many, but has been a turning point for strong debate, especially because of the locals' relaxed view on hash and some unfortunate violent incidents.
Creative housing
Christiania was founded in 1971, when a group of people cut a hole in the fence to the military barracks in Bådmandsgade. Soon the area was known for Pusher Street, where you could buy hash and pot – but no hard drugs – from various stalls.
Today many of the original settlers still live in the collectively controlled village, and the area has a clear 70s feel to it.
Around 1,000 people live in Christiania and every year more than 500,000 people come to visit.
A lot of the people living in Christiania built their homes themselves giving the area an extremely interesting architectural feel. And you will find a variety of eco-restaurants, workshops, galleries and music venues offering all sorts of cultural experiences.
Ownership
Christiania existed under special conditions for 40 years with constant conflicts and clashes between the local Christianites and the Danish state.
After many years of uncertainty about the future of Christiania, an agreement was entered in 2011, which meant that on 1 July 2012, a foundation, the Foundation Freetown Christiania, was founded.
The foundation now owns the entire part of Christiania located outside the protected ramparts and leases buildings and land on the ramparts, which are still owned by the state. Part of the money is raised by selling the symbolic Christiania shares.
Safety in Christiania
It is important that you are aware that Christiania is not like any other neighbourhood in Copenhagen. The area can be considered quite rough and dodgy.
According to Copenhagen police the area around Pusher Street is controlled by organised criminal groups. The residents themselves have adopted to a set of rules for security reasons, which they strongly advice visitors to abide by.
They discourage visitors to photograph, run and talk on the phone in the area, especially in and around Pusher Street. At the main entrance you will find a sign listing the rules, which the residents advice visitors not to photograph either.
There have been media reports of a small number of cases where visitors who have violated the rules have been threatened, assaulted or robbed by hash dealers.
Guided tours
Locals give guided tours of the area. Every day throughout the summer (26 June – 31 August) and every weekend the rest of the year.
This is a really good way to experience the special Christiania vibe. The guides have lived most of their lives here, and they give a personal tour of this alternative community.
The tours are in English and Danish and start from the main entrance at 15:00. The price is DKK 40 in cash to the guide.
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Freetown Christiania
A LOT OF LOVE AND A HAPPY HOME
Christiania, the famous freetown of Copenhagen, is without a doubt one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions.
This controversial area is loved by many, but has been a turning point for strong debate, especially because of the locals' relaxed view on hash and some unfortunate violent incidents.
Creative housing
Christiania was founded in 1971, when a group of people cut a hole in the fence to the military barracks in Bådmandsgade. Soon the area was known for Pusher Street, where you could buy hash and pot – but no hard drugs – from various stalls.
Today many of the original settlers still live in the collectively controlled village, and the area has a clear 70s feel to it.
Around 1,000 people live in Christiania and every year more than 500,000 people come to visit.
A lot of the people living in Christiania built their homes themselves giving the area an extremely interesting architectural feel. And you will find a variety of eco-restaurants, workshops, galleries and music venues offering all sorts of cultural experiences.
Ownership
Christiania existed under special conditions for 40 years with constant conflicts and clashes between the local Christianites and the Danish state.
After many years of uncertainty about the future of Christiania, an agreement was entered in 2011, which meant that on 1 July 2012, a foundation, the Foundation Freetown Christiania, was founded.
The foundation now owns the entire part of Christiania located outside the protected ramparts and leases buildings and land on the ramparts, which are still owned by the state. Part of the money is raised by selling the symbolic Christiania shares.
Safety in Christiania
It is important that you are aware that Christiania is not like any other neighbourhood in Copenhagen. The area can be considered quite rough and dodgy.
According to Copenhagen police the area around Pusher Street is controlled by organised criminal groups. The residents themselves have adopted to a set of rules for security reasons, which they strongly advice visitors to abide by.
They discourage visitors to photograph, run and talk on the phone in the area, especially in and around Pusher Street. At the main entrance you will find a sign listing the rules, which the residents advice visitors not to photograph either.
There have been media reports of a small number of cases where visitors who have violated the rules have been threatened, assaulted or robbed by hash dealers.
Guided tours
Locals give guided tours of the area. Every day throughout the summer (26 June – 31 August) and every weekend the rest of the year.
This is a really good way to experience the special Christiania vibe. The guides have lived most of their lives here, and they give a personal tour of this alternative community.
The tours are in English and Danish and start from the main entrance at 15:00. The price is DKK 40 in cash to the guide.
