Guidebook for Frederiksberg and Copenhagen
Sightseeing, culture and art
Take a tour of the canals of Copenhagen. We usually use Nettobådene, which offer a glorious trip with young, nice and knowledgable guides at a very decent price. Find them half way through Nyhavn and then perhaps afterwards cross the new bike/pedestrian bridge to Broens Madkøkken at the and of Nyhavn for a meal and a cocktail from the trucks.
192 locals recommend
Nettobådene
NyhavnTake a tour of the canals of Copenhagen. We usually use Nettobådene, which offer a glorious trip with young, nice and knowledgable guides at a very decent price. Find them half way through Nyhavn and then perhaps afterwards cross the new bike/pedestrian bridge to Broens Madkøkken at the and of Nyhavn for a meal and a cocktail from the trucks.
Goes without saying if you’re travelling to Copenhagen, with or without kids, Tivoli is always a good idea.
During the spring, summer and fall, every Friday there are concerts at the main green area in Tivoli, free of charge once you’ve paid your entry.
2596 locals recommend
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeGoes without saying if you’re travelling to Copenhagen, with or without kids, Tivoli is always a good idea.
During the spring, summer and fall, every Friday there are concerts at the main green area in Tivoli, free of charge once you’ve paid your entry.
One of my favourite places. It takes about an hour from Copenhagen Central (Copenhagen H) with the train and app 1 km walk to the museum. They are excellent curators, there is always something amazing to see, as well as their permanent collections, the impressive gift shop and the cafe. The gardens and the beach are also accessible and I would recommend setting aside at least half a day for this activity, if not more. Check out their website for evening talks, concerts or poetry readings and extend your day to include dinner and a cultural event. You won’t regret it.
1372 locals recommend
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejOne of my favourite places. It takes about an hour from Copenhagen Central (Copenhagen H) with the train and app 1 km walk to the museum. They are excellent curators, there is always something amazing to see, as well as their permanent collections, the impressive gift shop and the cafe. The gardens and the beach are also accessible and I would recommend setting aside at least half a day for this activity, if not more. Check out their website for evening talks, concerts or poetry readings and extend your day to include dinner and a cultural event. You won’t regret it.
Beautiful building and house of one of the more traditional art, particularly sculptures. The cafe and the shop are very nice and the roof top offers a glorious view of Central Copenhagen.
519 locals recommend
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
7 Dantes PladsBeautiful building and house of one of the more traditional art, particularly sculptures. The cafe and the shop are very nice and the roof top offers a glorious view of Central Copenhagen.
The State Museum of Art. Beautiful building, art, surroundings and a workshop in the basement dedicated to kids.
1342 locals recommend
Statens Museum For Kunst
48-50 SølvgadeThe State Museum of Art. Beautiful building, art, surroundings and a workshop in the basement dedicated to kids.
Cisternerne is an underground art space for contemporary art with reverberation, humidity and dripstones. This year, Cisternerne presents Multiple Realities, an exhibition created by Chiharu Shiota.
Experience a dreamlike scenery underground, where art is illuminated among columns, mirrors and labyrinthine walkways.
211 locals recommend
Cisterns in Søndermarken
25A RoskildevejCisternerne is an underground art space for contemporary art with reverberation, humidity and dripstones. This year, Cisternerne presents Multiple Realities, an exhibition created by Chiharu Shiota.
Experience a dreamlike scenery underground, where art is illuminated among columns, mirrors and labyrinthine walkways.
Parks & Nature
Stunning (!) park 15 min walk from our house where you can go sailing, chill in the grass and visit the elephant area of the Copenhagen Zoo for free. There are playgrounds, very clean restrooms and a little kiosk where you can buy e.g. snacks, coffee and ice cream. Recommend for a nice afternoon for a sunny picnic.
1712 locals recommend
Frederiksberg Have
Stunning (!) park 15 min walk from our house where you can go sailing, chill in the grass and visit the elephant area of the Copenhagen Zoo for free. There are playgrounds, very clean restrooms and a little kiosk where you can buy e.g. snacks, coffee and ice cream. Recommend for a nice afternoon for a sunny picnic.
Park and Playground along Stefansgade, one of our favourite hang out spots. Get your pizza from Stefano's pizza across from the street and your beer from Mikkeler and let the kids play on the massive and enclosed playground. Close to Cafe Taxa and Jægerborgsgade, and Assistens Cemetery, which are also included in this guidebook.
415 locals recommend
Nørrebroparken - Playground
28-30 StefansgadePark and Playground along Stefansgade, one of our favourite hang out spots. Get your pizza from Stefano's pizza across from the street and your beer from Mikkeler and let the kids play on the massive and enclosed playground. Close to Cafe Taxa and Jægerborgsgade, and Assistens Cemetery, which are also included in this guidebook.
Wonderful playground and park area in the middle of vibrant Vesterbro, where you can spend a whole day with the kids. It has a big playground area with a kiddy pool during the summer. There are bathrooms and a kiosk where you can buy coffee, ice cream and light snacks.
