The two old working class areas Vesterbro and Nørrebro are now hip and trendy places to live. 

On Vesterbro, Halmtorvet has been rejuvenated and the square is now surrounded by tiny cafés. Large parts of the old meat factory area have been renovated like the former meat market which has become an interesting exhibition hall, Øksnehallen. In Istedgade new cafés and experimental boutiques shoot up like mushrooms.


On Nørrebro the Sankt Hans Torv is crammed with cafés and in the side streets of the square lie some of Copenhagen’s most progressive designer boutiques and fusion cafés.  On Østerbro you find a very Parisian atmosphere alongside the lakes which feel like a boundary to the inner city. Fælledparken is one of this quarter’s biggest and greenest parks with space for football, skateboard ramps, dancing tents, a garden for the senses and lots lots more.

The area, Amager and Islands Brygge, has had a huge “facelift“and the new Amager Strandpark, a beach promenade and park area with fine sand, dunes and lagoons, opened in 2005. There is a lot of building activity close to the new beach & park area as well as near the new suburb, Ørestaden, named after the stretch of water dividing Denmark and Sweden, Øresund.

Medicinsk Museum (Medical Museum) in Bredgade illustrates the often macabre history of medicine. Teatermuseet (The Theatre Museum) is situated on Christiansborg Ridebane (Christiansborg Riding Track) in the former Royal Court Theatre; here you can see theatrical costumes dressed up on mannequins. Also the Royal Stables and Carriages are housed at the Royal Riding Track – take a look inside and see the royal household’s horses and carts - and stalls with marble cribs. Cirkusmuseet (The Circus Museum) in Hvidovre is the biggest of its kind in northern Europe with magical exhibitions and activity rooms for the more playful. Orlogsmuseet (The Royal Danish Naval Museum) in Christianshavn shows models of ships and has weapons and uniforms which tell the history of the Danish Royal Navy. Storm P. Museet (The Storm P. Museum) houses lots of memories of the very humorous Danish observer and wit Storm P.

Dyrehaven (The Royal Deer Park) in Klampenborg is one of the Copenhagener’s favourite outings. Big open spaces leading up to the Erimitageslottet (The Erimitage Royal Hunting Lodge) with huge flocks of deer. You can enjoy the Deer Park from a different angle in a horse and carriage ride starting from the parking area opposite Klampenborg Station.

An interesting and fun way to hear about the old buildings, the old quarters and the characters who used to live and work in these areas. The night watchmen will most likely sing a song or two as they go along.

Guided tours in the canals and harbours with professional kayak instructors. The trips are tailor-made to the individual visitor depending on how far and how active you wish to be. Do read more on http://kajakole.com/.

With City Safari you explore the life of the city and the buildings in a different and active way. The tours are themed and divided into small groups. Check the different tours on offer on www.citysafari.dk

You can download the Copenhagen city break guide app for free by clicking on this link. The guide takes you on a journey through Copenhagens many tempting offers and spectacular sights. 
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