Ben's Copenhagen
Food scene
The very best ice cream in Copenhagen. And it’s only 200 meters from the apartment. They’re unique in the sense that they’re dairyfree. But don’t be fooled this icecream beats the traditional kinds by lenghts - and I am some what of an ice cream expert.
30 locals recommend
Nicecream Copenhagen
10 Enghave Pl.The very best ice cream in Copenhagen. And it’s only 200 meters from the apartment. They’re unique in the sense that they’re dairyfree. But don’t be fooled this icecream beats the traditional kinds by lenghts - and I am some what of an ice cream expert.
This restaurant is so tiny, but big in taste! Such an easy vibe and friendly staff. Great Italian (antipasti) on a secluded street.
195 locals recommend
Osteria 16
16 HaderslevgadeThis restaurant is so tiny, but big in taste! Such an easy vibe and friendly staff. Great Italian (antipasti) on a secluded street.
Awesome dim sum in the hippest part of town - Kødbyen. One of my go-to spots. In weekends mostly sold out so book in advance. Hip ambience and crowd. Not a quiet place for two, but great for peoplewatching. Reasonably price point as well
40 locals recommend
Magasasa Dim Sum & Cocktails
54-56 FlæsketorvetAwesome dim sum in the hippest part of town - Kødbyen. One of my go-to spots. In weekends mostly sold out so book in advance. Hip ambience and crowd. Not a quiet place for two, but great for peoplewatching. Reasonably price point as well
Simply amazing pizzas - I'll let you discover it yourself, but you get three delicious sourdough pizzas in your order.
Hole-in-the-wall spot with a couple of seats, but mostly to go.
26 locals recommend
Pico
3 SkyttegadeSimply amazing pizzas - I'll let you discover it yourself, but you get three delicious sourdough pizzas in your order.
Hole-in-the-wall spot with a couple of seats, but mostly to go.
This is the embodiment of Copenhagen meeting Paris. An institution in Copenhagen. I usually just go for a coffee too soak up the vibe, but lunch, dinner or drinks is also a winner. Quite pricey.
101 locals recommend
Café Victor
8 Ny ØstergadeThis is the embodiment of Copenhagen meeting Paris. An institution in Copenhagen. I usually just go for a coffee too soak up the vibe, but lunch, dinner or drinks is also a winner. Quite pricey.
First and foremost I love this spot for the vibe, great wine and service. My go-to’s are their Steak Tartar and their Lobster Dog(!)
238 locals recommend
Pluto
16 BorgergadeFirst and foremost I love this spot for the vibe, great wine and service. My go-to’s are their Steak Tartar and their Lobster Dog(!)
This place is my favorite Mexican spot. Not the cheapest, but they serve amazing contemporary Mexican food to explore new pallets.
55 locals recommend
Sanchez
60 IstedgadeThis place is my favorite Mexican spot. Not the cheapest, but they serve amazing contemporary Mexican food to explore new pallets.
Legendary burgerspot in an old tankstation. Gasoline grill has spots all over town, but I love this location the most!
154 locals recommend
Gasoline Grill
10 LandgrevenLegendary burgerspot in an old tankstation. Gasoline grill has spots all over town, but I love this location the most!
Ever heard of Noma - the world famous Michelin restaurant from Copenhagen? Well this is their burger joint and it’s already legendary. One thing is their burgers, a whole other story is their sides! Really chick modern Scandinavian interior.
30 locals recommend
POPL Burger
108 StrandgadeEver heard of Noma - the world famous Michelin restaurant from Copenhagen? Well this is their burger joint and it’s already legendary. One thing is their burgers, a whole other story is their sides! Really chick modern Scandinavian interior.
You will find Hanzō at Værnedamsvej, a charming little street that bridges the neighborhoods of Vesterbro and Frederiksberg. Take a seat in the colorful dining room or in one of the nooks in the “secret” back alley – which you will have to sneak through the waiters’ corridor and the kitchen to find. The menu at Hanzō is wide with many different Asian dishes. In general, the atmosphere at Hanzō is relaxed and with the food in focus – which we really like!
