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Best neighbourhoods in Copenhagen

A locals' map of Copenhagen — the neighbourhoods worth spending a half-day in, what to eat in each, and the streets actually worth wandering.

Popular local pickCurated by locals

Top spots in Copenhagen

  • Christiania

    Culture

    Christianshavn

    Self-declared free town — wander Pusher Street, eat at Morgenstedet.

  • Nyhavn

    Culture

    Indre By

    Pastel facades and the harbour-bus to Christianshavn.

  • Refshaleøen

    Food & Drink

    Refshaleøen

    Old shipyard, now Reffen street food + Noma + La Banchina.

Where to eat

  • Noma

    $$$$

    New Nordic · Refshaleøen

    Three-Michelin-star foraging temple — three seasonal menus a year.

  • Atelier September

    $$

    Café · Indre By

    The Instagram avocado toast that started it all.

  • Hart Bageri

    $

    Bakery · Frederiksberg

    Tartine alum Richard Hart's bakery — the cardamom snail.

  • Schønnemann

    $$$

    Smørrebrød · Indre By

    Open-faced sandwiches and snaps since 1877 — lunch only.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Nyhavn, Refshaleøen, Christiania. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Copenhagen and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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