Explore Copenhagen's neighbourhoods

3 easy ways to explore Copenhagen's neighbourhoods

Vesterbro

Copenhagen’s edgiest quarter is now the hippest place to be in Copenhagen. Sample Vesterbro's ecclectic shops, diverse restaurants and funky bars. Formerly the Red Light District, up-and-coming Vesterbro boasts its own Meatpacking District, with gritty bars and fine dining side-by-side.

Wonderful Copenhagen

Abdellah's Vesterbro

Explore the Copenhagen's multicultural neighbourhood Nørrebro

Wonderful Copenhagen

Sara's Nørrebro

Nørrebro

Copenhagen’s multi-cultural heart is packed with things to do, day and night. Visit Hans Christian Andersen's grave in the tranquil Assistens Cemetery, and join the locals for a drink on the grass. Some of Copenhagen’s coolest bakeries and bars are found in Nørrebro, a short walk past the Lakes from Nørreport station.

Østerbro

Østerbro is a laid-back and trendy area, dotted with green spaces and great shopping. Say hello to The Little Mermaid on her rock in the sea nearby. Home to Copenhagen’s largest park, Fælledparken, and the national stadium, Østerbro still manages to ooze a cosy, neighbourhood feel.

Wonderful Copenhagen

Mette's Østerbro

Longtables at the harvest festival in Frederiksberg

Wonderful Copenhagen

Anders' Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg

Sophisticated and chic, Frederiksberg is a pocket of calm close to the city centre. Grab a coffee to go and stroll in the grand royal park, Frederiksberg Gardens. From Copenhagen Central Station, it’s easy to walk into Frederiksberg along Gammel Kongevej – a fantastic shopping street with grand old buildings and popular cafés and restaurants.

City Centre

The city centre holds all of Copenhagen’s unmissable bits in one beautiful and manageable knot of streets and alleys. Enjoy royal palaces, Tivoli and world-class shopping, as well as top sights such as colourful Nyhavn and the King's Garden. Copenhagen’s most-famous sights are all within walking or cycling distance in the historical city centre.

Copenhagen

Viggo Lundberg

Amager

Head across the harbour to Amager and explore the beaches of this lesser-known gem and green oasis of the city. It truly has it all, from delightfully chilly outdoor swimming to the sophistication of the opera. Take your own architectural tour of Ørestad, one of Copenhagen’s newest areas and a hub of inspirational buildings, such as the Mountain Dwellings, Number 8 building and Bella Sky. Or head to Refshaleøen and take your time tasting all the stands at Reffen Street Food. Burn it off with some light exercise as you swoop down an artificial ski slope on top of a waste energy plant at CopenHill. As you do.

Copenhagen Street Food

magical.trips

Christianshavn

Martin Heiberg - Copenhagen Media Center

Come say hi!

By now, you should be on the edge of your seat, finger hovering to purchase flights and get to Copenhagen as fast as possible. Find out the best way to get here, so you can start exploring our cool neighbourhoods immediately (we don't mean to sound too urgent, but you should definitely come say hej before everyone else does).

Get here faster with SAS

SAS flies direct from the UK to Copenhagen 10 times a day, giving you plenty of choice for you to visit our hoods whenever it suits you.

Tour the city with our public transport

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen Airport into the city is definitely by hopping on our urban roller coaster, the driver-less Metro. Insider tip: If you want to make your hunt for our neighbourhoods' hidden gems even more convenient, you should get hold of a City Pass.

Copenhagen neighbourhoods you should explore

Share your wonders:

Our sites

Media

Help