28 locals recommend
Hanzo - Restaurant Vesterbro
14 VærnedamsvejYou will find Hanzō at Værnedamsvej, a charming little street that bridges the neighborhoods of Vesterbro and Frederiksberg. Take a seat in the colorful dining room or in one of the nooks in the “secret” back alley – which you will have to sneak through the waiters’ corridor and the kitchen to find. The menu at Hanzō is wide with many different Asian dishes. In general, the atmosphere at Hanzō is relaxed and with the food in focus – which we really like!
Cafe Bang & Jensen
130 IstedgadeLovely café on Istedgade in an old pharmacy
You’ll love this secluded ecological village with seasonal foods, drinks and sometimes a market and live music. The place is built of old barns from 1909 on the old railroad work and repair area. Really close to the buzzling city but super calm. Make sure to explore the surrounding industrial area soon to be Copenhagens bewest burrough.
This is a must!
32 locals recommend
Banegaarden
45 Otto Busses VejYou’ll love this secluded ecological village with seasonal foods, drinks and sometimes a market and live music. The place is built of old barns from 1909 on the old railroad work and repair area. Really close to the buzzling city but super calm. Make sure to explore the surrounding industrial area soon to be Copenhagens bewest burrough.
This is a must!
On a houseboat originally from Sweden named “Jungfruhamn” in between new developments in the Copenhagen harbour you’ll find this tiny, lovely café/coffeeshop. They’re passionate about coffee and people. Make sure to check their SoMe to make sure their open!
12 locals recommend
Kahyt & Kaffe
2 SkibbroenOn a houseboat originally from Sweden named “Jungfruhamn” in between new developments in the Copenhagen harbour you’ll find this tiny, lovely café/coffeeshop. They’re passionate about coffee and people. Make sure to check their SoMe to make sure their open!
By far the best street food market situated on the harbourfront with awesome views of Copenhagen. I like to come for the sunsets (when sunny). DJ’s, drinks. Not the most accesible, but I recommend renting bikes to get there. Locals preferred! Can get super busy on hot days and weekends.
410 locals recommend
REFFEN
167 RefshalevejBy far the best street food market situated on the harbourfront with awesome views of Copenhagen. I like to come for the sunsets (when sunny). DJ’s, drinks. Not the most accesible, but I recommend renting bikes to get there. Locals preferred! Can get super busy on hot days and weekends.
Café Sonja has been around for more than 30 years and have a large and loyal customer base - young, old, families with children.
What I love about this place is that it is non-profit and helps the local community. Price points are also really nice compared to your standard coffee shops in Copenhagen. Another cool thing is that the café is situated on Saxogade which actually is a green shopping street working for an economic, social and green bottomline. A nice place to stop by to support the local community!
Here's how the describe themself: "Café Sonja is food with meaning and good taste for a good cause".
42 locals recommend
Cafe Sonja
86 SaxogadeCafé Sonja has been around for more than 30 years and have a large and loyal customer base - young, old, families with children.
What I love about this place is that it is non-profit and helps the local community. Price points are also really nice compared to your standard coffee shops in Copenhagen. Another cool thing is that the café is situated on Saxogade which actually is a green shopping street working for an economic, social and green bottomline. A nice place to stop by to support the local community!
Here's how the describe themself: "Café Sonja is food with meaning and good taste for a good cause".
Drinks & Nightlife
Brass Monkey is one of the coolest cocktail bars in all of Copenhagen. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but wait 'till you get inside! No more needed to say :)
99 locals recommend
Brass Monkey
31 EnghavevejBrass Monkey is one of the coolest cocktail bars in all of Copenhagen. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but wait 'till you get inside! No more needed to say :)
One of Copenhagen's best cocktail bars you'll find drawn away from the busy street of Vesterbrogade. I love the place for the good (but expensive) drinks, but more than that for the decor! www.lidkoeb.dk
500 locals recommend
LIDKOEB
72B VesterbrogadeOne of Copenhagen's best cocktail bars you'll find drawn away from the busy street of Vesterbrogade. I love the place for the good (but expensive) drinks, but more than that for the decor! www.lidkoeb.dk
Latest craze to hit Copenhagen is Cider. Holm Cider is both a bar and shop only selling Ciders(!), it's small and simple, but the vast difference in taste and complexity of the Cider really is amazing. If you're lucky, the bartender will give you a free sample tasting, but I won't make any promises;) If you need inspiration my favourite is the French ciders, but the Danish ones are also great.