207 locals recommend
Skydebanehaven
Wonderful playground and park area in the middle of vibrant Vesterbro, where you can spend a whole day with the kids. It has a big playground area with a kiddy pool during the summer. There are bathrooms and a kiosk where you can buy coffee, ice cream and light snacks.
Brand new playground, ball park and kiddy pool and fountain area in Frederiksberg, five minutes from our house. We go here after school on warm summer days to cool down and hang with our friends. Clean bathrooms below ground. Access to nice food just across the street, either pizza or Ramen.
Langelands Plads
888D Langelands PladsBrand new playground, ball park and kiddy pool and fountain area in Frederiksberg, five minutes from our house. We go here after school on warm summer days to cool down and hang with our friends. Clean bathrooms below ground. Access to nice food just across the street, either pizza or Ramen.
Jump into the canal from Islands Brygge, either at the Harbour Bath or alongside the pier. Lots of people spend the warm summer days here and ave picnics. It turns into quite a party scene once the sun sets.
474 locals recommend
Islands Brygge
Islands BryggeJump into the canal from Islands Brygge, either at the Harbour Bath or alongside the pier. Lots of people spend the warm summer days here and ave picnics. It turns into quite a party scene once the sun sets.
Beautiful park with several playgrounds and picnic areas, bathrooms and kiosks to buy snacks and ice cream
1009 locals recommend
Fælledparkens Løbehjulsbane
Beautiful park with several playgrounds and picnic areas, bathrooms and kiosks to buy snacks and ice cream
Beautiful park in length of the Frederiksberg Gardens (behind the Yellow Castle and next to the Zoo) where you find the Cisterns as well. Perfect for a stroll with a coffee on a sunny day.
535 locals recommend
Søndermarken
55 Pile AlléBeautiful park in length of the Frederiksberg Gardens (behind the Yellow Castle and next to the Zoo) where you find the Cisterns as well. Perfect for a stroll with a coffee on a sunny day.
They’ve really done wonders with this area. Lengthy stretch of sea front booming with ice cream shops, plenty of space and paved trail along the coast line for roller blading, skate boarding and long walks. Great for a day trip in the summer sun
1252 locals recommend
Amager Strandpark
1 Amager Strand PromenadenThey’ve really done wonders with this area. Lengthy stretch of sea front booming with ice cream shops, plenty of space and paved trail along the coast line for roller blading, skate boarding and long walks. Great for a day trip in the summer sun
Beautiful protected area where all the deer hang out. It’s right up against Bakken Amusement Park so you can really make a full day of it out here.
394 locals recommend
Jaegerborg Dyrehave
Beautiful protected area where all the deer hang out. It’s right up against Bakken Amusement Park so you can really make a full day of it out here.
Food Scene
Cute cafe close to Nørrebro Parken. Their basil mayo and home made lemonades are amazing!
334 locals recommend
Café Taxa
32 HørsholmsgadeCute cafe close to Nørrebro Parken. Their basil mayo and home made lemonades are amazing!
This is our local bakery. The bread is amazing and the coffee is very good too! It’s right by our Metro Stop.
198 locals recommend
Det Rene Brød
2 Aksel Møllers HaveThis is our local bakery. The bread is amazing and the coffee is very good too! It’s right by our Metro Stop.
In general this street has a lot to offer in terms of small niche food shops, wine places, chocolateries, coffee houses and other shops. A few very good restaurants as well.
1140 locals recommend
Jægersborggade
JægersborggadeIn general this street has a lot to offer in terms of small niche food shops, wine places, chocolateries, coffee houses and other shops. A few very good restaurants as well.
Our local burger joint serving organic burgers, both veggie, vegan and meet.
We love the burgers, the juices and the selection of board games to play while you wait for your food.
10 locals recommend
Blaabjerg & Madsen - Frederiksberg
54 GodthåbsvejOur local burger joint serving organic burgers, both veggie, vegan and meet.
We love the burgers, the juices and the selection of board games to play while you wait for your food.
New food market across the bike bridge from Nyhavn.
Lots of great options for food and beverages and a wonderful, slow Christianshavn feel with views over the canal.
144 locals recommend
Broens Gadekøkken
95 StrandgadeNew food market across the bike bridge from Nyhavn.
Lots of great options for food and beverages and a wonderful, slow Christianshavn feel with views over the canal.
Massive food and beverage market on Refshaleøen. Catch the boat bus from the end of Nyhavn at the same cost of a normal bus ticket or bike there through Christianshavn.
410 locals recommend
REFFEN
167 RefshalevejMassive food and beverage market on Refshaleøen. Catch the boat bus from the end of Nyhavn at the same cost of a normal bus ticket or bike there through Christianshavn.
Nice Ramen just by the playground on Langelands Plads, 5 minutes from our house.
