Summer weekend in Copenhagen
How locals do summer in Copenhagen — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Copenhagen
Tivoli Gardens
FamilyCity Center
1843 amusement park — the model for Disneyland, prettier in person.
Jolene Bar
NightlifeVesterbro
Meatpacking district institution — late-night dancing, no pretension.
Refshaleøen
Food & DrinkRefshaleøen
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.
Live & on stage
Distortion
Citywide · Jun · Street party
Jazzhouse Montmartre
Indre By · Year-round · Jazz
Roskilde Festival
Roskilde · Jun 27 – Jul 4 · Festival
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Tivoli Gardens, Refshaleøen, Jolene Bar. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Copenhagen and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.