7 locals recommend
Holm Cider, ciderbar og -butik
44 IstedgadeLatest craze to hit Copenhagen is Cider. Holm Cider is both a bar and shop only selling Ciders(!), it's small and simple, but the vast difference in taste and complexity of the Cider really is amazing. If you're lucky, the bartender will give you a free sample tasting, but I won't make any promises;) If you need inspiration my favourite is the French ciders, but the Danish ones are also great.
Lovely and hip corner bar with speciality beers on tap. Relaxed vibe
20 locals recommend
Rbabarrab Ølbar
52 Sønder Blvd.Lovely and hip corner bar with speciality beers on tap. Relaxed vibe
Cozy little outdoor bar with seasonal drinks, nature wine and local beer.
Right in front of a church and a popular green spot for locals. Make sure to pass the “sustainable” street Saxogade right next to as well.
45 locals recommend
Café Riga
53 DannebrogsgadeCozy little outdoor bar with seasonal drinks, nature wine and local beer.
Right in front of a church and a popular green spot for locals. Make sure to pass the “sustainable” street Saxogade right next to as well.
This is a lovely little place for a coffee, wine or beer situated on the harbour front. It’s in a newly renovated pumping station named “Druknehuset” by locals. Lovely views of the Copenhagen harbour. Open thursday-sunday.
6 locals recommend
Anløbet
16 Christian Langes PladsThis is a lovely little place for a coffee, wine or beer situated on the harbour front. It’s in a newly renovated pumping station named “Druknehuset” by locals. Lovely views of the Copenhagen harbour. Open thursday-sunday.
Arts & Culture
Carlsberg is world famous for it's beer. They claim themselves that it's "Probably the best beer in the world". If so, here's your chance to see how it was made in the good old days only 1km from the apartment. :)
25 locals recommend
Carl Jacobsen House
1 Valby LanggadeCarlsberg is world famous for it's beer. They claim themselves that it's "Probably the best beer in the world". If so, here's your chance to see how it was made in the good old days only 1km from the apartment. :)
In Glyptoteket you'll find the vast private collection of Carlsberg's founder, Carl Jacobsen. He was an avid collector af antiques, art from ancient cultures and empires from all over the world. An truly amazing collection. Jacobsen donated his collection in 1888 to the Danish people. The oldest part of Glyptoteket is from 1897. The winter garden inside is truly beautiful.
Free on Tuesdays!
519 locals recommend
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
7 Dantes PladsIn Glyptoteket you'll find the vast private collection of Carlsberg's founder, Carl Jacobsen. He was an avid collector af antiques, art from ancient cultures and empires from all over the world. An truly amazing collection. Jacobsen donated his collection in 1888 to the Danish people. The oldest part of Glyptoteket is from 1897. The winter garden inside is truly beautiful.
Free on Tuesdays!
This is the best live venue in all of Copenhagen (in my humble opinion)! It features three stages, Store Vega (holds 1550), Lille Vega (holds 500), and Ideal Bar (holds 275). Here you'll find a full programme all year round with music from all genres and corners of the world. Ideal Bar even turns into a hip nightclub in the weekends, check out their programme here: http://vega.dk/calendar
Oh, and did I mention it's 150 meters down my street?
537 locals recommend
Vega
40 EnghavevejThis is the best live venue in all of Copenhagen (in my humble opinion)! It features three stages, Store Vega (holds 1550), Lille Vega (holds 500), and Ideal Bar (holds 275). Here you'll find a full programme all year round with music from all genres and corners of the world. Ideal Bar even turns into a hip nightclub in the weekends, check out their programme here: http://vega.dk/calendar
Oh, and did I mention it's 150 meters down my street?