6 locals recommend
Ramen to Bíiru Frederiksberg
23 BentzonsvejNice Ramen just by the playground on Langelands Plads, 5 minutes from our house.
Asian fusion kitchen with amazing snacks and share food, and a very relaxed vibe. They have restaurants across town but this one is very close to our place. Recommend to book at table.
Hanzo
14 VærnedamsvejAsian fusion kitchen with amazing snacks and share food, and a very relaxed vibe. They have restaurants across town but this one is very close to our place. Recommend to book at table.
Nice pizza place just opposite the main entrance to the Frederiksberg Gardens. Family friendly type of place.
11 locals recommend
Frankies Pizza Frederiksberg
2 AllegadeNice pizza place just opposite the main entrance to the Frederiksberg Gardens. Family friendly type of place.
Very old cafe and restaurant around the corner from our house. They have a really solid menu that caters to all tastebuds, kids, teens, adults, and the young staff that work there are so nice. It’s an easy going place that we like to come to.
145 locals recommend
Cafe Den Blå Hund
28 GodthåbsvejVery old cafe and restaurant around the corner from our house. They have a really solid menu that caters to all tastebuds, kids, teens, adults, and the young staff that work there are so nice. It’s an easy going place that we like to come to.
They call it the sustainable Narnia. Lovely little gem away from the lively inner city. Nature, organic food, beer, nature wine, music, events. Great for children and adults and I really recommend.
32 locals recommend
Banegaarden
45 Otto Busses VejThey call it the sustainable Narnia. Lovely little gem away from the lively inner city. Nature, organic food, beer, nature wine, music, events. Great for children and adults and I really recommend.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rockbar in Blågårsgade, which in general is a great outdoor spot during the summer.
9 locals recommend
Escobar København
2A BlågårdsgadeRockbar in Blågårsgade, which in general is a great outdoor spot during the summer.
Duck and Cover Bar
6 DannebrogsgadeBest cocktails in Copenhagen, if you ask me
Bremen Natbar is a great and free night club with new DJs playing each week; cheap drinks and a very international environment.
116 locals recommend
Bremen Teater
39 NyropsgadeBremen Natbar is a great and free night club with new DJs playing each week; cheap drinks and a very international environment.
HUSET comprises a board game cafe and bar (Bastard Café), a restaurant, and, our favourite, the old cinema upstairs that show cult movies on 35 mm, such as The Room, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Drink-along to the Big Lebowski, and many more. The place is run purely by volunteers and the atmosphere is extremely cosy. Check out their site on Facebook for events: https://www.facebook.com/Huset.Koebenhavn/
39 locals recommend
Huset KBH
13 RådhusstrædeHUSET comprises a board game cafe and bar (Bastard Café), a restaurant, and, our favourite, the old cinema upstairs that show cult movies on 35 mm, such as The Room, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Drink-along to the Big Lebowski, and many more. The place is run purely by volunteers and the atmosphere is extremely cosy. Check out their site on Facebook for events: https://www.facebook.com/Huset.Koebenhavn/
Food scene
Bathing area and restaurant at Refshaleøen. A very popular spot on sunny days, where you can drink a slightly over priced glass of wine and nibble on snacks whilst enjoying the sun swim in the canal
273 locals recommend
La Banchina
141 RefshalevejBathing area and restaurant at Refshaleøen. A very popular spot on sunny days, where you can drink a slightly over priced glass of wine and nibble on snacks whilst enjoying the sun swim in the canal
JAGGER FAST FOOD
84 Falkoner AlleGlorious burgers (meat, V, VE)
Vintage shopping
Really popular vintage shop for clothes. They are not exactly cheap, but nothing in Copenhagen really is anymore.. based in the cozy Larsbjørnsstræde with its many vintage shops and cafes.
10 locals recommend
Episode Denmark ApS
8 LarsbjørnsstrædeReally popular vintage shop for clothes. They are not exactly cheap, but nothing in Copenhagen really is anymore.. based in the cozy Larsbjørnsstræde with its many vintage shops and cafes.
PRAG Nørrebro is a nice vintage shop with lots of clothes and accessories. They also have a store in Vesterbro.
24 locals recommend
PRAG Nørrebro
45 NørrebrogadePRAG Nørrebro is a nice vintage shop with lots of clothes and accessories. They also have a store in Vesterbro.
Prag
98A VesterbrogadePRAG Vesterbro is also great!
Circular type of vintage store where you trade in your used treasures for others’ there. They have several locations in Copenhagen
Det Kollektive Klædeskab
1 KronborggadeCircular type of vintage store where you trade in your used treasures for others’ there. They have several locations in Copenhagen
Crush
5 NørrebrogadeVery hip vintage store with high prices. But fun place.
KEIKO
9A BirkegadeSmall but excellent vintage clothing store in Nørrebro
Very cute little vintage clothing store close to Keiko and PRAG Nørrebro. That whole area is full of vintage ☺️
Chamoi
2 ElmegadeVery cute little vintage clothing store close to Keiko and PRAG Nørrebro. That whole area is full of vintage ☺️