Østerbro is one of the city's nicest and most exclusive neighborhoods, with wide boulevards, delicatessens, and expensive designer shops, but at the same time, the area is relaxed, down-to-earth, and full of surprises.

The Metro makes it easy to get to Østerbro, no matter where you are in the city. Take the M3 to Østerport, Trianglen, Poul Henningsens Plads, or Vibenhus Runddel and explore. We have put together 12 wonderful experiences, restaurants, and activities that are just waiting for you to visit.

1. Dine in the budding rooftop garden

In Østerbro, the roof of an old car auction house has been transformed into a thriving vegetable garden and the restaurant Gro Spiseri.

Take the Metro to Vibenshus Runddel and look forward to enjoying a delicious dinner at the cozy long tables surrounded by green plants. Try their 3-course lunch or 5-course evening menu, which is based on fresh seasonal ingredients grown by local producers – or simply enjoy a glass of wine or a drink in the beautiful surroundings. Open from Thursday to Sunday.

2. Colorful yarn, coffee and home baking

Woolstock in Østerbro is a yarn shop that exudes the unique cosiness created by yarn and clacking knitting needles – and is just a short walk from the Vibenshus Runddel Metro station.

Here you can explore thousands of colorful balls of yarn and settle down with your knitting while enjoying a good cup of coffee and a homemade bun or cake.

This little gem is full of knitting enthusiasts, so you can always get good advice or help if your knitting project gets tangled up.

3. Blegdamsremisen

If you get off the Metro at Trianglen, just cross Blegdamsvej and you will find a paradise of fun and games at the indoor playground Blegdamsremisen.

The playground got its name because the building was previously used as a depot for the city's trams. Today, the trains have been replaced by a play area, a ball court, a pirate ship, and creative workshops.

Blegdamsremisen is one of a total of 24 staffed playgrounds with indoor facilities in Copenhagen.

4. Pastel-colored paradise in Østerbro

A few minutes' walk from Trianglen, you will find one of Copenhagen's most colorful streets, Olufsvej. It is no more than 100 meters long, but each of the old building association houses is a feast for the eyes.

The 49 houses were built in 1874-77, so the street is more than 150 years old. It is named after the local landowner, Oluf Bang Winge, who divided up the land at the time. Today, the houses are considered highly worthy of preservation, partly because of their beautiful facades.

5. Iron Wok

If you want to enjoy a taste of Thailand from the comfort of your own sofa, take the Metro to Trianglen and pop into Iron Wok.

The people behind this restaurant have taken the best flavors from the street kitchens of their homeland and created a menu that abounds with classics and new interpretations of authentic Thai cuisine. Try one of their specialties, for example: Phat Kapow with strong basil and fried eggs.

6. Explore the history at Kastellet 

If you need to see something beautiful, just take the Metro to Østerport. From here, it is only a short walk to Kastellet, one of Europe's best-preserved fortresses with five bastions.

The area still functions as military barracks, but curious visitors are still welcome. And there is plenty to explore at Kastellet: in addition to the beautiful green surroundings, there are cannons, a prison, and an old mill.

7. Find your inner skater

Fælledparken is not only a beautiful green oasis, it also houses Northern Europe's largest skate park. Pack your skateboard, BMX bike, or roller skates and take the Metro to Vibenshus Runddel. Then you're ready to try your hand at ollie, rock to fakie, and kickflip.

The surface is made of concrete rather than asphalt to create the best experience, and the skate park is divided into three levels of difficulty, so there are challenges for both beginners and experienced skaters.

8. Enjoy light therapy in the spa

Take the Metro to Poul Henningsens Plads if you fancy a swim in beautiful surroundings. Øbro-Hallen has been beautifully renovated, so you can enjoy the neoclassical style with vaulted ceilings and skylights while swimming in the 25-meter pool.

The swimming pool also offers diving boards from 1-10 meters, plenty of facilities for babies and children, and a relaxing spa with Finnish sauna and Roman steam bath. You can also sit back in the light room and enjoy the special light ceiling, which is said to have a beneficial effect against winter depression.

9. Go for a run by the Lakes

If you feel like lacing up your running shoes in Copenhagen, the route around the Lakes is a true classic. If you get off the Metro at Copenhagen Central Station, you can start at the Frederiksberg end and run across Nørrebro and Østerbro, giving you the full city experience.

You'll be in good company with other runners—and probably a few strollers or couples out for a walk, so be prepared to zigzag a bit. If you run around all three lakes, you'll cover 6.3 kilometers, but you can also easily break it up into smaller sections.

10. Support the local team B.93

Take the Metro to Trianglen, where you can explore a very special community: People from near and far gather to support the B.93 soccer team when they play at their home ground at Østerbro Stadium.

You don't have to be a dedicated soccer fan to join in, because it's just as much about camaraderie, atmosphere, natural wine, and gourmet sausages.

11. Juno the Bakery

Take the Metro to Poul Henningsens Plads, where the popular Juno the Bakery awaits with its fine selection of top-quality bread and cakes.

Haven't you tried the world-famous cardamom swirl or Juno's very own cookie collection yet? Then just get in line—because, unfortunately, there's no getting around it at this popular bakery.

12. Yellow village idyll in Østerbro

In the 1800s, many people lived in small, dark apartments behind Copenhagen's ramparts. When the cholera epidemic broke out in 1853, the Medical Association took the initiative to build a number of new homes in the countryside – and this became Brumleby, named after the cows that grazed on the common.

Today, Brumleby has long since been engulfed by the big city, and you can take the Metro to Trianglen just around the corner. However, the idyllic village atmosphere remains intact, and it is pleasant to stroll through the small streets lined with houses painted in shades of white and yellow.