Located a bit outside of the city (access by train) this museum is internationally renowned, not only for it's exhibitions, but it's location and architecture. They sell their extremely popular posters, which could be a nice memorabilia from Copenhagen :) Frequent trains from the central station all day.
1372 locals recommend
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejLocated a bit outside of the city (access by train) this museum is internationally renowned, not only for it's exhibitions, but it's location and architecture. They sell their extremely popular posters, which could be a nice memorabilia from Copenhagen :) Frequent trains from the central station all day.
This concert venue is situated in the first water supply station in Copenhagen and dates back to 1856. They have a wide array of concerts from all genres year-round. In the summer months they have a free backyard-concert concept called Byhaven (free entry), which have such a lovely vibe.
51 locals recommend
Pumpehuset
52 StudiestrædeThis concert venue is situated in the first water supply station in Copenhagen and dates back to 1856. They have a wide array of concerts from all genres year-round. In the summer months they have a free backyard-concert concept called Byhaven (free entry), which have such a lovely vibe.
BaneGaarden spans 15,000 sqm of wild nature in between railroad tracks. Kind of secluded in the middle of the city. There’s a courtyard located between nine wooden barns from 1909 and at each end lies the two green wild gardens with bees, chickens and wild blackberry scrub. In the courtyard you find cafées and restaurants with organic food and sometimes events and live music. This is a hidden gem!
32 locals recommend
Banegaarden
45 Otto Busses VejBaneGaarden spans 15,000 sqm of wild nature in between railroad tracks. Kind of secluded in the middle of the city. There’s a courtyard located between nine wooden barns from 1909 and at each end lies the two green wild gardens with bees, chickens and wild blackberry scrub. In the courtyard you find cafées and restaurants with organic food and sometimes events and live music. This is a hidden gem!
Parks & Nature
Søndermarken/Frederiksberg gardens is the perfect place for a peaceful walk or run. Søndermarken and Frederiksberg gardens is surrounding the Copenhagen zoo. You can even see some of the animals without entering the zoo :) In summer and weekends it is a real popular spot for tourists and locals so I recommend coming early to get the place for yourself:)
535 locals recommend
Søndermarken
55 Pile AlléSøndermarken/Frederiksberg gardens is the perfect place for a peaceful walk or run. Søndermarken and Frederiksberg gardens is surrounding the Copenhagen zoo. You can even see some of the animals without entering the zoo :) In summer and weekends it is a real popular spot for tourists and locals so I recommend coming early to get the place for yourself:)
In my second favourite part of Copenhagen, Nørrebro, you'll find the world renowned "Superkilen" also known as Nørrebroparken. It is a modern park which features elements from countries, cities and cultures from all nationalities living in Nørrebro. It is a place not too central, meaning it don't get too much tourism but it really is a gem if you want to experience modern day Copenhagen. Great for photos!
267 locals recommend
Superkilen Park
210 NørrebrogadeIn my second favourite part of Copenhagen, Nørrebro, you'll find the world renowned "Superkilen" also known as Nørrebroparken. It is a modern park which features elements from countries, cities and cultures from all nationalities living in Nørrebro. It is a place not too central, meaning it don't get too much tourism but it really is a gem if you want to experience modern day Copenhagen. Great for photos!
If the weathers good, this is where you'll find half of Copenhagen. Eat, drink and jump in the harbour with the rest of Copenhagen. Here you can also book a boat to have your own private tour of Copenhagen, it's called goboat (book in advance).) A 2km walk or bike from home.
474 locals recommend
Islands Brygge
Islands BryggeIf the weathers good, this is where you'll find half of Copenhagen. Eat, drink and jump in the harbour with the rest of Copenhagen. Here you can also book a boat to have your own private tour of Copenhagen, it's called goboat (book in advance).) A 2km walk or bike from home.