Everything Else
Especially during summer Nyhavn is the perfect place to end a long day. Have dinner at one of the cosy restaurants or do like the locals and buy a beer from a nearby store and rest your feet at the quayside.
Nyhavn was originally a busy commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock. The area was packed with sailors, ladies of pleasure, pubs and alehouses.
Today the beautiful old houses have been renovated and classy restaurants dominate the old port. Nyhavn is filled with people enjoying the relaxed atmosphere by the canal, jazz music and great food.
No. 9, Nyhavn, is the oldest house in the area dating back to 1681. The design of the house has not been altered since that time.
Many of the houses lining the quays of Nyhavn have been the homes of prominent artists.
Hans Christian Andersen's Nyhavn
The famous Danish fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen, used to live in no. 20. This is where he wrote the fairy-tales 'The Tinderbox', 'Little Claus and Big Claus', and 'The Princess and the Pea'. He also lived twenty years in no. 67 and two years in no. 18.
Christmas by the canal
During Christmas, Nyhavn sets the perfectly Christmas-lit setting for your holiday in Copenhagen. The cafés and restaurants offer Danish Christmas delicacies and the annual Christmas market fills the cobbled street with decorated stalls. A classic Christmas experience.
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Especially during summer Nyhavn is the perfect place to end a long day. Have dinner at one of the cosy restaurants or do like the locals and buy a beer from a nearby store and rest your feet at the quayside.
Nyhavn was originally a busy commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock. The area was packed with sailors, ladies of pleasure, pubs and alehouses.
Today the beautiful old houses have been renovated and classy restaurants dominate the old port. Nyhavn is filled with people enjoying the relaxed atmosphere by the canal, jazz music and great food.
No. 9, Nyhavn, is the oldest house in the area dating back to 1681. The design of the house has not been altered since that time.
Many of the houses lining the quays of Nyhavn have been the homes of prominent artists.
Hans Christian Andersen's Nyhavn
The famous Danish fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen, used to live in no. 20. This is where he wrote the fairy-tales 'The Tinderbox', 'Little Claus and Big Claus', and 'The Princess and the Pea'. He also lived twenty years in no. 67 and two years in no. 18.
Christmas by the canal
During Christmas, Nyhavn sets the perfectly Christmas-lit setting for your holiday in Copenhagen. The cafés and restaurants offer Danish Christmas delicacies and the annual Christmas market fills the cobbled street with decorated stalls. A classic Christmas experience.
Copenhagen Visitor Service
4B VesterbrogadeTourist information
www.visitcopenhagen.com
Getting Around
Vanløse St. (Metro)
Fastes access to downtown Copenhagen
Parks & Nature
For walking, playing football, running, work out in nature. Its 5 km around the lake and the field
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Damhuskroen
244 RoskildevejFor walking, playing football, running, work out in nature. Its 5 km around the lake and the field
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.
The huge flowerbeds are is a spectacular sight during the summer months.
The gardens are the country's oldest royal gardens and were established in the Renaissance style by Christian IV in the early 1600's.
Today the gardens are a popular retreat in the centre of Copenhagen, and are visited by an estimated 2.5 million people per year.
Although the park has undergone several major changes, the three entrances have been preserved. Inside the park you will find the Hercules Pavillon, and the famous statue of Hans Christian Andersen.
The gardens are home to a large herbaceous border, a rose-garden and a multitude of different-sized sculptures.
In 2001 the garden acquired a new attraction, the symmetrical Renaissance garden Krumspringet, while for the amusement of children there is an artistic adventure playground which opened in 1998.
In midsummer, there is a puppet show for children - the lawns are crowded with sun-worshipers on warm days and during Copenhagen Jazz Festival several bands can be heard playing within the area.
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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.
The huge flowerbeds are is a spectacular sight during the summer months.
The gardens are the country's oldest royal gardens and were established in the Renaissance style by Christian IV in the early 1600's.
Today the gardens are a popular retreat in the centre of Copenhagen, and are visited by an estimated 2.5 million people per year.
Although the park has undergone several major changes, the three entrances have been preserved. Inside the park you will find the Hercules Pavillon, and the famous statue of Hans Christian Andersen.
The gardens are home to a large herbaceous border, a rose-garden and a multitude of different-sized sculptures.
In 2001 the garden acquired a new attraction, the symmetrical Renaissance garden Krumspringet, while for the amusement of children there is an artistic adventure playground which opened in 1998.
In midsummer, there is a puppet show for children - the lawns are crowded with sun-worshipers on warm days and during Copenhagen Jazz Festival several bands can be heard playing within the area.