This boulevard is also one of the places where people meet up for drinks, fun and games in the summer. Hang out with the locals, go to the corner kiosk named 'Kioskh' for drinks (ps. they have a secret beer cellar!), get take away pizza from Itzi Pizzi Pizza, or have a huge fresh salad from Bagelman (cash only) - you'll find these three places centered around the corner of Dybbølsgade and Sønder boulevard.
130 locals recommend
Sønder Boulevard
Sønder BoulevardThis boulevard is also one of the places where people meet up for drinks, fun and games in the summer. Hang out with the locals, go to the corner kiosk named 'Kioskh' for drinks (ps. they have a secret beer cellar!), get take away pizza from Itzi Pizzi Pizza, or have a huge fresh salad from Bagelman (cash only) - you'll find these three places centered around the corner of Dybbølsgade and Sønder boulevard.
Sightseeing
The street of Istedgade is located 100 meter walk from the apartment. It goes from the music venue Vega all the way down to the central station. Here you'll find hip cafés, bars and stores. Some of my favourites are Bang & Jensen (café/bar), DANSK Made For Rooms (interiour design), Navnløs (coffeshop/Bar), Byens Bogcafé (Book café) and so much more:) Enghave Plads is plastered with amazing cafés, bakery, icecream, burger, bars and what have you not. 24 h metro on Enghave Plads This is the heart of Vesterbro.
345 locals recommend
Istedgade
IstedgadeThe street of Istedgade is located 100 meter walk from the apartment. It goes from the music venue Vega all the way down to the central station. Here you'll find hip cafés, bars and stores. Some of my favourites are Bang & Jensen (café/bar), DANSK Made For Rooms (interiour design), Navnløs (coffeshop/Bar), Byens Bogcafé (Book café) and so much more:) Enghave Plads is plastered with amazing cafés, bakery, icecream, burger, bars and what have you not. 24 h metro on Enghave Plads This is the heart of Vesterbro.
The world famous free town of Christiania is a must see when in Copenhagen. It is a quite fascinating place with a lot of character. Go for a walk by the dam and be amazed of all the illegal architectural creations people live in. Pay attention to Christiania's local rules or you'll might face a lifted finger. No running/biking and no photos are the two most relevant. People are nice and laid back, unfortunately there is a lot of tourists in the summertime (guided tours etc.)
2088 locals recommend
Freetown Christiania
The world famous free town of Christiania is a must see when in Copenhagen. It is a quite fascinating place with a lot of character. Go for a walk by the dam and be amazed of all the illegal architectural creations people live in. Pay attention to Christiania's local rules or you'll might face a lifted finger. No running/biking and no photos are the two most relevant. People are nice and laid back, unfortunately there is a lot of tourists in the summertime (guided tours etc.)
Probably as hipster as it gets. Located in Nørrebro, you have all kinds of indie eateries, microbreweries, shops etc. Some of my favourite restaurants/cafes are 'Relae,' 'Grød', 'Manfreds', and 'Coffee Collective'. Oh, and grab an nitrogen ice-cream at 'Istid.'
Combine it with a trip to the world renowned park Superkilen (Den Røde Plads)
1140 locals recommend
Jægersborggade
JægersborggadeProbably as hipster as it gets. Located in Nørrebro, you have all kinds of indie eateries, microbreweries, shops etc. Some of my favourite restaurants/cafes are 'Relae,' 'Grød', 'Manfreds', and 'Coffee Collective'. Oh, and grab an nitrogen ice-cream at 'Istid.'
Combine it with a trip to the world renowned park Superkilen (Den Røde Plads)
When talking about Copenhagen abroad, the Tivoli gardens is always mentioned. It is a very unique place in the middle of Copenhagen, about a 15 min walk from my apartment, but it's definitely not cheap. It is quite touristy, being one of the worlds oldest operating theme parks (opened in 1843). It has world class rides and foods, but just a walk inside with an ice cream is more than sufficient.
I prefer going in the evening as the whole place lights up. On Fridays from April-September you have free concerts hosting huge names like Kanye West, Jessie J etc etc. It only costs the entrance which is 110DKK (no rides included).
2596 locals recommend
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeWhen talking about Copenhagen abroad, the Tivoli gardens is always mentioned. It is a very unique place in the middle of Copenhagen, about a 15 min walk from my apartment, but it's definitely not cheap. It is quite touristy, being one of the worlds oldest operating theme parks (opened in 1843). It has world class rides and foods, but just a walk inside with an ice cream is more than sufficient.
I prefer going in the evening as the whole place lights up. On Fridays from April-September you have free concerts hosting huge names like Kanye West, Jessie J etc etc. It only costs the entrance which is 110DKK (no rides included).
When you see a photo or postcard from Copenhagen, it is more than likely that this place is what is pictured. Nyhavn is a very scenic, but also very touristy place. Danes tend to keep away from it due to the highly overpriced food and beer. But if you can get some great pictures of the colourfull facades of Nyhavn. It's worth to see, but not to eat there! From Nyhavn there's also frequent boat tours which is quite a nice trip in the city's harbour and canals.
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn
When you see a photo or postcard from Copenhagen, it is more than likely that this place is what is pictured. Nyhavn is a very scenic, but also very touristy place. Danes tend to keep away from it due to the highly overpriced food and beer. But if you can get some great pictures of the colourfull facades of Nyhavn. It's worth to see, but not to eat there! From Nyhavn there's also frequent boat tours which is quite a nice trip in the city's harbour and canals.
Entertainment & Activities
This is an awesome place. It's an old church made into a public space for all kinds of activities. They describe the place themselves as "..consider this as an extension of your own livingroom".
There's always fun stuff going on. You can find everything from Yoga, morning disco (people go before work to get their dance on), public dinners, live music, game nights etc etc, check their website for what's happening when you're in town! absaloncph.dk
272 locals recommend
Folkehuset Absalon
73 Sønder Blvd.This is an awesome place. It's an old church made into a public space for all kinds of activities. They describe the place themselves as "..consider this as an extension of your own livingroom".
There's always fun stuff going on. You can find everything from Yoga, morning disco (people go before work to get their dance on), public dinners, live music, game nights etc etc, check their website for what's happening when you're in town! absaloncph.dk
This tiny movie theater is just too good, and my favourite by far in Copehagen! Since it's opening in 1975 it's been showing the very best off art and indie-films from all over the world. Check opening hours and movieprogram here:
http://www.vestervovvov.dk/
94 locals recommend
Vester Vov Vov
5 AbsalonsgadeThis tiny movie theater is just too good, and my favourite by far in Copehagen! Since it's opening in 1975 it's been showing the very best off art and indie-films from all over the world. Check opening hours and movieprogram here:
http://www.vestervovvov.dk/
Essentials
Bakery with fresh bread and delicious, traditional Danish pastries. Open from 6:30-20:00
Bodenhoff Bageri ApS
50 MatthæusgadeBakery with fresh bread and delicious, traditional Danish pastries. Open from 6:30-20:00
Small convenience store with a lot of organic and speciality food and drinks with a small bakery.
føtex food Matthæusgade
48 MatthæusgadeSmall convenience store with a lot of organic and speciality food and drinks with a small bakery.
Just across the street of my apartment you have a large grocery store with a dedicated bakery open every day from 8-22, bakery opens at 6:30am. A lot of organic food and alternatives for vegetarians. A bit pricey.
435 locals recommend
SuperBrugsen
50 MatthæusgadeJust across the street of my apartment you have a large grocery store with a dedicated bakery open every day from 8-22, bakery opens at 6:30am. A lot of organic food and alternatives for vegetarians. A bit pricey.
150m from my apartment you'll find a large budget grocery store called Netto. Good if you're on a budget. Opening hours: 8-22 (except holidays).
790 locals recommend
Netto
74 Godthåbsvej150m from my apartment you'll find a large budget grocery store called Netto. Good if you're on a budget. Opening hours: 8-22 (except holidays).